Reconfigurable container and methods of fabrication and use...

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2007-06-05

2011-10-25

Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3781)

Receptacles

Sectional

Folding

C220S004280, C220S004330, C220S639000, C220S666000, C220S780000, C264S101000, C428S012000, C428S076000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042702

ABSTRACT:
Reconfigurable containers which may adopt two stable configurations are described. In the first configuration, the container is suitable for the storing and transport of goods. When in a second, collapsed configuration, the container occupies a lesser volume than the first configuration and thus requires less shipping space. This is accomplished through the use of at least one deformable active material member that is preferably a shape memory polymer and, optionally, releasable fasteners.

REFERENCES:
patent: 7530466 (2009-05-01), Spinelli et al.
patent: 2002/0043736 (2002-04-01), Murakami et al.
patent: 2003/0160055 (2003-08-01), Stewart-Stand

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