Container

Details Container Container

2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Castellano, Stephen (Department: 3727)

Receptacles

Sectional

Folding

C220S007000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07017765

ABSTRACT:
A container adapted for storing and transporting an item having a shape includes a flexible bottom panel which has an upper surface upon which the item is supported, and a lower surface having a plurality of parallel, spaced apart ribs with a relatively thin-walled section between each adjacent pair of ribs. The flexible bottom panel is adapted to conform to the shape of the item resting thereon.

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