Container adapted to be stacked vertically and on its side

US4194626A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Consumers Glass Company Limited · CA

Inventor

• Peter K. Boller · North York, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 6, 1977
• Grant date: Mar 25, 1980
• Expiry date: Jun 6, 1997

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2501/24847
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A container having side walls, end walls, bottom and open top is adapted to be stacked in a stepped manner with its side resting on a side of a like underlying container or stacked in either a sideways manner or a vertical manner on a like underlying upright container. The side walls of the container are provided with side stacking engagement means so that like containers may be side stacked in an inclined manner. The container provides a system with improved marketing and material handling advantages.