Material handling tote

US4373642A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Westinghouse Electric Company LLC · US

Inventors

• Richard H. Wolters · Grand Rapids, US
• William C. Anderson · Grand Rapids, US
• Charles R. Tyke · Cascade Charter Township, US
• Charles P. Schreiner · Saugatuck, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 4, 1980
• Grant date: Feb 15, 1983
• Expiry date: Dec 4, 2000

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2543/00851
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A material handling tote adapted for multiple storage and handling techniques. The tote includes a bottom, side and end walls and a substantially continuous multi-purpose flange at the upper edge of the side and end walls. The multi-purpose flange is constructed and arranged to releasably retain a lid, provide for stackability, include carrying grips and facilitate cantilevered hanging and retentive glide storage.