Articulable, open-topped, stackable, side-opening container apparatus
US5687902A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulable, open-topped, stackable, side-opening container apparatus is provided, having at least one bottom wall member, with a plurality of opposed side wall members emanating therefrom. The side wall members are articulable from positions substantially coplanar with, to positions substantially perpendicular to, their respective bottom wall members. Mating engagement members, affixed to edges of the side wall members, which are adjacent when the side wall members are upright, maintain the side wall members upright.
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