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Collapsible bin

US8413831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 2010
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2519/00975
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A collapsible bin is provided. The bin includes a pair of opposing side panels. The bin further includes a pair of opposing end panels. At least one of the end panels has a first plurality of male interlocking members extending outward a first distance along an upper portion of a first side edge, and a second plurality of male interlocking members extending outward a second distance greater than the first distance along a lower portion of its first side edge. At least one of the side panels includes a plurality of female interlocking members along a first side edge for receiving the first and second pluralities of male interlocking members extending along the first side edge of the at least one side panel.

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