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Collapsible semi-bulk container

US8602243B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 16, 2011
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2519/00915
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible, collapsible semi-bulk container for storing and transporting content is provided. The container has the strength to hold up to two tons of contents while being stacked up to five high. The container is also collapsible for ease of storage and transport. In some embodiments, the container includes swing walls that provide support to the side walls when positioned substantially adjacent to them. In another embodiment, the container includes partial swing walls that support cassettes for dividing the container into smaller compartments. In a still further embodiment, the container includes an interior baffle for dividing the container into smaller compartments.

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