Container having interlocking top flaps and blanks for forming same
US8777094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A barrel formed from a sheet of blank material includes a plurality of side wall panels for forming sides of the barrel including a front panel, a rear panel, two opposing end panels, and at least one diagonal corner panel, at least one bottom flap for forming a bottom of the barrel, and a plurality of top flaps for forming a top of the barrel including a top front flap foldably connected to the front panel, a top rear flap foldably connected to the rear panel, and two opposing top end flaps each foldably connected to one of the end panels. The top front flap and the top rear flap include at least one closure slot. Each of the two opposing top end flaps includes at least one locking finger. The locking fingers are inserted within the closure slots for securing the top of the barrel in a closed position.
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