Polygonal containers having a locking bottom and blanks and methods for forming the same
US9242758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24008
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A blank of sheet material for forming a polygonal container is provided. The blank includes two end panels, two side panels, and four corner panels connected in series along a plurality of fold lines. The blank further includes a plurality of bottom panels each extending from one panel of the end panels and the side panels. The plurality of bottom panels is configured to define a locking slot and a locking tab that is insertable into the locking slot to form a bottom wall of the container.
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