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Plastic corrugated container with manufacturer's joint adding zero extra thickness

US9555918B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 2014
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S229/93
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reusable plastic container is provided. The container includes a plastic container body having opposing side panels and opposing end panels. The container body also includes top side panel flaps attached to a top portion of each side panel, and bottom side panel flaps attached to a bottom portion of each side panel. The container body has top end panel flaps attached to a top portion of each end panel, and bottom end panel flaps attached to a bottom portion of each end panel. The top and bottom side panel flaps are each defined with respect to the side panels by a fold line. The fold lines including at least one scored portion and at least one welded portion.

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