Collapsible container and method of making and using same

USRE37924E1 · kind E1 · reissue

Assignee

• Bajer Design & Marketing, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael S. Kellogg · Oconomowoc, US
• Dean B. Krotts · Milwaukee, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 23, 2000
• Grant date: Dec 10, 2002
• Expiry date: Aug 23, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A collapsible container having a plurality of side panels and a floor panel forming an enclosure having an open top. Each side panel comprises a flexible continuous loop frame, a web of material, and an edging material. The edging envelops the frame and is coupled to the periphery of the web. One or more handles may be attached to the container or formed within one or more of the side panels. A method of making and collapsing the container is also disclosed.