Patent ID: 11957226
Assignee: JOHN C. PETROLINO
Field: Other consumer goods (Other fields)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 0:
1. An expandable frame assembly for an expandable container configured to expand in at least two dimensions, the expandable frame assembly comprising:
a plurality of frame members configured to move relative to each other, the plurality of frame members defining corner supports of the expandable frame assembly;
a plurality of sizing members, each of the plurality of sizing members rigidly connected to a respective frame member of the plurality of frame members; and
an adjustment mechanism comprising a single-piece adjustable sizing band and a center portion,
wherein the single-piece adjustable sizing band is configured to extend between and engage each of the plurality of frame members, wherein the single-piece adjustable sizing band is configured to be adjustable between a plurality of lengths, including a first length and a second length, to define the relative portions of the frame members,
wherein the center portion is operably coupled to the plurality of sizing members and is configured to permit relative movement between the plurality of sizing members between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein the first configuration defines a different distance between the plurality of frame members than the second configuration, and
wherein the first length of the single-piece adjustable sizing band corresponds to the first configuration and the second length of the single-piece adjustable sizing band corresponds to the second configuration.