Patent ID: 8025206
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A bulk container for storing, shipping and dispensing liquid and semi-liquid fluids, comprising: a bin having a sidewall, a closed bottom end, and an open top end, the sidewall comprising a plurality of interconnected sidewall panels extending at an angle with respect to one another; an integral rim formed on said open top end, said integral rim forming a downwardly facing shoulder wherein notches are formed in the integral rim at corners of the bin; a lid covering the open top end of the bin, said lid having an elongated depending skirt that extends downwardly past said shoulder wherein bendable locking strips are formed in the elongated depending skirt of the lid in positions to be in registry with the notches when the lid is in place on the bin, the bendable locking strips and notches forming a lid locking means when the strips are pushed inwardly into the notches; and a clamping band clamped around said lid skirt below said shoulder to secure said lid on said bin.