Patent ID: 6287003
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A flexible bulk container comprising:a top panel having four sides;an upstanding side wall forming four sides, said upstanding side wall being attached to said top panel;a bottom panel being attached to said upstanding side wall, and wherein said top panel, upstanding side wall and bottom panel form a chamber containing a flowable material creating a lateral bulge force acting against said upstanding side wall, and wherein said chamber has an inner portion and an outer portion and wherein said flowable material is contained within said inner portion;means, attached to the inner portion of said chamber, for resisting said force in an octagon resistance pattern to effect an equal diversion of said lateral bulge force about said upstanding side wall by providing lateral support, wherein said resisting means comprises: eight side posts disposed within said inner portion of said chamber, said eight side posts being arranged in sets of two about said sides of said upstanding side wall; and, sleeve means, positioned within said inner portion of said chamber, for retaining said eight side posts in an upright position and wherein said sleeve means comprises an upper band attaching an upper end of said side posts to said upstanding side wall and a lower band attaching a lower end of said side posts to said upstanding side wall.