Patent ID: 6471124
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A container having a reduced inside length dimension relative to its corresponding outside length dimension, said container comprising:a plurality of panels defining a bottom and a first sidewall panel opposite a second sidewall panel, said sidewall panels foldably joined to said bottom panel, said bottom having a bottom aperture; a first end flap foldably joined to an end of said first sidewall panel, said first end flap having a first end flap aperture and foldable to form an integral spacer defining a gap between portions of said end flap to thereby provide for the reduced inside length dimension of the container; a second end flap foldably joined to an end of said second sidewall panel, said second end flap foldable to form an integral spacer whereby said second end flap with said first end flap provides the reduced inside length dimension of the container; and a center flap foldably joined to said bottom panel on one end and having an opposing end adapted to fit into said first end flap aperture and to lockingly engage with said bottom panel aperture.