Patent ID: 7210595
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A storage device comprising: at least first and second frame means and one or more support members for maintaining said at least first and second frame means at a spaced distance apart, said support members and add frame means defining the shape of the storage device, and sheet material depending between said at least first and second frame means and/or said one or more support members forming at least side walls of the device, said device movable between a flattened condition and an erect condition by user manipulation of said frame means, said user manipulation including rotating at least one of said add frame means relative to another of said frame means to twist the device and move the device between said flattened and erected conditions, and wherein when the device is in the collapsed or erect conditions, the support members are substantially straight, wherein the ends of the support members are located in channels and/or pockets on the device and when the device is in an erect condition the channels and/or pockets are spaced a sufficient distance apart to allow the support members to be substantially straight, and wherein when one of the frame means is rotated relative to another frame means, the distance between the pockets or channels housing at least the ends of each support member located between the frame means is initially reduced which causes each support member to be placed under increased tension causing the same to bend or flex.