Patent ID: 7344022
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: A45C,B65D

Abstract:
1. A foldable receptacle having an open mode for receiving material, a secured mode for maintaining material within the receptacle, and a folded storage mode, comprising: a first side, a second side, a bottom having a width and a depth, and a closeable open top; a first fastener location on the first side adjacent the open top; a second fastener location on or proximate the second side for aligning with the first fastener location for fastening engagement; a third fastener location on or proximate the first side and spaced from the bottom a distance approximating the depth of the bottom for aligning with the first fastener location for fastening engagement; the receptacle being in the open mode when the first fastener location is not in fastening engagement with either the second fastener location or the third fastener location; the receptacle being in the secured mode when the first fastener location is in fastening engagement with the second fastener location and the open top is closed; the receptacle being in the storage mode when the receptacle is folded such that the bottom is disposed between a portion of the first side and another portion of the first side and the first fastener location is in fastening engagement with the third fastener location.