Patent ID: 6193148
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A container comprising:a hollow member having a plurality of sides defining a container body having a polygonal cross sectional shape, a first open end and a second open end;tongues at end portions of said plurality of sides, respectively, wherein said tongues extend inwardly from respective ones of said plurality of sides and then in a direction towards said second open end, such that a first space is formed between said tongues and said plurality of sides;a first closure member removably attachable to said hollow member to close said first open end, wherein said first closure member includes a polygonal plate having a perimeter corresponding in shape to the cross sectional shape of the container body and a flange extending about the perimeter of said polygonal plate; anda support member having a perimeter smaller than the perimeter of said polygonal plate, and being attached to said polygonal plate internally of said flange such that a second space is formed between said support member and said flange,such that when said flange is received within said first space, said tongues are received within said second space.