Patent ID: 7681728
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: A45C,A47B

Abstract:
1. A collapsible container, comprising: a bottom panel defining a bottom panel perimeter; a top panel axially aligned with and disposed in spaced relation to the bottom panel, the top panel defining a top panel perimeter; at least one intermediate panel axially aligned with and interposed between the top and bottom panel, the intermediate panel defining an intermediate panel perimeter and having a flexible tension loop extending therearound; a side wall partially extending around and joined to the top, bottom and intermediate panel perimeters to partially enclose the collapsible container such that the top, bottom, and intermediate panels cooperate with the side wall to define a plurality of compartments, the side wall defining an opening of the collapsible container; at least one divider panel extending between and joined to adjacent ones of the top, intermediate and bottom panels, the divider panel being configured to divide each one of the compartments and being oriented such that objects may be inserted into and removed from the compartments through the opening; a retainer extending across a lower portion of a first plurality of the compartments; wherein the top, bottom, intermediate and divider panels and side wall have flexible material extending over a substantial portion of each one of the panels and side wall, the tension loops being configured to outwardly urge the top, bottom and intermediate panel perimeters such that the flexible material extends substantially uninterrupted over the top, intermediate and bottom panels and is held taut by the loop.