Patent ID: 6834792
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A collapsible container comprising:(a) a first side panel; (b) a second side panel; (c) a third side panel; (d) a fourth side panel; (e) first means coupled to said first side panel for securing said first side panel against substantial lateral movement; (f) second means coupled to said second side panel for securing said second side panel against substantial lateral movement; (g) third means coupled to said third side panel for securing said third side panel against substantial lateral movement; (h) fourth means coupled to said fourth side panel for securing said fourth side panel against substantial lateral movement; (i) first means for interlocking said first securing means with said second securing means; (j) second means for interlocking said third securing means with said fourth securing means; k) wherein said first interlocking means maintains said first side panel at a first predetermined distance from said second side panel; (l) wherein said second interlocking means maintains at least a portion of said third side panel at a second predetermined distance from said fourth side panel; (m) wherein said second predetermined distance is at least 5% greater than said first predetermined distance; and (n) a lid provided over an interior defined by said first panel, said second panel, said third panel and said fourth panel, wherein said lid forms a substantially equilateral octagon.