Patent ID: 6354452
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
A container assembly comprising an outer container formed from a first plastic material and having a closed bottom wall, an open top and a side wall extending therebetween, an inner container formed from a second plastic material and having a closed bottom wall, an open top and a side wall extending therebetween, the inner container being disposed within the outer container such that the bottom wall of the inner container abuts the bottom wall of the outer container and such that portions of the inner container adjacent the open top engage the side wall of the outer container, portions of the inner container between the bottom wall and the open top being spaced inwardly from the side wall of the outer container, whereby spacing between the inner and outer containers facilitates insertion of the inner container into the outer container and whereby the abutment of the respective bottom walls and the engagement of the side walls adjacent the open top of the inner container provides secure substantially immovable positioning of the inner container within the outer container.