Patent ID: 6042858
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
In a disposable container having at least one interior side wall and a divider, with an elongated pull tab, that is movable between a first position in which the divider separates the interior volume of the container into a first section and a second section, and a second position in which the divider is at least partially removed allowing association between the first section and the second section, wherein the improvement comprises:means for guiding the divider secured to the container, wherein the means for guiding comprises a fastener having at least one elongated element disposed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongated pull tab, and wherein the pull tab is associated with a segment of a peripheral edge of the divider and extends through the means for guiding,whereby, upon pulling the pull tab, the edge of the divider to which the pull tab is associated disengages from the container and the divider folds upon itself as it moves from the first position to the second position.