Patent ID: 6299030
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A container comprising:a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall forming a complete perimeter between said top and bottom, said top, bottom, and side wall forming an airtight enclosure;a support plate for supporting and lifting contents contained within said container, said support plate movable within said container in a direction between said bottom and top;a connector for connecting said support plate to said top when said support plate is located proximate said bottom, said connector having a first end and an opposite second end, said first end being attached to one of said top and said support plate and said second end being attached to the other of said top and said support plate; andsaid top, said container, and said support plate arranged to form a lifting assembly for lifting contents from within said container, said lifting assembly including at least one adhesive bond for connecting together said top, said connector and said support plate.