Patent ID: 6375068
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of forming a container, comprising:providing a blank cut and scored to provide: a bottom panel, first and second end wall panels extending outwardly from said bottom panel, first and second outer side panels extending outwardly from said bottom panel, first and second inner side panels extending outwardly from said first and second outer side panels, said inner and outer side panels hingedly connected to each other along opposing concave scores to create a concave-shaped ledge, a pair of minor inner side flaps hingedly connected to each of said inner side panels, and each of said outer side panels including a pair of minor outer side flaps on each of said outer side panels hingedly connected to said outer side panel; folding said outer side panels upwardly into positions approximately orthogonal to said bottom panel; folding said inner side panels downwardly and inwardly into positions approximately orthogonal to said bottom panel, forming rigid concave ledges between respective inner and outer side panels; folding said minor inner side flaps inwardly into positions approximately orthogonal to said inner side panels; folding said first and second end walls upwardly into positions approximately orthogonal to said bottom panel; and folding said minor outer side flaps around the outside of said end walls, such that said minor outer side flaps are positioned approximately orthogonal to said outer side panels.