Patent ID: 8016145

Claim:
A bulk container comprising: (a) a first frame comprising: (i) a shoulder defining the exterior perimeter of the first frame; and (ii) a surface recessed laterally inward and vertically downward from the shoulder, wherein the surface defines a first plurality of slots; (b) a second frame comprising: (i) a recessed outer lip defining the exterior perimeter of the second frame; and (ii) an inner flange depending below the outer lip wherein the inner flange defines a second plurality of slots; (c) wherein the second frame is configured to fit into mating engagement with the first frame, with the inner flange extending past at least a portion of the shoulder and the recessed outer lip cantilevered with respect to the second frame and the recessed outer lip is positioned over the shoulder; (d) a plurality of supports secured within the first plurality of slots and the second plurality of slots; (e) a flexible outer liner secured between the first frame and the second frame; and (f) a flexible inner liner provided within the outer liner.