US 10,654,634 B2 · Container for use with transportable materials

Abstract

A container such as a Regular Slotted Carton (RSC) with side handles provides an improved alternative to other containers for packing, storing, stacking, displaying, handling and shipping a dense, free-flowing material such as granular clay. An integrated handle places the load of carrying the container over the full width of the hand and fingers. A cavity is created that allows the user's hand or fingers to be easily placed into the handle and prohibits the liner of the container from interfering with placement of the hand or fingers. A pour spout is also provided in the container that allows for access to the liner. The pour spout may be formed by tearing off a perforated portion of the container. A pinch closure may be provided so that the portion of the liner pulled through the spout can be secured.

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Dependent claims

A container for use with transportable materials, comprising:

an outer surface configured to enclose a cavity;
a liner disposed within the outer surface to define a lined cavity within the cavity;
a first aperture in the outer surface with an area sufficient to allow insertion of one or more fingers;
a second aperture in the outer surface with an area sufficient to allow exit of the one or more fingers and positioned sufficiently proximate to the first aperture such that the one or more fingers inserted into the first aperture are permitted to exit the second apertures;
a flap that forms a triangular column between the liner and the first aperture and the second aperture to form a handle cavity;
and
a tab disposed on the flap, wherein the tab locks in a slit to secure the flap.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Container for use with transportable materials

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Container for use with transportable materials

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Abstract

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