# US 11,897,676 B2 · Device and method for securing fabric to a rigid material > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,897,676 B2 - Document ID: US11897676B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/891,874 - Filed: 2022-08-19 - Published: 2022-12-08 - Granted: 2024-02-13 - Earliest claimed: 2018-09-19 - Assignees: Edge-Works Manufacturing Company - Applicants: Edge-Works Manufacturing Company - Inventors: Scott V. Evans; Nicholas R. Tomczak - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11897676B2 ## CPC - B65D 43/0214: {secured only by friction or gravity (B65D43/0204 takes precedence)} - B65D 51/24: combined {or co-operating} with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes - B65D 43/02: Removable lids or covers (with means for piercing, cutting, or tearing a frangible inner closure B65D51/22) - D05B 97/00: Hand sewing processes or apparatus for special work or not otherwise provided for - B65D 2543/00259: Materials used - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - D05B: SEWING (appliances for the tailoring trade A41H; sewing tables A47B29/00; sewing in bookbinding B42B2/00; sewing machines modified for knitting D04B39/08) ## Abstract A portable, resealable storage container and a method for manufacture are provided. The container includes a body having a bottom opposite an opening, and sidewalls attached to the bottom, wherein the body defines a storage cavity. A top having an attachment band and a flap operable to connect to and disconnect from the attachment band covers the opening of the body when connected to the body. A ridge is disposed along an outer surface of the sidewalls and is configured to provide a seat for the attachment band of the top. A mating surface disposed at an upper end of the sidewalls above the ridge and is operable to contact the attachment band of the top. When the top is positioned to sit atop the ridge, the attachment band is in substantially continuous contact with the mating surface. The top is securely fastened to the body. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A portable, resealable storage container, comprising: a body, said having a bottom opposite an opening, sidewalls attached to said bottom, said body defining a storage cavity; a top, said top having an attachment band, said top having a flap, said flap operable to connect to and disconnect from said attachment band, said top covering said opening of said body when said flap is connected to said attachment band, said top manufactured from cloth; a ridge disposed along an outer surface of the sidewalls, said ridge configured to provide a seat for said attachment band; and wherein said top is positioned to sit atop said ridge, wherein said attachment band is substantially parallel to and in substantially continuous contact with said sidewalls, and wherein said top is securely fastened to said body. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said attachment band has a width, wherein said ridge is disposed along an outer surface of said sidewalls at a distance from said opening of said body, and said distance is substantially equal to said width of said attachment band of said top. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, further comprising a mating surface defined by an upper end of said sidewalls, said mating surface operable to contact said an inner surface of said attachment band, wherein said mating surface is coplanar to said sidewalls, and wherein attachment band is in substantially continuous contact with said mating surface. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said body is formed of a molded material. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said top is secured to said body surface by sewing. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said top is secured to said body surface by an adhesive. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said ridge extends a distance from said sidewalls, and wherein said ridge distance is substantially equal to a thickness of said attachment band. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said ridge is formed as part of a molding process for said body. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said ridge is formed as a portion of said sidewalls. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said ridge is formed around said entire periphery of said sidewalls. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said flap connects to the attachment band with a zipper, buttons, or magnets. ### Claim 12 A portable, resealable storage container, comprising: a body, said having a bottom opposite an opening, sidewalls attached to said bottom, said body defining a storage cavity; a top, said top having an attachment band, said top having a flap, said flap operable to connect to and disconnect from said attachment band, said top covering said opening of said body when said flap is connected to said attachment band; a ridge disposed along an outer surface of the sidewalls, said ridge configured to provide a seat for said attachment band; wherein said top is positioned to sit atop said ridge, wherein said attachment band is substantially parallel to and in substantially continuous contact with said sidewalls, and wherein said top is securely fastened to said body; and wherein said top is secured to said body surface by sewing. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said ridge is formed as part of a molding process for said body. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said ridge is formed as a portion of said sidewalls. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said attachment band has a width, wherein said ridge is disposed along an outer surface of said sidewalls at a distance from said opening of said body, and said distance is substantially equal to said width of said attachment band of said top. ### Claim 16 A portable, resealable storage container, comprising: a body, said having a bottom opposite an opening, sidewalls attached to said bottom, said body defining a storage cavity; a top, said top having an attachment band, said top having a flap, said flap operable to connect to and disconnect from said attachment band, said top covering said opening of said body when said flap is connected to said attachment band; a ridge disposed along an outer surface of the sidewalls, said ridge configured to provide a seat for said attachment band; wherein said top is positioned to sit atop said ridge, wherein said attachment band is substantially parallel to and in substantially continuous contact with said sidewalls, and wherein said top is securely fastened to said body; and wherein said top is secured to said body surface by an adhesive. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said ridge is formed as part of a molding process for said body. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said ridge is formed as a portion of said sidewalls. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein said attachment band has a width, wherein said ridge is disposed along an outer surface of said sidewalls at a distance from said opening of said body, and said distance is substantially equal to said width of said attachment band of said top.