# US 12,759,774 B2 · Device and method for securing fabric to a rigid material

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- Number: US 12,759,774 B2
- Document ID: US12759774B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 18/438,267
- Filed: 2024-02-09
- Published: 2024-05-30
- Granted: 2026-10-13
- Earliest claimed: 2018-09-19
- Applicants: Edge-Works Manufacturing Company
- Inventors: Scott V. Evans; Nicholas R. Tomczak
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12759774B2

## CPC

- 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 container, comprising:
a body, the body having a bottom opposite an opening, the body having sidewalls attached to the bottom;
a top;
a ridge disposed around a perimeter of an outer surface of the sidewalls, the ridge configured to provide a seat for the top;
a mating surface defined by a portion of the outer surface of the sidewalls between the ridge and the opening;
wherein a portion of the top is positioned to sit atop the seat of the ridge and against the mating surface, and wherein the top is permanently fastened to the body along the entire perimeter of the mating surface;
wherein the body is manufactured from a rigid or molded material; and
wherein the top is manufactured from fabric, cloth, or a woven material.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The container of claim 1 comprising an attachment band, wherein the attachment band is positioned to sit atop the ridge and against the mating surface, and wherein the attachment band is permanently fastened to the entire perimeter of the mating surface.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The container of claim 1, wherein the top is secured to the mating surface by sewing or adhesive.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The container of claim 1, wherein the ridge is formed as part of a molding process for the body.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The container of claim 1, wherein the ridge is formed as a portion of the sidewalls.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The container of claim 1, wherein the ridge is formed around the entire periphery of the sidewalls.

### Claim 7

A portable container, comprising:
a body, the body having a bottom opposite an opening, the body having sidewalls attached to the bottom;
a top;
a ridge disposed around a perimeter of an outer surface of the sidewalls, the ridge configured to provide a seat for the top;
a mating surface defined by a portion of the outer surface of the sidewalls between the ridge and the opening; and
wherein a portion of the top is positioned to sit atop the seat of the ridge and against the mating surface, and wherein the top is permanently fastened to the body along the entire perimeter of the mating surface
wherein the top further comprises a flap, the flap being configured to cover the opening, and
wherein the top further comprises a zipper closure operable to open and close the flap.