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US 2010/0072199 A1Published application
Collapsible bin
OwnerNathan Manuelinventor
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Abstract
A reusable, washable, plastic, collapsible bin includes a plastic base. Four walls extend upwardly from the base and interlock with one another near the corners. Straps around the walls hold the walls together temporarily during use and keep the walls interlocked with one another. After use, the straps are removed and the walls can easily be removed from the base. The walls and base are then washed for subsequent reuse.
Claims24
1) A bin comprising:
- a base;
- a plurality of walls interlocking with the base, the plurality of walls interlocking with one another;
- and
- at least one flexible circumferential retainer extending about the plurality of walls to hold the walls together.
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18) A bin comprising:
- a base having a plurality of supports extending downwardly and an interior compartment;
- a plurality of walls removably interlocked with the base;
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- wherein the plurality of walls can be placed inside the interior compartment.
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21) A method of assembling a bin including the steps of:
- a) securing a first wall to a base by sliding the first wall toward an exterior of the base to interlock the first wall to the base;
- b) securing a second wall to the base, opposite the first wall, by sliding the second wall toward an exterior of the base to interlock the second wall to the base;
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- c) placing a third wall in an interlocking arrangement with the first wall, the second wall and the base.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.