Reusable pop-up container and associated container blank
AssigneeInternational Paper Company
InventorJack A McClure
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AssigneeInternational Paper Company
InventorJack A McClure
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The present invention includes a blank and container formed of cellulose-based materials configured to form a reusable and collapsible container. The container in the partially assembled, knock-down position lies substantially flat and is capable of being stacked and shipped. Arrival at a job site or at a time requiring the use of the container, the partially assembled knock-down container may be easily converted into a fully erect container ready for use as intended. Once loaded with product, the first and second top panels may be folded down to enclose the container. The container positions the relief scores primarily in the side panels with only a single relief score in the bottom panel. This configuration allows the bottom panel to distend while the container is in the collapsed state while not adversely affecting overall container strength.
A single sheet of foldable material cut and scored to define a container, comprising:
A blank for a container comprising:
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