Multifunctional packaging container and methods of use thereof
OwnerVangyi Chongtoua, Phoumaly Chongtouainventors
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Abstract
Multifunctional packaging containers and methods of use are disclosed. An exemplary container typically comprises a body section having a generally flat rectangular shape when in a flattened configuration. The container transforms into a generally elongated cylindrical shape when in the closed configuration. The exemplary container also comprises a first and second side wall. A handle assembly may also be included. Additionally, the container typically includes one or more securing mechanisms adapted to lock the contents therein. Methods of using the container include using it as a disposable pet waste scooper or general storage compartment.
Claims20
A container comprising:
- a body section having a generally flat rectangular shape when in a flattened configuration and a generally elongated cylindrical shape in a closed configuration, the body section including one or more fold line arrangements;
- a first side wall lying generally flat against the body section when in the flattened configuration and having a generally polygon shape orthogonal to the body section when in the closed configuration;
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- a second side wall lying generally flat against the body section when in the flattened configuration and having a generally polygon shape orthogonal to the body section when in the closed configuration;
- wherein each of the one or more biasing fold line arrangements includes a plurality of fold line segments adapted to provide at least some biasing force when the container is transformed from the flattened configuration to the closed configuration by moving a pair of parallel folding line edges defining the container opening proximal each other.
A combination comprising:
- a paperboard box comprising a plurality of panels;
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- at least one multifunctional packaging container in a fully flattened configuration integrated into at least one of the plurality of panels of the paperboard box, the at least one multifunctional packaging container comprising,
- a body section having a generally flat rectangular shape when in fully flattened configuration and a generally cylindrical shape in a closed configuration, the body section including one or more fold line arrangements;
- a first side wall extending from the body section in the fully flattened configuration, the first side wall including two end portions for attaching the first side wall to the body section whereby the first side wall lies generally flat against the body section when in the flattened configuration and has a generally polygon shape orthogonal to the body section when in the closed configuration;
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- a second side wall extending from the body section in the fully flattened configuration, the second side wall including two end portions for attaching the second side wall to the body section whereby the second side wall lies generally flat against the body section when in the flattened configuration and has a generally polygon shape orthogonal to the body section when in the closed configuration;
- wherein each of the one or more biasing fold line arrangements includes a plurality of fold line segments adapted to provide at least some biasing force when the container is transformed from the flattened configuration to the closed configuration by moving a pair of parallel folding line edges defining the container opening proximal each other.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.