Abstract: A tiered shrimp food tray including a sheet of material forming a base tray having an outer ridge, a support ridge formed concentric to and in spaced relation to the outer ridge. An inner ridge and a base surface cooperatively define a central well which supports a condiment cup. A ring of shrimp is arranged on the support ridge of the base tray. A connector plate interconnects the base tray with an upper tray. The upper tray includes an outer ridge and a support ridge spaced from one another. A second condiment cup is disposed within a well of the upper tray. A ring of shrimp is arranged on the support ridge of the upper tray.

Abstract: A paint tray system has a paint tray with an upper circumferential land having an upwardly projecting dowel at each corner. A paint tray liner has a medial portion substantially conforming to an inside surface of the paint tray and a peripheral liner lip extending over the land. The liner lip has four corner holes receiving the four corner dowels. A paint tray lid has a peripheral lid lip extending over the land, the lid lip having four corner holes receiving the four corner dowels.

Abstract: A container arrangement has a container with a flexible wall. The container may be a disposable container and is insertable into a supporting container so that an inner supporting surface of the supporting container surrounds and supports a lateral wall of the container. At least one baffle that has a temperature-regulating system is disposed in proximity to the lateral wall of the container and/or the supporting surface of the supporting container.

Abstract: The invention encompasses methods and systems loading trays with nine packaging containers. First and second cutouts are arranged on opposite ends of the tray and an approximate dimension of about 16 inches by about 20 inches. Each container has a lid connected to a body with a hinge and securable using latches. The closed lid defines at least two horizontal ventilation slots between the lid and body and at opposite ends of the container. Each container holding about 1 lb of contents with substantially vertical sidewalls. The nine containers are arranged in the tray in three columns of three containers aligning the ventilation slots of the containers with ventilation slots of other containers as well as with the tray ventilation cutouts.

Abstract: A food consumption appliance having a first chamber and a second chamber, where the first chamber contains a liquid and the second chamber contains a dry comestible, where each chamber has an opening into a common mouthpiece so that when the appliance is tipped, the liquid and dry comestible exit into the mouthpiece.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a container and dish. In certain embodiments, the container and dish includes a container portion having a plurality of sides defining a cavity in the container portion. A mouth on one of the plurality of sides is in communication with the cavity in the container portion. In particular implementations, the container and dish includes a funnel on at least one of the plurality of sides of the dish portion. In further implementations, the dish portion and the container portion are movable from a nested, storage configuration to an open configuration for dispensing and/or refilling where the container portion and the dish portion are at least substantially co-planar. In yet further implementations, the dish portion is movable with respect to the container portion and may be nested within a depression formed in the container portion.

Abstract: A wildlife feeder system is disclosed comprised of a first barrel having an open top and an open bottom, a second barrel having an open top and a substantially closed bottom (having orifices as necessary to dispense feed), said barrels being, for example, 30, 55 or 85 gallon steel barrels, the first barrel being axially coupled to the second barrel, the open tops of each barrel being conjoined, a lid adapted to cover the open bottom of the first barrel and rotatable lid handle mechanism adapted to couple the lid proximate the open bottom of the first barrel, a platform and leg support assembly adapted to be coupled circumferentially to the second barrel proximate the longitudinal center thereof, a ladder adapted to be coupled to the platform and leg support assembly, a plurality of removable legs adapted to be coupled to the platform and leg support assembly and a barrel coupling assembly comprising an inner ring (made of plastic or metal) and an outer ring clamp.

Abstract: A soft sided insulated container assembly includes a first portion having an insulated, soft sided external wall structure, and an internal, substantially rigid molded plastic receptacle mounted therein. It has a cover structure that includes a reinforcement member for engaging a land region of the molded receptacle, thereby tending to yield an interface tending to have a sealing relationship. The container may also include a thermal storage element, and the container may have an accommodation for receiving the thermal storage element.

Abstract: A reverse osmosis product water storage tank having first and second molded shells coupled together to form an enclosure, a bladder within the enclosure and coupled to separate product water from squeeze water within the enclosure, a first port through a wall of the enclosure to provide water access to the product water side of the bladder, a second port through a wall of the enclosure to provide squeeze water access to the squeeze water side of the bladder and wherein the inner surfaces of the enclosure having a topography configured to define a plurality of channels between the inner surfaces of the enclosure and the bladder when the bladder is full of product water for accommodating squeeze water flow into the enclosure between the enclosure and the bladder when the bladder is full of product water.

Abstract: An aid for dining in stand-up and similar situations where a person may simultaneously support a plate and a beverage container by a single hand. The invention comprises a universal food holding receptacle that is stably mountable on upright beverage containers of widely diverse shapes and sizes. The user holds a lower portion of the beverage container in one hand and uses the other hand for other activities such as taking food items from the food holding receptacle that is supported on the beverage container. The food holding receptacle is stably mounted on the beverage container in loose-fitting relationship so that the receptacle can be repeatedly mounted on and demounted from the beverage container in a facile manner while dining. The same food holding receptacle may also be used, after turning upside-down, to stably support beverage containers of diverse shapes and sizes.

Abstract: Chain linked capsules comprising multiple capsules interconnected in a chain by chain links. The capsules comprise a sleeve and a piston whereby a powder product can be sealed within the capsule. The capsules are for use in inhalation devices, for example for entraining a dose of an inhalable pharmaceutical powder product to a patient's respiratory tract.

Abstract: A portable containers assembly comprising a base cabinet in the form of a bucket having an upper end and a top case assembly comprising at least one top cabinet. The top cabinet is slidably secured to the base cabinet. The top cabinet is slidable between a closed position in which it substantially covers the upper end of the base cabinet, and an open position in which it exposes the base cabinet. The portable containers assembly further comprising a locomotive assembly having a wheeling assembly and a handle assembly for locomoting the portable containers assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for safely disposing of medicines. The apparatus includes a container assembly and a bag. The container assembly includes a container member capable of storing the medicines, and a lid extending from a top portion of the container member. The bag includes a pair of gloves capable of being worn by a user for allowing hygienic handling of the medicines, one or more funnels capable of being configured in one or more openings of the lid for allowing receiving of the medicines and storing of the medicines in the container member, a first receptacle having a bittering agent capable of denaturing the stored medicines, a second receptacle having a coloring agent capable of providing a characteristic color to the denatured medicines and a third receptacle having a thickening agent capable of converting the denatured medicines into a partially solid disposable mass.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to energy generating modules. More particularly, embodiments relate generally to energy generating modules that comprise energy generating devices and pluralities of modular panels comprising fuel chambers. The modular panels respectively comprise one or more multi-functional inter-panel coupling ports positioned to facilitate multi-purpose modular interconnection of complementary modular panels and exhibit a degree of structural rigidity sufficient to contribute to immobilization of interconnected complementary modular panels relative to each other. The complementary modular panels are interconnected via the multi-functional inter-panel coupling ports to form an enclosure such that the fuel chambers of the interconnected complementary modular panels are disposed between an exterior of the enclosure and an interior of the enclosure.

Abstract: A packaging unit has a container (1) for holding a product, a closure (2) and an opening or closure cylinder (14) for dispensing product from the container (1). The closure (2) closes the opening (14). The packaging unit has at least one receiving means (3), for a plurality of additive portions (6, 11, 21) of in each case less than 50 ml, which may be blister packs. The additive (16) held in the additive portions (6, 11, 21) may be one or more aromatic, colorant or surfactant. The receiving means (3) for additive portions (6, 11, 21) can be fixed releasably to the packaging unit.

Abstract: A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures. Anti-foam compositions for use in the multi-component packaging system and a multi-component packaging system containing the anti-foam compositions disposed on one or more interior surfaces of the packaging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed subject matter provide a device and method for transporting a plurality of waste receptacles. One embodiment of the claimed subject matter is a device for transporting a plurality of coupled waste receptacles. The device comprises a plurality of securing ends, which may include a latch portion for coupling to a first waste receptacle and a hook portion for coupling to a second waste receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container assembly and a method of manufacturing thereof. The container assembly includes an outer tube within an inner tube and a venting pathway extending between the inner surface of the outer tube and the outer surface of the inner tube. The venting pathway includes a combination of a textured surface area and a longitudinal groove for allowing air to vent to atmospheric pressure during insertion of the inner tube within the outer tube.

Abstract: A container combination, the container combination comprising, in combination: a first container; a lid removably attached to the first container; a display representative of the contents or label of the first container, the display removably attached to the lid of the first container.

Abstract: A container (3) includes an opening (8) for dispensing flowable or pourable substances located in the container and a closing device (11) closing the opening (8) and removable to free the opening (8). An auxiliary receptacle (13) is provided for holding an additive (27) to be added to the contents of the container (3), and is detachably attached to the container (3). The auxiliary receptacle comprises a discharge opening which can be freed by removing a closure and which is provided for discharging the additive (27), and can be placed with its freed discharge opening on the opening (8) of the container (3) after removing its closure device (11) to form a passage. That passage is provided for adding the additive (27), is sealed from the outside and extends between the auxiliary receptacle (13) and container (3).

Abstract: A waste recycling bin has a first compartment adapted to receive recyclable waste paper, and at least a second compartment adapted to receive non-recyclable waste. Rim engaging flange portions support the second compartment against a portion of the rim of the first compartment such that the second compartment descends into the opening of the main body of the first compartment so as to form two openings to the first compartment on opposed sides of the second compartment for inserting waste paper therethrough.

Abstract: A food container arrangement formed of plastic sheeting, includes a cup (12) and a cover (14) for holding foods. The cup can be held in an auto cup holder (E) while part of the cover lies over the cup and part lies beyond the cup rim. The cup and cover can be formed of a single piece of plastic sheeting, with rim joining portions (30, 32) that lie facewise adjacent with a tear line (34) between them where the sheeting can be torn to separate them. The cover has an upper surface with a groove (80) that can receive the rim of the cup when the cover lies in an upside-down position. The cover groove walls include a projection (112) and the cup rim has an L-shaped insertion slot (100) that the cover projection fits into to prevent the cover from falling off.

Abstract: A plate intended for use while standing up is configured to allow the main area of the plate to rest on the forearm of a user, while a user's index finder and thumb grip a holder (15) projecting downwardly from the rim region (13) of the plate. The height of the holder (15) is substantially the same as the height of the rim region (13) of the plate, above the food-holding base area (11) thereof. The holder (15) is configured internally to accommodate a drinking vessel (20) such as a stemmed wine glass, a tumbler, or a can or bottle. The holder (15) is profiled to facilitate the stacking of a plurality of like plates, with the holders partially nested.

Abstract: The invention includes a container secured to a canteen body forming a bowl, with the container being selectively movable between a position in which water will flow and another position in which water will not flow from the container. Moving the container thereby allows water to fill the attached bowl for consumption by a pet. In one example of the invention, an additional dish is attached to the main dish body, with the additional dish being removable and useful as a flying disk.

Abstract: Method for improved packing and cooling of produce. According to the present invention, baskets for the packing of fruit are provided with ventilation channels disposed upon a lower surface of the basket. Vent apertures communicate between the ventilation channels and the produce stored in the baskets. Upper vents are formed on four sides of an upper portion of the baskets. After packing the baskets with produce, they are loaded into trays. The trays may be provided with tray vents that align with the ventilation channels. Alternatively, the trays may be formed without tray vents to improve some cooling regimes. In this manner, entire pallets of produce-filled baskets, oriented in either the “X” or “Y” directions can be efficiently chilled by introducing a flow of cooling air into the baskets and thence through the produce packed inside, regardless of the orientation of the trays.

Abstract: A container holder, a system for supporting containers and a method for holding containers which allow the containers to be stored and/or displayed are provided. Additionally, the container holder may have a base or arm connected to a first stopper and/or a second stopper. Further, the length of the base may adjust to accommodate a varying number of the containers. Still further, the container holder may accommodate containers having different shapes and sizes. The weight of the containers on the base hold the containers on the base connected between the first stopper and the second stopper.

Abstract: A toolbox having modular components for additional storage and functionality includes modular attachments that are adapted to removably fit various attachments, such as a cooler, cup holder, saw blades holder, drill bit holders, and the like. In addition, the toolbox includes a three-quarter length tray that allows the craftsman to overstuff the inside of the toolbox and additional storage compartments in the lid of the toolbox.

Abstract: A portable assembly includes a container including top and bottom openings. The portable assembly includes a locking mechanism having a notched shape positioned at a predetermined distance from the bottom opening of the container and a candy pocket. A second locking mechanism may be also provided using tabs. The cup covered and fastened onto a lid is slipped into the container through the bottom opening thereof, over the locking mechanism, and lowered so the cup and the lid latch onto the locking mechanism supporting or holding the cup and lid in place. The cup and the lid enclose the bottom opening of the container to allow the container to be filled with a snacking food. A handle is attached to opposite sides of the container configured to enable a person to carry together the container, the cup, and the candy.

Abstract: A portable multipurpose tackle box with a compartment for storing tackle, bait, and other fishing related items, and a separate cooler compartment for storing food, beverages, and bait. The top compartment can be opened to reveal several extendable tackle tray assemblies. The exterior surface of the top of the tackle box has a folding leg attached to it which can be used to support the tackle box when the tray assemblies are in an extended position. The top exterior surface also has a clip attached to it for holding a flashlight in position for the night fisherman. The handle, support leg, and clips connected to the top exterior surface pivot to a storage position which is flush with the surface to enable the top surface of the tackle box to be used comfortably as a seat.

Abstract: A sealable food container includes a base serving member such as a plate having a generally planar central portion, a sidewall extending generally upwardly and outwardly therefrom and a base outer flange portion extending outwardly from the sidewall. The sidewall defines a sealing area with an undercut annular sealing surface disposed between the substantially planar central portion of the base serving member and the base outer flange portion. The sidewall portion of the plate defines a base stop ridge adjacent the upper edge of the undercut annular sealing surface of the sidewall as well as a laterally extending retaining shelf adjacent the lower edge of the undercut annular sealing surface of the base serving member.

Abstract: A beverage container for a carbonated beverage includes a floating hollow insert (1) comprising an upper moulding (2) and a lower moulding (3) defining a chamber for containing gas, a first one-way duck-bill type valve (4) integrally formed with the upper moulding (2) at the bottom of a down pipe (6) and arranged to allow gas to enter the chamber and a second duckbill valve (5) integrally formed with the lower moulding (3) and arranged to allow gas to exit the chamber and be jetted into the beverage upon opening the beverage container.

Abstract: A container for gasoline for use in a two-cycle engine has indentations formed on its four sides so that when viewed from any of the four sides it presents the appearance of the Arabic numeral two, indicating that it is for use with two-cycle engine fuel. The container includes a recess in one of its sidewalls for receiving a smaller container for oil for mixing with the gasoline before insertion in the engine. The oil container may be similarly contoured to give the appearance of the Arabic numeral two.

Abstract: Dispenser modules include structure permitting their securement in stacked and aligned relation. The dispenser modules can contain sheet media such as notes and other items. The dispenser modules can be used in an automated banking machine operative to dispense multiple types of sheet media. Modules include a projection plate and a biasing latch arm on side walls thereof. The projection plate includes a pin adapted to be received in a side wall slot. A first module is locked to a second module through a first module latch preventing movement of a second module pin from a first module slot. Disassembly of the locked modules can occur with compressing of the latch to release the modules relative to each other.

Abstract: An enclosure for a refuse container and a recyclable container includes a frame; a front and a rear carried by the frame and including an advertising holder, a refuse opening, and a recyclable opening, the refuse opening receiving refuse therethrough for depositing the refuse in the enclosed refuse container, the recyclable opening receiving recyclables therethrough for depositing the recyclables in the enclosed recyclable container; a rear carried by the frame and including an advertising holder for holding advertising; a left side carried by the frame and including an advertising holder for holding advertising; a right side carried by the frame and including an advertising holder for holding advertising thereon; and a roof carried by the frame.

Abstract: A combination dip and cake holder and punch bowl is readily configurable between any of three configurations. A platter member has a base with a female receiver, while a first type of receptacle has an extension that is receivable within the receiver so that when the first receptacle faces upwardly, a dip holder is formed. A second receptacle also has an extension that is receivable within the first extension of the first receptacle in order to form a punch bowl. When the first receptacle rests on its rim and the platter member receives the receptacle's extension, the device acts as a cake holder with the second receptacle being used as a cover that sits on the platter member.

Abstract: A laundry basket is provided of the type having a bottom wall, a pair of opposed side walls and a pair of opposed end walls all extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The basket includes at least one receptacle formed into at least one of the side walls for receiving and retaining a clear plastic, refillable laundry product tube adapted to store a laundry product such as soap, bleach or fabric softener. The laundry basket further includes at least one handle formed into at least one of the end walls including a center aperture for receiving and retaining a coin tube adapted to store coins for use in a washing machine or drier. In an alternative embodiment, the laundry product tube may be stored in the center aperture of said handles.

Abstract: A tray has a containment space defined by a tray floor and a continuous peripheral ridge extending upwardly from the tray floor. The ridge has an inner sidewall extending inward and downward from an upper edge of the ridge and an outer sidewall extending downward from the upper edge of the ridge. Multiple trays are coupled together by a connector member having lobes that mate with the shell-like structure of the ridge, and provide additional strength to the peripheral ridge. The tray can be provided with a shell-like construction such that multiple trays can be stacked compactly one on top of the other.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises indexing means (75) arranged for indexing sheet material (1) along an advancing direction (F) through a forming station (5) in which shells (50, 50a, 50b) of containers (53, 54, 55, 56, 80) joined by undeformed parts of said sheet material (1) are obtained, a filling station (7, 7a) in which said shells are filled with product (52), a shearing station (11) in which said shells (50, 50a, 50b) are severed from said sheet material (1); a method comprises forming sheet material (1) deforming portions thereof so as to obtain shells (50, 50a, 50b) of containers, filling said shells (50, 50a, 50b) with product (52), shearing said shells (50, 50a, 50b) severing them from said sheet material (1); a container comprises a first part of container (50) and a second part of container (50) between which interposing (20) means is peelably interposed.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a trash and garbage processing device which may be sized to fit into a kitchen of a home or sized to be used in a multi-family dwelling. The present invention 10 has a plurality of sorting compartments 12 disposed on the top thereof for receiving various types of waste products. There is a compartment for shrinking and palletizing plastics, another compartment for shredding paper and cardboard 58, another compartment for perishable organic waste 48, a crushing compartment for crushing cans and glass/plastic products 54 and a disposal compartment 60 for non-degradable, solid waste such as bones and batteries. After the various types of waste materials are processed, they are transferred to a conduit to a recycling bin 32 for temporary storage and then thereafter removed from the recycling bin and transferred for final disposal.

Abstract: A nestable and stackable food storage container has a base with a bottom panel. The bottom panel has an upper side, a lower side, and a base perimeter. The base also has a cylindrical side wall extending generally upward from and around the base perimeter. The side wall terminates at a top edge and defines an open top. A lid has a top panel with a top side, a bottom side, and a lid perimeter. A nesting structure is provided at least in part on a portion of the base and at least in part on a portion of the lid. The nesting structure permits removably nesting the lower side of the base with the lid in either a standard lid orientation or an inverted lid orientation.

Abstract: A packaging container has a container body formed of a shape substantially resembling an inverted cone. The packaging container can be set alone on a support surface and the contents, such as confectionery, of the packaging container can be removed without holding the packaging container by hand. The container package includes a container body formed of a shape substantially resembling an inverted cone and having a tapered end portion and an open end opposite the tapered end portion, a lid for hermetically sealing the container body, and a frustum-shaped exterior shell removably fitted on the container body. When the exterior shell fitted on the container body is removed from the container body and is inverted, and the tapered end portion of the container body is inserted into the inverted exterior shell, the container body is supported by the exterior shell. The container body is provided on its outer surface with protrusions.

Abstract: Container for electronic apparatus and for tools of one's own or professional use, characterized in that it comprises:—an openable case made up of a first half-shell (2) and a second half-shell (3) which are disposed substantially coplanar and connected to each other via a relevant hinge (4) in correspondence of a common corner, so that they can be disposed at least in a closed configuration in which they are juxtaposed, and an open position in which they are stretched apart;—at least a movable plane (5) able to be positioned internally of said half-shells (2, 3);—means for guiding the movement of said plane (5) relative to said half-shells (2, 3), which means consist of projections or pins (6) slidingly fitted within corresponding guides or slots (7, 8).

Abstract: A container lid having flaps along its perimeter. The flaps are hingedly attached to the lid and have elastic coupling therebetween. When at least one of the flaps placed in an upward position, the rest of the flaps are urged upward by the elastic coupling, and thus form a bounded tray on top of the container. When at least one flap is placed in a downward position, the elastic coupling urges the rest of the flaps downward, forming a cover with improved sealing for the container.

Abstract: A method for increasing golf course revenues through increased sales of consumable items, comprising the steps of stocking a golf cart with a supply of consumable items prior to a golfer's use of said golf cart in a golf outing, taking inventory of said supply of consumable items contained in said golf cart at the end of said golf outing to determine what items were consumed by said golfer, charging said golfer for the cost of the consumable items consumed by said golfer during said golf outing, and restocking said golf cart with a supply of consumable items, using an apparatus comprising: a base section having insulation means, an inner and outer surface, a substantially closed bottom end, an open top end, one or more slotted flanges disposed on said outer surface of said base section for fastening said apparatus to a golf cart, and an inwardly tapered ledge disposed horizontally on said inner surface of said base section near said base section's upper edge; a removable pull-out container configure

Abstract: A dual functioning lid that seals a container using a container sealing lip (10), and holds a bagel using a bagel steadying lip (20) and a bagel steadying protrusion (30), allowing the user's hand to be insulated from a hot bagel while applying an edible spread to the bagel.

Abstract: An apparatus for the storage of cellular fluids. The apparatus comprises a first chamber capable of containing a sample of cellular fluid, and a second container which is adapted to receive fluid from the first container. The second container also comprises a bored piston which, when inserted into the first chamber, forces the cellular fluid through the bore and into the second chamber. As the first and second containers are brought together, the piston and the first chamber seal together to create a sealed volume. Also, as the cellular fluid is pressurised through the bored piston into the second chamber the cells of the fluid burst, leaving a disrupted sample which is safe from contamination or degradation.

Abstract: A wine bottle convertible to a wine glass permitting the consumption of the wine directly therefrom is provided. The convertible wine bottle comprises four main elements which are assembled and filled with wine in a bottling process. The wine bottle has basically four integrated components with ancillary structure. These four components are assembled and filled with wine at a bottling plant. Once bottled, the convertible wine bottle may be packaged in 4-, 6-, or 8-packs, as well as individually. The wine bottles can be transported and sold. These four integrated components are manipulated by the consumer to transform the wine bottle into a wine glass with an appropriate portion of wine therein. Such a convertible bottle of wine would give users the pleasure of drinking their wine from a stemmed glass. Once completed, the structure may be reassembled and recycled.

Abstract: In a preferred construction, a food container includes: (i) a container base such as a serving planer, plate or howl having (a) a substantially planar central area, (b) a container base sidewall extending outwardly and upwardly from the central area having: (1) a recessed frustal tapered container base sealing area formed in the container base sidewall, and (2) a container base stop ridge adjacent the frustal tapered container base sealing area, and (c) an outwardly extending convex rim adjoining the container base stop ridge having an outer lip formed thereabout; and (ii) a resilient mating domed lid.

Abstract: A cutting and fillet board with drain is adapted for removable attachment to a conventional IGLOO® ice chest cooler and other similar ice chest coolers. The cutting and fillet board has a planar, generally rectangular board member fabricated of a high-density polymer and includes a raised peripheral wall. The board member has a generally smooth filleting surface designed for use during cutting, cleaning, and filleting fish. An attachment means facilitates removable attachment of the board member to an upper surface of an ice chest cooler top. A pair of drainage portals facilitate drainage from the filleting surface, while drain plugs serve to prevent drainage onto the ice chest cooler top. A cutting instrument retention means provides for temporary storage of a desired cutting instrument.

Abstract: A preferred folding crate includes a base having a perimeter. Pivotable side walls fold open from a stacked storage condition in which the walls are in juxtaposition and within the perimeter of the base. A pedestal and legs on the base are arranged so that the pedestal of one crate may be received and secured by the legs of a similar crate having its side walls folded to the stacked storage condition. A preferred crate includes latch members between inner and outer side wall surfaces on a first pair of the side walls. Catch members on a second pair of the side walls are positioned for releasable latch member engagement to secure the side walls in the open condition. Connector receivers, link members and fasteners may be provided to secure successive similar crates together.