Abstract: A bulk container for flowable materials includes flexible inner and outer tubular members. The lower edge of the outer member and the lower edge of the inner member are joined together along a bottom peripheral seam. Vertical support members are inserted into a plurality of pockets around the container so that the container is automatically self-stabilizing.

Abstract: A freight container in the form of a tractor-trailer or intermodal container which is convertible for selectively carrying solid freight or bulk liquid freight including a housing, a plurality of collapsible tanks in the housing, liquid outlets in the tanks and conduits in communication with the liquid outlets located entirely within the housing and an opening in the housing proximate the outlets of the conduits. A liquid washing assembly is permanently mounted on the tanks both in the expanded and collapsed conditions of the tanks. Guide structure is provided in association with the frame of the collapsible tanks for guiding the frame in a perfectly vertical direction both when the tanks are being expanded and being collapsed. The upper and lower edges of the tank sides are bolted and clamped to their associated frames.

Abstract: A rollable massaging device that simultaneously provides both hot and cold therapy is disclosed. The massaging device includes a first cylindrical container defining a first opening and a first longitudinal axis therethrough, and a second cylindrical container defining a second opening and a second longitudinal axis therethrough. The device includes a coupling that releasably and resealably engages said first and second opening. The first container is preferably filled with a hot liquid and the second container is preferably filled with a cold liquid, which are separated by a wall defined by the coupling. The outer surface of each container define any of a number of various surface profiles for massage therapy, such as a plurality of protusions, dimples, ridges, or ribs. In one alternative embodiment, the walls of the first and second containers may be adjustable in length to conform to the size of area to be massaged.

Abstract: An inflatable cooler having a tubular housing The housing includes an outer wall, a bottom wall and an open topped cooling chamber for receiving a standard sized beverage container. The outer wall supports, internally of the housing, a plurality of inflatable air chambers. An perimetric air chamber wraps around the periphery of the bottom wall and interconnects the air chambers. The air chambers are inflated by an air valve in the outer wall. When the air chambers are inflated, the cooler becomes self-supporting and relatively rigid.

Abstract: A contraction-controlled bellows container (1) is disclosed, which can retain half or fully contracted configurations of the bellows ridges (2) whose upper walls (21) and/or lower walls (22) have at least one circumferential indentation (3) adjacent the corresponding outer hinges (23) and/or inner hinges (24). The indentations utilize the pressure applied onto the container effectively and get depressed further into the corresponding bellows ridges prior to the corresponding portions of the other walls, reducing the total pressure requirement. The indentations bring together the walls in which the indentations are provided into the bellows ridges (2). These walls are gradually turned in shape to lose their shape restoration thanks to their generally protruding configuration. Adjustment of the sizes of the indentations makes it possible to selectively contract the bellows ridges.

Abstract: A stackable, self-supporting container comprising: (a) a semi-enclosed container body including a tubular structure having two open ends and a bottom panel enclosing one end of the container body, the other end of the tubular structure opposite from the bottom panel forming a substantially continuous outwardly-extending peripheral flange, the tubular structure including two opposed side walls, two opposed end walls between the side walls, the side walls and said end walls together forming the tubular structure, each of the end walls including a central portion and a pair of opposing supporting flaps hingedly connected to the central portion and moveable between a position substantially planar with the central portion and a position substantially perpendicular with the central portion; (b) a lid for selectively converting the semi-enclosed container to a closed container; and (c) a closure element for sealing said lid to the container body.

Abstract: A collapsible container comprising a body having a bottom portion, a top portion and an intermediate accordion fold style portion. The top portion has a fill mouth and a vent opening, so that a liquid can be inserted through the fill mouth when the body is in an extended mode. A pour spout engages with the fill mouth in a removable manner, so as to allow the liquid to pour out therefrom. A facility is for holding the body in a collapsed mode being approximately one quarter the height of the extended mode when not in use, for easy storage and transportation.

Abstract: A container for fluids comprises an outer casing of flexible, pressure resistant material, a gas tight inner casing of flexible material lying inside of the outer casing and being separated therefrom, and a filling connection for filling the inner casing. As a result, the container is collapsible so that filling the container may take place from the collapsed condition and filling is therefore possible without pressure difference while the fluid does not enter an empty space. The egress of gas from the fluid is substantially reduced.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel hot fill plastic container with reinforced bands above and below the vacuum panels to prevent panelling (or crease formation under vacuum after cooling) in the label supporting band area. The container has a substantially cylindrical recessed label supporting portion with multiple circumferentially spaced apart vacuum panels. Each panel includes a flat radially recessed central panel face which collapses radially inwardly under vacuum to reduce the volume of the container during cooling of the contents. A like multiple number of elongate posts are defined between the panels and generally reinforce the panel area, however, the top and bottom ends of the posts must be supported or else creases will form in these areas under vacuum. Accordingly, the invention provides for top and bottom cylindrical bands defining the axial upper and lower extent of the panels and posts.

Abstract: A folding box is provided including a bottom panel having a rear edge, a left edge, a right edge and a front edge. A lip extends along the edges of the bottom panel. A rear panel is permanently hinged to the rear lip. The rear panel has a left edge and a right edge. A rear left side panel is permanently hinged to the rear panel along the left edge of the rear panel. A front left side panel is permanently hinged to the rear left side panel along an edge distal to the rear panel. A rear right side panel is permanently hinged to the rear panel along the right edge of the rear panel. A front right side panel is permanently hinged to the rear right side panel along an edge distal to the rear panel. A front panel has a left edge and a right edge. The front panel's left edge is permanently hinged to the front left side panel along an edge distal to the rear left side panel. The front panel's right edge is permanently hinged to the front right side panel along an edge distal to the rear right side panel.

Abstract: A foldable and simplified water tank characterized by a cylindrical shape and a side wall formed by a sheet made from synthetic resin, and the stiffness of said sheet, measured in accordance with the measuring method prescribed in Japan Industrial Standard L-1096 is from 100 to 1000. The water tank can be made to stand up by itself by only pouring water into it.

Abstract: A portable, foldable, leak-proof bowl is provided, suitable for use by hikers and campers to provide drinking water to dogs and other pets. The bowl comprises a flexible hoop capable of being twisted into at least two circles of smaller diameter, a foldable material attached to the hoop so as to define a circular bottom for the bowl, and a side also made of a foldable material, said side being preferably in the form of a cone section tapering toward the top. The bowl folds into a compact, aesthetically pleasing circular packet, and when fasteners holding it in the folded position are released, automatically opens to its ready-to-use bowl-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A two-part container has a base and a ring. Latches along the lower part of the ring secure the ring to the base and the container is assembled in an upright position in which a flowable material is charged into the container. To dispense the material, a center outlet is provided in the base and the interior walls of the base are slanted toward the outlet. A cutoff device slides across the opening to control the flow of material through the outlet, and the cutoff device can be blocked into place. Once the container is emptied, the ring can be removed and inverted in its orientation and placed over top of the base for assembling the ring and base in a collapsed position in which the container can be returned to the distributor or distribution center. The container is stackable in both the upright and collapsed positions, and the lid sits over the top of the ring when it is assembled in the upright position and over the bottom of the ring when it is assembled in the collapsed position.

Abstract: A container includes a flexible liner for holding fluent material, a plurality of substantially vertical rigid support walls spaced around the periphery of the liner, and a flexible skin interconnecting the walls and encircling the liner so as to laterally constrain and support the liner when fluent material is added. The container can include a bottom wall under the liner and connected to some of the support walls. Furthermore, a top platform can be removably secured over the liner so as to rest on top of the support walls. This provides the strength and rigidity to make the container system stackable. The support walls can be removably disposed in pockets or a sleeve in the flexible skin.

Abstract: An environmental protection article is for use with transport trucks. The article is a carry-on article which is used in case of accidental fuel line or fuel tank leakage to receive and retain leaked liquid. The article comprises an open-top receptacle with an inflatable sidewall, an air supply tube extending to the sidewall and sealed thereto, and a quick connect valve secured to a distal end of the air supply tube. The article is folded to a compact state for easy storage. In case of emergency use, the driver of the truck can unfold the article and then connect a quick connect valve found on the truck's pressurized air hose to the mating quick connect valve of the article to readily and quickly inflate the open-top receptacle's sidewall to form a vessel. The article, once inflated, is simply slid under the source of leakage to receive and retain the leaked liquid.

Abstract: To remarkably decrease the amount of material for the manufacture of ink containers and the volume of the ink containers after use, so as to contribute to the economy of natural resource consumption and solving the problem of destruction of global environment by the waste of products, without sacrificing the easiness of handling of the ink containers for printers, the ink container for directly storing ink is principally constructed by a thin walled vessel contractible according to discharge of ink therefrom, with a nozzle being connected to an end portion of the vessel, with a disk handle being mounted to the nozzle, so that the disk handle can be grasped by five fingers of a hand for carrying the ink container by hand and for removing a cap therefrom. For the ink container being housed in a printer, the ink container is charged into a reinforcing case with the nozzle and the disk handle engaged with an end wall portion of the case, so that the ink container is handled like the case.

Abstract: The container has a substantially conical body (1) and a mouth or cup of larger-diameter (5). It may be provided with grooves (3), a closure cap (10), ribs or notches (7) for a better coupling of the cornet (8), an orifice for holding the spoon, truncation (2) and/or corrugation of the conical body, as well as various geometrical configurations. A plurality of systems for rising the cornet as well as means for holding complementary serviettes and wafers. The container also includes a system for channeling the ice-cream dripping. It applies to ice-cream cornets. It offers an new presentation of a consumption product, giving it a better look and attraction for the consumer with regards to the shape, color and size, causing a new sensation and commodity to the consumer when eating the ice-cream. It also contributes to better salubrity, hygiene and cleanliness when manipulating and consuming the products.

Abstract: A thin walled, plastic bottle or other container having a high rupture strength comprises a length L having a top and a bottom, and width W. The integrity of the bottle or container is compromised by a post manufacture, complete transverse cut made parallel to the width W. The top is completely severed from the bottom at a point along the length L. The top may be discarded. The bottom is comprised of, in part, collapsible side walls. A generally annular insert rim is pressure fitted onto the top-cut member of the bottom, which is formed at the cut line, thus rigidly securing the side walls and preventing any collapse thereby. A cap or closure means is matably engagable with the insert rim to seal the container.

Abstract: A liquid container includes a substantially prism-like outer wall provided with a substantial air vent portion and having a corner formed by 3 surfaces: an inner wall having outer surfaces equivalent or similar to inside surfaces of said outer wall and a corner corresponding the corner of said outer wall, said inner wall defining a liquid accommodating portion for containing liquid therein, said inner wall further having a liquid supply portion for supplying the liquid out of said liquid accommodating portion; wherein said inner wall has a thickness which decreases from a central portion of the surfaces of the prism-like shape to the corner, and said outer wall and and said inner wall are separable from each other.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flexible, collapsible, floating container (1) for receiving and holding liquids such as oil recovered from oil spills. Specifically, the invention relates to a continuous, sealed, collapsible container having an upper portion which has a positivebuoyancy to maintain an upright position of the container while collapsed and when filled with oil. A rigid ring (2) with a valve (4) for introducing the liquid is located in the upper portion. A stabilizer to prevent rotation and provide stability may be attached to a lower portion of the container. A strengthening layer, such as nylon mesh (16) could be added to surround the container (1), as well as a harness for lifting the container out of the water. The container (1) expands and floats as it becomes filled.

Abstract: A packaging material web for a self-supporting packaging container wall which includes a number of continuous wall panels manufactured from flexible material layers which are interconnected with one another by means of a pattern of seals. Between the seals, there are formed cells which are inflatable with a view to imparting to the material the requisite rigidity. A packaging container manufactured from the packaging material comprises a number of wall panels provided with inflatable cells, the length of the wall panels on inflation of the cells being reduced so that the height of the packaging container shrinks. Along one of the vertical side edges of the packaging container, there is a sealing joint (10) which is less flexible and counteracts such shrinkage so that the packaging container tends to be warped. In order to counteract this, the seals defining the cells are given asymmetric form, with one narrow and one broad end.

Abstract: A collapsible garbage receptacle which includes a base having an upright outer wall raised around the periphery and a plurality of equiangularly spaced upright retaining flanges surrounded by the upright outer wall; an annular top cover frame having a plurality of equiangularly spaced retaining flanges raised from a bottom side thereof; and a collapsible springy receptacle body connected between the base and the annular top cover frame, the collapsible springy receptacle body having a top metal ring fastened to the retaining flanges of the annular top cover frame, a bottom metal ring fastened to the retaining flanges of the base, and a plurality of springy ribs connected between the top metal ring and the bottom metal ring in such a manner that the collapsible springy receptacle body is collapsed when the top metal ring and the bottom metal ring are twisted and attached to each other.

Abstract: Tubular containers can be produced by injection stretch blowmolding processes. Such processes comprise the biaxial stretching of the preform as the preform is being converted into the tubular container. The preform will be stretched longitudinally by means of a stretch rod and laterally by means of the pressure of the blowing gas. The tubular containers produced by these processes will have burst strengths three to five times that of other tubular containers and can be produced in a thin wall collapsible form. Further, the tubular containers can be single chamber containers or multi-chamber containers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to lightweight hydrostatic containers. The containers have thin walls and other surfaces that are maintained in tension by the liquid contained in the containers. The body portion is substantially circular and has a plurality of recesses. The recesses strengthen the container and provide points where the container can axially collapse. On the lower end the container has a base with an upwardly extending inner portion. This inner portion extends upwardly at least the vertical dimension of a spout of the container. A shoulder is on an upper end of the body portion, the shoulder supporting an axial spout. The hydrostatic containers preferably are packed in cartons in double squares. The cartons have sidewalls that do not extend above the body portion of the containers. The carton bottom wall has openings in alignment with the upwardly extending inner portion of each hydrostatic container.

Abstract: A drinking container includes a flexible, hollow body having a neck. There is closure member removably connected to the neck. There is a spout on the closure member. A filter device is operatively connected to the spout within the body. The filter device includes a filter, a passageway bypassing the filter and a movable valve member in the passageway which opens the passageway when the container is in upright position when the spout is on top. The valve member blocks the passageway when the container is inverted from the upright position or pressurized.

Abstract: A collapsible container (10) includes a first wall (12) and a second wall (14) connected by a collapsible and expandable third wall (16). The third wall (16) includes an interior wall (20) and an exterior wall (22) that are each collapsible and expandable. At least one spring (60) extends between the first wall (12) and the second wall (14) between the interior wall (20) and the exterior wall (22) to urge the first and second walls (12, 14) apart. Straps (62) also extend between the first wall (12) and the second wall (14) to counteract the force of the spring (60). The length of the straps (62) between the first wall (12) and the second wall (14) is adjustable between a fully collapsed and fully expanded position. The length of the straps (62) is adjustable because the straps (62) slidingly engage the second wall (14) and are held with respect to the second wall (14) by locking devices (64).

Abstract: A container including a container body decorated with a drawing, a hollow shell sleeved onto the container body and defining an enclosed space around the container body; and a telescopic decorative device mounted around the container body within the enclosed space and having a plurality of decorative rings that slide one inside another and decorated with a part of a drawing, wherein the decorative rings of the telescopic decorative device are received one inside another and the drawing of the container body is revealed when the container is turned upside down with the top opening facing downwards; the decorative rings of the telescopic decorative device are extended out of one another to show the drawing thereof as a whole when the container is disposed in vertical with said top opening facing upwards.

Abstract: A new adjustable container for providing a storage container whose volume may be adjusted to suit the size and amount of items held therein. The inventive device includes a base with a perimeter side wall extending around the base outer perimeter to define an interior space. The perimeter side wall has a height (defined between the terminal edge of the perimeter side wall and the base) which is adjustably extendible to increase or decrease the volume of the interior space. A removable lid is provided for substantially covering the opening into the interior space.

Abstract: A stack (31) of cup-shaped containers (2, 4, 6) coaxially inserted one inside another is described, each with a side wall (32) on one end of which a base (33) is arranged, and on the other end a flange (1), wherein the container (2, 4, 6) is composed of a flexible material and the flange (1) is substantially stiffer than the side wall (32) and the base (33). In order to make such a stack (31) more easy to manufacture and to take apart, it is provided according to the invention that apart from the outermost cup-shaped container (4), each inner container (2) is partially radially folded, and that the degree of folding gradually increases towards the innermost cup-shaped container (2).

Abstract: This patent application concerns a parallelepiped folding container having two horizontal walls capable of being folded towards the interior of said container so that the two walls can be then brought one against the other.

Abstract: A collapsible container having a generally cylindrical configuration including at least an upper thicker section and a lower thicker section, and at least one thinner section positioned between the upper and lower thicker sections. When the container is collapsed, the upper and lower thicker sections are telescoped within one another and the thinner section is folded therebetween. The container is made of a monolayer of a thermoplastic polymer having a flex modulus of from 60,000 to 160,000 psi and a heat distortion temperature at 66 psi of greater than 170 degrees F. A process for making the collapsible container using extrusion blow molding is also disclosed.

Abstract: A collapsible intermediate bulk container for liquid or freely flowable solid materials includes either a fabric outer/film liner bag or a bag of fabric reinforced elastomer. The bag is supported by a collapsible rigid frame which gradually collapses as the bag is emptied. The collapsible rigid frame includes a pallet-base portion that has an upper surface that is sloped to a center drainage point to facilitate complete emptying. The pallet-base portion contains a valve arrangement fixed to either the fabric outer bag (in the film-lined configuration) or to the reinforced fabric bag, at the center drainage point. The collapsed frame provides a compact return package. Either bag configuration may be reused or replaced in whole or in part.

Abstract: A detachable food container includes a base plate having a periphery base rim integrally and perpendicularly extended from a periphery side of the base plate; two fold plates which has an end piece perpendicularly and integrally bent on each end thereof; two side plates which both ends each provides a V-shape fork means to engage with the respective end piece of the corresponding fold plate in order to form a hollow quadrilateral frame body which is placed on top of the base plate and bounded by the base rim thereof; and a top lid cover having a periphery cover rim integrally and perpendicularly extended from a periphery side of the top lid cover for covering on top of the hollow quadrilateral frame body to form the detachable food container.

Abstract: A extensible and retractable cargo container, comprises a top portion, a middle portion and a lower portion sleeve jointed together with each other, and further comprises a plurality set of block mechanisms for holding the top portion, the middle portion and the lower portion set in an extensible status, and a plurality of buffer rods for buffering the weight from the top portion, the middle portion and the top portion during retracting.

Abstract: A portable collapsible garbage can has a central vertical axis and inner and outer sides and concentrically adjacently spaced substantially vertically oriented annular flat wall panels. Each wall panel has upper and lower distal ends and there is an innermost and outermost wall panel. The wall panels are concentrically oriented about the vertical axis and can be vertically telescopically raised and lowered between an extended and a retracted position. In the extended position the panels partially overlap along the vertical axis and define a garbage compartment having an open top and bottom. In the retracted position the panels are concentrically nested adjacent each other and overlapped along the vertical axis.

Abstract: A method for adding gasoline to a gasoline tank of a motor vehicle. The method employs expandable hollow gasoline container having a top and a base. Accordion pleaded walls are coupled to the top and to the base. The expandable gasoline container also includes an expandable orifice member; a cylindrical conduit connected to the top where through gasoline is added to fill the gasoline container; and a handle assembly engaged to the cylindrical conduit.

Abstract: A single fold collapsible container includes a peripheral side wall extending upwardly from a bottom wall, and terminating at an upper open end. The side wall has upper and lower portions separated by a peripheral fold line having a sideways S-shaped geometry such that the upper and lower portions are movable relative to one another between extended and collapsed positions. The one portion which is reverse foldable into the other portion has a thickness significantly less than the other portion.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for a safe, convenient and practical method of securing goods and packages inside a vehicle. The device comprises a generally rectangular, open storage facility which is collapsible to an approximately flat configuration. The device can be situated in various locations inside the vehicle, and can be easily stored in the trunk or under the seats when not in use. Two handles on either side of the device allow the same to be carried or readily moved within the vehicle. A generally flexible netting functions as an alternative base for the device, reducing the risk that fragile items would become loose and break or crack. The netting is also adapted to fit over the top of the device, preventing the escape of articles from open areas of vehicles such as a pick-up truck.

Abstract: A novel device for pressurizing an aerated drink remaining in an aerated drink container.

Abstract: A portable food serving device for young children which comprises a tubular member of flexible material in a generally U-shape having spaced apart legs and a back portion joining the leg portions with a flexible sheet attached to the bottoms of said leg and back portions which defines a food receiving portion. The tubular member is inflatable and deflatable by means of a valve member. Attachment members are provided on the bottom of the device for attachment to a table surface. When defated the device may be folded and placed in a pouch for portability or storage.

Abstract: A reusable collapsible intermediate bulk shipping container adaptable to be used with a disposable inner fill bag, supplied in a corrugated cassette, upon a standard size pallet. The container has four interlocking wall frames with insertable wall panels forming inert interior wall surfaces, an engaging top member in addition to an easy access halfwall member provides access for positioning a standard inner fill bag drain gland. The container is easily and quickly set up or collapsed and secured upon the pallet for return shipping or reuse.

Abstract: A containment wall strip composed of a pliable, severable material which may be cut into selected lengths for defining a containment area for containing hazardous materials. The containment wall strip includes a base and a free standing deformable berm wall which extends upward from the base. An open channel space is defined between the berm wall and base enabling the free standing berm wall to deform downward enabling wheeled vehicles to enter and exit the containment area.

Abstract: A container base for use with a collapsible container includes a base surface coupled to and surrounded by a number of base wall structures. Each of the base wall structures is constructed with an interior and an exterior wall. The interior wall of each base wall is coupled to the base surface. The interior and exterior walls each have substantially smooth surfaces without ribbing or other reinforcement.

Abstract: A container is provided with grip enhancing protrusions of various shapes and sizes, which are raised and integrally formed on the container. The surface provides protrusions to enhance the ornamentation. The container is formed of two body portions which are laminated. The first body portion is of a flexible material which could formed of aluminum or plastic, and protrudes through protrusions provided in the second body portion which could be formed of a more solid material. The second body portion may be of a metal, cellulose, or plastic material.

Abstract: A bottle for carbonated beverages is disclosed. The bottle almost completely prevents the dissolved carbonic dioxide from vaporizing and vanishing into carbonic acid gas when drinking the carbonated beverage sparingly, thus maintaining the cool and fresh taste of the carbonated beverage for a lengthy period of time. A bellows is formed on the bottle body and may be compressed by at least two strip fasteners, thus reducing the volume of the bottle. In order to couple the fasteners to the bottle, the bottle has at least two lock slits with respective elastic pawls and at least two passing slits with respective stop depressions. The lock slits may be formed on the neck flange of the bottle, while the passing slits may be formed on the bottle stand. Alternatively, the positions of the lock slits and the passing slits may be changed with each other.

Abstract: A portable food container for use in holding dry and liquid foods for consumption. The container allows an individual to consume a combination of dry cereal and cold milk in a remote location away from the kitchen without the use of a bowl and a spoon. The portable food container is inverted to allow dry cereal to flow therefrom, and squeezed to allow milk to flow therefrom.

Abstract: A plastics material bottle is collapsible by applying axial compression, the bottle comprising a cylindrical body having a polygonal cross-section, e.g. a section that is substantially square or rectangular with rounded corners (18), the body being formed with transverse fluting grooves (14) which include fold starters (16) situated in the immediate vicinity of the above-mentioned rounded corners (18). The invention is particularly applicable to bottles for containing beverages such as mineral water, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved collapsible container for use in transporting and dispensing fluids, primarily gasoline. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a flexible liner with at least three sides. Furthermore, metallic reinforcing walls are secured to at least two of these walls. Due to the material characteristics of the reinforcing walls, specifically a memory steel, a spring force is created which tends to urge the reinforcing walls inwardly. However, the presence of a fluid within the container overcomes this spring force and keeps the container in its non-collapsed or opened configuration.

Abstract: A low pressure aerosol dispensing can which is distinguished from existing high pressure aerosol dispensing cans. The generally cylindrical can has a thin wall thickness, like that of a carbonated beverage can, which can be distorted by finger pressure but whose shape is maintained by internal gas pressure. The liquid contents to be dispensed and the propellant gas are mixed in the can. The dispensing valve at the top of the can dispenses the liquid contents and propellant in a controlled manner. The valve may include an additional narrow bore vapor tap between the gaseous propellant head space in the can and the valve chamber for delivering extra gas for atomizing the liquid and propelling it from the nozzle. The gas pressure in the can is coordinated with the can wall and bottom thickness so that the can will have sufficient distortion resistance and burst resistance at elevated temperature.

Abstract: A collapsible container is disclosed having a top portion and a base portion joined by a generally cylindrical side wall structure, the generally cylindrical side wall structure has a central axis and a collapsible helical portion and the collapsible helical portion has a generally uniform radius and a generally flat side cross sectional shape with respect to the central axis. A cup section is also disclosed which can cause deformation of the collapsible container's side wall. The container is particularly suitable to store carbonated beverages and other consumer products.