Patents Assigned to Covington Box & Packaging, Inc.
  • One piece octagonal box
    Patent number: 5630543
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bulk bin box constructed from a unitary piece of cardboard folded into a substantial box shape having a top portion and bottom portion. The unitary piece of cardboard has adjacent the bottom portion at least two tabs on opposite sides of the box shape with each tab having a slot simultaneously intermeshing with the other tab. Automatic snap locking of the bottom of the box occurs on opening of the box from a folded or closed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Covington Box & Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Dugan