Abstract: A collapsible container is equipped with a global positioning system and a radio transmitter to ease in locating the container when lost. The collapsible container includes some reflective means or bright coloration such that it is easily seen upon open waters. The container may include means for recording when the container has been opened and closed. The container is sealed and substantially watertight and is made up of interchangeable sections including a bottom, at least one side panel capable of collapsing, a top panel, and at least one door.

Abstract: Disclosed is a folding collapsible rectangular storage box in which the rectangular box body has a flexible bottom panel, two short upright peripheral panels and two long upright peripheral panels perpendicularly extending upward from the four sides of said rectangular bottom panel, the two long upright peripheral panels having a respective vertically extending folding line arranged in a diagonal manner so that the box body can be folded into a flat manner by pushing the two long upright peripheral panels toward each other and then respectively turning the two short upright peripheral panels toward the attached two long upright peripheral panels.

Abstract: A collapsible container includes a rectangular bottom, a front and a rear rectangular wall pivotally turnably connected to a front and a rear edge, respectively, of the bottom along two folding lines, two rectangular side walls pivotally turnably connected to two lateral ends of each of the front and the rear wall along two folding lines, and two locating flaps pivotally turnably connected to two lateral edges of the bottom along two folding lines. Each of the two locating flaps is an isosceles triangle having two equal lateral sides separately corresponding to a diagonal of the side wall. Moreover, fastening elements are correspondingly provided on an inner surface of each side wall and an outer surface of the locating flap to enable detachable connection of the side walls to the locating flaps and accordingly free collapse and extension of the container.

Abstract: A plastic reinforcing clip for use with a container of the type including a corrugated sleeve adapted to be removably attached to a plastic pallet or base member by the use of sliding latch members coacting with circular apertures in the lower peripheral edge portion of the sleeve. The reinforcing clip structure is formed of a single piece of molded plastic material and includes an outer annular planar portion, an inner annular planar portion, an outer cup-shaped liner portion, an inner cup-shaped liner portion, and a central hinge portion. In use, the central hinge portion is positioned under and along the lower edge of the sleeve beneath an aperture in the sleeve and the inner and outer planar portions are swung upwardly about live hinges provided between the hinge portion and the inner and outer planar portions. As the inner and outer planar portions are swung upwardly and inwardly, the cup-shaped liner portions enter the slot from the inner and outer faces of the sleeve.

Abstract: A secure lockable and collapsible container is provided which finds particular use as a safe storage facility in the bin of bakkies, in boats, trailers or in different sizes in hotel room or lockers. The container includes a tray which has primary sheet members hinged to its low walls to form the walls of a box. These sheet members have formations for engaging adjacent sheet members and one primary sheet member is hinged to a secondary sheet member to complete a box-like arrangement. The sheet members are pivotable from a first position in which they are all, except one, accommodated within the tray, the exception forming a lid for the tray to a second position in which they form the walls of a closed box.

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions and eight stiffening panels. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof. Belly bands extend around the periphery of the side wall comprising the side wall portions for reinforcing the side wall.

Abstract: A tack box for storing objects by a person engaged in equestrian activities. The tack box has multiple detachable walls and at least one removable saddle rack mounted on one of the walls. The container may be broken down into multiple pieces for ease of transportation. The front of the tack box opens via two doors and a flip top panel on the lid to gain maximum access to the contents of the box.

Abstract: A plastic reinforcing clip for use with a container of the type including a corrugated sleeve adapted to be removably attached to a plastic pallet or base member by the use of sliding latch members coacting with circular apertures in the lower peripheral edge portion of the sleeve. The reinforcing clip structure is formed of a single piece of molded plastic material and includes an outer annular planar portion, an inner annular planar portion, an outer cup-shaped liner portion, an inner cup-shaped liner portion, and a central hinge portion. In use, the central hinge portion is positioned under and along the lower edge of the sleeve beneath an aperture in the sleeve and the inner and outer planar portions are swung upwardly about live hinges provided between the hinge portion and the inner and outer planar portions. As the inner and outer planar portions are swung upwardly and inwardly, the cup-shaped liner portions enter the slot from the inner and outer faces of the sleeve.

Abstract: A minivan box liner comprising a molded bottom plate having a bottom lip of a predetermined height formed about a perimeter thereof; a continuous wall comprising a plurality of panels and a plurality of hinge portions therebetween for permitting bending of the continuous wall at these hinge portions for disposing the panels with relative angles therebetween, the continuous wall for being disposed adjacent the bottom lip for being biased thereby in an inward direction relative to an enclosure formed by the continuous wall and the molded bottom plate; and, a molded top for being disposed adjacent the continuous wall and at a location opposite the bottom plate in an approximately parallel relationship thereto, whereby the top, the continuous wall and the bottom plate when assembled form an enclosure therein allowing access within the enclosure is disclosed.

Abstract: A collapsible container has a bottom formed of a plastic preform with grooves along the peripheral edge wall of the plastic preform. The side walls of the container are inserted into the grooves. A supporting base is fastened as a folding part or as folding parts to one or more side walls. The number of parts to be manipulated is reduced by the fact that the supporting base is no longer provided as a separate part. The labor associated with the supporting base is limited to folding the folding part or parts against the side wall or walls when collapsing the container, and is limited to folding out the folding part or parts when assembling the container. In addition, the container is stabilized when filled. The items placed therein press against the folding part or parts such that the side walls are pressed into the grooves.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a collapsible container (10) comprising a base panel (11); opposed side wall panels (13) and opposed end wall panels (12), the side wall panels (13) and end wall panels (12) being movable to an upright position relative to the base panel (11) so as to define corner zones at their junctions; and corner posts (25) releasably connecting adjacent side wall panels (13) and end wall panels (12) where they adjoin one another in the upright position, each corner post (25) having connecting formations (26, 28) for receiving and connecting the side wall panels (13) and end wall panels (12) thereto. The invention also extends to corner post (25) suitable for a container (10) formed of sheet material so as to define corner zones at a junction between side wall panels (13) and end wall panels (12) of the container (10); to a blank of sheet material for a collapsible container (10); and to a method of erecting a collapsible container (10).

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions and eight stiffening panels. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof. Belly bands extend around the periphery of the side wall comprising the side wall portions for reinforcing the side wall.

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions and eight stiffening panels. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof. Belly bands extend around the periphery of the side wall comprising the side wall portions for reinforcing the side wall.

Abstract: A collapsible container has a bottom formed of a plastic preform with grooves along the peripheral edge wall of the plastic preform. The side walls of the container are inserted into the grooves. A supporting base is fastened as a folding part or as folding parts to one or more side walls. The number of parts to be manipulated is reduced by the fact that the supporting base is no longer provided as a separate part. The labor associated with the supporting base is limited to folding the folding part or parts against the side wall or walls when collapsing the container, and is limited to folding out the folding part or parts when assembling the container. In addition, the container is stabilized when filled. The items placed therein press against the folding part or parts such that the side walls are pressed into the grooves.

Abstract: A collapsible box that provides access through both its top and front side. When set up, said box comprises a (i) horizontal upper section and (ii) horizontal lower section, said sections attached to each other via a pair of opposed vertical sidewalls. When said upper section is gripped by hand and lifted upwardly, said upper section will separate from said lower section and the box will open. Each of said sidewalls comprises a set of upper and lower panels, said panels attached to each other via a hinge that extends horizontally across the approximate center of said sidewall. The top of each sidewall is attached to one end of said upper section via a horizontal hinge; the bottom of each sidewall is attached to one end of said lower section via a horizontal hinge. Said lower section comprises the floor of said box. Said upper section comprises the top lid and two panels that rest horizontally underneath said top lid.

Abstract: A foldable utility container/carrier is an inexpensive device, fully assemble in fold condition readily for use in the sport utility vehicles, vans or open-bed trucks for carrying bags of groceries and the like items without tilting or shifting when vehicle is in motion. Equipped with Velcro pads and magnets on the outside panels, the foldable utility container/carrier can be storage or used in the cargo area of a vehicle where material such as fabric, floor mat, carpet or bare metal are present. The foldable utility container/carrier is made up of Polypropylene material and comprising of six pre-assembled foldable panels- Four verticals and two bottoms with dividers. Within a manner of seconds, the foldable utility container/carrier can be folded for storage or extended for use.

Abstract: A loading unit for air freight comprises a loading base (1), four upright walls (3, 4, 5, 25, 26) on the loading base (1) and a cover (2) on the upright walls, the walls being detachably joined to the loading base (1) and the cover (2). The loading base (1) and the cover (2) have slots (11) on their periphery in which the walls can be accommodated. The loading base (1) and the cover (2) also have upright edges (9, 10, 14, 15) which can be placed directly one on top of the other.

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions and eight stiffening panels. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof. Belly bands extend around the periphery of the side wall comprising the side wall portions for reinforcing the side wall.

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions each containing a stiffening panel. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof.

Abstract: An octagon shaped flexible intermediate bulk container is formed from a unitary subassembly comprising alternating stiffening panel receiving pockets and high strength sections. The stiffening panel receiving pockets comprise spaced apart single layer woven panels, and the high strength sections comprise integral structures woven from the same fiber utilized in the fabrication of the single layer woven panels comprising the stiffening panel receiving pockets.

Abstract: Collapsible freight container for air transport, having on a base element (8) a frame-type structure containing a) a front frame (2) featuring an opening (22) for loading, b) a rear frame (3) which lies opposite and parallel to the front frame (2), c) an inner side frame (4) and at least one outer side frame, d) and a roof frame (7) which lies opposite and parallel to the base element (8). In the unfolded, operational state the freight container (1a) has a stable shape and is self-supporting.

Abstract: A stackable knock down box is provided for the bulk transportation and storage of fresh produce such as fruit. The box comprises a base pallet, and six side wall panels which are hinged together to define a composite side wall enclosure which can be folded into a stack. A number of drop-away base clip arrangements are provided for releasably holding the composite side wall enclosure to the base pallet in both its erected and folded conditions. The box can be stacked in both the erected and folded conditions, and includes a number of panel aligning inserts located at the upper edge corners of the side walls. Each panel aligning insert is formed with an angled contact face which slopes downwardly and outwardly. A number of complemental panel aligning formations are formed within pedestals on the pallet, and have an angled contact face which slopes upwardly and inwardly.

Abstract: A stackable knock down box is provided for the bulk transportation and storage of fresh produce such as fruit. The box comprises a base pallet, and six side wall panels which are hinged together to define a composite side wall enclosure which can be folded into a stack. A number of drop-away base clip arrangements are provided for releasably holding the composite side wall enclosure to the base pallet in both its erected and folded conditions. The box can be stacked in both the erected and folded conditions, and includes a number of panel aligning inserts located at the upper edge corners of the side walls. Each panel aligning insert is formed with an angled contact face which slopes downwardly and outwardly. A number of complemental panel aligning formations are formed within pedestals on the pallet, and have an angled contact face which slopes upwardly and inwardly.

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions each containing a stiffening panel. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof.

Abstract: A rattan basket is disclosed. The rattan basket has a first, a second, a third and a fourth plans incorporated into a rectangle frame. The rattan basket further has a bottom plan and a cover. With the insertion of a first connector, a second connector and a third connector, the rectangle frame and the bottom plan are securely connected together. With the insertion of the first connector, the second connector and a fourth connector, the cover is able to be pivotally connected to encase the basket.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a box for transporting and storing different products, which is made of wood and can be fully assembled and disassembled. The box is suitably used for transporting pieces and automotive parts for long distances. The improved box comprises a pallet type bottom plate (10), side plates (20) and upper cover (30), said side plates (20) being coupled (i) together by means of pairs of hinges (24; 25), (ii) to bottom plate (10) by means of pairs of parts (27; 28) in the lower portion that cooperate with the respective pairs of parts (12′; 13′) of said bottom plate (10) and (iii) to cover (30) by means of latches (20′; 30′). In a first embodiment of the present invention, all said pairs of hinges (24; 25), pairs of parts (27; 28) of side plates and said pairs of parts (12′; 13′) of bottom plate (10) face the interior of said box.

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 collapsible storage device for use in a pickup truck bed including a rear panel; a lower panel hingeably mounted to a lower edge of the rear panel at a first edge; a first side panel hingeably mounted to a first side edge of the rear panel at a first edge; a second side panel hingeably mounted to a first side edge of the rear panel at a first edge; a first compression mounting mounted to the face of the first side panel such that the first compression mounting is compressed between the first side panel and a first sidewall of the pickup truck bed when the first side panel is in an open position; a second compression mounting mounted to the face of the second side panel such that the second compression mounting is compressed between the second side panel and a second sidewall opposing the first sidewall of the pickup truck bed when the second side panel is in an open position; a top panel hingeably mounted to a top edge of the rear panel at a first edge, the top panel resting on a top edge of the first and s