Abstract: A box can include a container portion, the container portion defining a top end and a bottom end, the container portion defining a cavity, the container portion including a main panel; and a side panel including a first side subpanel and a second side subpanel, the first side subpanel hingedly coupled to the main panel; and a dividing portion disposed within the cavity, the dividing portion defining a plurality of cells within the cavity, the dividing portion including a first dividing wing coupled to the first side subpanel; and a second dividing wing coupled to the second side subpanel.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a twisted package can be configured to be flat in a collapsed state having one or more fold lines that are straight. At least a portion of the twisted package can be twisted in the formed state such that the one or more fold lines are bent in the formed state and/or such that a body of the twisted package is twisted in a formed state. Any suitable structure to form a twisted package is contemplated herein.

Abstract: A reclosable packaging case for transporting or storing a product, such as a frozen food product, has minimal gaps upon reclosers of the packaging case. The reclosable packaging case has portions of one or more outer top flaps bent and inserted into openings in one or more inner top flaps. The portions, e.g., corner portions, of the one or more outer flaps are bent at pre-established angles and locations to align with the openings in the one or more inner flaps to ensure minimal gaps in the packaging case once the portions have been inserted into the openings in the inner top flaps, thereby assuring the minimal gaps to help preserve the quality of the product.

Abstract: Embodiments of foldable containers, such as foldable, plastic, produce containers, planar sheets used to create such containers, and related methods. In some embodiments, a substantially planar sheet for folding into a three-dimensional container may be provided comprising a plurality of side portions, each side portion comprising opposing flaps positioned on opposite sides. Each of the side portions may comprise opposing flaps, some of which may comprise tabs extending therefrom to be used for coupling with an adjacent side portion during a folding process. One or more of the side portions may also, or alternatively, comprise a stacking tab and/or a stacking tab receiving opening. The stacking tabs may be configured to be positioned within a stacking tab receiving opening of an adjacent container after the sheet has been folded into a three-dimensional container.

Abstract: A leak resistant food sleeve for holding single-serving food items is provided. The sleeve may be constructed from a blank that is folded into the sleeve when ready to use. The sleeve consists of two major and two minor sidewall panels, and first and second ends. The major and minor sidewall panels are folded to form a box-like structure. The first end consists of two major end flaps, two minor end flaps, and gusset panels extending between and foldably connected to one of the major end flaps and one of the minor end flaps. The gusset panels become layered between the minor end flaps and major end flaps when each is folded inward to close the first end, such that the minor end flaps, gusset panels, and major end flaps form a web of material that prevents fluidal and viscous substances from leaking out of the first end.

Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of articles. The carrier comprises a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first bottom panel and a second bottom panel. At least one locking feature comprises a female locking feature in the first bottom panel and a male locking feature in the second bottom panel. The female locking feature comprises a locking flap, and the male locking feature comprises a retention feature. At least a portion of the male locking feature engages the female locking feature, and at least a portion of the locking flap at least partially engages the retention feature.

Abstract: A blank of sheet material for forming a polygonal container is provided. The blank includes two end panels, two side panels, and four corner panels connected in series along a plurality of fold lines. The blank further includes a plurality of bottom panels each extending from one panel of the end panels and the side panels. The plurality of bottom panels is configured to define a locking slot and a locking tab that is insertable into the locking slot to form a bottom wall of the container.

Abstract: A blank of sheet material for forming a polygonal container is provided. The blank includes two end panels, two side panels, and four corner panels connected in series along a plurality of fold lines. The blank further includes a plurality of bottom panels each extending from one panel of the end panels and the side panels. The plurality of bottom panels is configured to define a locking slot and a locking tab that is insertable into the locking slot to form a bottom wall of the container.

Abstract: A carton for carrying a plurality of articles and a blank for forming the carton generally include a top panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a first bottom panel foldably connected to the first side panel, the first bottom panel comprising a plurality of female locking openings and having opening flaps adjacent the female locking openings. The opening flaps are foldably connected to the first bottom panel at respective first arcuate fold lines. A second bottom panel is foldably connected to the second side panel. The second bottom panel comprises a plurality of male locking projections. The male locking projections are foldably connected to the second bottom panel at respective second arcuate fold lines.

Abstract: A paper-based plant pot comprises a container formed from a sheet of paper-based material wrapped about an axis, opposite edge portions of the sheet being secured to each other, the container having a side wall that encircles the axis and a bottom wall formed by a plurality of bottom panels of the sheet folded inwardly from a lower edge of the side wall and engaging one another. The sheet comprises a paperboard substrate formed of natural cellulose fibers, an internal sizing composition incorporated into the paperboard substrate so as to render the paperboard substrate substantially resistant to saturation by liquid water, and a thermoplastic polymer layer on one of the major surfaces of the paperboard substrate. The thermoplastic polymer layer faces an interior of the container and forms an inner surface thereof for contact with soil or other growing medium placed in the container.

Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of articles. The carrier comprises a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first bottom panel and a second bottom panel. At least one locking feature comprises a female locking feature in the first bottom panel and a male locking feature in the second bottom panel. The female locking feature comprises a locking flap, and the male locking feature comprises a retention feature. At least a portion of the male locking feature engages the female locking feature, and at least a portion of the locking flap at least partially engages the retention feature.

Abstract: A box (10) having a box sidewall composed of a closed string of side wall forming panels (18) which defines a tube having a desired polygonal cross sectional shape, the side wall forming panels (18) each having a bottom edge (23) which together define one end of the tube, and a box bottom wall (12) extending across and closing off said one end of the tube, the box bottom wall (12) being composed of a plurality of side by side separate bottom wall forming panels (19), each separate bottom wall forming panel hingeably depending from a bottom edge (23) of a respective side wall forming panel (19), each separate bottom wall forming panel (19) having a tongue (60, 62) laterally projecting from one of its sides and a tongue receiving pocket (80, 82b) laterally projecting inwardly from its opposite side, neighbouring bottom wall forming panels (19) being inter-connected to one another by the tongue (60, 62) of one bottom wall forming panel (19) being accommodated internally within the pocket (80, 82b) of the neighbo

Abstract: A carton has an auto bottom that securely closes the bottom of the carton. A reinforcing blank may be provided in the interior of the carton.

Abstract: An end closure design for a paperboard container having four or more end panels that form the end closure hingedly joined respectively to four side panels connected to each other by parallel, spaced apart fold lines. Each of the hinged end panels has a straight free edge parallel the hinged edge and each free edge has two spaced apart notches of the same shape and size cut therein, each positioned the same distance from the parallel, spaced apart fold lines such that when the panels are folded over, a notch from each end panel interlocks with a notch from an adjacent end panel. An opposing two of the hinged end panels also include two diagonal score lines, each extending from an interior edge of the notches to the interior corner formed by the fold lines between the end closure panel and its respective side panel. To form the end closure, the end closure panels without the diagonal score lines are folded inwardly, then the end closure panels with the diagonal score lines are folded inwardly.

Abstract: A carton for carrying a plurality of articles and a blank for forming the carton generally include a top panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a first bottom panel foldably connected to the first side panel, the first bottom panel comprising a plurality of female locking openings and having opening flaps adjacent the female locking openings. The opening flaps are foldably connected to the first bottom panel at respective first arcuate fold lines. A second bottom panel is foldably connected to the second side panel. The second bottom panel comprises a plurality of male locking projections. The male locking projections are foldably connected to the second bottom panel at respective second arcuate fold lines.

Abstract: An octagonal bulk bin has sidewalls, end walls and diagonal corner panels interposed between adjacent sidewalls and end walls. Bottom flaps are foldably joined to a bottom edge of the sidewalls, end walls, and diagonal corner panels, and gusset panels connect adjacent side edges of the bottom flaps, facilitating set up of the bulk bin and spacing flap cuts from the corners of the bin to minimize or eliminate initiation of tears in the vertical corners of the bin. A plastic pallet tray has an upstanding lip around its periphery, shaped and sized to closely receive the bottom end of the octagonal bin to reinforce the bottom end and facilitate handling of the bin.

Abstract: The invention provides a foldable box design having a box flap locking system, comprising: a first flap having an edge with a generally trapezoidal shaped tab cut therein, wherein said generally trapezoidal shaped tab is defined by two inwardly projecting grooves; and a second flap that locks with the first flap, wherein the second flap includes an edge with a second generally trapezoidal shaped tab cut therein, and wherein said second generally trapezoidal shaped tab is defined by two outwardly projecting grooves.

Abstract: An octagonal bulk bin has sidewalls, end walls and diagonal corner panels interposed between adjacent sidewalls and end walls. Major bottom flaps are foldably joined to a bottom edge of the sidewalls, minor bottom flaps are foldably joined to a bottom edge of the end walls, and diagonal bottom flaps are foldably joined to a bottom edge of the diagonal corner panels. A cut separates each major bottom flap from an adjacent diagonal bottom flap, and a web panel connects adjacent side edges of the minor bottom flaps and diagonal bottom flaps. According to one aspect of the invention, each diagonal bottom flap, web panel, and portion of an adjacent major bottom flap are crushed. According to another aspect of the invention, differently shaped notches in a free edge of the minor flaps form locking tabs that are engaged in slots near a free edge of the major flaps.

Abstract: A flexible board, for forming a package, comprises a body portion, a big bottom piece, a small bottom piece, a left-side bottom piece, and a right-side bottom piece. The body portion has a rear body piece, a left-side body piece, a front body piece, and a right-side body piece. The big bottom piece is connected to a lower side of the rear body piece. The small bottom piece is connected to a lower side of the front body piece, and has a strip piece, and first and second projecting pieces. The left-side bottom piece is connected to a lower side of the left-side body piece, and is formed with a cut-out section close to the first projecting piece. The right-side bottom piece is connected to a lower side of the right-side body piece, and is formed with a cut-out section close to the second projecting piece. The length of the insert piece is shorter than the distance between the first and second projecting pieces.

Abstract: An exemplary box includes four sidewalls, four covers, two inner flaps, and two out flaps. The sidewalls are continuously connected together end by end and enclose a chamber therein. The covers extend from top edges of the sidewalls respectively for covering the chamber. The flaps extend from bottom edges of the sidewalls respectively. The inner flaps form two engaging flanges respectively extending from free edges thereof into the chamber and define engaging grooves therein. The outer flaps form engaging flanges respectively extending from free edges thereof into the chamber and define engaging cutouts in the engaging flanges respectively. The engaging flanges of the outer flaps are inserted into the engaging grooves of the inner flaps and snap the engaging flanges of the inner flaps in the engaging cutouts. The engaging flanges of the inner and outer flaps thereby divide the chamber into several compartments.

Abstract: A bulk materials container having a first wall-forming blank of corrugated paperboard sheets made of at least a flute member and a liner sheet, and scored to provide a series of main panels foldably joined together at opposing edges with each main panel having opposing top and bottom flaps foldably joined to respective edge portions and laminated to a second wall-forming blank having at least a flute member attached to a liner sheet scored to provide a series of main panels each having opposing top and bottom flaps foldably joined to respective edge portions, and a liner sheet and one of the first or second blanks extending beyond a distal edge of the respective top and bottom flaps, and folded over the distal edge and attached adhesively to the opposing surface so that the open channels of the flutes at the distal edge are covered.

Abstract: A packaging container includes: first fold sections for folding therealong, each of the first fold sections being provided longitudinally in a substantially central part of the first opposing side plate; second fold sections for folding therealong, each of the second fold sections being provided on the first bottom plate forming flap as an extension of the first fold section; and third fold sections for folding therealong, each of the third fold sections being provided on the first top cover forming flap as an extension of the first fold section. The second opposing side plate is equal to or smaller than the first opposing side plate in width. This makes it possible to fold up the packaging container easily and compactly.

Abstract: A panel interlocking arrangement for securing together a pair of panels (28b, 28a). The two panels may form overlapping panels of a paperboard carton. The interlocking arrangement comprises a locking tab (60) having a heel (60b) and a toe (60a). The locking tab is provided adjacent an end (40) of one (28b) of the panels and is hinged about its centre to that panel by a pair of divergent fold lines (63, 65). The interlocking arrangement further comprises one or more locking apertures (70) formed in the other (28a) of the panels. The one or more apertures are shaped in complementary fashion to the locking tab. To lock the panels together, the locking tab is inserted into the one or more apertures. The insertion of the locking tab is facilitated by both the heel and toe of the locking tab being pivotal about the divergent fold lines.

Abstract: A collapsible bulk bin, formed from a sheet that is folded upon itself to form a tube, having a plurality of bottom panels pivotably connected to respective side walls of the bulk bin. A plurality of connector panels foldably connect adjacent ones of the bottom panels, to provide a slotless bottom configuration to provide reinforcing strength to the bottom, and bottom regions of the side walls of the bulk bin.

Abstract: A carton having two opposed crush-lock ends, a flat bottom and opposed top with a substantially central opening which can accommodate receptacles having necks of varying diameters. The carton is designed to be shipped as a flat partially assembled blank which can be erected into a substantially rectangular box by pushing inwardly on the edges so the side panels of the box lock in substantially flat configuration. The top opening has outwardly radiating cut lines to define wedge shaped segments with an arcuate score line intersecting the segments whereby the segments can deflect and accommodate different sized receptacles.

Abstract: The invention provides a foldable box design having a box flap locking system, comprising: a first flap having an edge with a generally trapezoidal shaped tab cut therein, wherein said generally trapezoidal shaped tab is defined by two inwardly projecting grooves; and a second flap that locks with the first flap, wherein the second flap includes an edge with a second generally trapezoidal shaped tab cut therein, and wherein said second generally trapezoidal shaped tab is defined by two outwardly projecting grooves.

Abstract: An end closure design for a paperboard container having four or more end panels that form the end closure hingedly joined respectively to four side panels connected to each other by parallel, spaced apart fold lines. Each of the hinged end panels has a straight free edge parallel the hinged edge and each free edge has two spaced apart notches of the same shape and size cut therein, each positioned the same distance from the parallel, spaced apart fold lines such that when the panels are folded over, a notch from each end panel interlocks with a notch from an adjacent end panel. An opposing two of the hinged end panels also include two diagonal score lines, each extending from an interior edge of the notches to the interior corner formed by the fold lines between the end closure panel and its respective side panel. To form the end closure, the end closure panels without the diagonal score lines are folded inwardly, then the end closure panels with the diagonal score lines are folded inwardly.

Abstract: A retaining structure for securing first and second flaps of a box structure in an overlapping, closed condition comprising a first tab pliably coupled to the first flap and defining a free end having a substantially circular shape and an a complementary aperture having a shape and size substantially the same as the free end and disposed in substantial alignment with the free end when the first and second flaps are in the overlapping condition. The tab and aperture cooperate when the tab is pivoted so as to be retainably received by the aperture.

Abstract: An end closure design for a paperboard container having four or more end panels that form the end closure hingedly joined respectively to four side panels connected to each other by parallel, spaced apart fold lines. Each of the hinged end panels has a straight free edge parallel the hinged edge and each free edge has two spaced apart notches of the same shape and size cut therein, each positioned the same distance from the parallel, spaced apart fold lines such that when the panels are folded over, a notch from each end panel interlocks with a notch from an adjacent end panel. An opposing two of the hinged end panels also include two diagonal score lines, each extending from an interior edge of the notches to the interior corner formed by the fold lines between the end closure panel and its respective side panel. To form the end closure, the end closure panels without the diagonal score lines are folded inwardly, then the end closure panels with the diagonal score lines are folded inwardly.

Abstract: An improved corrugated paper bin blank, collapsed bin, and bin for holding bulk goods are disclosed. According to an embodiment, the bin blank comprises three longitudinal sections, one for a bottom section, another for rectangular outer walls, and a third for octagonal inner walls. Various cut and/or scored portions of the longitudinal sections fold and overlap each other to create the final bin, and can be secured with matching tabs and slots.

Abstract: A corrugated plastic box is disclosed. The box is provided with an L-shaped or chair-shaped end panel which can be adhesively secured to a box side panel. The end panel has a lower portion which extends over a relatively great number of box side corrugations, and an upper panel portion which extends over fewer box side corrugations, so as to spread interior box loads across a number of corrugations and inhibit box side bowing. The box sides are also strengthened by providing upper panels which are rolled over along the top edges of the box, the panels are then food or otherwise fastened to the side panels. The rolled-over top edges thus formed strengthen the box, and prevent the entry of contaminants into the otherwise-exposed side panel corrugation flutes. The box is provided with a number of specially shaped box bottom panels which enable the box to be quickly and easily erected by even inexperienced personnel.

Abstract: A corrugated paperboard bulk box has opposed pairs of parallel side walls, and in a preferred embodiment, has interposed diagonal corner panels to form an octagonal box. The bottom of the box is closed by first and second opposed pairs of flaps, wherein a T-shaped locking tab is formed on the free edge of one of the flaps of the first pair, and a notch is formed in the free edge of each of the flaps of the second pair. In erecting the box, the flaps of the first pair are first folded inwardly over the bottom of the box, with the free edges thereof confronting one another and the flaps lying in substantially flush, coplanar relationship. The flaps of the second pair are then folded inwardly over the first pair, with the free edges of the flaps of the second pair lying in confronting relationship with one another and the notches therein defining a central opening.

Abstract: An octagonal bulk bin of corrugated paperboard has opposed parallel side walls spaced a predetermined distance apart and opposed parallel end walls spaced a predetermined distance apart. The side and end walls are joined by diagonal corner panels. The diagonal corner panels are made wider than the corner panels in a conventional bin, and the side and end walls are narrower, with the corner panels and the end walls having approximately the same width, while maintaining the predetermined spacing. This configuration reduces the bulge experienced when product is loaded into the bin. In addition to the wider corner panels, or in lieu thereof, scores may be placed in at least one of the side and end panels to define a line along which controlled and predetermined buckling will take place, if buckling occurs.

Abstract: A corrugated paperboard bulk box has opposed pairs of parallel side walls, and in a preferred embodiment, has interposed diagonal corner panels to form an octagonal box. The bottom of the box is closed by opposed pairs of interlocking major and minor bottom flaps, wherein one pair of flaps have notches in their free edges and the other pair of flaps have T-shaped locking tabs in their free edges. The notches form a central opening in the bottom when the flaps are folded closed, and the locking tabs are pushed through the opening to lock the flaps closed. Aligning tabs project outwardly from opposite side edges of one pair of opposed bottom flaps, and complemental slots are formed at the folding connection of another pair of bottom flaps, so that when the flaps are folded inwardly toward one another, the tabs extend into the slots to square the box and hold it square.

Abstract: A carton and blank for forming the same including a plurality of spaced apart sections having respective end panels, at least one locking mechanism including a notch formed in one of the end panels and an edge portion formed in an adjacent end panel, each edge portion having a slanted portion and a straight portion forming a junction with the junction being insertable into the notch when the sections are folded together.

Abstract: An improved container for dispensing facial tissues, sheet materials or bulk products using an elevating panel and a bracing panel, generally opposed to one another, and a pair of support panels generally opposed to one another. A tab is present in the bracing panel and is receivable by the elevating panel. Upon a user urging the floor towards the top of the container, the tab engages the slot to form a stable structure wherein the support panels rest on the elevating and bracing panels. A floating panel may be placed in the container to provide a more planar floor for certain applications. Also disclosed is a multifaceted container wherein each floor panel has both tabs and slots and are arranged in a fan-like manner. Each tab then engages an adjacent slot formed in an adjacent panel to accomplish the elevated floor upon user biasing actions.

Abstract: A corrugated paperboard bulk box has opposed pairs of parallel side walls, and in a preferred embodiment, has interposed diagonal corner panels to form an octagonal box. The bottom of the box is open in the center and is formed by opposed pairs of interlocking major and minor bottom flaps, wherein one pair of opposed flaps have locking notches in their free edges and the other pair of opposed flaps have locking notches in their outer end edges. The locking notches in the respective pairs of flaps are adapted to interengage when the flaps are folded inwardly toward one another and pressure is exerted on one pair of the flaps, to lock the flaps in their folded relationship. An aligning notch is on a free edge of a pair of opposed bottom flaps for cooperative interengagement with an aligning slot at an adjacent end of the folding connection of an adjacent bottom panel for squaring the box as it is being set up.

Abstract: A carton and blank for forming the same including a plurality of spaced apart sections having respective end panels, at least one locking mechanism including a notch formed in one of the end panels and an edge portion formed in an adjacent end panel, each edge portion having a slanted portion and a straight portion forming a junction with the junction being insertable into the notch when the sections are folded together.

Abstract: A container formed from a blank of corrugated paperboard in which scores define a plurality of wall panels and bottom flaps. Two opposing bottom flaps overlap opposing sides and interlock together in a notch on a distal edge of one of the bottom flaps, whereby the container substantially maintains a squared-open configuration for inverting the container bottom-down on a pallet, with reduced manpower and effort on a production line.

Abstract: An automatically-operating bottom structure for use in a collapsible container includes a band (1080, 1084; 2080, 2084) pivotally connected to a first pair of panels (1016, 1020; 2016, 2020), a first pair of bottom flaps (1120, 1122 and 1160, 1162; 2120, 2122 and 2160, 2162) connected to a second pair of panels (1018, 1022; 2018, 2022), a second pair of bottom flaps (1124, 1126; 2124, 2126) connected to a third pair of panels (1017, 1019; 2017, 2019), a third pair of bottom flaps (1164, 1166; 2164, 2166) connected to a fourth pair of panels (1021, 1023; 2021, 2023) a first pair of web panels (1128, 1130; 2128, 2130) and a second pair of web panels (1168,1170; 2168, 2170). The band and bottom flaps are folded within the container when the container is in a folded-flat condition, but automatically form an operative bottom structure when the folded-flat container is moved to a fully expanded condition.

Abstract: A unitary carton blank is constructed with a panel orientation facilitating easy set up of an open ended carton from a collapsed carton structure. Of the panels of the carton blank, includes only one panel, namely the bottom panel, requires a single fold line.

Abstract: An automatically-operating bottom structure for use in a collapsible container includes a band (80, 84) pivotally connected to a first pair of panels (16, 20), a first pair of bottom flaps (120, 122 and 160, 162) connected to a second pair of panels (18, 22), a second pair of bottom flaps (124, 126) connected to a third pair of panels (17, 19), a third pair of bottom flaps (164, 166) connected to a fourth pair of panels (21, 23) a first pair of web panels (128, 130) and a second pair of web panels (168, 170). The band and bottom flaps are folded within the container when the container is in a folded-flat condition, but automatically form an operative bottom structure when the folded-flat container is moved to a fully-expanded condition.

Abstract: A candle comprises a formed piece manufactured of a meltable material, a burning wick placed inside the formed piece, and a shield element covering the formed piece and provided with an opening in the upper edge of the candle in its position of use. The shield element includes an upper part and a lower part, the upper part being connected with the lower part, and extending above the formed piece in the position of use of the candle, and in its non-functional position the upper part of the shield element being placed over at least one of the lower part of the shield element and the wick surface of the formed piece. The upper part of the shield element is formed of at least two pieces which are folded in the non-functional position over at least one of the lower part of the shield element and over the wick surface.

Abstract: An open top container for attachment to an upright metallic surface having a one-piece body and magnetic tape on the back panel, interlocking flaps forming the bottom panel, and an adhesive coated tab securing the body in assembled relation. The blank for forming the one-piece body also is disclosed.

Abstract: An automatically-operating bottom structure for use in a collapsible container includes a band (80, 84) pivotally connected to a first pair of panels (16, 20), a first pair of bottom flaps (120, 122 and 160, 162) connected to a second pair of panels (18, 22), a second pair of bottom flaps (124, 126) connected to a third pair of panels (17, 19), a third pair of bottom flaps (164, 166) connected to a fourth pair of panels (21, 23) a first pair of web panels (128, 130) and a second pair of web panels (168, 170). The band and bottom flaps are folded within the container when the container is in a folded-flat condition, but automatically form an operative bottom structure when the folded-flat container is moved to a fully-expanded condition.

Abstract: A collapsible box construction in which a flat blank, made of a suitably rigid material, is assembled to form a box. The box construction can be assembled and stored in a flat configuration and thereafter erected into the box in a simple, efficient manner. Additionally, the initial assembly of the blank into the box construction provides stability and rigidity without requiring that one or more bottom flaps be glued or otherwise fixedly mounted together.

Abstract: An automatically-operating bottom structure for use in a collapsible container includes a band (80, 84) pivotally connected to a first pair of panels (16, 20), a first pair of bottom flaps (120, 122 and 160, 162) connected to a second pair of panels (18, 22), a second pair of bottom flaps (124, 126) connected to a third pair of panels (17, 19), a third pair of bottom flaps (164, 166) connected to a fourth pair of panels (21, 23) a first pair of web panels (128, 130) and a second pair of web panels (168, 170). The band and bottom flaps are folded within the container when the container is in a folded-flat condition, but automatically form an operative bottom structure when the folded-flat container is moved to a fully-expanded condition.

Abstract: A one-piece, octagonal, bulk shipping container with a lock bottom arrangement that includes interlocking inner and outer bottom closure flaps wherein the inner closure flaps have lock tabs that extend downwardly through openings in the outer closure flaps to lock the flaps together and also which extend under lock tongues of the outer closure flaps to function as a cushion for the contents of the container.

Abstract: An automatically operating bottom structure for use in a collapsible container includes a band (80, 84) pivotally connected to a first pair of panels (16, 20), a first pair of bottom flaps (120, 122 and 160, 162) connected to a second pair of panels (18, 22), a second pair of bottom flaps (124, 126) connected to a third pair of panels (17, 19), a third pair of bottom flaps (164, 166) connected to a fourth pair of panels (21, 23) a first pair of web panels (128, 130) and a second pair of web panels (168, 170). The band and bottom flaps are folded within the container when the container is in a folded-flat condition, but automatically form an operative bottom structure when the folded-flat container is moved to a fully-expanded condition.

Abstract: A boxed spool assembly of the present invention includes a spool assembly, a pair of end plates for supporting the spool assembly for rotation, and a box in which the spool assembly and end plates are placed. The bottom of the box is self-locking and requires no tape. Further, the box is constructed so that the overlapping of multiple layers of corrugated fiberboard is avoided in the bottom of the box so that the spool assembly can rotate without interference. The box includes starburst cuts to hold the loose end of cable or wire wound on the spool assembly so that a user can readily locate the loose end. One starburst cut has a slit communicating with a horizontal slot. Cable or wire can be paid-out or held in position by pulling the cable to the slot or starburst cut, respectively, by the slit. The end plates include polycarbonate material and have openings corresponding with openings in the box, to provide handholds for the user.