North American Van Lines, Inc.

Louis Vigliotti, Jr

Richard K Garton

Ronald E Ernsberger

Gordon B Graef

Barry W Worman

The present invention is a container for transportation and storage. It comprises a base and side panels for positioning on the base to form a universal storage container. The side panels have a panel structure for maintaining the structural integrity of the side panel, with at least one latch near a lower edge for securely attaching the panel to the base. The vertical edges of the side panels have universal joints to interconnect the panels. Also, a cover can be provided and the panels can include at least one latch near an upper edge for securely attaching the side panel to the cover. In another embodiment, plastic support braces extend between side panels to support articles, boxes, or shelves inside the container. The support braces are held in place by tether pins located in shelving recesses of the side panels.

Knock-down shipping and storage container

The present invention is a container for transportation and storage. It comprises a cover, a base, and side panels for positioning between the cover and base to form a universal storage container. The side panels have a panel structure for maintaining the structural integrity of the side panel, with at least one latch near an upper edge for securely attaching the side panel to the cover and at least one latch near a lower edge for securely attaching the panel to the base. The vertical edges of the side panels have universal joints to interconnect the panels.

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Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America

Louis Vigliotti, Jr