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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 1976
Filed:
Mar. 17, 1975
Walton B Crane, Sherman Oaks, CA (US);
A & E Plastik Pak Co., Inc., City of Industry, CA (US);
Abstract
A reinforced paperboard produce container having reinforcing end frames of molded thermosetting plastic or other suitably rigid construction secured to the outer sides of the end walls of a paperboard container body with edge flanges on the frames projecting inwardly over the upper end wall edges and under the bottom wall of the body to provide upper and lower stacking edges. The reinforced containers are of sufficient strength, and interfit in such manner, that a number of them may be stacked with ample strength and stability in vertical columns. The lower stacking edges are recessed or bevelled to permit lifting of the container by a clamp truck. The container has hinged lids or cover panels formed with tabs which engage with formations on the end frames to alternatively releasably lock the lids in closed, or open, folded away positions. The containers replace wood containers previously used, and incorporate useful arrangements for latching the lids closed, for shipment, or open, for display of the produce.