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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 12, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2003
Kate E. Nordland, Rochester, NY (US);
Terry W. Cratsley, Honeoye, NY (US);
Kate E. Nordland, Rochester, NY (US);
Terry W. Cratsley, Honeoye, NY (US);
Pactiv Corporation, Lake Forest, IL (US);
Abstract
A polymeric container comprises a continuous body portion, a rim, first and second minor flaps, and first and second major flaps. The body portion is integrally-formed and non-foldable. The rim encompasses and projects laterally outwardly from the continuous body portion. The first and second minor flaps are integrally connected to the rim along respective fold lines. The minor flaps form respective first and second minor flap securing portions. The first and second major flaps are integrally connected to the rim along respective fold lines. The major flaps form respective openable handle portions or handle openings therein, respective first end securing portions, and respective second end securing portions. The second openable handle portion or second handle opening is adapted to generally align with the first openable handle portion or first handle opening to form a handle. The first minor flap securing portion secures two end securing portions, and the second minor flap securing portion secures two other end securing portions.