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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2012
Applicants:
Alexander R. Bellehumeur, Long Beach, CA (US);
James Woods, Tustin, CA (US);
Inventors:
Alexander R. Bellehumeur, Long Beach, CA (US);
James Woods, Tustin, CA (US);
Assignee:
Alex Bellehumeur, Long Beach, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 6/16 (2006.01); B65D 6/18 (2006.01); B65D 21/08 (2006.01); B65D 88/52 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 11/184 (2013.01); B65D 11/1813 (2013.01); B65D 11/18 (2013.01); B65D 21/086 (2013.01); B65D 88/52 (2013.01);
Abstract
A collapsible cargo container is disclosed wherein end walls are pivoted into the container when empty and locked against the roof, and then side walls buckle via hinges into a folded configuration. The folded configuration is achieved easily with a modified spreader without the need to otherwise disassemble or deconstruct the container, leaving no loose parts or tools. The cargo container preferably constructed with an improved light weight panel that facilitates loading of the container while improving strength and reducing weight.