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Collapsible multilayer container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-04-13
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Granted: 1994-12-06
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Expires: 2014-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible multilayer container includes a cover and a plurality of housings in which the housings are pivotally connected one by one so as to be collapsible for spacial savings and expandable for charming outlooks. The cover includes a pair of handles pivotally connected thereto for carrying purpose. And, the cover and the housings are securely locked together by a locking device.
Inventors
- 👤 Teng-Feng Yang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:13
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/24; A45C7/00; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A collapsible multilayer container comprising: a cover including a pair of first guiding members secured on opposite side thereof; at least a pair of interconnected housings, each of said housings defining an internal open space for receiving articles therein, each of said housing having a peripheral vertically extending wall with a portion of said peripheral wall having a vertically extending extension portion having an upper edge and extending upwardly therefrom, one of said extension portions being longer than another of said extension portions and rotatably interconnected to an adjacent extension portion, the overall length of one of said extension portions being substantially the same length as the overall height of an adjacent interconnected housing whereby said housings are rotatably collapsible together with one of said housings disposed above another adjacent housing; second guiding means secured to the upper edges of said extension portions adapted to engage said first guiding means on said cover; and locking members releasably interconnecting said first and second guiding means whereby said cover may be secured to the upper edges of said extension portions closing off the internal open space of the uppermost one of said housing when rotated together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A collapsible multilayer container comprising: a cover including a pair of first guiding members secured on opposite side thereof; at least a pair of interconnected housings, each of said housings defining an internal open space for receiving articles therein, each of said housing having a peripheral vertically extending wall with a portion of said peripheral wall having a vertically extending extension portion having an upper edge and extending upwardly therefrom, one of said extension portions being longer than another of said extension portions and rotatably interconnected to an adjacent extension portion, the overall length of one of said extension portions being substantially the same length as the overall height of an adjacent interconnected housing whereby said housings are rotatably collapsible together with one of said housings disposed above another adjacent housing; second guiding means secured to the upper edges of said extension portions adapted to engage said first guiding means on said cover; and locking members releasably interconnecting said first and second guiding means whereby said cover may be secured to the upper edges of said extension portions closing off the internal open space of the uppermost one of said housing when rotated together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A collapsible multilayer container as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover comprises at least one handle pivotally connected thereto for carrying purpose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A collapsible multilayer container as claimed in claim 2, wherein said cover has a groove formed thereon so that said handle is receivable within said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
A collapsible multilayer container as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first guiding member has a first groove and a second groove formed thereon, said second guiding member has a third groove formed thereon, said guiding assembly has a guiding channel defined thereon by said first groove and said third groove, and each of said locking members has a first end and a second end to be guidedly receivable within said guiding channel and said second groove so as to releasably lock said first and second guiding members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A collapsible multilayer container as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one said housings comprises at least one of rod formed therein for receiving a thread wound around.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-12-05 | 2002-06-06 | 2002-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-12-05 | 2006-06-06 | 2006-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |