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Interlocking and stackable container

a technology of interlocking containers and containers, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of not being conveniently stackable for display purposes, and wasting materials and resources

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-23
DYEHOUSE DOUGLAS JOHN
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The discarding of the empty containers represents an economic loss of the materials and resources.
Moreover, known containers of this type tend not to be stable when stacked one on another, and therefore are not conveniently stackable for display purposes.

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[0016] The present invention provides a container that can be interconnected for multiple uses after the initial contents have been consumed. The empty container can be used as a storage container for foods, liquids, or other items, and can also be used with other empty containers of the same or similar construct to make structures of all types and applications, such as recreational, functional, ornamental, etc. For example, the empty containers can be arranged in multiple tiers and / or rows for play by children. The containers can also be filled with other items, such as sand, dirt, concrete or water for adding weight and inertia to the structure for use as a flood or fire barrier around a home, a street, or a small land area.

[0017] The present invention also provides a conservation aid to the public. Reducing the water, milk, juice and other container trash on a national basis can reduce the amount of solid waste disposal. Typically there are three ways for handling empty disposab...

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Abstract

An interlocking, stackable container is provided, including sides with protrusions and sides with cavities, and with the bottom portion of each container including a spout pocket and a cap pocket adapted to receive a top spout and cap of a second container, allowing for easy vertical stacking. The protrusions and cavities of different containers can interlock with one another to form a horizontal layer of containers in a space-saving design. Stacking and interlocking many units of the container forms a stable structure that will not tip or fall. The container can be used as a space saving transportation medium for food, water or other liquid products, and can also be used as a structural building block for a barrier wall or similar structure. The container can also be used by children as a building block and learning device.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to containers and, more particularly, to a reusable, stackable and interlocking container. [0002] Liquids such as edible liquids, for example, milk, liquid dairy products, mineral water, fruit and vegetable juices and oils, and non-edibles, e.g. liquid bleach and detergents, are often sold in molded plastic containers. The containers are often configured to provide a body portion and a capped spout or pouring portion of more or less reduced width. These containers are usually non-refillable and are treated as disposables, and in most cases are discarded by the consumer after its contents are spent. The discarding of the empty containers represents an economic loss of the materials and resources. Moreover, known containers of this type tend not to be stable when stacked one on another, and therefore are not conveniently stackable for display purposes. [0003] Various containers adapted for either stackable or i...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D21/02
CPCB65D21/0204B65D81/361B65D21/0231
Inventor DYEHOUSE, DOUGLAS JOHN
Owner DYEHOUSE DOUGLAS JOHN
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