David T Sarych

US Patent:

50389980, Aug 13, 1991

Filed:

Feb 16, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/481600

Inventors:

Richard J. Morris - Maple Grove MN
David T. Sarych - Minneapolis MN
Mark S. Stoll - Deephaven MN
LeRoy Miller - Minneapolis MN
Stanley R. Thorud - Brooklyn Center MN

Assignee:

Liberty Diversified Industries - New Hope MN

International Classification:

B65D 1300

US Classification:

229 23R

Abstract:

A tote container for perishable produce such as asparagus comprising a pair of identical molded end shells which form the side walls of the tote container, with an intermediate blank cut and scored from a sheet material such as double-faced corrugated plastic extending between and securely attached to each of the end shells. The blank is folded to form a bottom panel, back panel, pivoting top lid and front lid panels, and a front tray panel to the tote container. The tote container defines a receptacle region with an open top and front, and the blank defines a bottom tray portion within that receptacle region.