Resealable container

Abstract

A three-dimensional resealable container comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and at least one side portion, the top portion being comprised of an inner section with die-cut portion and an outer section provided with a hinged flap portion adapted to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap, which container is useful for dispensing particulate or powdered material.

We claim: 
     
       1. A three-dimensional resealable container with a square or rectangular cross-section comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and 4 side portions, the top portion being formed by a hinged flap of each side portion adapted to lap one another, the inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered opening, the second inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered portion with holes or performations therein, the second outer-most flap being provided with a centrally registered die-cut piece secured to the outer-most flap and the outer-most flap being provided with a hinged flap portion to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap. 
     
     
       2. A container of claim 1 wherein the leading edge of the hinged flap extends to the edge of the top portion. 
     
     
       3. A container of claim 1 wherein the cross-section is square. 
     
     
       4. A three-dimensional container with a square or rectangular cross-section comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and 4 side portions, the top portion being formed by a hinged flap of each side portion and adapted to lap one another, the inner-most flap extending one half across the cross-section of the container and provided with a centrally registered opening, the second inner-most flap extending one half across the cross-section of the container and is provided with a tab portion overlapping the inner-most flap and provided with centrally registered holes or perforations, the second outermost flap being provided with a centrally registered die-cut piece secured to the outer-most flap and the outer-most flap being provided with a hinged flap portion to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap. 
     
     
       5. The container of claim 4 wherein the inner-most flap is provided about the opening with an embossed recess to accommodate the overlapping second inner-most section. 
     
     
       6. The container of claim 4 wherein the cross-section is square. 
     
     
       7. The container of claim 4 wherein the cross-section is rectangular. 
     
     
       8. A three-dimensional container with a square or rectangular cross-section comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and 4 side portions, the top portion being formed by a hinged flap of each side portion and adapted to lap one another, .[.the inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered opening,.]. the second inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered opening, the second outer-most flap being provided with a .[.centrally.]. registered die-cut piece secured to the outer-most flap and the outer-most flap being provided with a hinged flap portion to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap.