ROTATIONALLY SYMMETRIC FOLDED FLANGE PAPER FOOD CONTAINERS

Abstract

Disclosed is a container that has a base, a body, and a crown. The base includes a base fold. The body is circumferentially connected to the base and includes at least one face section and at least one fold section. The crown is circumferentially connected to the base and includes at least one face section and at least one fold section.

Claims

1. A container comprising: a base comprising: a base fold; a body circumferentially connected to the base at the base fold comprising: a body fold; one or more face sections; one or more fold sections; a crown circumferentially connected to the body at the body fold comprising: one or more face sections; and one or more fold sections.

2. The container of claim 1, further comprises: one or more spoke fold.

3. The container of claim 2, further comprises: one or more angled spoke folds.

4. The container of claim 3, wherein one of the face sections in the body is positioned next to one of the fold sections in the body.

5. The container of claim 4, wherein one of the face sections in the crown is positioned next to one of the fold sections in the crown.

6. The container of claim 5, wherein the one of the face sections in the body is positioned next to the face section in the crown.

7. The container of claim 6, wherein the one of the fold sections in the body is positioned next to the fold section in the crown.

8. The container of claim 7, wherein when the container is folded the spoke fold in the body is folded towards the center of the container.

9. The container of claim 8, wherein when the container is folded, the spoke fold in the crown is folded to the outside away from the center of the container.

10. The container of claim 6, wherein the container is folded, the angled spoke fold in the body is folded to the outside away from the center of the container.

11. The container of claim 10, wherein the container is folded the angled spoke fold in the body is folded towards the center of the container.

12. The container of claim 6, wherein the container is folded the crown includes an opening formed on the top of the container.

13. The container of claim 12, wherein the container is folded the opening formed on the top of the container is positioned above a plane defined by the body fold.

14. The container of claim 12, wherein the container is folded the opening formed on the top of the container is positioned in line with a plane defined by the body fold.

15. The container of claim 12, wherein the container is folded the opening formed on the top of the container is positioned below a plane defined by the body fold.

16. The container of claim 12, wherein the body is folded in an upward direction in comparison to the base such that the angle between the body and a plane defined by the base is greater than ninety degrees.

17. The container of claim 12, wherein the body is folded in an upward direction in comparison to the base such that the angle between the body and a plane defined by the base is substantially ninety degrees.

18. The container of claim 12, wherein the face sections and the fold sections of the body are folded such that the distal ends of the fold sections and the face sections are angled in a counterclockwise direction.

19. The container of claim 18, wherein the face sections and the fold sections of the crown are folded such that the distal ends of the face sections and the fold sections are angled in a clockwise direction.

20. The container of claim 1 wherein the base fold is circular.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive implementations of the disclosure are described with reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views unless otherwise specified. The advantages of the disclosure will become better understood with regard to the following description and accompanying drawings where:

[0008] FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a rotational symmetric unfolded flanged container.

[0009] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a rotational symmetric folding flanged container.

[0010] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a rotational symmetric folding flanged container.

[0011] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a rotational symmetric folding flanged container.

[0012] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a rotational symmetric folded flanged container.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] In the following description of the disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which are shown by way of illustration-specific implementations in which the disclosure may be practiced. It is understood that other implementations may be utilized, and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

[0014] In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, specific techniques and embodiments are set forth, such as particular techniques and configurations, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the device disclosed herein. While the techniques and embodiments will primarily be described in context with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will further appreciate that the techniques and embodiments may also be practiced in other similar devices.

[0015] Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. It is further noted that elements disclosed with respect to particular embodiments are not restricted to only those embodiments in which they are described. For example, an element described in reference to one embodiment or figure may be alternatively included in another embodiment or figure regardless of whether or not those elements are shown or described in another embodiment or figure. In other words, elements in the figures may be interchangeable between various embodiments disclosed herein, whether shown or not.

[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of rotational symmetric unfolded flanged container 100. Container 100 may include a base 105, body 110, and crown 115. Base 105 may be circumferentially connected to body 110 by base fold 120. The shape of base fold 120 forms a circle. Alternatively, base fold 120 may be a pentadecagon or other polygonal shape depending on the number of sections 140A-N and 145A-N. Body 110 may be connected to crown 115 by body fold 125. Body fold 125 forms a pentadecagon or other polygonal shape depending on the number of sections 140A-N and 145A-N. Body 110 may include multiple face sections 140(A-N) and multiple fold sections 145A-N. For example, body 110 may include fold section 145B positioned between face section 140B and fold section 140C. In this manner, body 110 may alternate between face section 140A, fold section 145A, to face section 140B, and fold section 145B, to face section 140C, and fold section 145C, to face section 140N, and fold section 145N and so on. This process may extend circumferentially alternating face sections 140N and fold sections 145N on body 110. Face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N may touch base 105 at a proximal end and may touch crown 115 at a distal end. Proximal in this disclosure means closer to the center and distal in this disclosure means closer to an outside edge.

[0017] Face sections 140A-N may be bordered by spoke folds 130A-N on the first side, angled spoke fold 135A-N on the second side, body fold 125 on the third side distally, and base fold 120 on the fourth side proximally. Similarly, fold sections 145A-N may be bordered by spoke folds 130A-N on the first side, angled spoke fold 135A-N on the second side, body fold 125 on the third side distally, and base fold 120 on the fourth side proximally. Face sections 140A-N may consist of a trapezoid-like shape with a curved bottom towards the proximal end where it meets base fold 120. Alternatively, face section 140A-N may be a trapezoid. Fold sections 145A-N are smaller than half the size of face sections 140A-N but also resemble a trapezoid-like shape with a curved side. The curved side is located on the proximal end of fold sections 145A-N where it meets base fold 120. Alternatively, fold section 145A-N may be a trapezoid. The size and shape of face sections 140A-N and 150A-N and fold sections 145A-N and 155A-N may vary based on the desired shape of container 100.

[0018] Folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may indicate where a bend in the material may occur or near where a bend is intended to be. Further, folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may represent a score in the material to facilitate bending in or near that location. Some bends may occur right along folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N. In another example, a bend may occur near or around an area. For example, base fold 120 may be circularly shaped or circularly scored prior to the folding process to facilitate the fold. However, when the process of folding takes place the shape of the base fold 120 may resemble more polygonal than circular. Container 100 may be comprised of one or more of wood, paper, cardboard, metal, (aluminum, copper, brass), plastic, foam, rubber, or other foldable material known in the art.

[0019] Once folded, container 100 may include multiple resting positions where material forces facilitated container 100 to remain in that position. For example, one position would be the flat position prior to fold initiation. A second example may be when container 100 is folded together such that a small polygonal-shaped opening is displayed at the top portion of the container and where the polygonal-shaped opening is positioned above body fold 125. The third example may be when container 100 is folded together such that the polygonal-shaped opening is positioned below body fold 125.

[0020] As container 100 is folded face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N of body 110 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections 140A-N and 145A-N are angled in a counterclockwise direction. In contrast, face sections 150A-N and fold sections 155A-N of crown 115 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections are angled in a clockwise direction. Facilitating the production of multiple resting positions. In an alternative embodiment, face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N of body 110 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections 140A-N and 145A-N are angled in a clockwise direction. In contrast, face sections 150A-N and fold sections 155A-N of crown 115 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections are angled in a counterclockwise direction.

[0021] Container 100 may be folded along base fold 120 towards base 105 such that base 105 may act as the base of container 100 and body 110 may act as the walls of container 100. The angle of body 110 with respect to base 105 may vary. A greater angle between base 105 and body 110 creates a more gradual slope in the wall of container 100 wherein the distal end of body 110 extends away from a center point of container 100. As the angle between body 110 and base 105 decreases the distal ends of body 110 come closer to a center point of container 100. Accordingly, body 110, acting like the walls of container 100, becomes steeper. As a result, body 110 may be folded such that it may be substantially perpendicular to the plane of base 105. Substantially perpendicular in this circumstance means plus or minus 10 degrees.

[0022] Crown 115 may be circumferentially attached to body 110 and may fold inward at base fold 120 towards the center point of container 100. Crown 115 may be folded at an angle such that the distal ends of crown 115 come together and extend over the top of base 105 to form a small polygonal-shaped opening. This opening, as seen in FIG. 5, may be positioned at the top portion of the container such that the opening is above (or higher than) a plane defined by body fold 125 creating a resting position for container 100. Alternatively, the opening, positioned over base 105, may be even with or below the plane defined by body fold 125 to create another resting position for container 100.

[0023] To further facilitate the shape and resting positions of container 100, container 100 may be folded along the one or more spoke folds 130A-N and angled spoke folds 135A-N. One or more spoke folds 130A-N may fold towards the inside portion of container 100 on body 110. At the same time, the same one or more spoke folds 130A-N may be folded towards the outside portion of container 100 on the crown 115. At the same time, one or more angled spoke folds 135A-N may fold towards the outside portion of container 100 on body 110. At the same time, the same one or more angled spoke folds 135A-N may be folded towards the inside portion of container 100 on the crown 115. In short, on body 110, spoke folds 130A-N may be folded in opposite directions as compared to angled spoke folds 135A-N. On crown 115, spoke folds 130A-N may be folded in the opposite direction compared to spoke folds 130A-N on body 110. Similarly, on crown 115 angled spoke folds 135A-N may be folded in opposite directions compared to angled spoke folds 135A-N on body. As a result, following this pattern, regardless of the direction of the folds outward or inward, may create multiple resting positions for container 100. The elasticity of the material of container 100 and the friction created by folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may facilitate the resting positions of container 100.

[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a rotational symmetric folding flanged container. Container 100 may include a base 105, body 110, and crown 115. Base 105 may be circumferentially connected to body 110 by base fold 120. The shape of base fold 120 forms a circle. Alternatively, base fold 120 may be a pentadecagon or other polygonal shape depending on the number of sections 140A-N (140A is not seen due to perspective) and 145A-N (sections 145A is not seen due to perspective). Body 110 may be connected to crown 115 by body fold 125. Body fold 125 forms a pentadecagon or other polygonal shape depending on the number of sections 140A-N and 145A-N. Body 110 may include multiple face sections 140(A-N) and multiple fold sections 145A-N. For example, body 110 may include fold section 145B positioned between face section 140B and fold section 140C. In this manner, body 110 may alternate between face section 140A, fold section 145A, to face section 140B, and fold section 145B, to face section 140C, and fold section 145C, to face section 140N, and fold section 145N and so on. This process may extend circumferentially to where face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N touch base 105 at a proximal end and touch crown 115 at a distal end. Proximal in this disclosure means closer to the center and distal in this disclosure means closer to an outside edge.

[0025] Face sections 140A-N may be bordered by spoke folds 130A-N on the first side, angled spoke fold 135A-N on the second side, body fold 125 on the third side distally, and base fold 120 on the fourth side proximally. Similarly, fold sections 145A-N may be bordered by spoke folds 130A-N on the first side, angled spoke fold 135A-N on the second side, body fold 125 on the third side distally, and base fold 120 on the fourth side proximally. Face sections 140A-N may consist of a trapezoid-like shape with a curved bottom towards the proximal end where it meets base fold 120. Alternatively, face section 140A-N may be a trapezoid. Fold sections 145A-N are smaller than half the size of face sections 140A-N but also resemble a trapezoid-like shape with a curved side. The curved side is located on the proximal end of fold sections 145A-N where it meets base fold 120. Alternatively, fold section 145A-N may be a trapezoid. The size and shape of face sections 140A-N and 150A-N and fold sections 145A-N and 155A-N may vary based on the desired shape of container 100.

[0026] Folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may indicate where a bend in the material may occur or near where a bend is intended to be. Further, folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may represent a score in the material to facilitate bending in or near that location. Some bends may occur right along folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N. In another example, a bend may occur near or around an area. For example, base fold 120 may be circularly shaped or circularly scored prior to the folding process to facilitate the fold. However, when the process of folding takes place the shape of the base fold 120 may resemble more polygonal than circular. Container 100 may be comprised of one or more of wood, paper, cardboard, metal, (aluminum, copper, brass), plastic, foam, rubber, or other foldable material known in the art.

[0027] Once folded container 100 may include multiple resting positions where material forces facilitated container 100 to remain in that position. For example, one position would be the flat position prior to fold initiation. A second example may be when container 100 is folded together such that a small polygonal-shaped opening is displayed at the top portion of the container and where the polygonal-shaped opening is positioned above body fold 125. The third example may be when container 100 is folded together such that the polygonal-shaped opening is positioned below body fold 125.

[0028] As container 100 is folded face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N of body 110 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections 140A-N and 145A-N are angled in a counterclockwise direction. In contrast, face sections 150A-N and fold sections 155A-N of crown 115 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections are angled in a clockwise direction. Facilitating the production of multiple resting positions. In an alternative embodiment, face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N of body 110 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections 140A-N and 145A-N are angled in a clockwise direction. In contrast, face sections 150A-N and fold sections 155A-N of crown 115 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections are angled in a counterclockwise direction.

[0029] Container 100 may be folded along base fold 120 towards base 105 such that base 105 may act as the base of container 100 and body 110 may act as the walls of container 100. The angle of body 110 with respect to base 105 may vary. A greater angle between base 105 and body 110 creates a more gradual slope in the wall of container 100 wherein the distal end of body 110 extends away from a center point of container 100. As the angle between body 110 and base 105 decreases the distal ends of body 110 come closer to a center point of container 100. Accordingly, body 110 acts like the walls of container 100 become steeper. As a result, body 110 may be folded such that it may be substantially perpendicularly to the plane of base 105. Substantially perpendicular in this circumstance means plus or minus 10 degrees.

[0030] Crown 115 may be circumferentially attached to body 110 and may fold inward at base fold 120 towards the center point of container 100. Crown 115 may be folded at an angle such that the distal ends of crown 115 come together and extend over the top of base 105 to form a small polygonal-shaped opening. This opening, as seen in FIG. 5, is positioned at the top portion of the container and where the opening is above (or higher than) a plane defined by body fold 125 creating a resting position for container 100. Alternatively, the opening, positioned over base 105, may be even with or below the plane defined by body fold 125 to create another resting position for container 100.

[0031] To further facilitate the shape and resting positions of container 100, container 100 may be folded along the one or more spoke folds 130A-N and angled spoke folds 135A-N. One or more spoke folds 130A-N may fold towards the inside portion of container 100 on body 110. At the same time, the same one or more spoke folds 130A-N may be folded towards the outside portion of container 100 on the crown 115. At the same time, one or more angled spoke folds 135A-N may fold towards the outside portion of container 100 on body 110. At the same time, the same one or more angled spoke folds 135A-N may be folded towards the inside portion of container 100 on the crown 115. In short, on body 110, spoke folds 130A-N may be folded in opposite directions as compared to angled spoke folds 135A-N. On crown 115, spoke folds 130A-N may be folded in the opposite direction compared to spoke folds 130A-N on body 110. Similarly, on crown 115 angled spoke folds 135A-N may be folded in opposite directions compared to angled spoke folds 135A-N on body. As a result, following this pattern, regardless of the direction of the folds outward or inward, may create multiple resting positions for container 100. The elasticity of the material of container 100 and the friction created by folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may facilitate the resting positions of container 100.

[0032] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a rotational symmetric folding flanged container. Container 100 may include a base 105, body 110, and crown 115. Base 105 may be circumferentially connected to body 110 by base fold 120. The shape of base fold 120 forms a circle. Alternatively, base fold 120 may be a pentadecagon or other polygonal shape depending on the number of sections 140A-N and 145A-N. Body 110 may be connected to crown 115 by body fold 125. Body fold 125 forms a pentadecagon or other polygonal shape depending on the number of sections 140A-N (sections 140A-B are not seen due to perspective) and 145A-N (sections 145A-B are not seen due to perspective). Body 110 may include multiple face sections 140(A-N) and multiple fold sections 145A-N. For example, body 110 may include fold section 145B positioned between face section 140B and fold section 140C. In this manner, body 110 may alternate between face section 140A, fold section 145A, to face section 140B, and fold section 145B, to face section 140C, and fold section 145C, to face section 140N, and fold section 145N and so on. This process may extend circumferentially to where face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N touch base 105 at a proximal end and touch crown 115 at a distal end. Proximal in this disclosure means closer to the center and distal in this disclosure means closer to an outside edge.

[0033] Face sections 140A-N may be bordered by spoke folds 130A-N on the first side, angled spoke fold 135A-N on the second side, body fold 125 on the third side distally, and base fold 120 on the fourth side proximally. Similarly, fold sections 145A-N may be bordered by spoke folds 130A-N on the first side, angled spoke fold 135A-N on the second side, body fold 125 on the third side distally, and base fold 120 on the fourth side proximally. Face sections 140A-N may consist of a trapezoid-like shape with a curved bottom towards the proximal end where it meets base fold 120. Alternatively, face section 140A-N may be a trapezoid. Fold sections 145A-N are smaller than half the size of face sections 140A-N but also resemble a trapezoid-like shape with a curved side. The curved side is located on the proximal end of fold sections 145A-N where it meets base fold 120. Alternatively, fold section 145A-N may be a trapezoid. The size and shape of face sections 140A-N and 150A-N and fold sections 145A-N and 155A-N may vary based on the desired shape of container 100.

[0034] Folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may indicate where a bend in the material may occur or near where a bend is intended to be. Further, folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may represent a score in the material to facilitate bending in or near that location. Some bends may occur right along folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N. In another example, a bend may occur near or around an area. For example, base fold 120 may be circularly shaped or circularly scored prior to the folding process to facilitate the fold. However, when the process of folding takes place the shape of the base fold 120 may resemble more polygonal than circular. Container 100 may be comprised of one or more of wood, paper, cardboard, metal, (aluminum, copper, brass), plastic, foam, rubber, or other foldable material known in the art.

[0035] Once folded container 100 may include multiple resting positions where material forces facilitated container 100 to remain in that position. For example, one position would be the flat position prior to fold initiation. A second example may be when container 100 is folded together such that a small polygonal-shaped opening is displayed at the top portion of the container and where the polygonal-shaped opening is positioned above body fold 125. The third example may be when container 100 is folded together such that the polygonal-shaped opening is positioned below body fold 125.

[0036] As container 100 is folded face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N of body 110 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections 140A-N and 145A-N are angled in a counterclockwise direction. In contrast, face sections 150A-N and fold sections 155A-N of crown 115 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections are angled in a clockwise direction. Facilitating the production of multiple resting positions. In an alternative embodiment, face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N of body 110 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections 140A-N and 145A-N are angled in a clockwise direction. In contrast, face sections 150A-N and fold sections 155A-N of crown 115 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections are angled in a counterclockwise direction.

[0037] Container 100 may be folded along base fold 120 towards base 105 such that base 105 may act as the base of container 100 and body 110 may act as the walls of container 100. The angle of body 110 with respect to base 105 may vary. A greater angle between base 105 and body 110 creates a more gradual slope in the wall of container 100 wherein the distal end of body 110 extends away from a center point of container 100. As the angle between body 110 and base 105 decreases the distal ends of body 110 come closer to a center point of container 100. Accordingly, body 110 acts like the walls of container 100 become steeper. As a result, body 110 may be folded such that it may be substantially perpendicularly to the plane of base 105. Substantially perpendicular in this circumstance means plus or minus 10 degrees.

[0038] Crown 115 may be circumferentially attached to body 110 and may fold inward at base fold 120 towards the center point of container 100. Crown 115 may be folded at an angle such that the distal ends of crown 115 come together and extend over the top of base 105 to form a small polygonal-shaped opening. This opening, as seen in FIG. 5, is positioned at the top portion of the container and where the opening is above (or higher than) a plane defined by body fold 125 creating a resting position for container 100. Alternatively, the opening, positioned over base 105, may be even with or below the plane defined by body fold 125 to create another resting position for container 100.

[0039] To further facilitate the shape and resting positions of container 100, container 100 may be folded along the one or more spoke folds 130A-N and angled spoke folds 135A-N. One or more spoke folds 130A-N may fold towards the inside portion of container 100 on body 110. At the same time, the same one or more spoke folds 130A-N may be folded towards the outside portion of container 100 on the crown 115. At the same time, one or more angled spoke folds 135A-N may fold towards the outside portion of container 100 on body 110. At the same time, the same one or more angled spoke folds 135A-N may be folded towards the inside portion of container 100 on the crown 115. In short, on body 110, spoke folds 130A-N may be folded in opposite directions as compared to angled spoke folds 135A-N. On crown 115, spoke folds 130A-N may be folded in the opposite direction compared to spoke folds 130A-N on body 110. Similarly, on crown 115 angled spoke folds 135A-N may be folded in opposite directions compared to angled spoke folds 135A-N on body. As a result, following this pattern, regardless of the direction of the folds outward or inward, may create multiple resting positions for container 100. The elasticity of the material of container 100 and the friction created by folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may facilitate the resting positions of container 100.

[0040] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a rotational symmetric folding flanged container. Container 100 may include a base 105, body 110, and crown 115. Base 105 may be circumferentially connected to body 110 by base fold 120. The shape of base fold 120 forms a circle. Alternatively, base fold 120 may be a pentadecagon or other polygonal shape depending on the number of sections 140A-N (sections 140A-B are not seen due to perspective) and 145A-N (sections 145A-B are not seen due to perspective). Body 110 may be connected to crown 115 by body fold 125. Body fold 125 forms a pentadecagon or other polygonal shape depending on the number of sections 140A-N and 145A-N. Body 110 may include multiple face sections 140(A-N) and multiple fold sections 145A-N. For example, body 110 may include fold section 145B positioned between face section 140B and fold section 140C. In this manner, body 110 may alternate between face section 140A, fold section 145A, to face section 140B, and fold section 145B, to face section 140C, and fold section 145C, to face section 140N, and fold section 145N and so on. This process may extend circumferentially to where face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N touch base 105 at a proximal end and touch crown 115 at a distal end. Proximal in this disclosure means closer to the center and distal in this disclosure means closer to an outside edge.

[0041] Face sections 140A-N may be bordered by spoke folds 130A-N on the first side, angled spoke fold 135A-N on the second side, body fold 125 on the third side distally, and base fold 120 on the fourth side proximally. Similarly, fold sections 145A-N may be bordered by spoke folds 130A-N on the first side, angled spoke fold 135A-N on the second side, body fold 125 on the third side distally, and base fold 120 on the fourth side proximally. Face sections 140A-N may consist of a trapezoid-like shape with a curved bottom towards the proximal end where it meets base fold 120. Alternatively, face section 140A-N may be a trapezoid. Fold sections 145A-N are smaller than half the size of face sections 140A-N but also resemble a trapezoid-like shape with a curved side. The curved side is located on the proximal end of fold sections 145A-N where it meets base fold 120. Alternatively, fold section 145A-N may be a trapezoid. The size and shape of face sections 140A-N and 150A-N and fold sections 145A-N and 155A-N may vary based on the desired shape of container 100.

[0042] Folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may indicate where a bend in the material may occur or near where a bend is intended to be. Further, folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may represent a score in the material to facilitate bending in or near that location. Some bends may occur right along folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N. In another example, a bend may occur near or around an area. For example, base fold 120 may be circularly shaped or circularly scored prior to the folding process to facilitate the fold. However, when the process of folding takes place the shape of the base fold 120 may resemble more polygonal than circular. Container 100 may be comprised of one or more of wood, paper, cardboard, metal, (aluminum, copper, brass), plastic, foam, rubber, or other foldable material known in the art.

[0043] Once folded container 100 may include multiple resting positions where material forces facilitated container 100 to remain in that position. For example, one position would be the flat position prior to fold initiation. A second example may be when container 100 is folded together such that a small polygonal-shaped opening is displayed at the top portion of the container and where the polygonal-shaped opening is positioned above body fold 125. The third example may be when container 100 is folded together such that the polygonal-shaped opening is positioned below body fold 125.

[0044] As container 100 is folded face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N of body 110 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections 140A-N and 145A-N are angled in a counterclockwise direction. In contrast, face sections 150A-N and fold sections 155A-N of crown 115 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections are angled in a clockwise direction. Facilitating the production of multiple resting positions. In an alternative embodiment, face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N of body 110 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections 140A-N and 145A-N are angled in a clockwise direction. In contrast, face sections 150A-N and fold sections 155A-N of crown 115 may be folded such that the distal ends of sections are angled in a counterclockwise direction.

[0045] Container 100 may be folded along base fold 120 towards base 105 such that base 105 may act as the base of container 100 and body 110 may act as the walls of container 100. The angle of body 110 with respect to base 105 may vary. A greater angle between base 105 and body 110 creates a more gradual slope in the wall of container 100 wherein the distal end of body 110 extends away from a center point of container 100. As the angle between body 110 and base 105 decreases the distal ends of body 110 come closer to a center point of container 100. Accordingly, body 110 acts like the walls of container 100 become steeper. As a result, body 110 may be folded such that it may be substantially perpendicularly to the plane of base 105. Substantially perpendicular in this circumstance means plus or minus 10 degrees.

[0046] Crown 115 may be circumferentially attached to body 110 and may fold inward at base fold 120 towards the center point of container 100. Crown 115 may be folded at an angle such that the distal ends of crown 115 come together and extend over the top of base 105 to form a small polygonal-shaped opening. This opening, as seen in FIG. 5, is positioned at the top portion of the container and where the opening is above (or higher than) a plane defined by body fold 125 creating a resting position for container 100. Alternatively, the opening, positioned over base 105, may be even with or below the plane defined by body fold 125 to create another resting position for container 100.

[0047] To further facilitate the shape and resting positions of container 100, container 100 may be folded along the one or more spoke folds 130A-N and angled spoke folds 135A-N. One or more spoke folds 130A-N may fold towards the inside portion of container 100 on body 110. At the same time, the same one or more spoke folds 130A-N may be folded towards the outside portion of container 100 on the crown 115. At the same time, one or more angled spoke folds 135A-N may fold towards the outside portion of container 100 on body 110. At the same time, the same one or more angled spoke folds 135A-N may be folded towards the inside portion of container 100 on the crown 115. In short, on body 110, spoke folds 130A-N may be folded in opposite directions as compared to angled spoke folds 135A-N. On crown 115, spoke folds 130A-N may be folded in the opposite direction compared to spoke folds 130A-N on body 110. Similarly, on crown 115 angled spoke folds 135A-N may be folded in opposite directions compared to angled spoke folds 135A-N on body. As a result, following this pattern, regardless of the direction of the folds outward or inward, may create multiple resting positions for container 100. The elasticity of the material of container 100 and the friction created by folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may facilitate the resting positions of container 100.

[0048] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a rotational symmetric folded flanged container. Container 100 may include a base 105, body 110, and crown 115. Base 105 may be circumferentially connected to body 110 by base fold 120. The shape of base fold 120 forms a circle. Alternatively, base fold 120 may be a pentadecagon or other polygonal shape depending on the number of sections 140A-N and 145A-N. Body 110 may be connected to crown 115 by body fold 125. Body fold 125 forms a pentadecagon or other polygonal shape depending on the number of sections 140A-N (not seen due to perspective) and 145A-N (not seen due to perspective). Body 110 may include multiple face sections 140(A-N) and multiple fold sections 145A-N. For example, body 110 may include fold section 145B positioned between face section 140B and fold section 140C. In this manner, body 110 may alternate between face section 140A, fold section 145A, to face section 140B, and fold section 145B, to face section 140C, and fold section 145C, to face section 140N, and fold section 145N and so on. This process may extend circumferentially to where face sections 140A-N and fold sections 145A-N touch base 105 at a proximal end and touch crown 115 at a distal end. Proximal in this disclosure means closer to the center and distal in this disclosure means closer to an outside edge.

[0049] Face sections 140A-N may be bordered by spoke folds 130A-N on the first side, angled spoke fold 135A-N on the second side, body fold 125 on the third side distally, and base fold 120 on the fourth side proximally. Similarly, fold sections 145A-N may be bordered by spoke folds 130A-N on the first side, angled spoke fold 135A-N on the second side, body fold 125 on the third side distally, and base fold 120 on the fourth side proximally. Face sections 140A-N may consist of a trapezoid-like shape with a curved bottom towards the proximal end where it meets base fold 120. Alternatively, face section 140A-N may be a trapezoid. Fold sections 145A-N are smaller than half the size of face sections 140A-N but also resemble a trapezoid-like shape with a curved side. The curved side is located on the proximal end of fold sections 145A-N where it meets base fold 120. Alternatively, fold section 145A-N may be a trapezoid. The size and shape of face sections 140A-N and 150A-N and fold sections 145A-N and 155A-N may vary based on the desired shape of container 100.

[0050] Folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may indicate where a bend in the material may occur or near where a bend is intended to be. Further, folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may represent a score in the material to facilitate bending in or near that location. Some bends may occur right along folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N. In another example, a bend may occur near or around an area. For example, base fold 120 may be circularly shaped or circularly scored prior to the folding process to facilitate the fold. However, when the process of folding takes place the shape of the base fold 120 may resemble more polygonal than circular. Container 100 may be comprised of one or more of wood, paper, cardboard, metal, (aluminum, copper, brass), plastic, foam, rubber, or other foldable material known in the art.

[0051] Once folded container 100 may include multiple resting positions where material forces facilitated container 100 to remain in that position. For example, one position would be the flat position prior to fold initiation. A second example may be when container 100 is folded together such that a small polygonal-shaped opening 160 is displayed at the top portion of the container and where polygonal-shaped opening 160 is positioned above body fold 125. The third example may be when container 100 is folded together such that polygonal-shaped opening 160 is positioned below body fold 125.

[0052] Container 100 may be folded along base fold 120 towards base 105 such that base 105 may act as the base of container 100 and body 110 may act as the walls of container 100. The angle of body 110 with respect to base 105 may vary. A greater angle between base 105 and body 110 creates a more gradual slope in the wall of container 100 wherein the distal end of body 110 extends away from a center point of container 100. As the angle between body 110 and base 105 decreases the distal ends of body 110 come closer to a center point of container 100. Accordingly, body 110 acts like the walls of container 100 become steeper. As a result, body 110 may be folded such that it may be substantially perpendicularly to the plane of base 105. Substantially perpendicular in this circumstance means plus or minus 10 degrees.

[0053] Crown 115 may be circumferentially attached to body 110 and may fold inward at base fold 120 towards the center point of container 100. Crown 115 may be folded at an angle such that the distal ends of crown 115 come together and extend over the top of base 105 to form opening 160. Opening 160 may be positioned at the top portion of the container and where opening 160 is above (or higher than) a plane defined by body fold 125 creating a resting position for container 100. Alternatively, opening 160 may be positioned over base 105, may be even with or below the plane defined by body fold 125 to create another resting position for container 100.

[0054] To further facilitate the shape and resting positions of container 100, container 100 may be folded along the one or more spoke folds 130A-N and angled spoke folds 135A-N. One or more spoke folds 130A-N may fold towards the inside portion of container 100 on body 110. At the same time, the same one or more spoke folds 130A-N may be folded towards the outside portion of container 100 on the crown 115. At the same time, one or more angled spoke folds 135A-N may fold towards the outside portion of container 100 on body 110. At the same time, the same one or more angled spoke folds 135A-N may be folded towards the inside portion of container 100 on the crown 115. In short, on body 110, spoke folds 130A-N may be folded in opposite directions as compared to angled spoke folds 135A-N. On crown 115, spoke folds 130A-N may be folded in the opposite direction compared to spoke folds 130A-N on body 110. Similarly, on crown 115 angled spoke folds 135A-N may be folded in opposite directions compared to angled spoke folds 135A-N on body. As a result, following this pattern, regardless of the direction of the folds outward or inward, may create multiple resting positions for container 100. The elasticity of the material of container 100 and the friction created by folds 120, 125, 130A-N, and 135A-N may facilitate the resting positions of container 100.

[0055] Further, although specific implementations of the disclosure have been described and illustrated, the disclosure is not to be limited to the specific forms or arrangements of parts so described and illustrated. The scope of the disclosure is to be defined by the claims appended hereto, any future claims submitted here and in different applications, and their equivalents.