Abstract:
A combined container and package formed of a substantially rigid bottom portion of the general configuration of a tray and a foldable top portion having substantially the same configuration as the rigid portion and having fold lines coincidental with the end walls, side walls and top to enable the foldable portion to collapse under the action of a compressive force. The two portions are sealed together at the periphery of the openings thereof to so define a container, the foldable portion being collapsible within the rigid portion. With the foldable portion collapsed within the rigid portion other parts or portions ultimately to be attached to the container can be stored in the folds of the folded top half and a cover can be sealed around the edge of the opening. In this fashion a self-contained package is produced and upon use the cover can be opened, the stored parts removed and the foldable portion withdrawn to form the container. Such a container and packaging system has particular application for urinary drainage assemblies, human blood collection systems, and other applications wherein an empty container and accessory equipment is needed.