Method and Apparatus for Interconnectable Building Block Containers Capable of Storing Items

摘要

Methods and apparatus for removably or irremovably interconnectable building block containers such as those capable of initially storing consumable items such as food and drink. After consumption of the food or drink, the cavity containing same may be cleaned and/or refilled with consumable or non-consumable items. The building block containers are utilized as building block toys and may be manufactured or otherwise designed to be collectable. In one aspect, the container connectors are nearly identical such that any one connector may mate with any other connector. In another aspect, the connectors are nearly identical but the orientations of each connector vary to allow mating to occur when the connectors are properly oriented. In another aspect, the container is a cube juice box with connectors on all four corners of all six sides of the container. A frame for holding a juice container may also be utilized.

主权项

1. A container system capable of initially storing a first consumable item and subsequently storing a second consumable or non-consumable item comprising:
a container, said container including a plurality of sides; a bottom coupled to the plurality of sides; a cavity between the inwardly facing surfaces of the plurality of sides and the bottom, said first consumable item or said second consumable or non-consumable item located in said cavity; a top coupled to said plurality of sides; and a frame for enclosing said container, said frame including a plurality of frame sides, a frame bottom coupled to said frame sides, and a frame top coupled to at least one of said frame sides, at least one connector located on each outwardly facing surface of said frame sides, frame bottom, and frame top.