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A foldable, self-standing container is disclosed which can be formed of plastic, paper, metal, or other materials and can be sealed with an integral top. The container is formed with unique fold lines in two side sections and the bottom section. When folded, the self-standing container lies flat and

A foldable, self-standing container is disclosed which can be formed of plastic, paper, metal, or other materials and can be sealed with an integral top. The container is formed with unique fold lines in two side sections and the bottom section. When folded, the self-standing container lies flat and can be instantly opened into the upright, self-standing position by exerting opposing forces on two exposed sides of the container. When formed of metal, the fold lines are made in the form of joints, preferably connectedwith a resilient, liquid-tight, heat-proof sealant material. Also disclosed is an efficient method for bulk dispensing of the containers as well as a method of making and folding the containers, including an inventive box folding device.

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[ What is claimed and desired to be secured by United States Letters Patent is:] [1.] A dispensing system for dispensing a foldable, self-standing container, the dispensing system comprising:(a) a foldable, self-standing container, the foldable, self-standing container having a substantially flat, f

[ What is claimed and desired to be secured by United States Letters Patent is:] [1.] A dispensing system for dispensing a foldable, self-standing container, the dispensing system comprising:(a) a foldable, self-standing container, the foldable, self-standing container having a substantially flat, folded position and an alternate open, self-standing position;(b) a receptacle containing the foldable, self-standing container, the foldable, self-standing container being positioned within the receptacle in the substantially flat, folded configuration; and(c) means for removing the foldable, self-standing container from the receptacle in a manner whereby the foldable, self-standing container transitions into the open, self-standing position as it emerges from the receptacle_ the means for removing the foldable, self-standing container from the receptacle comprising an opening in the receptacle through which the foldable, self-standing container can be removed, the foldable, self-standing container having a surface area that is larger than the surface area of the opening of the receptacle.