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A container assembly having at least two uniquely-shaped, foldable blanks that can be stored, packaged and transported in substantially flat condition. Each of the flat foldable blanks are easily folded to form a pocket capable of containing papers or other small office supplies. The two pockets are

A container assembly having at least two uniquely-shaped, foldable blanks that can be stored, packaged and transported in substantially flat condition. Each of the flat foldable blanks are easily folded to form a pocket capable of containing papers or other small office supplies. The two pockets are hingedly attached to one another to form a container resembling a briefcase. Preferably, the hinges are formed of a substantially flat resilient material having locking tabs which may be folded and inserted into slots of each of the two pockets and retained by each pocket. The two pockets then being hingedly attached to one another. One pocket may be formed with a cover flap having a clasp to cover both of the pockets and facilitate securement of the two pockets in a closed position.

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[ What is claimed is:] [4.] A combination container and hinge, said combination comprising:a first pocket adapted to contain paper and small office supplies, said first pocket having at lease one first slot;a second pocket adapted to contain paper and small office supplies, said second pocket having

[ What is claimed is:] [4.] A combination container and hinge, said combination comprising:a first pocket adapted to contain paper and small office supplies, said first pocket having at lease one first slot;a second pocket adapted to contain paper and small office supplies, said second pocket having at lease one second slot;at least one substantially flat hinge, said hinge having a first and second side, each of said first and second sides having a pair of oppositely extending locking tabs, wherein said at least one substantially flat hinge is at least partially disposed through said at least one first slot and said at least one second slot, said pair of locking tabs of said first side being disposed within said first pocket to secure said hinge to said first pocket and said pair of locking tabs of said second side being disposed in said second pocket to secure said hinge to said second pocket thereby hingedly securing said first pocket to said second pocket about.