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A multi-purpose container, such as for storing and transporting produce, includes a bottom surface, a first pair of opposed walls integrally joined with the bottom surface and extending upwardly therefrom, and a second pair of opposed walls integrally joined with the bottom surface and extending upw

A multi-purpose container, such as for storing and transporting produce, includes a bottom surface, a first pair of opposed walls integrally joined with the bottom surface and extending upwardly therefrom, and a second pair of opposed walls integrally joined with the bottom surface and extending upwardly therefrom. The first and second pairs of opposed walls are integrally joined with each other to define, along with the bottom surface, a storage area. The bottom surface has a ridge that includes at least one vertical rib that extends along the bottom surface between one of the first and second pairs of opposed walls. The rib has an upper end that is covered by a top layer so as to define a smooth profile along the bottom surface. Therefore, the ridge provides reinforcement to the container while minimizing the potential for damaging produce stored and transported therein.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multi-purpose container comprising:a first pair of opposed walls;a second pair of opposed walls integrally joined with the first pair of oppposed walls; anda bottom surface integrally joined with the first and second pairs of opposed walls such that the first and second

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multi-purpose container comprising:a first pair of opposed walls;a second pair of opposed walls integrally joined with the first pair of oppposed walls; anda bottom surface integrally joined with the first and second pairs of opposed walls such that the first and second pairs of opposed walls extend upwardly from the bottom surface to define a storage area, the bottom surface having a ridge including at least one vertical rib which extends along the bottom surface between one of the first and second pairs of opposed walls and has an upper end that is covered by a top layer so as to define a smooth profile along the bottom surface, wherein the ridge provides reinforcement to the container.