ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,703,537, issued on Aug. 11, was assigned to Goodpack IBC (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Singapore).

"Shipping containers" was invented by Uthai Srichai (Bangkok).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Described herein are collapsible containers for transportation of cargo, and methods of using them. The containers may include textured bottom surfaces to facilitate positive engagement with a conveyor. In some embodiments, the containers include secure locking mechanisms that prevent inadvertent unlocking while also permitting one-handed operation. In some embodiments, the containers include adapters to facilitate discharge of liquid cargo."

The patent wa...