Paperboard bin-cube

Abstract

A package is disclosed comprising a shell and a slidable tray received therein, and having at least two access modes for dispensing contents from the package.

1 . A package for holding and dispensing items, the package comprising:
 a shell forming a tube or box, having at least one open side;   a tray slidably received into said shell, the tray having an open top and at least one closure surface that closes said open side when said package is in a closed configuration;   wherein when the tray is slid at least partway out of said shell, items may be dispensed through said open top; and   at least one additional access opening through which items may be dispensed from said package.   
     
     
         2 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein said additional access opening comprises a bin door located on said closure surface. 
     
     
         3 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein said additional access opening comprises an opening in the top or side of said shell. 
     
     
         4 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein said shell and said tray comprise paperboard. 
     
     
         5 . The package of  claim 1 , where said shell is a rectangular box open at one end. 
     
     
         6 . The package of  claim 1 , where said shell is a rectangular tube open at both ends.