Container with sliding tray

[0027] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the present invention provides a container 20 with an elongated body 22 comprising an enclosing or surrounding elongated wall 24 having a closed first end 26 and an open second end 28. The closed first end 26 may be formed by a separate end wall 30 which is secured to the enclosing wall, such as by a crimp connection 32 (shown here in an exaggerated and uncrimped condition). The closed first end 26 may be formed integrally with the enclosing wall 24, such as is common with metal beverage containers, or the separate end wall 30 may be secured to the enclosing wall by a different crimping configuration than the arrangement illustrated, or by other means, such as welding when the walls are formed of metal. An opening 34 of the second end 28, which may be formed by a folded over edge 36 of the enclosing wall 24, particularly when the enclosing wall is made of metal, has a predetermined minimum lateral dimension 38.

[0028] The container 20