Abstract: A blank sheet of foldable material having a plurality of laterally spaced parallel fold lines dividing the sheet into six consecutive panels to allow for folding of the panels into overlapping engagement. A first leg formed from overlapping panels two, three and six. A second leg intersecting the first leg formed from overlapping panels one, four, and five. An adhesive placed between panels two and three, panels one and four, panels one and five, and panels two and six for securing the panels together to maintain the legs in a fixed folded arrangement with each other.

Abstract: A corner protector for cabinets, furniture and the like includes outside corner protecting panels joined at a corner edge and inside corner resilient members for holding the protector on the cabinet, with the resilient members spaced from the corner and having one or more points of contact with the furniture or cabinet on which the protector is installed.

Abstract: An edge or corner protector comprises side surface portions which are adapted to be spaced from the external side surface portions of an article or appliance which define an external corner or edge region of the article or appliance to be protected, and an interior corner or apex region which is likewise adapted to be spaced from the external corner or edge region of the article or appliance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safety guard designed and adapted for use on the corners of vehicle doors to protect passengers from accidental contact with the sharp corner of a vehicle door. The door guard is particularly well suited to cars with a “bubble-wrap” design, which results in the tops of the vehicle doors having sharp corners that may be less than ninety degrees. At least two plates, preferably triangular in shape and made of plastic or some other suitable material, are joined together on at least one side thereof and installed on a vehicle door to cover potentially hazardous sharp metallic corners of the vehicle door. The door guard may be affixed to the door using glue, or the plates of the door guard may have pre-drilled openings for screws to attach the door guard to the door. Variations in the thickness and shape of the plates may be necessary to conform to different vehicle types without interfering with the operation of the door.

Abstract: An edge protector (1) for protecting the edge of an article includes a pair of interconnected, non-parallel, first arms (2, 4) which, in use, do not contact any part of the article, and a pair of second arms (10, 12) for contacting or a least being situated adjacent the article in use, one of each of the second arms (10, 12) being connected to one of each of the first arms (2, 4) each first arm (2, 4) and the respective second arm (10, 12) may be arranged in non-parallel relations. Further, the edge protector (1) may be resiliently deformable to absorb the energy of an impact therewith.

Abstract: A shipping box (1) for shipping of high-value, highly sensitive objects, especially framed paintings, or painting stabilized in terms of shape in some other way, has a frame having side walls (3), a bottom wall (4) and a top wall (5) which forms a cover, and can be completely sealed, the walls of the shipping box (1) being lined with vacuum insulation panels (6).

Abstract: Structures for a unitary spring system end cap include at least one rib formed on the outer wall of an end cap. The at least one rib can protrude from the outer wall, for example centered along the length of a spring system. Where a carton containing a product protected by a unitary spring system end cap is dropped from a height, the rapid deceleration caused by an impact with a surface causes the at least one rib to engage the spring system on which it is centered. A second such structure includes at least one bulbous feature located centrally of the platform of an end cap. The at least one bulbous feature can absorb compressive forces applied to the platform of the end cap, crushing in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A blank sheet of foldable material having a plurality of laterally spaced parallel fold lines dividing the sheet into five consecutive panels to allow for folding of the panels into overlapping engagement. A first leg formed from folding panels two and three so that the top side of panel two is placed in face-to-face contact with the top side of panel three. A second leg intersecting the first leg formed from folding panels one, four, and five so that the top side of panel one is placed in face-to-face contact with the top side of panel four, and the top side of panel five is placed in face-to-face contact with the bottom side of panel one. An adhesive placed between panels two and three, panels one and four, and panels one and five for securing the panels to maintain the legs in a fixed folded arrangement with each other.

Abstract: A panel module includes a panel in which a pair of substrates at least having a transparent front substrate is disposed facing each other with a discharge space in between and electrodes are disposed on substrates; a chassis for holding this panel; and a display driving circuit for applying a signal to the panel attached to the chassis for display. A resin front protective cover having substantially the same dimensions as a front frame of a finished plasma display device is provided on a periphery of the panel module for protecting the periphery of the panel module.

Abstract: An improved open-sided package assembly 10 for protecting and cushioning a product 12 such as a large appliance, the assembly 10 comprising a molded EPS base 14 and top cap 20 and four support posts 16, 18 extending from the base 14 to the top cap 20. The support posts 16, 18 are shaped in such a way that when they are inserted into the base 14 or top cap 20 they do not fall out.

Abstract: Extruded article-packaging members are arranged to form a frame and are bound about a set of elongate articles like tubes, rods, poles, beams, etc. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an article-packaging member is provided defining an extruded cross section. The extruded cross section extends along substantially an entire length of the packaging member and comprises a structural framework, a bundling channel, and at least one set of pliable projections. The structural framework is formed of a relatively rigid extruded plastic material. The bundling channel is formed in the extruded cross section along an exterior face of the article-packaging member. The pliable projections are formed of a relatively pliable plastic material extending from the structural framework.

Abstract: A product protector for use in protecting three sides of a product being shipped. The product protector includes a pair of corner protectors joined to each other to define a smooth inner surface without the use of external connectors. Each corner protector is formed from an inner layer and an outer layer, where one leg of the corner protector includes an overlap portion having a reduced thickness. The inner layer and the outer layer are secured to each other along only one of the two legs such that the inner layer and outer layer can separate along the other of the two legs. When a pair of corner protectors are attached to each other, the overlap area of the first corner protector is positioned between the inner and outer layers of the second corner protector to define the U-shaped edge protector.

Abstract: A wear pad for insertion between a load to be lifted and a lifting device, such as a chain or wire cable of a crane, hoist or other lifting device, containing a cylindrical-shaped edge protector with a cut out section and raised edges on the outside surface of each cylindrical end of the edge protector, which edges extend around the circumference of the edge protector. The wear pad may further include an attachment element for attaching the edge protector to the load being lifted by the lifting device, such as a magnet.

Abstract: An improved corner guard for use on a pre-hung door assembly. The corner guard of the present invention is designed for use with a pre-hung door assembly that includes a door secured within a three-sided door frame in which the two vertical frame members extend in an offset manner below the bottom edge of the pre-hung door. In a preferred embodiment, the corner guard includes a bumper member for imposing a gap between adjacent stacked assemblies. A substantially flat transition flange member is attached to one end of the base of the bumper member, and together, the transition flange member and bumper member base form a retention barrier surface across the front corner region of the pre-hung door assembly to maintain the door securely seated within the door frame. A fixed side flange is affixed to the other end of the bumper member and extends approximately perpendicularly with respect to the bumper member base surface such that a right angle inner surface corner contour is formed therebetween.

Abstract: An edge protector (1) for protecting the edge of an article includes a pair of interconnected, non-parallel, first arms (2, 4) which, in use, do not contact any part of the article, and a pair of second arms (10, 12) for contacting or a least being situated adjacent the article in use, one of each of the second arms (10, 12) being connected to one of each of the first arms (2, 4) each first arm (2, 4) and the respective second arm (10, 12) may be arranged in non-parallel relations. Further, the edge protector (1) may be resiliently deformable to absorb the energy of an impact therewith.

Abstract: A pallet and storage container combination for retail sale is provided. The combination includes a pallet having a body including an outer surface for supporting a load and an inner surface. The pallet has a plurality of feet integral with the body and disposed below the inner surface for seating on a ground surface and supporting the pallet body. Each foot has a lower ground contacting edge. The combination also includes a plurality of boxes disposed on top of one another to form a stack. The stack is disposed within a pallet space defined between the feet and the pallet body. A retaining member is disposed around the pallet body and the stack so that the stack is securely held within the pallet space regardless of whether the pallet body is in a vertical standing position or a horizontal position.

Abstract: A restraint for packaging glass sheets includes a first leg and a second leg, each leg having an inner surface configured to contact at least a portion of the glass sheets and an outer surface. The first and second legs define a vertex. The inner surfaces are made at least partly of a compressible material and the outer surfaces are made at least partly of a material having a hardness greater than that of the compressible material.

Abstract: A protective device that may be used to shield the corner and/or edges of an object from damage during shipping, storage, handling or the like comprises a cap member, first and second outer arms and first and second inner arms. The arms are connected (either directly or indirectly) to the cap member and extend downwardly therefrom. The first and second inner arms are located generally opposite the first and second outer arms, respectively. The first and second inner arms may each include a protrusion that projects toward the first and second outer arms, respectively. Additionally, the first and second outer arms may be positioned so as to define an obtuse angle (e.g., 135 degrees) opposite the vertical plane defined by the downwardly extending first inner arm.

Abstract: A PDP module packing apparatus includes PDP module packing units, each unit including a support member and a coupling unit for coupling a PDP module to a respective support member for supporting and preventing deformation of the PDP module; and shock absorbing units for receiving and supporting several PDP module packing units, a respective shock absorbing unit being locatable at each of upper and lower ends of the PDP module packing units and receiving one of the upper and lower ends for maintaining spacing between PDP module packing units, and absorbing mechanical shock. Thus, PDP modules can be safely shipped to a destination without receiving external vibration and shock in the PDP module packing apparatus.

Abstract: A packaging article constructed in accordance with the invention is provided which is formed and shipped in a flat shape, and which may be converted into a rigid L-shaped, U-shaped, triangular or square/rectangular shipping or storage container for the protection of articles during shipping and storage. The packaging article is constructed using a rigid but pliable member to allow for ease in formation and handling, but after formation into an L-shaped, U-shaped or other shaped shipping or storage container, to produce a rigid storage structure or tube.

Abstract: An inflatable corner cushion for protecting a corner of an object is disclosed. The inflatable corner cushion may have two triangular, inflatable cushions. Each cushion may have two edges meeting to form a V-shape. The two edges may be sealed together along the V-shaped edges such that, when the chambers are at least partially inflated, a combination of the chambers forms a pocket for enclosing a corner of an object. An inflatable coner cushion may be placed on each corner of an object. The objects and cushion may then be placed in a shipping box. In such a condition, the pocket surrounds each corner such that they are protected from impacts from all directions.

Abstract: A carton, a receptacle and a blank for packaging fragile articles, each comprising an article supporting platform, and upper and lower spacer structures provided to space the platform from the base, top and sides of an outer carton in which the receptacle is disposed, wherein one or more of the upper and lower spacer structures comprises a pair of members extending mutually divergently from the platform such that each of the members terminate at an intersection of a pair of walls of the outer carton.

Abstract: A rack for shipping and storing a plurality of glass panels includes a frame which holds a bottom support and a rear support in planes that intersect at substantially a right angle. The bottom and rear supports have notches to receive edges of the panels. The rear support has a plurality of channels with a separate retainer slidably received in each channel for engaging an upper edge of a panel placed in the rack. A spring loaded mechanism maintains the retainers in engagement with the respective panel, thereby holding the panels in the rack.

Abstract: A packing box has a bottom surface formed double by folding flaps 11 through 14 extending downward from respective four side surfaces 1 through 4 such that mutually-opposing flaps are folded in a pair. Cushioning members 31 through 34 are individually disposed at four corners of an inner bottom of the packing box. Smaller flaps 51, 52 are formed in the flaps 11 and 12 which constitute an inner bottom surface of the double bottom surface. Notches 51a, 51b, 52a, and 52b are formed in the smaller flaps 51, 52 to come into contact with the corresponding outer shapes of the cushioning members 31, 32, 33, and 34 when the smaller flaps 51, 52 are raised. By raising the smaller flaps 51, 52, the cushioning members 31 through 34 are held between the side surfaces 1 through 4 of the box and the notches 51a, 51b, 52a, and 52b.

Abstract: A corner protecting device of vacuum molded paper fiber wherein the device is molded onto a porous mold form, the mold form having valleys about twice the width of the material thickness when molded causing the material at the two sides of the valleys to merge and form columnar-like lands connected by rebounding arch-shaped material thus producing a complex resistance to crushing. Splitting is reduced by undulating tunnel configurations, bottom flanges and a dome shaped peak.

Abstract: A unit manufactured for the purpose of protecting the corners of framed artwork during transport and storage. This unit is comprised of four, padded, three-dimensional, fabric corners, which are attached to each other with elastic. The padded corners slip onto the corners of frames and remain in place, due to the stretched elastic, while the art piece is being moved or stored. The padding of the corners is comprised of poly-fill batting much like that used in bed comforters. The material used on the interior of the corners is a soft, fleece, which will not mar or damage the frame in any way. This unit provides simple, lightweight, durable and convenient protection for framed artwork and aids in maintaining the value of the frames.

Abstract: A corner element for an x-ray cassette for providing increased durability and light integrity. The x-ray cassette includes an upper and lower panel, a first member joining the upper and lower panels to define a cavity therebetween, and a storage phosphor assembly adapted to be removably contained within the cavity. The corner element comprises an upper and lower corner channel for receiving, respectively, the upper and lower panels; and a first leg adapted to mate with the first member and having an inclined element integrally formed therewith, the storage phosphor assembly being disposed adjacent to the inclined element when contained within the cavity.

Abstract: An overpack carton for packing a primary shipping case includes a packing strap having interconnected side panels and a latching panel, one or more cushion strips secured to the side panels, and latching elements for latching the packing strap around at least a portion of the primary shipping case. A method for packing a primary shipping case includes steps of providing a cushioned packing strap having latching elements, wrapping the packing strap around at least a portion of the primary shipping case and interengaging the latching elements.

Abstract: An elongated extruded plastic corner post for protecting a packaged product. The corner post comprises two elongated legs joined along an inner corner and forming a spring-like profile. The spring-like profile compresses to absorb lateral shocks.

Abstract: An edge or corner protector comprises an apex portion and a pair of leg members extending away from the apex portion so as to define an angle of approximately 90° therebetween. The apex portion and leg members are defined by a plurality of paper plies which have at least two different width dimensions. Relatively narrow and relatively broad paper plies are alternatively arranged with respect to each other whereby the apex portion and proximal portions of the leg members are formed by both the broad and narrow paper plies whereas distal portions of the leg members are formed only by the broad paper plies. In this manner, increased thickness and strength is provided within the apex and proximal portions of the leg members as needed, the distal portions of the leg members nevertheless facilitate mounting, positioning, and orientation of the edge or corner protectors upon edge or corner regions of articles to be protected, and a substantial reduction in the overall raw material cost is achieved.

Abstract: A corner protecting device of vacuum molded paper fiber wherein the device is molded onto a porous mold form, the mold form having valleys about twice the width of the material thickness when molded causing the material at the two sides of the valleys to merge and form columnar-like lands connected by rebounding arch-shaped material thus producing a complex resistance to crushing. Splitting is reduced by undulating tunnel configurations, bottom flanges and a dome shaped peak.

Abstract: A single piece protective device that can be stacked or nested in an unfolded position and then folded into the desired shape when ready for use is provided. The device is made from a substantially rectangular sheet of laminated paperboard. The sheet comprises an outer wall and an inner wall connected by a hinged area running longitudinally from top to the bottom. The hinged area comprises a plurality of longitudinal creases or scores. The sheet is made of multiple plies of material laminated together. The plies can be made from different types of materials, and may be oriented in different directions to achieve desired structural properties. The unfolded sheets are nestable for efficient storage and shipping.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a system for packing, storing and transporting, particularly in a vertical position, stacks of sheet material such as glass, metal, plastic and large marble plates. The invention provides, for use in packing, storing and transporting sheet material, a sheet material protecting unit including two complementary protecting elements, each including a substantially planar surface for engaging a surface of the sheet material and at least one coupling element for coupling the two protecting elements about the sheet material, wherein the sheet material protecting unit is characterized in that the coupling element is of adjustable length which can be shortened on site during packing according to the thickness of the packed sheet material.

Abstract: A corner protector is provided for protecting a corner of an object. The corner protector includes first and second spaced sidewalls. Each sidewall includes an outer edge having a notch formed therein in order to allow sidewalls to flex. A connection element interconnects the first and second sidewalls such that the inner surfaces of the first and second sidewalls define an object receiving cavity therebetween. Support shoulders are provided within the object receiving cavity of the corner protector to support the corner of the object when inserted therein.

Abstract: A cushioning structure for placement between an impacting surface and a surface of an object to be cushioned against damage caused by impact during transport, storage, or usage, comprising a spring member having a load bearing portion and spring lead portions, and a restraining member adapted for engaging with the spring leads, to restrain the movement of the spring leads while the cushioning structure is subjected to loading or accelerating or decelerating forces.

Abstract: An elongated extruded plastic corner post for protecting a packaged product. The corner post comprises an outer wall and an inner wall joined at the ends to define a substantially L-shaped cylindrical space therebetween, and one or more integrally formed ribs connecting opposing faces of the inner and outer walls. The corner post protects packaged appliances by directing lateral forces directly to the structural framework of the appliance. In another embodiment, the extruded plastic corner post comprises two elongated legs joined along an inner corner and forming a spring-like profile. The spring-like profile compresses to absorb lateral shocks.

Abstract: A packing box has a bottom surface formed double by folding flaps 11 through 14 extending downward from respective four side surfaces 1 through 4 such that mutually-opposing flaps are folded in a pair. Cushioning members 31 through 34 are individually disposed at four corners of an inner bottom of the packing box. Smaller flaps 51, 52 are formed in the flaps 11 and 12 which constitute an inner bottom surface of the double bottom surface. Notches 51a, 51b, 52a, and 52b are formed in the smaller flaps 51, 52 to come into contact with the corresponding outer shapes of the cushioning members 31, 32, 33, and 34 when the smaller flaps 51, 52 are raised. By raising the smaller flaps 51, 52, the cushioning members 31 through 34 are held between the side surfaces 1 through 4 of the box and the notches 51a, 51b, 52a, and 52b.

Abstract: An edge protector for the edges of roll shaped articles, e.g. pallets, reeled steel and paper products is made from an elongated sheet (10) of plastics material, the sheet having an indentation (11) extending longitudinally along a major surface of the sheet and extending only partially into the thickness of the sheet. The indentation (11) divides the sheet into webs (12, 13) which are folded into an L-shape.

Abstract: A shock absorbing device includes a first arm portion and a second arm portion. The first arm portion is made of resin having a shock absorbing function. The second arm portion is made of resin having a shock absorbing function, and is jointed with the first arm portion at, at least two positions. The first arm portion includes at least one deformation portion. The second arm portion includes at least one deformation portion. A fitting space is formed between the first and second arm portions as a result of the deformation portions being deformed, a to-be-shock-absorbed article being held in the fitting space.

Abstract: The present invention proposes an extensible packing protector for protecting an edge portion of a plate-like object. The packing protector comprises a first and a second complementary half members each comprising a plate for covering a respective main face of the edge portion. Each half member also comprises a row of alternating recesses and projections extending at right angle with the plate, the row of projections and recesses of the first member having a complementary configuration to the row of projections and recesses of the second member for slidably moving and fitting together the first and second half members with respect to one another and thereby obtaining an extensible side wall of the packing protector for covering the side wall of the edge portion.

Abstract: A corner protector useful for shielding the corner of a cabinet from damage during shipping, storage, handling or the like, comprises a top member having an outer portion, an inner portion, and a generally flat planar bottom portion. A first pair of arm members is connected to the top member outer portion and projects downward therefrom, with the first pair of arm members being positioned substantially perpendicularly to one another, each of the first arm members having a generally flat planar bottom edge portion oriented substantially parallel with one another and substantially parallel with the top member bottom portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an article. The apparatus is a single sheet of material that is folded to define a saddle portion recessed between two extending portions. The protected article is extendible into the saddle area. The two extending portions of the apparatus are defined by planar portions that form a triangular area when viewed from the side. The saddle area is defined by two triangular elements when viewed from the side, and which are defined by planar portions.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an article. The apparatus is a single sheet of material that is folded to define a saddle portion recessed between two extending portions. The protected article is extendible into the saddle area. The two extending portions of the apparatus are defined by planar portions that form a triangular area when viewed from the side. The saddle area is defined by two triangular elements when viewed from the side, and which are defined by planar portions.

Abstract: Packing protector for protecting the edge areas of a sheet-like object, said packing protector consisting of an edge protector (1) formed by narrow strips and of flanges (2, 3) extending from the edge protector to opposite surfaces of the object to be protected, both the edge protector and the flanges being preferably manufactured from cardboard. According to the invention, the edge protector (1) comprises joining areas (4) connecting adjacent strips (5) of the edge protector together so as to press the flanges obliquely toward each other.

Abstract: A two piece packing system usable for packing artifacts, including plate glass, which utilizes a two part trapezoidal body construction, with removable holders, which holder can be rectangular or trapezoidal pyramids, in shape, to protect the artifact and/or restraint an artifact against damage, even in the face of vibration, jarring, and careless handling of the artifact.

Abstract: An edge protector for a fenestration product is integrally formed of a single sheet of corrugated paperboard that has been perforated, slit, scored, glued, and folded in a particular manner so as to be generally flat in overall configuration prior to being placed in use. At the time of installation, the protector is partially unfolded out of its flat plane to assume an overall generally transversely L-shaped configuration, having a pair of legs intersecting one another at right angles to form a receiving corner for the face and side margins of the product. One leg of the protector forms a flap that covers a marginal portion of the face of the product when the protector is fitted onto the product, while the other leg forms a second flap that covers a marginal portion of the sides of the product.

Abstract: A packing buffer assembly includes a pair of sleeves and an accessory supporting plate. Each sleeve has a first buffer member, a pair of second buffer members mounted on the first buffer member in a wedging manner, and a pair of shoulder pads. Each first buffer member has a pair of upper and lower plates, a side plate, and a first receiving space. The shoulder pads of each sleeve are disposed in the first receiving space. Each second buffer member has upper and lower end portions. The accessory supporting plate has a central part, a pair of risers, a second receiving space which is defined by the central part and the risers, and a pair of wings which extend oppositely and respectively from the risers so as to be laid on the sleeves.

Abstract: A unitary product cushioning device is provided for supporting a shock sensitive product in an outer packaging container, and is formed of a moldable resilient plastics material. The device comprises a post structure, with a first closed end and a second open end, with the open end having a curved ridge formed at at least a first side of the post structure, and terminating in a container contacting flange at the end of the curved ridge remote from the open end. A portion of the curved ridge presents a product supporting surface; and a further portion of the curved ridge is curved in a direction outwardly and away from the post structure. There may be a container contacting surface near the closed end of the post structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an article. The apparatus is a single sheet of material that is folded to define a saddle portion recessed between two extending portions. The protected article is extendible into the saddle area. The two extending portions of the apparatus are defined by planar portions that form a triangular area when viewed from the side. The saddle area is defined by two triangular elements when viewed from the side, and which are defined by planar portions.

Abstract: A protective wrap is disclosed that includes a single solution to protecting rigid angled products that require vertical and horizontal strength of interior forms or posts as well as a resilient cushioning property of a foam based product to prevent damage upon impact from mechanical or manual handling. Many applications will benefit from the opportunity to reduce costs through a reduction in packing materials and in downgrading the corrugated construction or eliminate the exterior protection of corrugated boxes. The protective wrap includes at least one layer of a closed or open cell foam secured between laminated layers of paper or, alternatively, laminated to one layer of laminated paper with the foam exposed. The protective wrap is formed to a rigid right angle, a C-channel, or any angled shape.