Abstract: Packaging may include cushioning components. Cardboard corrugate cushioning elements may be configured with a folded cardboard spring, lateral stability wrap, and stiffening element. The cushioning components may include mechanical bends formed as creases, that provide resistance to deformation, thereby allowing the cushioning component to absorb impact and vibration, and replacing the need for less environmentally friendly cushioning, such as expanded polystyrene or foam cushioning.

Abstract: A packaging cover includes a baseboard and at least one corner structure. The corner structure includes a first region, a second region, a first fold line, a third region, a second fold line, and a fourth region. The first region has a slit, and one of the corners of the baseboard is inserted into the slit. The second region is folded with the first fold line as an axis to be perpendicular to the first region. The third region has a clamping groove. The third region is folded with the second fold line as an axis to be perpendicular to the first region. The fourth region has a fixing part. After the fourth region is folded with the second fold line as an axis, the fourth region is overlapped with the third region, and the fixing part is inserted into the clamping groove.

Abstract: A packing device includes an object to be packed, a packing box, and a cushioning part arranged between the object to be packed and an inner wall of the packing box. The cushioning part is formed of first to fourth cushioning elements assembled together. The cushioning part in an assembled state can be disassembled by having the first to fourth cushioning elements move in a direction of disassembly. The second cushioning element and the third cushioning element forming the cushioning part have a multilayer structure formed of plate-like members stacked on each other. The first to fourth cushioning elements forming the cushioning part are in contact with the object to be packed or the inner wall of the packing box and thus have their movement in the direction of disassembly regulated.

Abstract: A frame package including a back panel, an inside panel tab, a front panel, and an inside panel is provided. The inside panel tab extends from the back panel. The front panel extends from the back panel and defines a region to rest upon a corner portion of a frame. The inside panel extends from the front panel and includes an inside panel tab slot. The back panel, the front panel, and the inside panel are arranged with one another to fold about the corner portion of the frame and for the inside panel to extend through a frame opening such that the corner portion of the frame is covered by at least one of the back panel and the front panel. The inside panel tab is received within the inside panel tab slot to secure the back panel to the inside panel without an additional fastener.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an improved edge protector having two plies wrapped around a core and a method of manufacturing the improved edge protector.

Abstract: Provided is an insulation liner for use inside a shipping carton that affords thermal insulation and shock absorption for an object to be shipped, a liner and carton system, a method of production of the insulation liner, and methods of use. The insulation liner includes a larger component folded into three panels, a smaller component folded into three panels, and standoffs disposed on the surfaces of both the larger component and the smaller component. The standoffs may be oriented inwardly or outwardly. When oriented outwardly they create an interstitial air space that reduces conduction allowing the insulation effect of the liner and carton system to equal or exceed that of a molded polystyrene container of an equal size.

Abstract: A bottom surface member of a container defines an xy plane, and a side surface member defines an xz plane and a yz plane. A protection member includes a receiving portion having a receiving surface parallel to the xz plane and a support portion integrally formed with the receiving portion. The receiving portion includes a first flat plate portion that includes the receiving surface and is parallel to the xz plane. The support portion includes a contact portion that is in contact with a side surface of the side surface member and a second flat plate portion parallel to the yz plane.

Abstract: A retention packaging assembly (100, 200, 300) includes an end retention frame (200) that retains one lateral side of an object (150) and another retention frame (300) that retains another lateral side of the object. Each of the retention frames includes a retention panel, an end panel (104, 106) foldably coupled to the retention panel, a set of wing panels configured to be folded into a folded configuration, and a sheet (208, 308) fixedly coupled to each of the wing panels. Each end retention frame retains a lateral side of the object between the sheet and the retention panel when the wing panels are in the folded configuration. In some cases, the end retention frames are laterally spaced away from each other such that they do not contact each other when they retain the lateral sides of the object.

Abstract: A corner board includes first and second sides, each including a board material; a bend between first and second sides, joining the sides together; and a slit adjacent to a first end of the corner board forming a first flap adapted to place the corner board on a container or a stack of containers or otherwise couple the corner board to horizontal and vertical surfaces of the container or stack of containers. A method of manufacturing a corner board includes bending a board stock to form first and second sides of the corner board with an angle therebetween; cutting the board stock into fixed lengths, the bent and cut board stock forming the corner board; and forming a slit near a first end of the corner board, in which the slit creates a first flap adapted to couple the corner board to a container or a stack of containers.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus includes: an inner box of which upper side is open and capable of storing a first object; an outer box capable of storing a second object and the inner box disposed on the second object, and having a pair of inner flaps and a pair of outer flaps; a protective portion formed in the inner box to protect the first object, the protective portion being disposed between the first object and a portion that is included in a facing portion of the pair of outer flaps and that does not overlap with the pair of inner flaps in a state where the pair of inner flaps and the pair of outer flaps are closed; and a pressing portion formed in at least any one of the inner box and the outer box to press the first object toward a bottom surface of the inner box.

Abstract: A container (100) comprises: an accommodation member (10) that includes a base surface member (12) that defines a base surface of an accommodation space (10s), and a side surface member (14) that defines a side surface of the accommodation space; and a protection member (20a) that has a receiving surface that abuts an object to be accommodated. The side surface member (14) includes a cutaway section (15a) that faces the accommodation space (10s). The protection member (20a) includes: an inner member (22a) provided with a receiving section that has a receiving surface (23); and an outer member (32a) disposed between the inner, member (22a) and the side surface member (14) and fitting together with the inner member (22a) so as to be able to slide in a direction that intersects the base surface.

Abstract: A void filling structural packaging element, including at least some of a sheet formed of an elongate portion of material, wherein the sheet extends, along a longitudinal axis, from a first terminal end to a second terminal end, and wherein the sheet includes one or more alternating ridges and grooves, formed along a length of the sheet, from a proximal end to a distal end; a body portion formed by an end portion of the sheet attached or coupled to a portion of a side wall of the sheet, and wherein a deformable hollow is defined within the body portion; and a packaging element leg portion formed of a portion of the sheet that extends from the body portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting against a multi-directional impact, includes a body with a first set of radial segments, where the body is coupled to an object such that the first set of radial segments extend beyond a planar surface of the object. The apparatus further includes a first radial segment of the first set of radial segments having a diameter greater than a second radial segment of the first set of radial segments. The apparatus further includes a first notch of the first set of radial segments separating the first radial segment and the second radial segment having a concave edge, wherein the first radial segment and the second radial segment each extend beyond the concave edge of the first notch of the first set of radial segments.

Abstract: A portable container for waste products, having an assembled receptacle with four side panels hingedly connected, the four side panels connected to a plurality of bottom closure panels forming a bottom closure, with the four side panels and the bottom closure define a box with a top opening. The four side panels include a first and a second set of opposing side panels, the first set of opposing side panels having a first side panel and a second side panel. A first side panel has a first handle, the first handle having a first handle first position and a first handle second position. A second side panel has a second handle, having a second handle first position and a second handle second position. The first handle and the second handle are opposably, pivotally, movable relative to each other.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing and a buffer component. The housing has a corner portion and two side edges adjacent to the corner portion. The buffer component is embedded in the corner portion and includes a strengthened layer and a buffer layer. The strengthened layer includes an arc-shaped side edge and an embedded portion. The embedded portion is embedded in the corner portion, such that the arc-shaped side edge is aligned with the two side edges. The strengthened layer is a strengthened material structure. The buffer layer is disposed between the strengthened layer and the housing, and the buffer layer is an elastic material structure.

Abstract: A pallet assembly including a plurality of trays separated by supports is provided. Each of the supports includes a rectangular portion and a wing portion. The wing portion is formed from two layers of materials connected together by a locking tab or other suitable means. The wing portion can include a first portion and a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion. A tab can be used to facilitate placing the first portion of the wing at the angle with respect to the second portion of the wing.

Abstract: The Smarter Cooler with its Insert Isolator design will provide cooling from four different large areas surrounding the food on all sides, as well as providing a cooler and better insulated bottom area of the cooler, and once the “Ice” starts to melt and be stored in the Ice Water Reservoir below the food and beverage storage area, an additional surface, five areas, not only has insulation qualities, but also cooling properties, to help keep food and beverages colder longer. The result will be a cooler that keeps the ice water isolated from the food and beverages in the cooler to prevent spoilage of the food, that inevitably drops into the melted ice water in any other cooler on the market.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for blade-and-slot panel affixation. One embodiment is a method. The method includes cutting a first slot into a first composite panel that includes a core between two facesheets. The first slot penetrates through the core of the first composite panel. The method also includes cutting a second slot into a second composite panel that includes a core between two facesheets. The second slot penetrates through a facesheet of the second composite panel as well as the core of the second composite panel. The method further includes inserting a blade into the first slot, and inserting the blade into the second slot.

Abstract: A unitary longitudinal wall attached structure of consistent profile for installation on a wall having an attachment portion which is securely affixed to the wall, an inherently flexible pivot or hinge portion whose upper end is attached to the attachment portion and whose lower end is attached to a rigid pivoting body whose center of mass is below and spaced outwardly from the wall relative to the hinge portion and gravity when preferably installed, where the wall is angled no more than 45 degrees and is secured to the larger structure within which the wall attached structure is to be installed, with said installation enabling an intra-structural pendulum where the secured attachment portion anchors the pendulum, and the inherently flexible hinge portion enables the pivoting body as it urges its lower contact surface against the wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a jointed package corner protector, which includes corner plates (1) each of which is formed, in two opposite, upper and lower, ends thereof, with first through holes (11) that are perpendicular to a lengthwise direction of the corner plates (1) and a joint sheath (31) that is formed with second through holes (311) that correspond to the first through holes (11) formed in an upper end of a lower-side corner plate (1) of two corner plates (1) that are arranged adjacent to each other as being respectively set at upper and lower sides and the first through holes (11) formed in a lower end of the upper-side corner plate (1) so that button fasteners (33) may be set to penetrate through corresponding ones of the first through holes (11) and the second through holes (311) to connect the two adjacent corner plates (1) of the upper and lower sides to the joint sheath (31), whereby easy variation of a length of the package corner protector can be achieved accommodate stacked heights of di

Abstract: The corner protector has a flexible sheet having an undulated shape with summit portions, valley portions, and intermediate portions each extending between corresponding summit and valley portions. The sheet is foldable along a length of at least one of the summit portions to form a folded shape for the sheet corresponding to a shape of the corner. The valley portions of the sheet in the folded shape are abuttable against side walls of the object intersecting at the corner. An apex section of the summit portion in the folded shape is spaced from the corner of the object upon the valley portions abutting the side walls.

Abstract: Cushioning supports a bottom corner section of an article being packed. The corner section has a bottom face, a first side face, and a second side face. The cushioning includes a first cushioning member and a second cushioning member that are separable from each other. The first cushioning member includes a bottom section that faces the bottom face of the corner section of the packed article and a first side section that faces the first side face of the corner section of the packed article. The second cushioning member includes a second side section that faces the second side face of the corner section of the packed article.

Abstract: A combination shipping and display package for relatively small articles, especially gift items such as candy and other food, small green plants, young tree seedlings, or flowering plants. The package is designed to be lightweight, to protect the article being shipped, and to function as an adornment after delivery. The package includes a container for the article to be shipped, a stand for supporting the container, and a cap for covering the stand. The stand is collapsible into a flat shape and is expandable into an open upright shape for displaying the shipped article. The stand may also have printed matter thereon to provide a message or advertisement. When a plant is being shipped, the package may include a water-resistant breathable bag surrounding the container to help contain the seed or root ball of the plant during shipment, and to provide an additional ornamental feature for the plant when displayed.

Abstract: A mobile voltmeter device housing for mating with a direct current battery terminal housing including two battery pin connector type terminals may include a voltmeter housing for housing a voltmeter microchip and a voltmeter digital display, a mating housing for mating the voltmeter device housing with a direct current battery having a terminal housing comprising two gendered pin connector type terminals, and a terminal housing for housing two electrically conductive wires and a portion of two device pin connector type terminals.

Abstract: A corner arrangement for an article of furniture includes, but is not limited to a first core having a first end and a second core having a second end. The second core is adjacent to, and substantially transverse to, the first core such that the first end and the second end form a corner. The corner arrangement further includes a first skin extending and adhered along an outer surface of the first core and a second skin extending and adhered along an outer surface of the second core. The second skin further extends and is adhered around an outside portion of the corner and along either a portion of the outer surface of the first core or a portion of the first skin. The first skin and the second skin cooperate to affix the second core to the first core without any mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: Transportation packaging may be used to ship or transport a product, such as an electronic device. The transportation packaging may be reused subsequent to the transport of the product by removing a shape defined by a pattern included on the transportation packaging, assembling or altering a portion of the removed pattern, and engaging the assembled pattern with the product. In a particular embodiment, the assembled pattern may provide a usability surface for at least one peripheral device to be used with the electronic device.

Abstract: A household appliance, in particular a dishwasher, includes at least one packing element disposed on a side face of the household appliance, and at least one load-bearing structural part. The packing element has at least one force transfer region, which has a force action surface in contact with the load-bearing structural part.

Abstract: Methods and systems for shipping original design manufacturer (ODM) boxes. The system includes: a plurality of corner sets, each comprising at least two fiber cushions; a plurality of end cap sets, each comprising two opposing corrugated sleeves; and a graphical guide comprising and end cap selector and a corner selector. The graphical guide is configured to allow a user to: compare an ODM box to the end cap selector to thereby select one of the plurality of end cap sets; and compare the ODM box to the corner selector to thereby select one of the plurality of end corner sets. Each sleeve comprises a plurality of height score lines, a plurality of width score lines, and a support feature to stabilize the sleeve during folding.

Abstract: A side pillar air curtain guide includes a main body having a ramp receiver and an air curtain ramp insert connected to the ramp receiver. The main body is made from a first material having a strength S1 and a ductility D1 while the air curtain ramp insert is made from a second material having a strength S2 and a ductility D2 where S1>S2 and D1<D2.

Abstract: A box includes: a box body having an opening surrounded by multiple edges; a first lid body that is continuous with and extends from a first edge, among the multiple edges defining the opening in the box body, and that is foldable along the first edge to overlie the opening; and an engaging tab that is continuous with and extends from a second edge, which is different from the first edge, among multiple edges of the first lid body, and that is foldable and engageable with a storage item stored in the box body when the first lid body is folded along the first edge to overlie the opening.

Abstract: A packing box has a bottom panel, end panels raised from first edges of the bottom panel, side panels arranged adjacently to the end panels, edge panels connected to side edges of the end panels via outer panel fold lines, fold-back panels arranged on inner side surfaces of the edge panels, inner panels arranged on inner side surfaces of the end panels, and reinforcing panels continuously formed with the fold-back panels via first fold lines and the inner panels via second fold lines. The reinforcing panel 16 is formed in an inwardly projecting manner between the fold-back panel and the inner panel. Any of the first and second fold lines positioned on a side closer to the outer panel fold line than a projecting top portion is arranged away from the outer panel fold line by a distance.

Abstract: A packaging structure for a cooking device is so configured that a packaging material (101) with trays (91, 92) packaged therewith is disposed in a heating chamber (2) with such an inclination that a one-side portion of the packaging material (101) becomes higher than the other-side portion of the packaging material (101). Also, the one-side portion of the packaging material (101) is placed on a one-side-portion side tray holder (16A). Further, a cushioning material (201) is inserted between an upper portion (2e) of the heating chamber (2) and the one-side portion of the packaging material (101), so that the one-side portion of the packaging material (101) is pressed against the one-side-portion side tray holder (16A) while the other-side portion of the packaging material (101) is pressed against the other-side-portion side inner side surface (2c) of the chamber.

Abstract: A buffering member is interposed between an outer corner of a packaged article and an inner corner of a packaging box. The buffering member includes a base sheet and a plurality pairs of blocks. The base sheet is foldable along a folding line. The plurality of pairs of blocks are arranged along the folding line at predetermined intervals. Each block of the pair of blocks is bonded on one face and the other face of the base sheet on both side of the folding line. The pair of blocks is combined via a combined face so as to meet the outer corner when the base sheet is folded along the folding line. At least one of the combined faces is provided on the one face of the base sheet and another combined face is provided on the other face of the base sheet.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a packaging assembly. The packaging assembly includes an inner protection layer which fits and is in contact with a surface of an object to be packaged, and an outer protection layer which covers the inner protection layer. The materials of the outer protection layer and the inner protection layer have different elastic coefficients.

Abstract: A molding system installed at or near the top of a vertical wall having a molding portion and an attachment portion, where the attachment portion is attached securely to the wall above at least the center of mass of the molding portion, and the molding portion has an outwardly visible decorative face which extends down to where the lower edge of the molding portion meets the wall. The attachment portion is enabled to flex as it is firmly attached to an imperfect wall, and the structure of the molding portion is such that the decorative face of the molding system remains preferentially straight and preferentially positioned as the molding system is installed on an irregular wall. A hinge-like flex is enabled along the length of the molding above the center of mass of the molding portion such that the decorative face of the molding can pivot like a pendulum ensuring the lower edge of the molding is placed against the wall.

Abstract: A suspension pad for suspending a workpiece with respect to a corrugated enclosure having a closure flap that is moveable between an open position, wherein an opening is defined in the corrugated enclosure, and a closed position, wherein the opening is obstructed by the closure flap. The suspension pad has a mid-section that is engageable with the workpiece, and at least one end portion moveable between a raised position, wherein the end portion is disposed within the corrugated enclosure, and a lowered position, wherein the end portion extends through the opening to hold the closure flap in the open position.

Abstract: A blank includes: a top panel, two side panels, a base panel, a closure panel, and a securing member for closing the erected blank on itself, four sets of corner post panels each extending from a side panel and able to be erected to form corner posts, a receiving portion extending over a portion of the base panel, for receiving the bottom walls of pots, delimited transversely by two intermediate base score lines which define, with the ends of the base panel, two connection/deformation sections on either side of the receiving portion. The intermediate base score lines form two deformable hinges, so that the receiving portion can be moved relative to the ends of the base panel along a vertical axis after formation of the packaging and the pack.

Abstract: A streamer usable underwater for a marine seismic survey has a portion adjacent to a protuberance covered by an adhesive antifouling tape or substrate. The tape, which may be made of copper or copper alloy is configured to be fast fastened, may be applied when the streamer is deployed and may be covered by a protective jacket during recovery.

Abstract: A casket includes a container configured to receive a deceased, the container including a bottom and sides defining at least a part of a casket interior. The casket further includes a lid disposed on the container to cover the casket interior. The lid is formed from a corrugated paperboard blank folded into a lid structure. The lid structure includes a top panel, at least two side panels and at least one end panel, and a plurality of supports extending to a height of the side panels. Each of the corner supports includes at least a first panel extending diagonally from a first location proximate one of the side panels to a second location proximate the at least one end panel. The first panel has a first length corresponding to the height of the side panels.

Abstract: A package cushioning material for liquid crystal glass includes an air sack sheet and scratch protection layers arranged between the air sack sheet and corners of a piece of liquid crystal glass. The air sack sheet is formed by connecting a plurality of air sacks. The package cushioning material uses an air sack sheet as a basic cushioning material that is protected from being damaged by the corners of the liquid crystal glass by being separated from the corners of the liquid crystal glass by the scratch protection layers.

Abstract: A support frame is provided for packaging a liquid crystal glass panel. The support frame includes four corner pieces, upper connection bars, and lower connection bars. The upper connection bars are connected to top ends of the corner pieces to form an upper sub-frame. The lower connection bars are connected to bottom ends of the corner pieces to form a bottom bracket, which includes a lower sub-frame corresponding to the upper sub-frame and a carriage rack located inside and connected to the lower sub-frame. The support frame is rigid and may reinforce a tray against deformation caused by stacking or handling trays. The support frame is of a knockdown arrangement composed of multiple components in such a way that a portion of the components may be shared for contained products of different sizes so as to reduce the manufacturing cost.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a packaging assembly for holding liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The packaging assembly includes a carton having side and bottom walls. The packaging assembly also includes a self-supporting plastic liner that fits inside of the carton for containing liquids, viscous material, or particulate material. The liner has either a substantially circular or substantially oval cylindrical side wall, a closed bottom end characterized by a bottom wall formed integral with said side wall, and an open top end having an outwardly-projecting rim. The rim has a radially-extending flange portion, and a dependent skirt portion, wherein when the self-supporting plastic liner is inside of the carton, the radially extending flange portion supports the liner on at least a portion of the carton. A lidding material is provided to seal the plastic liner.

Abstract: A corner protector for position about a corner of an equipment sterilization tray includes a base portion having a perimeter and a first concave recess. A first wall portion extends from a first portion of the perimeter of the base portion and comprises a second concave recess. A second wall portion extends from a second portion of the perimeter and comprises a third concave recess wherein the first and second wall portions are substantially perpendicular to each other. A connecting portion extends from a third portion of the perimeter wherein the connecting portion connects the first and second wall portions to form a continuous wall.

Abstract: A product package includes a backer and a corner protector. The backer includes a back panel, a flange, one or more fold lines, and a slot. The one or more fold lines extend along an edge of the back panel, and the slot is positioned near the one or more fold lines. The flange extends from the one or more fold lines and is folded about the one or more fold lines to extend over the back panel. The corner protector includes a front section, a side section, and a rear section. The front section extends substantially parallel to and spaced from the back panel, and the side section extends from the front section toward the backer. The rear section extends from the side section opposite the front section and through the slot of the backer. The rear section is maintained between the back panel and the flange.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packing box for accommodation of plate bodies, which comprises a backplane, and a side plate vertically arranged at the periphery of the backplane, the plate body including a main body, and a PCB plate connected through a flexible sheet to the edge of the main body, a positioning member being further arranged in the space enclosed by the backplane and the side plate for preventing the PCB plate from moving relative to the main body. The positioning member of the present invention can prevent the PCB plate from moving relative to the main body of the plate body, playing a role in protecting the circuit on the flexible sheet and having low costs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal glass panel packaging structure, which includes a package box and a plurality of cushioning bodies arranged inside the package box. The package box includes a lower case and an upper case mating the lower case. The cushioning bodies are airbag cushioning bodies arranged inside the lower case at locations corresponding to corners of a liquid crystal glass panel. The liquid crystal glass panel packaging structure uses airbag cushioning bodies to serve as cushioning devices for a liquid crystal glass panel, whereby with the airbag cushioning bodies being arranged at locations corresponding to corners of the liquid crystal glass panel, better protection is provided to the liquid crystal glass panel to prevent the product from being damaged by external forces. Further, the cushioning bodies of the present invention have a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and can effectively lower down the manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A liquid crystal module package box includes a box body, top and bottom lids coupled to top and bottom of the box body, a cushioning retention frame received in the box body, cushioning pads arranged at two sides of the cushioning retention frame, and a support unit arranged at a central portion of the box body. The cushioning retention frame includes two lower cushioning brackets and four upper cushioning brackets corresponding to the two lower cushioning brackets. The support unit includes two support boards. When liquid crystal modules are positioned on the lower cushioning brackets, every two of the upper cushioning brackets are set on the liquid crystal modules to correspond to each one of the lower cushioning brackets. The two support boards are retained between the two lower cushioning brackets to increase central compression strength of the liquid crystal module package box at the central portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plate-shaped member holding system, which stably holds a plate-shaped member without damage during transportation. The plate-shaped member holding system includes a holder for holding a glass sheet as a plate-shaped member and a fixing member engageable with the holder. The holder includes a pair of retainers for clamping the plate-shaped member from both sides of a front side and a rear side thereof, a pair of supports for supporting the retainers, and a coupler for coupling the paired supports. When the holder is engaged with an engagement recess formed in the fixing member with the plate-shaped member being disposed between the paired supports, the holder utilizes the weight of the plate-shaped member to generate pressing forces in directions to bring the paired retainers much closer to each other so as to firmly clamp and stably holds the plate-shaped member by the paired retainers.

Abstract: A cushioning material includes a recess forming member that includes a protecting member and an engaging member to form a recess that contains inside an edge portion of a thin display device, and moreover on a rear frame that is positioned on a back surface of the thin display device a handle is provided that forms a gap between a display screen of the thin display device and a protecting member of the cushioning material that is positioned in front of the display screen by engaging and holding the engaging member of the cushioning material in a state of the edge portion of the thin display device being contained in the recess of the cushioning material.

Abstract: A corner sleeve with a hammock-like cushioning structure includes first and second air-column sides and a bottom air-column side. The inner surfaces of the first and second air-column sides are bonded together at a lateral end, except in the vicinity of the bottom air-column side, such that a deformable opening is formed at an end corner of the corner sleeve by the unbonded parts of the inner surfaces of the first and second air-column sides at the lateral end. The air columns of the three air-column sides that form the deformable opening define a cushioning side at the end corner of the corner sleeve. A hammock-like enclosing film extends between the first and second air-column sides without contact with the bottom air-column side. An end corner of an object to be packed can be wrapped between the first, second, and bottom air-column sides and the cushioning side for enhanced protection.