Flexible Or Flaccid, Internal, Non-bag Lining Formed From An Initially Separate Sheet Of Material Patents (Class 229/164.2)
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Patent number: 11247398Abstract: There is provided a 3D printing build material container (1). The container comprises a collapsible reservoir, (3) a relatively rigid reinforcement structure (4), a build material outlet structure (13) and a gas inlet structure (14). The reservoir is to hold build material (11). The reinforcement structure is to resist collapsing of at least one reinforced portion of the reservoir. The outlet structure is to allow build material to exit the reservoir. The inlet structure is to allow a gas to enter the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ismael Chanclon, Xavier Alonso, Nicola Cofelice
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Patent number: 10981710Abstract: A box and take-back bag liner suitable for transporting regulated and controlled medications to a disposal site are together shipped in a first configuration as a substantially flat, compact, and durable take-back kit. The take-back kit is readily assembled to a second configuration defining a bag-lined receptacle. When the receptacle requires replacement, such as when full or otherwise determined, the box and bag liner are reconfigured to a third configuration that transports the contents of the bag liner to the disposal facility. The box incorporates a double-sealed vertical side seam, an auto-folding bottom having a pair of mutually engaging notches and slits, a multi-layer top, and pre-affixed tapes and glues. The liner incorporates both a rib and groove seal and a tape seal to provide a liquid tight and tamper evident seal. The combined box and liner provide structural integrity, security, tamper resistance and evidence, and governmental regulation compliance.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: American RX Group, LLCInventors: Michael J. Pietrini, Craig A. Whaley, Matthew A. Machesky
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Patent number: 10513376Abstract: Disclosed is a freshness preservation unit for a storage box of a refrigerator. At least one through hole is provided on at least one box wall of the storage box. The freshness preservation unit includes a housing wherein an accommodating space is formed. A freshness preservation film is provided in the accommodating space. The housing is provided with a fixing piece which is cooperatable with the box wall of the storage box such that the freshness preservation unit is assembled in the through hole of the storage box in a detachable manner. The freshness preservation unit realizes the functions of freshness preservation and storage for fruits and vegetables, and is assembled in the through hole of the storage box in a detachable manner, convenient to assembly and disassembly, convenient to cleaning and replacement, and low in the maintenance cost.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Qindao Haier Joint Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yuegang Wang, Weiying Zhang, Min Li, Enwei Ding, Aimin Wang, Guoxin Yu
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Patent number: 10065770Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a package with a rigid or semi-rigid container and a polymeric or plastic header with a reclosure, such as a zipper. The rigid or semi-rigid container is typically provided in a stack of flat containers. The header is sealed, glued or otherwise secured to the containers. The container, typically inverted, is filled, and the bottom is formed by folding and sealing the bottom portion of the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Clifton Howell, David Wallace, Kenny McCracken, Kevin Owen, Rusty Koenigkramer, Robert Hogan, Eric Plourde, David Anzini, Steven Ausnit
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Patent number: 9334082Abstract: A recyclable composite container is provided. The recyclable composite container comprises a cardboard hollow body having an open end defining an opening, the body being formed by a sidewall having inner and outer surfaces, the sidewall being provided with an aperture at a distance from the open end. The recyclable composite container also comprises a framing element removably connectable to the open end having a collar sized and shaped for snugly fitting over said open end; and a resilient arm extending from the collar, the arm extending along the inner surface of the sidewall and having a projection sized and shaped to be removably fitted in the aperture of the sidewall of the hollow body.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Abzac Canada Inc.Inventor: Pierre-Michel D'Anglade
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Publication number: 20140299657Abstract: A box for bakery foodstuffs and preferably for pizza, realized in recyclable material, characterized in that it comprises at least a sheet of impermeable material and suitable to come in contact with foodstuffs, said sheet being constrained such that it can be tore away manually from the portion of said box on which said bakery foodstuffs are leaned. Once the pizza in consumed, the invention allows the sheet to be removed and the cardboard to be suitable to be recycled, since it is free of organic substances, such as liquid and solid residues of the pizza.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Michele Giudilli
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Patent number: 8763803Abstract: A packaged plumbing fixture includes a box, a plumbing fixture, and a packaging insert. The box comprises a plurality of generally vertical sides that are interconnected to cooperatively define a cavity for containing a plumbing fixture. The plurality of sides include a first side and a second side that are connected to opposite ends of a third side. The packaging insert includes first and second generally planar surfaces. The packaging insert is positioned within the cavity with each of the first and second generally planar surfaces arranged generally parallel with and proximate to one of the sides. A sum of angles between the third side and the first side and between the third side and the second side is greater than 180 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Peter W. Swart, Michael J. Pagel, Lawrence Duwell, Chad Jorgensen
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Publication number: 20130075460Abstract: A folding box cutout has wall units that can be folded along the fold lines, a lid unit that can be folded about a lid folding line, and a bottom unit that can be folded about a bottom folding line. In the transport state, the folding box cutout is folded to form a flat folding box, which is filled and closed by the lid unit and the bottom unit. A corrugated cardboard unit lies against the inner wall of the wall units and is connected to the inner wall of the folding box cutout so that the folding box cutout and the corrugated cardboard unit form a unit that can be handled as one piece for folding it flat and for unfolding it. The corrugated cardboard unit is present on each inner wall of the wall units, particularly all around, after the flat folded folding box has been erected.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: CD Crtondruck GmbHInventors: Frank Etzel, Holger Wingenfeld
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Publication number: 20120280027Abstract: A container blank (1) having a base portion and front, side and rear wall portions (4, 5, 6) adapted to fold together along score or fold lines to form a container. The container having a web of material (20) therein adapted to constrain an article within the container formed from the blank. The web material is selected from one or more materials having substantially identical recycling characteristics to the material from which the blank is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: UNIFORME MODULAR SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITEDInventors: Andrew David Whiteside, Alistair Fraser Moore
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Publication number: 20110297739Abstract: Folding box for receiving a group of containers comprising a cuboid-shaped external packaging made of cardboard and having side walls, bottom walls and top walls and a lining on the inside of the external packaging at least in the corner region between the side walls and top walls and/or bottom walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: A & R CARTON B.V.Inventors: Bernard Skolik, Jens Eckermann
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Publication number: 20110248080Abstract: A reinforced cross laminated corrugated paperboard bulk container has an outer component with corrugations running in a first direction, and an inner liner laminated to the outer component, with the liner having corrugations extending perpendicular to the corrugations in the outer component. Reinforcing strands are in both the liner and the outer component, extending perpendicular to the respective corrugations thereof. Interlocking top flanges are on the top edges of the outer component, and interlocking bottom flanges are on the bottom edges thereof. The interlocking bottom flanges include a chevron shaped locking slot in one flange and a locking tab on an opposed bottom flange. Folds extend across the bottom flanges to enable them to deflect and slide relative to one another during set up of the container. Vertical scores in the liner are pre-broken prior to laminating it to the outer component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: International Paper CompanyInventors: Ronald D. Timbrook, Ryan M. Myers, William F. Moss, Marty Patrickus
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Patent number: 7959060Abstract: A carton is formed from an inner blank and an outer blank. The outer blank ply of the carton includes a pivoting, reclosable lid that allows a top end of the carton to be accessed and subsequently closed. A latch feature is included in the carton to allow the lid to be securely closed over the open top of the carton. The inner blank may form a closed and/or sealed liner vessel within the outer blank ply of the carton.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Weston R. Wilson, Robert L. Conatser, Kelly R. Fitzwater
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Patent number: 7815098Abstract: A resealable carton, having a product-containing bag liner, is constructed such that the liner bag is positively held in the folded, sealed condition by the incorporation of a fold support ledge which extends inwardly from an end wall of the carton. The bag is held against the support ledge by one of the closure flaps, which creates a tightly constructed U-shaped fold in which the bag is folded around the end of the closure flap. The liner is secured in that position in part by being captured between the top of the inner closure flap and an outer closure flap along a top run of the fold. A bottom fold is held between the support ledge and the inner closure flap. The support ledge may be formed in various ways including folding the end wall, embossing the end wall or forming the ledge by adding a bead of self-adhesive material to the end wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Sealstrip CorporationInventors: Harold Forman, Robert E. Lincoln
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Publication number: 20090101698Abstract: A packing box for headphones has a body. The body has an inner chamber, at least one opening, at least one lid and a window. The opening is defined through the body and communicates with the inner chamber. The lid covers the at least one opening. The window is defined through the body, communicates with the inner chamber and has at least one curved edge. The curved edge displays operational characteristics of the headphones. Potential buyers can quickly discern the operational characteristics of the headphones from the curved edge of the window. Therefore, the correct headphones for buyers' particular needs can be selected quickly and accurately.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: OBO PRO.2 INC.Inventor: Hsien-Ta Chen
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Patent number: 7494044Abstract: A carton blank may be formed having at least one score line therein. A second layer of material may overlay at least a portion of the first layer, including the score line, thus defining an overlaid score area. The overlaid score area may include at least a portion in which the second layer is not adhered to the first layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Walsh, Robert L. Conatser
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Publication number: 20080230592Abstract: A packaging apparatus includes a flexible insert and a sealable wrapper. The flexible insert includes: a body having a first face and a second face opposite the first face; a first flap at a first edge of the body; and a second flap at a second edge of the body, the second edge located opposite the first edge. The sealable wrapper includes: a first panel; and a second panel. The sealable wrapper is sized to enclose the flexible insert. The first face of the body of the flexible insert is configured to engage the first panel of the sealable wrapper upon insertion of the flexible insert to the sealable wrapper. The first and second flaps are configured to, upon the insertion, swing from the body of the flexible insert to engage the second panel of the sealable wrapper such that a thickness of the packaging apparatus becomes substantially uniform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Steve Cavell, John Schlich
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Publication number: 20080191002Abstract: A liner assembly for lining a carton is provided. The liner assembly includes a frame having opposing end walls, and opposing side walls. The walls are connected together to define an open top portion and an open bottom portion. Each wall further includes a top edge, a bottom edge, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The liner assembly also includes a liquid impermeable liner that includes a body and a bottom. The liner body is coupled to at least one of the walls. The liner is extendible below the bottom portion of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventor: Karl A. Kohler
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Publication number: 20080116252Abstract: A storage box capable of separating food from soup comprises a water proof hollow box made of a paper cardboard for storing wet food. The paper cardboard is a further comprises a substrate layer provided with a protective insulating layer for preventing the infiltration of water and germs. There is further a water filtering layer on predetermined location on a surface of the protective insulating layer, whereby the food and the soup can be separated when the carton box is torn properly. It can also added with a tearing piece adjacent to the water filtering layer, whereby the filtering layer will automatically eject soup from the box through when the tearing piece is torn.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventor: Yi-Chen Chou
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Patent number: 7347326Abstract: A tubular container that can be bent at multiple angles to hold and protect irregular (non-straight) items. The container comprises at least one rigid, hollow straight section and at least one hollow tubular connector piece. The connector piece is configured to fit partially within the straight sections and comprises at least one V-shaped notch at which the tubular container can bend.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: James Baechle
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Patent number: 7086579Abstract: A tissue-lined box is formed from a carton blank having a generally rectangular bottom panel with a width W, the carton blank having integral side walls and end walls connected with the bottom panel at creased fold lines. Four corner panels, one corner panel positioned at each respective corner of the generally rectangular bottom panel as an integral extension of one of the side wall and the end wall and connected to the other of the side wall and end wall to form the box. Fold lines adapt the box for folding to a flat condition and to an erected open position. A tissue insert has at least one layer of tissue paper and is folded to have at least one folded edge, the width T of the tissue insert taken from the folded edge to the opposite edge being greater to the width W of the bottom panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Mafcote Industries, Inc.Inventors: John Matatall, Kenneth B. Schulman
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Publication number: 20040200890Abstract: A storage container that is foldable between a first, second and third position, and having a generally planar base, a pair of opposing end panels, and a pair of opposing side panels. In the first position, the side panels and end panels are folded to form a generally planar shape. When formed into the second position, the end and side panels are folded generally perpendicular to the base to form an open container shape. In the third position, the base panels, side panels and end panels are folded to form a closed box shape. The base includes a bottom portion located between a pair of base panels. The end panels are foldably connected to the base panels. The side panels are foldably connected to the base and the end panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Olivier Denys Andre Mesly
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Patent number: 6739500Abstract: A tubular container for fragile products is provided according to the present invention that includes a flexible end closure that moves inwardly against the products when vacuum is applied during packaging for providing cushioning support to the products. The flexible end closure is secured to an end of a tubular body wall having opposed ends and inner and outer surfaces and comprises a wound strip of material. A flexible liner having opposed end portions is secured to respective ends of the tubular body by way of an adhesive band between the liner and the inner surface of the tubular body wall. The flexible liner thus has a free medial portion between the end portions which moves inwardly against the products when vacuum is applied. A vent hole may be formed through the body ply and an outer label by way of a laser for allowing the passage of air therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2000Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Mike Gentile, Veronique Sins, J. Mark Morrow, James W. Lowry, Kenan Clougherty
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Publication number: 20040094611Abstract: A package, comprising an outer package formed from relatively rigid material and an inner package formed from at least two layers of film material, the two layers of film material being gas-tightly connected to each other near their circumference by means of an inherently closed sealing edge, which is formed against a wall part of the outer package.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Peter Paul van Eijndhoven, Richard Vos
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Patent number: 6675971Abstract: A composite container having a detachable liner and a method for making the container are provided according to the present invention. The method includes providing a tubular body ply formed of a paperboard material and adhering the liner ply using a standard adhesive applicator. The method also includes heating a heat-releasable adhesive disposed between the liner ply and the body ply such that the liner ply substantially releases from the body ply. The liner ply remains adhered to the opposed ends of the container, thus providing a free medial portion between the opposed ends that can move inwardly if a negative pressure is created within the sealed container, thus equalizing the pressure within the container with that outside the container.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: Manson Drew Case
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Patent number: 6634546Abstract: A package and a corresponding blank (10) for a package for food products comprises a carton with at least one dividing line (24), which can be broken, and a film with a dividing line (26) or an edge allowing easy separation of the film, wherein the dividing line (24) of the carton and the dividing line (26) or the edge of the film are offset relative to each other, and the film is attached to the carton at least in the area between the dividing line (24) of the carton and the dividing line (26) or the edge of the film. In the corresponding method of manufacturing the blank, the dividing line is formed in a carton, a film is attached to the carton at least in the surroundings of the dividing line formed in the carton, and a dividing line or an edge is formed in the film such that an area in which the film is attached to the carton is formed between the dividing line of the carton and the dividing line or the edge of the film.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Kraft Foods R&D Inc.Inventors: John Heeley, Alain Kowalewski, Luigi Tettamanti
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Patent number: 6422455Abstract: A tubular container for expansible food products is provided according to the present invention that includes a flexible liner having opposed end portions secured to respective ends of a tubular body wall. The tubular body wall has opposed ends and inner and outer surfaces and comprises a wound strip of material having opposed side edges. An end closure is secured to each end of the tubular body wall and can hermetically seal the container. A vent hole may be formed through the body wall and the label by way of a laser for allowing the passage of air therethrough. The flexible liner is secured to the respective ends of the tubular body wall by way of an adhesive band between the liner and the inner surface of the tubular body wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Glenda J. Cahill, James W. Lowry
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Publication number: 20020066778Abstract: A package and a corresponding blank (10) for a package for food products comprises a carton with at least one dividing line (24), which can be broken, and a film with a dividing line (26) or an edge allowing easy separation of the film, wherein the dividing line (24) of the carton and the dividing line (26) or the edge of the film are offset relative to each other, and the film is attached to the carton at least in the area between the dividing line (24) of the carton and the dividing line (26) or the edge of the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2001Publication date: June 6, 2002Applicant: Kraft Foods R&D, Inc.Inventors: John Heeley, Alain Kowalewski, Luigi Tettamanti
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Publication number: 20010032875Abstract: A tissue-lined box is formed from a carton blank having a generally rectangular bottom panel with a width W, the carton blank having integral side walls and end walls connected with the bottom panel at creased fold lines. Four corner panels, one corner panel positioned at each respective corner of the generally rectangular bottom panel as an integral extension of one of the side wall and the end wall and connected to the other of the side wall and end wall to form the box. Fold lines adapt the box for folding to a flat condition and to an erected open position. A tissue insert has at least one layer of tissue paper and is folded to have at least one folded edge, the width T of the tissue insert taken from the folded edge to the opposite edge being greater to the width W of the bottom panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Inventors: John Matatall, Kenneth B. Schulman
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Patent number: 6305600Abstract: A method of preparing a carton with a prefolded interior paper lining includes feeding carton blanks having a surface, the surface having leading and trailing edges and right and left side edges, feeding a paper web, folding the paper web to have a base portion having an edge and at least a first flap joining the base portion at a first crease, cutting a section off the paper web, and inserting the paper section with the carton blank surface, such that the edge and crease of the base portion of the paper are spaced a predetermined distance inward from each respective carton blank side edge.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Climax Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Urban C. Hirschey, Mark U. Hirschey, Timothy H. Everson, Sr.
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Patent number: 6290125Abstract: A package comprising a first wall forming a blank of the package which is folded to produce a three-dimensional main package. A second wall is welded, glued or otherwise applied to the surface of at least one panel inside the first wall of the package to create a double wall on that panel forming a peripheral container.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Inventor: Mélanie Breda
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Patent number: 6273332Abstract: Broadly defined, the present invention is an improved packaging system for products that can be poured. Most commonly, those products will be solid pourable products, such as cereals, candies, rice, detergents, and a multitude of other products. However, in a broad sense, the packaging system can be used with liquids and other pourable products. One aspect of the present invention is a box with an opening and a mechanism to open and close the opening. The system includes a liner. The liner may have a removable portion, defined by one or more lines of weakness or by other means such as a removable sticker. The removable portion of the liner is aligned with the box opening. The system can optionally include a cartridge, into which the liner is affixed, for insertion into the box. The cartridge serves to maintain the liner in the proper position within the box. As another option, the system can include a sound module. As the box is opened, the sound module is activated.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1999Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Inventor: David Todjar-Hengami
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Patent number: 6227439Abstract: Liquid resistant containers having double walled construction and an upwardly projecting container bottom are suitable for use, e.g., as a flower vase. Preferably, the containers are formed from a unitary carton blank having fold lines such that the container is prepared by folding the blank along fold lines to form the open-ended container, the cavity of which is lined with a liner or open bag to provide further resistance against leaks.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Multi-Pak ASInventor: Henrik Hansen
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Patent number: 6216871Abstract: The invention is a packaging case made of cardboard for transporting a load, a method and a device for packaging such a case. The case includes a lateral band (2, 3, 4, 5) and a horizontal base (6) integral with the band via joining lines, and a heat shrinkable plastic film material (7, 8, 9) for packaging and holding the load securely. The case also includes at least one rigid mounted plate (11), pressing the heat shrinkable film on the internal face of the base of the case leaving free strips of material arranged for blocking the load by shrinking on the film, the plate being inserted between at least two first vertically opposite walls of the case such that the edges of the plate are in contact via the plastic film with at least part of the joining lines of the first walls. The case further includes structure for blocking the plate against the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: OtorInventors: Jean-Yves Bacques, Guy Coalier, Jean-Claude Serre