Abstract: A cushioned mailer includes a paper outer layer comprising a tissue-grade paper material; a paper inner layer comprising a tissue-grade paper material and defining an inner cavity of the cushioned mailer, the inner cavity configured to receive contents therein, the inner cavity defining an opening at a top end of the cushioned mailer, the opening allowing access to the inner cavity; and an intermediate cushioning layer disposed between the paper outer layer and the paper inner layer, the intermediate cushioning layer comprising a plurality of cushioning inserts, each of the plurality of cushioning inserts being substantially uniform in size and shape.

Abstract: A cushioning sheet comprising a base layer defining a plurality of voids and a plurality of cushioning inserts, wherein each cushioning insert is received in a corresponding void and the base layer is covered with a material coating configured to limit the passage of air therethrough.

Abstract: A box assembly comprising an outer box comprising a bottom end panel and a plurality of side panels extending upwardly therefrom; and a tray comprising a bottom panel; a first side panel extending upward from a first bottom panel side and a second side panel extending upward from a second bottom panel side; a first wing extending downward from the first side panel and a second wing extending downward from the second side panel; a first end panel and a second end panel arranged laterally between the first side panel and the second side panel; wherein each of the first wing and the second wing are configured to engage at least one of the first end panel and the second end panel and support the bottom panel above the bottom end panel and the tray is positioned in the interior cavity of the outer box.

Abstract: An insulating bag includes a pair of opposing side panels; a pair of opposing main panels, each side panel attached to each main panel, the pair of opposing main panels and the pair of opposing side panels together defining a top bag end and a bottom bag end opposite the top bag end; a pair of opposing main top flaps, each main top flap hingedly connected to a corresponding one of the main panels at the top bag end; a pair of opposing side top flaps, each side top flap hingedly connected to a corresponding one of the side panels at the top bag end; and a bottom panel disposed at the bottom bag end; wherein: the insulating bag comprises a paper base layer, a temperature-preserving liner applied to the paper base layer, and a protective layer positioned over the temperature-preserving liner; and the insulating bag defines an interior cavity configured to receive bag contents therein.

Abstract: A method of assembling a meal kit tray from a single blank including a bottom panel, wherein the bottom panel is configured to support a bag containing refrigerated items and a cold pack, wherein the single blank further comprises a bottom panel; a side panel extending outwardly from at least a portion of the bottom panel, the side panel joined to the bottom panel along a first fold line defining a joint, wherein the first fold line is interrupted by at least one perforation line segment defining a standoff; and a wing extending outwardly from the side panel, the wing joined to the side panel along a second fold line defining a joint, the wing defining a free end; wherein the method comprises the steps of rotating the side panel upwardly about the first fold line to cause the standoff to separate from the side panel; and rotating the wing downwardly about the second fold line.

Abstract: A cushioned mailer includes a paper outer layer; a paper inner layer defining an inner cavity of the cushioned mailer, the inner cavity configured to receive contents therein, the inner cavity defining an opening at a top end of the cushioned mailer, the opening allowing access to the inner cavity; and an intermediate cushioning layer disposed between the paper outer layer and the paper inner layer, the intermediate cushioning layer comprising a plurality of cushioning inserts, each of the plurality of cushioning inserts being substantially uniform in size and shape.

Abstract: A cushioning sheet includes a first layer defining a first inner surface; a second layer coupled to the first layer, the second layer defining a second inner surface facing the first inner surface so that the first inner surface and the second inner surface define a plurality of voids therebetween; and a plurality of cushioning inserts disposed between the first layer and the second layer, wherein each of the plurality of cushioning inserts is received in a corresponding one of the voids, and each void has a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the cushioning insert disposed therein so that each void is configured to loosely receive the cushioning insert disposed therein.

Abstract: A tray comprising a bottom panel defining a first bottom panel side, a second bottom panel side, a first bottom panel end, and a second panel bottom end; a first side panel extending upward from the first bottom panel side and a second side panel extending upward from the second bottom panel side; a first wing extending downward from the first side panel and a second wing extending downward from the second side panel; a first end panel arranged laterally between the first side panel and the second side panel, and a second end panel arranged laterally between the first side panel and the second side panel; wherein each of the first wing and the second wing are configured to engage at least one of the first end panel and the second end panel and support the bottom panel above a support surface.

Abstract: An insulating bag includes a pair of opposing side panels; a pair of opposing main panels, each side panel attached to each main panel, the pair of opposing main panels and the pair of opposing side panels together defining a top bag end and a bottom bag end opposite the top bag end; a pair of opposing main top flaps, each main top flap hingedly connected to a corresponding one of the main panels at the top bag end; a pair of opposing side top flaps, each side top flap hingedly connected to a corresponding one of the side panels at the top bag end; and a bottom panel disposed at the bottom bag end; wherein: the insulating bag comprises a paper base layer and a temperature-preserving liner applied to the paper base layer; and the insulating bag defines an interior cavity configured to receive bag contents therein.

Abstract: Example aspects of a cushioned sheet, a cushioned mailer, and a method of forming a cushioned sheet are disclosed. The cushioned sheet can comprise a first layer comprising a first base and a plurality of first sockets extending from the first base, each of the first sockets spaced apart from adjacent ones of the first sockets; a second layer coupled to the first layer by an adhesive, the second layer comprising a second base and a plurality of second sockets extending from the second base, each of the second sockets aligned with a corresponding one of the first sockets to define a void therebetween; and a plurality of cushioning inserts, each of the plurality cushioning inserts substantially spherical in shape and received in a corresponding one of the voids.

Abstract: A cushioning sheet includes a first layer defining a first inner surface; a second layer coupled to the first layer, the second layer defining a second inner surface facing the first inner surface so that the first inner surface and the second inner surface define a plurality of voids therebetween; and a plurality of cushioning inserts disposed between the first layer and the second layer, wherein each of the plurality of cushioning inserts is received in a corresponding one of the voids, and each void has a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the cushioning insert disposed therein so that each void is configured to loosely receive the cushioning insert disposed therein.

Abstract: A tray comprising a bottom panel defining a first bottom panel side, a second bottom panel side, a first bottom panel end, and a second panel bottom end; a first side panel extending upward from the first bottom panel side and a second side panel extending upward from the second bottom panel side; a first wing extending downward from the first side panel and a second wing extending downward from the second side panel; a first end panel arranged laterally between the first side panel and the second side panel, and a second end panel arranged laterally between the first side panel and the second side panel; wherein each of the first wing and the second wing are configured to engage at least one of the first end panel and the second end panel and support the bottom panel above a support surface.

Abstract: A tray includes a bottom panel defining a first bottom panel side and a second bottom panel side opposite the first bottom panel side; a pair of side panels comprising a first side panel extending substantially upward from the bottom panel at the first bottom panel side and a second side panel extending substantially upward from the bottom panel at the second bottom panel side; and a pair of wings comprising a first wing extending substantially downward from the first side panel distal to the bottom panel and a second wing extending substantially downward from the second side panel distal to the bottom panel; wherein the first wing and the second wing are configured to support the bottom panel above a support surface.

Abstract: A cushioning sheet includes a first layer defining a first inner surface; a second layer coupled to the first layer, the second layer defining a second inner surface facing the first inner surface; and a plurality of cushioning inserts disposed between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the first inner surface of the first layer contacts the plurality of cushioning inserts and the second inner surface of the second layer contacts the plurality of cushioning inserts.

Abstract: A cushioning sheet includes a first layer defining a first inner surface; a second layer coupled to the first layer, the second layer defining a second inner surface facing the first inner surface; and a plurality of cushioning inserts disposed between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the first inner surface of the first layer contacts the plurality of cushioning inserts and the second inner surface of the second layer contacts the plurality of cushioning inserts.

Abstract: A tray includes a bottom panel defining a first bottom panel side and a second bottom panel side opposite the first bottom panel side; a pair of side panels comprising a first side panel extending substantially upward from the bottom panel at the first bottom panel side and a second side panel extending substantially upward from the bottom panel at the second bottom panel side; and a pair of wings comprising a first wing extending substantially downward from the first side panel distal to the bottom panel and a second wing extending substantially downward from the second side panel distal to the bottom panel; wherein the first wing and the second wing are configured to support the bottom panel above a support surface.

Abstract: A meal kit assembly includes an outer box defining an interior box cavity; a tray received within the interior box cavity and defining a bottom panel; and an insulating bag received within the interior box cavity and supported on the bottom panel of the tray, the insulating bag defining a paper base layer and a temperature-preserving liner applied to the paper base layer.

Abstract: An insulating bag includes a pair of opposing side panels; a pair of opposing main panels, each side panel attached to each main panel, the pair of opposing main panels and the pair of opposing side panels together defining a top bag end and a bottom bag end opposite the top bag end; a pair of opposing main top flaps, each main top flap hingedly connected to a corresponding one of the main panels at the top bag end; a pair of opposing side top flaps, each side top flap hingedly connected to a corresponding one of the side panels at the top bag end; and a bottom panel disposed at the bottom bag end; wherein: the insulating bag comprises a paper base layer and a temperature-preserving liner applied to the paper base layer; and the insulating bag defines an interior cavity configured to receive bag contents therein.

Abstract: A tray blank includes a bottom panel defining a first end, a second end, a third end, and a fourth end; a side panel extending outwardly from the third end of the bottom panel, the side panel joined to the bottom panel along a first fold line, the side panel defining a first end, a second end, a third end, and a fourth end; a wing extending outwardly from the side panel, the wing joined to the side panel along a second fold line; and an end panel extending from the bottom panel, the end panel joined to the bottom panel along a third fold line; wherein at least one transverse fold line extends across the end panel and subdivides the end panel into a primary section and at least one secondary section.

Abstract: A method of forming a cushioning sheet includes forming a plurality of first sockets in a first layer; forming a plurality of second sockets in a second layer, each of the second sockets aligned with a corresponding one of the first sockets; positioning a cushioning insert within a void defined between each corresponding pair of the first and second sockets; and coupling the first layer to the second layer to retain the plurality of cushioning inserts within the voids.