Abstract: A recyclable support apparatus for supporting articles comprises at least two pallet feet attached to the bottom panel of a container. The pallet feet comprise a U-shaped top portion and a U-shaped bottom portion made of a corrugated material. The top portion is inverted with respect to the bottom portion and respective side portions bonded to form a tube of rectangular cross section. At least one stringer is bonded to an inside surface of the through opening to add stacking strength. The pallet feet are bonded to the container bottom so that the through openings are aligned coaxially. Alignment of the through openings allows tines of a fork lift device to be inserted into the through openings of the pallet feet for convenient moving and storage of the container. Pallet foot spacing allows insertion of the tines of a lift fork between the pallet feet, providing four-way lift capability and facilitating container lifting and moving.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for shipping a bundle containing elongated articles comprises a stretch film wrapping a plurality of elongated articles and at least one lift strap. Looped ends of the lift straps are routed though holes cut in the stretch film. An overhead crane lifts the bundle with or without a spreader bar. Support blocks, attached by adhesive strips to the bottom of the bundle, support the bundle above the load surface to allow insertion of a lift device such as a lift fork below the bundle. Edge protectors may be used with the lift straps at the edges of the bundle.

Abstract: An environmentally sensible package for delicate items comprises a base and a cover. The package is enclosed by a container such as a corrugated box for shipping. The base of the preferred embodiment comprises a central component cavity suspended by a perimeter portion comprising a cover interlock, a flexible surface, a sloped wall and four independent flanges. The perimeter portion provides necessary vertical and lateral flexibility to the component cavity and provides the vertical clearance required for displacement of the component cavity. The independent flanges reduce transmitted shock to the component cavity by flexing upon impact without transmitting the shock to adjacent flanges through the corner portion.The package is made of a rigid plastic such as PVC to reduce bulk and make recycling more economical compared to expanded foam packaging. The use of a clear material allows viewing of the protected component when enclosed by the package.