Abstract: A packaging container for protection of fragile articles during shipping and storage, and a method of packaging thereof, utilizes a space minimizing outer carton and a plurality of innerpacking support panels selectively attached to the contained article by means of a heat shrinkable overwrap or film. Two types of support panels are selectively employed including a first plurality of cushioning pads having a spaced top, bottom, and side wall structure which creates an air space therebetween, and a second plurality of separator panels for insertion adjacent non-fragile or separable components of the contained article.The effective horizontal dimensions of the support panels exceed the largest horizontal diameter of the article being packaged, and is further substantially equal to the effective inner dimensions of the outer carton. Thus the wrapped article and the component thereof are held against movement within the carton; the carton itself is reinforced.

Abstract: An article containing carton, and method of assemblying it, for packaging a lamp and lamp shade in the same carton in a minimum of space and with little chance that the lamp and lamp shade will be damaged during transport. The lamp is attached to a first support panel with heat shrinkable material, and the lamp shade is attached between second and third support panels with heat shrinkable material surrounding the support panels and the shade. The first support panel is operatively fastened to the bottom of the carton, and the assembly of the lamp shade and second and third support panels, wrapped by heat shrinkable material, is positioned within the carton so that the lamp and shade are always maintained in spaced relationship in the carton horizontal dimensions, and so that the lamp does not abut the shade supporting spider. The third panel has a central opening through which a portion of the lamp extends into the interior volume defined by the shade.

Abstract: A knock-down floor lamp that is shipped prewired and unassembled in a package, and then can be readily assembled by the ultimate consumer with simple tools and without twisting of the electrical prewiring. First and second elongated tubular turnings are provided, the first turning having a socket formed at a first end thereof, and the second turning being releasably connectable to a lamp base at a first end thereof. A tray is disposed between the turnings, and they are connected together, sandwiching the tray therebetween, with structure that does not require rotational movement of one turning with respect to the other. Preferably a first plate having three screw threaded rods extending therefrom is attached to the first turning and passes through bores in the tray and in a second plate attached to the second turning, nuts being disposed on the end of the threaded rods to hold the turnings in place.

Abstract: An article containing carton, and method of assemblying it, for packaging a lamp and lamp shade in the same carton in a minimum of space and with little chance that the lamp and lamp shade will be damaged during transport. The lamp is attached to a first support panel with heat shrinkable material, and the lamp shade is attached between second and third support panels with heat shrinkable material surrounding the support panels and the shade. The first support panel is operatively fastened to the bottom of the carton, and the assembly of the lamp shade and second and third support panels, wrapped by heat shrinkable material, is positioned within the carton so that the lamp and shade are always maintained in spaced relationship in the carton horizontal dimensions, and so that the lamp does not abut the shade supporting spider. The third panel has a central opening through which a portion of the lamp extends into the interior volume defined by the shade.