Abstract: A sleeve assembly is provided for a package. The package provides storage for a variety of items. A sleeve at least partially surrounds the package and connects to the package through a connection point. The sleeve includes a reinforced adhesive material which provides reinforcement to the connection point and prevents both tearing of the sleeve and displacement of the sleeve from the package.

Abstract: A sleeve assembly is provided for a package. The package provides storage for a variety of items. A sleeve at least partially surrounds the package and connects to the package through a connection point. The sleeve includes a reinforced adhesive material which provides reinforcement to the connection point and prevents both tearing of the sleeve and displacement of the sleeve from the package.

Abstract: A shipping container is provided for accommodating a heavy, bulky article, such as riding lawn mowers or the like. The container includes a skid section, which subtends and supportingly engages the accommodated article; a tubular section of corrugated fibreboard which is secured to and extends upwardly from the skid section and embraces the accommodated article; and a cover section of corrugated fibreboard, which overlies the accommodated article and is secured to an upper portion of the tubular section. No corner posts or inner packing are required in order to enhance the stacking strength of the improved container.

Abstract: A shipping unit is provided for accommodating a relatively heavy product such as a non-riding mower with a handle therefor in a collapsed mode. The unit includes an outer container of corrugated fibreboard material in which the mower is disposed. The outer container includes a bottom section subtending the accommodated mower; side sections extending upright from the periphery of the bottom section and substantially embracing the accommodated mower; and closure members disposed at upper portions of the side sections and overlying the accommodated mower. Disposed within the container and supportingly engaged by the container bottom section is a base pad. The pad has a surface thereof provided with a plurality of relatively spaced wheel wells in which the wheels of the accommodated mower are disposed. Also positioned within the outer container is an inner packing of unitary construction for stabilizing the accommodated mower.

Abstract: A shipping, container formed from a single blank of foldable sheet material is provided for use in accommodating an upholstered arm chair or the like. The container includes a front panel, a back panel and a pair of side panels foldably connected to said front and back panels. The upper edge of each side panel includes front, intermediate, and back segments which coact to form a stepped configuration with the back segment being elevated with respect to the front segment. Foldably connected to the front and back segments of the upper edges of the side panels are pairs of first and second top closure flaps. A third top closure flap is foldably connected to the upper edge of the back panel and is adapted to overlie the second pair of top closure flaps. A fourth top closure flap is foldably connected to the upper edge of the front panel.