Corner protector for packaging and shipping

- ENCORE PACKAGING LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a corner protector for packaging and shipping in accordance with our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the corner protector for packaging and shipping of FIG. 1 in a state of use as the securing apparatus is positioned above, and ready to be attached to, an object to be shipped; and,

FIG. 10 is a perspective view thereof showing the corner protector for packaging and shipping attached to a corner portion of the object to be shipped.

The broken line showing of a box-like object in FIGS. 9-10 is directed to environment and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a corner protector for packaging and shipping, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D998469
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 7, 2020
Date of Patent: Sep 12, 2023
Assignee: ENCORE PACKAGING LLC (Vernon Hills, IL)
Inventors: Timothy H. Nelson (Winnetka, IL), Richard Bustard Nelson (Atlanta, GA)
Primary Examiner: Darcey E Gottschalk
Application Number: 29/757,641
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/456