Abstract: This invention relates to a front restraint device for article shipping bins. The articles, e.g., automotive backlites are positioned on an edge and tilted to rest on an adjustable back support for packing stability. The articles are secured in the bin by a pneumatic front restraint device or a mechanical front restraint device incorporating features of the invention and mounted at the ingress end of the bin. The pneumatic front restraint device includes an inflatable member which when inflated moves a rigid pad into engagement with the articles. The mechanical front restraint device includes a rigid pad which is moved into engagement with the articles and biased toward the articles. The front restraint devices act on the articles to (1) secure the articles in the bin as a unitized pack; (2) limit oscillatory and lateral motions of the articles; and (3) dampen oscillatory and lateral forces acting on the articles during transit.

Abstract: End restraints for article shipping bins each include a rigid plate pivotally mounted on a carriage for movement toward and away from sides of the articles. Biasing facilities act on the carriage to (I) maintain the plate in contact with the sides of the articles; (2) limit longitudinal motion of the articles; and (3) dampen longitudinal forces acting on the articles during transit.

Abstract: A composite package for shipping and storing a stack of individual sheets of glass or the like, and particularly, curved automotive glass articles. The package includes a reusable rack having resilient brace members which can be adjusted both vertically and horizontally so as to accommodate articles of various sizes supported upon edge. The resilient braces and the support members of the rack are provided with multi-planar surfaces for engaging the articles whereby the rack will accommodate a variety of articles of different curvatures, dimensions, and outlines. A novel unitized tie-down apparatus comprising pressure members, pads, and adjustable straps detachably connected to the rack frame apply uniform pressure to and securely hold a stack of curved sheet articles against the resilient braces and support members of the rack.

Abstract: A box for fish or similar products is made of impregnated corrugated cardboard. The top and bottom of the box are complementarily shaped, both being higher at their centers than at their opposite sides. The sides of the box are provided with water drain holes which extend to the bottom of the box.