Corner Or Edge Protector Patents (Class 206/453)
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Patent number: 8672375Abstract: A heavy load protective pad for use on industrial slings includes fasteners on a sleeve forming member which are secured together to encircle and secure the protective pad on an industrial sling at a desired location. Pockets formed in the protective pad house a pair of block spacers which, in one configuration, serve to space the protective pad and underlying sling away from the load which is being lifted or pulled.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: The Rigging Box, Inc.Inventor: Selina Conrad
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Publication number: 20140014549Abstract: The present invention discloses a packaging device for panel, and includes a corner guard for covering and protecting a corner of the panel. The packaging device further includes buffering arrangement which is disposed within the corner guard for supporting the panel. The packaging device effectively embodies as a corner protecting device which can effectively provide buffering result to the panel, while with the minimum packaging material used. With a great deal of packaging material saved, the overall cost is effectively reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.Inventors: Zhilin Zhao, Shih Hsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20130327669Abstract: A rectangular thin panel conveyance unit that prevents damage of a plurality of rectangular thin panels while conveying the plurality of rectangular thin panels that are stacked so as not to contact one another. A rectangular thin panel conveyance unit includes a plurality of sets of four corner modules, and vibration suppressing bodies for rectangular thin panels in a fixed shape. The corner module has a support surface to support each corner portion of the rectangular thin panel from a lower side. At each corner portion, stacking the corner modules in a columnar shape in the vertical direction stacks a plurality of rectangular thin panels in the vertical direction. At this time, the vibration suppressing body has the thickness that is equal to or less than the distance between the support surfaces of the corner modules adjacent to one another in the vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: KYORAKU CO., LTDInventors: Masaaki Sueoka, Yoshio Yamauchi
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Patent number: 8584858Abstract: A packing reinforcement member has an elongated body having a first end and a second end. A first side wall extends between the first end and the second end. The first side wall has an inner wall portion and an outer wall portion. A second side wall and a third side wall are connected to each other at an angle and both extend from the first side wall. A packing assembly for shipping and storage of objects has a shipping container including a plurality of side walls and a bottom wall extending between the plurality of side walls. At least one packing reinforcement member is positioned adjacent a corner of the shipping container formed by two of the plurality of side walls.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Metal Fabricating CorporationInventor: Robert J. Golias
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Patent number: 8561801Abstract: A packaging system and method for packaging a piece of machinery are provided. A first corner bracket is extended from a first exterior edge of the machinery. The first corner bracket comprises a first baseplate positioned along a bottom plane of the machinery, and a first plurality of side plates. Each of the first plurality of side plates is integrally attached to the first baseplate at a first angle. Each of the first plurality of side plates extends upwardly from the baseplate. Each of the first plurality of side plates is integrally attached to at least one other of the first plurality of side plates. The first plurality of side plates form a first interior edge that mates to the first exterior edge of the machinery.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Edward J. Grenchus, Jr., Stephane G. Laforge
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Publication number: 20130270139Abstract: The invention relates to the field of packaging, and more particularly to a packaging box for liquid crystal glass. The packaging box for liquid crystal glass includes a box body; the box body is internally provided with buffer blocks which are made of material different from that of the box body and have buffer performance superior to that of the box body. The packaging box for liquid crystal glass of the invention is of a separated structure, the box body and the buffer blocks are respectively made of different materials, the buffer blocks are made of material with good buffer performance, and the box body is mainly used for fixing the buffer blocks and ensuring the strength of the whole box body; thus, the box body is made of ordinary plastic material and injection molded without being made of expanded buffer material with buffer effect and high cost, thereby reducing the cost of the packaging box.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Shihhsiang Chen, Yicheng Kuo, Jiahe Cheng
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Publication number: 20130213844Abstract: A reusable corner protect for a large picture frame made of expanded polystyrene foam (EPF) having a flat surface on a first side with an opening defined through the flat surface. The opening is configured to receive a joint of the picture frame. The opening receives a first end of the frame along a longitudinal axis of the flat surface and a second end of the frame along the longitudinal axis of the flat surface distal from the first end. A first sidewall of the opening slopes into the housing from the first end of the opening at a substantially acute angle with the flat surface. A second sidewall of the opening slopes into the housing from the second end of the opening towards the first sidewall at a substantially acute angle with the flat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventor: Emanuel Levi Houston
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Patent number: 8499934Abstract: There is provided a package structure for packing a flat display unit which improves workability in taking a flat display unit out of a packing box. A lower cushioning material which supports a display portion of the flat display unit from below has a manual insertion portion so that the display portion can be held at a portion close to a lifting person's body when the display portion is taken out of a lower part of the packing box. A reinforcing rib is provided on a front side of the lower cushioning material to prevent damage to the lower cushioning material due to a reduction in strength. To prevent the lower cushioning material from being taken out together with the display portion when the display portion is taken out, a recess is provided in the lower cushioning material so that the recess is caught on a bending portion in the lower part when the display portion is taken out.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Teppei Tanaka, Yutaka Yamada, Shuji Kato
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Patent number: 8443975Abstract: An edge protector includes a first section formed from a laminate of paper or paperboard plies. The first section being formed in an angled configuration defining first and second legs and defining a first apex therebetween. In addition, the first apex defines first inside and second outside corners and the first and second legs and the first apex define a first width. The edge protector also includes a second section formed from a laminate of paper or paperboard plies overlying a core element. The core element and laminate are formed in an angled configuration similar to the first section. The second section defines third and fourth legs and defines a second apex therebetween. In addition, the second apex defines third inside and fourth outside corners, and the third and fourth legs and the second apex define a second width that is less than the first width. The plies overlying the core element wrap around the fourth outside corner and extend inwardly toward the third inside corner.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Theodore J. Butch, Jr., John M. Kruelle, Lawrence J. Ullmann
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Patent number: 8430242Abstract: A shipping system comprising: a plurality of edge protectors, each of the edge protectors comprising: a backwall; an upper jaw member in communication with the backwall, the upper jaw member having a top surface; a lower jaw member in communication with the backwall, the lower jaw member having a lower surface, and the lower surface and the top surface are generally flat and parallel to each other; a single slot defined by the upper jaw member and the lower jaw member, and the single slot being generally orthogonal to the backwall, the edge protector having an outer width; at least one u-channel support member, the u-channel support member comprising: a bottom wall; a first sidewall extending generally orthogonally from the bottom wall; a second sidewall extending generally orthogonally from the bottom wall; an interior width between an interior surface of the first sidewall and the interior surface of the second sidewall, and where the interior width is generally equal to the outer width.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventor: Paul DiMauro
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Patent number: 8382096Abstract: A sheet package for supplying sheets to a printing apparatus has stacked sheets, and a package member that includes a first flat surface portion covering the sheets, a first side face portion extended from the first flat surface portion, a second flat surface portion extended from the first side face portion, a second side face portion extended from the first flat surface portion, a third flat surface portion extended from the second side face portion, a first cut-out portion formed in the first flat surface portion, a second cut-out portion formed in the second flat surface portion, and a third cut-out portion formed in the third flat surface portion, wherein at least one of an end of the second cut-out portion and an end of the third cut-out portion is disposed more toward the opposite side of the transfer direction of sheets than an end of the first cut-out portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yoshikatsu Suito, Kiyoichi Ohta, Yasunori Nakamura
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Patent number: 8292077Abstract: A substrate container is generally comprised of a cover, a base, a latching mechanism, and a substrate retention system. Substrate container has corners with flanges disposed at the corners. Each flange has a hole there through to enhance shock absorption capability by the container, and thus provide greater protection to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Entegris, Inc.Inventor: Christian Andersen
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Patent number: 8276782Abstract: A cushioning structure includes a main body and two first cushioning elements. The first cushioning elements clip two ends of the main body, respectively, to form a containing space. Each of the first cushioning elements has two symmetrical cushioning portions for sandwiching the main body. Each of the cushioning portions has an inclined plane extending inward from an edge of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Pegatron CorporationInventor: Tsung Han Liu
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Patent number: 8256620Abstract: A box template formed of a sheet of material defines a foldable box having at least four side surfaces, a first end surface, and a second end surface. The box template also includes corner protector sections integrally formed with the foldable box. The corner protector sections are configured to be folded to protect an object placed inside the foldable box. The first end surface and second end surface may each include at least two surfaces that are integrally formed with, and connected to, two of the side surfaces. The corner protector sections may be integrally formed with, and connected to, the other two sides of the four side surfaces. The corner protector sections are configured with a plurality of identifiable sections that may be folded in order to create corner protectors. Four corner protector sections may be integrally formed with the foldable box so as to define eight corner protectors.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Packsize LLCInventors: Hanko Kiessner, Ryan Osterhout
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Patent number: 8201796Abstract: A corner protector comprising a guard, strap, and plate or rod are disclosed. The first portion and second portion of the guard are substantially orthogonal to the top portion, and to each other. The first portion and second portion meet to define a corner protrusion. The guard has interior extending ribs that are substantially vertical and maintain contact with the guard. The strap has at least one connection member on each end to allow the corner protector to be adjusted vertically. The plate or rod has at least one locking member for creating a locking mechanism with the connection member.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Rhoost, LLC.Inventors: Vianka Perez Belyea, Tavinder Phull, Graeme Wagoner-Lynch
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Publication number: 20120000815Abstract: An edge protector includes a first section formed from a laminate of paper or paperboard plies. The first section being formed in an angled configuration defining first and second legs and defining a first apex therebetween. In addition, the first apex defines first inside and second outside corners and the first and second legs and the first apex define a first width. The edge protector also includes a second section formed from a laminate of paper or paperboard plies overlying a core element. The core element and laminate are formed in an angled configuration similar to the first section. The second section defines third and fourth legs and defines a second apex therebetween. In addition, the second apex defines third inside and fourth outside corners, and the third and fourth legs and the second apex define a second width that is less than the first width. The plies overlying the core element wrap around the fourth outside corner and extend inwardly toward the third inside corner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Theodore J. Butch, JR., John M. Kruelle, Lawrence J. Ullmann
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Patent number: 8079476Abstract: An improved article of manufacture for corner post construction having multiple, independent or related layers of material formed together into a wave pattern, comprised of semicircles, triangles, flat spots, squares or any other geometrical shape.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Inventors: Walter Brian Simms, Joel Wayne Cram
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Patent number: 8038010Abstract: A single piece edge protector for curved and curvilinear-shaped objects includes a preformed, rigid, laminated U-board having a bottom wall, and a first sidewall, and a second sidewall which include preformed angled cuts. The preformed cuts are formed at about 15 degrees from a plane perpendicular to the bottom wall. Each sidewall of the edge protector is a mirror-image of the other such that a preformed cut on the first sidewall is directly across from a preformed cut on the second sidewall. A plurality of preformed cuts form both V-shaped openings and a plurality of trapezoid-like legs on the first and second sidewalls. Each leg may have a similar surface area or a different surface area as an adjacent leg along the length of the edge protector. The edge protector is configured to follow a curvilinear perimeter of about 135 degrees and may include an end cap closure.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: John A. Rometty, Nancy Roach
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Patent number: 8038003Abstract: A packaging container has a heavy duty integrated handle. The container is formed from a rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section having a main body portion with a generally flat bottom wall and upstanding, opposing sidewalls, wherein the bottom wall is reinforced with reinforcing material. Reinforced hand openings are formed in the reinforced bottom wall, configured for a user to insert a hand for use as the handle for the packaging container.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: John A. Rometty, Jeffrey W. O'Hara
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Patent number: 7942269Abstract: This invention is related to a carrier of reticle pod. The carrier of reticle pod comprises an upper cover and a lower cover, and the upper cover is configured to be coupled to the lower cover to form an interior space for accommodation. The lower cover includes several pairs of guide tracks disposed on two opposite lateral sides of inner surface of the lower cover. Clapboards are set into the lower cover via the guide tracks to separate the space for accommodation into a plurality of spaces for accommodation for storing reticle pod. Fixing elements including a clipping portion and a resisting portion are disposed on the top surface of the inner surface of upper cover. When the upper cover closes the lower cover, each fixing element of the upper cover is configured to be coupled to each reticle pod stored in the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Gudeng Precision Industrial Co., LtdInventor: Pao-Yi Lu
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Publication number: 20110062040Abstract: Articles being transported are susceptible to damage upon impact. In order to prevent damage to articles during handling or transport, edge protectors are provided that are preferably made from molded pulp fiber and are formed into a base of protrusions. The protrusions on the base are arranged, e.g., in a grid pattern to help prevent stacked flat articles from slipping between rows of protrusions. The edge protector may have a foldable flap containing protrusions that add protection of the edges of the articles, as well as rib protrusions. The edge protector alternatively may include an elongated edge rigidly attached to the base, which includes protrusions or chair-shaped protrusions to add protection of the edges of the articles, as well as rib protrusion. The edge protectors described may be used inside a container (e.g., a corrugated box), and articles may be transported while protected by the edge protectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventor: Mark H. Rich
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Patent number: 7900910Abstract: A package member (8) of a sheet package has a cut-in portion (54) which is formed by cutting it to a predetermined length from a cutout portion (53), between a side wall portion (41) and a first wrapping portion (50). Accordingly, distortion (movement) of the first wrapping portion (50) can be facilitated and pressing of sheets stored in the sheet package against a pickup roller can be achieved with an adequate degree of force.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takashi Horiuchi, Yasunori Nakamura, Yoshikatsu Suito
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Patent number: 7854324Abstract: A shipping carrier having a frame with an elongated tube and an elongated retainer attached to the tube. Dunnage made of a compressible material is attached to the retainer and that dunnage has a plurality of space for recesses, each of which has spaced-apart sides and are dimensioned to receive an edge of a component. A guard is attached to the dunnage so that the guard overlies at least a portion of one side of the dunnage recess. Additionally, a subcomponent may be attached to the dunnage with a screw anchor.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: C & D Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Charles Farley, Craig Hefner
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Patent number: 7841469Abstract: A corner post (10) for protecting a packaged article (50) having a curved vertical edge is provided. The corner post (10) comprises an outer wall (12) having first and second substantially planar outer wall members (14, 16) joined at a right angle along an outer corner (18), and a curvilinear inner wall (20) that conforms to the shape of the vertical edge.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: David B Muyskens
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Patent number: 7828151Abstract: A corner protector, e.g. for a sheet of glass, has a pair of generally triangular side walls connected by a pair of substantially perpendicular bridging walls. The internal faces of the bridging walls are substantially flat and are separated by a recess. Internal channels are provided along the junction between the side walls and the bridging walls. The margins of the side walls which extend between the outer ends of the bridging walls are curved such that they are mutually offset from each other for most of their length. At least one of the side walls contains a through-aperture for receiving an adhesive pad which adheres to the protected article in use to hold the corner protector in place. A finger notch provides access to an edge of the adhesive pad to facilitate peeling in order to remove the corner protector.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Armored (UK) LimitedInventors: Thomas Murdoch, Greg Gonzalez
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Patent number: 7820002Abstract: A methodology 10 which produces a reception assembly 101 which is biodegradable and which is adapted to selectively receive and support an item, such as a vehicular hood.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Joseph S. Wycech
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Patent number: 7780136Abstract: A surgical tray corner protector includes a support base, a side wall extending along an edge of the support base, and a plurality of apertures extending through the support base to form a tray support surface, providing improved drainage and air flow.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: General Hospital Supply CorporationInventors: Sam Curnow, Ted Eric Ahrenholtz
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Patent number: 7748527Abstract: Packaging for one or more shower doors is provided where the doors are displayed to the consumer at the time of sale while associated hardware/header rails are secured from view, vandalism, and theft. The packaging provides a buffering frame around the doors. There are lateral wrap structures that retain the hardware and header rails, and end caps that provide locking cradles for the ends of the doors.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Mark A. Wisecarver, John R. Marquardt, Philip A. Blankenship, Mike Gammons, Buddy J. Thompson, Chris C. Beardsley, Tobin J. Vetting, Jason M. Roman, Kenneth S. Bashore
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Publication number: 20100147723Abstract: A cushion made of resilient polymer is a push fit onto the edge or corner of a sheet of glass or other sheet material susceptible to chipping. The cushion is of modified U-section having a shock absorbing bed and upstanding legs which define a sheet receiving slot. The legs diverge when the sheet is inserted and exert a gripping force sufficient to retain the cushion when the sheet is carried.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Ronald Leonard George Farrell, Peter Alan Walton
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Patent number: 7726488Abstract: A shock absorbing device formed by a foldable card board sheet comprises a base portion, two wings extending perpendicularly from two opposite edges of the base portion, and two flaps extending perpendicularly from another two opposite edges of the base portion. The wings and the flaps are folded perpendicular to the base portion to enclose a space.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignees: Premier Image Technology (China) Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming Li
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Patent number: 7690508Abstract: The present invention discloses a packing structure for a panel display device comprising a box having a base portion space that is created in a lower cushioning member on a side of a back of a main body and receives the base portion of a stand with a long side of the base portion oriented horizontally; a stand disposed in the base portion space with a shaft portion extended along a back of the main body; and the box accommodating the lower cushioning member, the main body, an upper cushioning member, and the stand.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Naoto Maruta
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Patent number: 7686169Abstract: A container and method for containing a valued article protected against impact and shock during transportation and storage. The article is packed within an inner case and an inner frame is extended around the inner case, juxtaposed with the inner case at spaced apart locations along the exterior of the inner case. The inner frame is suspended within a circumambient outer frame and is spaced away from the outer frame by shock-absorbent suspenders placed at corresponding spaced apart corners of the inner and outer frames, with open gaps established between the spaced-apart suspenders. Cover members are juxtaposed with the outer frame to extend circumambient over the exterior of the inner case and cover the open gaps between the inner case and the cover members such that the open gaps deter the transmission of impacts from outside the container to the inner case.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Museum Quality Shipping, LLCInventor: Glenn W. Harte
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Publication number: 20100072096Abstract: A paper corner protector includes a corner reinforcement body (1) which consists of a cardboard (2) and a cavity (3), wherein the cavity (3) is formed by folding the cardboard (2) end to end. The present utility model enhances the convenience of cost during its transportation and decreases its storage space. Furthermore, a Kraft board is used as the raw material, which is recoverable and reusable and has water-absorbing capacity, so it meets the requirement of environmental protection. It can be expediently folded to become packaging corner protectors so as to be placed on the corners of a packing container such that it can provide favorable protective actions to the corners of the product in the container, such as buffer action, shockproof action and moisture proof action.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Quanqing Wu, Nizhen Yang
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Publication number: 20100059399Abstract: In a bulk package system the stack of plates having a height Hplate is contacted and stabilized by an internal packaging structure with a height Hint which is higher than the stack to aid in protection of the plates from forces from above. A separate external packaging structure is provided with a height Hext being equal or larger than Hint. Forces acting upon the external packaging structure caused by e.g., collisions are not transferred to the stack of plates. The external packaging structure is assembled after the internal packaging structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: AGFA GRAPHICS NVInventors: Dirk Jozef Peeters, Kris Cuypers
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Patent number: 7658285Abstract: A sheet shipping and storage container includes a base supporting a stack of glass sheets in a vertical orientation, and a pair of telescoping end caps mounted on each side of the stack in facing relationship to one another. A first endless strap has its course around the end caps to bias the end caps toward one another about the stack; a second endless strap has it course around back end of each end caps and the back side of the stack to bias the back surface of the stack and the end caps downward toward the front of the base, and a third endless strap around the opposite end of the end caps and the front side of the stack to bias the end caps and the front side of the stack downward toward back side of the base to unitize the plurality of sheets, end caps and base.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Francis M. Hagan, III, Lawrence A. DePaolis, John Leo Flick, John P. Marshall, III, Alexander S. Sobkin
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Publication number: 20090250367Abstract: A corner protector, e.g. for a sheet of glass, has a pair of generally triangular side walls 23, 24 connected by a pair of substantially perpendicular bridging walls 25 and 26. The internal faces of the bridging walls are substantially flat and are separated by a recess. Internal channels are provided along the junction between the side walls and the bridging walls, which reduces stresses at the junction between the side and edge faces of a protected article during impacts with the corner protector. The margins 27 of the side walls which extend between the outer ends of the bridging walls are curved such that they are mutually offset from each other for most of their length. At least one of the side walls 23, 24 contains a through-aperture 40 for receiving an adhesive pad which adheres to the protected article in use to hold the corner protector in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2006Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Thomas Murdoch, Greg Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20090230009Abstract: A corner protector includes a plurality of portions to surround a corner of a product, such as a window or a door. A plurality of protrusions and recesses are located on a first and second portion of the corner protector to facilitate the stacking of the product for shipping or storage. The corner protector is secured to the product by a plurality of flexible tabs that extend from the first and second portion of the corner protector and engage a lip on the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: Sean T. Ogburn
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Publication number: 20090184016Abstract: Flexible, freestanding guards for delicate dishware and/or other items. These guards are especially for use in dishwasher cleaning of dishware and/or packing, storing and/or shipping, and the method therefor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventor: Jennifer McKerley
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Patent number: 7441740Abstract: An impact protection apparatus has a body portion formed of a first resilient material and a number of members protruding radially outward from the body portion. The members are formed of a second resilient material which is the same as or different from the first resilient material. The impact protection apparatus has an adhesive material or a mechanical fastener disposed about the body portion and/or the members. The apparatus may be affixed to a surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Inventor: Thomas J. Drew
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Patent number: 7424955Abstract: A buffer device comprises a buffer member, a lateral side, a first supporting board and a second supporting board. In this case, the buffer member is formed with at least one folded baseboard. The lateral side is located at one side of the buffer member and has a first edge and a second edge. One side of the first supporting board is joined to the first edge and a first portion of the first supporting board covers at least one part of the lateral side. A second portion of the first supporting board is substantially perpendicular to the first portion and is folded to insert into the lateral side. One side of the second supporting board is joined to the second edge and a third portion of the second supporting board covers at least one part of the lateral side. A fourth portion of the first supporting board is substantially perpendicular to the third portion and is folded to insert into the lateral side.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Inventor: Heng-Hsiu Chen
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Patent number: 7422112Abstract: A valued article, such as artwork, an antiquity or a collectible, is contained within a container protected against impact and shock during transportation and storage by connecting the article to an inner frame at spaced apart connections along the perimeter of the article and suspending the inner frame from a surrounding outer frame at spaced apart suspenders along the perimeter of the inner frame, the suspenders being constructed of a shock-absorbing material to isolate the inner frame from the transmission of shocks from the outer frame to the inner frame and the spaced apart arrangement of connections and suspenders establishing open gaps which deter the transmission of impacts from outside the container to the article. Additional open gaps between covers affixed to the outer frame and the contained article further deter the transmission of impacts from outside the container to the article.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Museum Quality Shipping, LLCInventor: Glenn W. Harte
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Patent number: 7422185Abstract: A surgical tray corner protector includes a support base, a side wall extending along an edge of the support base, and a plurality of apertures extending through the support base to form a tray support surface, providing improved drainage and air flow.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignees: Quadion Corporation, General Hospital Supply CorporationInventors: Sam Curnow, Ted Eric Ahrenholtz
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Patent number: 7413157Abstract: A surgical tray corner protector includes a base, a side wall that extends from an outer edge of the base, and support members extending from the top surface of the base to form a tray support surface, providing improved drainage and air flow.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignees: Quadion Corporation, General Hospital Supply CorporationInventors: Sam Curnow, Ted Eric Ahrenholtz
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Patent number: 7383952Abstract: A new and improved external corner protector is fabricated from predetermined materials and comprises a vertex portion, and a pair of leg members which diverge outwardly at a predetermined included angle with respect to each other from the vertex portion. The vertex portion and distal end portions of the leg members have relatively enlarged cross-sectional dimensions relative to the cross-sectional dimensions comprising those portions of the leg members which integrally interconnect the distal end portions of the leg members to the vertex portion, wherein the relatively enlarged cross-sectional dimensions serve to reinforce the vertex portion and to dispose only such relatively enlarged distal end portions of the leg members into contact with the external side wall members of the palletized load which define the external corner region being protected.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: John Kruelle, Jerry Robin Hayes
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Publication number: 20080121558Abstract: A container apparatus for the handling of at least one object is provided. The container apparatus generally includes a cover and a base. The cover includes an uppermost wall abutted in generally perpendicular relation to at least one cover sidewall. The base includes a lowermost wall abutted in generally perpendicular relation to at least one base sidewall. The at least one base sidewall is configured to slide with respect to and overlap the at least one cover sidewall. The container apparatus further includes a first and a second tube engaged at the uppermost wall and at the least one object, and a third and a fourth tube engaged at the lowermost base and at the at least one object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Binayak Roy
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Publication number: 20080099359Abstract: A sheet package is manufactured by folding a thin rectangular package member into a box-like shape and stores a stack of a plurality of cut-sheet type heat-sensitive sheets of small size, for example, of A6 or A7 size. A user purchases a sheet package marketed in a box-like shape, opens a lid portion and folds it back towards a bottom side. Then, an insertion portion of the lid portion is inserted into a slit in the bottom portion of the package member so as to expose sheets stored inside, and the sheets are loaded together with the package member in a sheet storage portion of a printer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: Yoshikatsu Suito, Yasunori Nakamura, Takashi Horiuchi
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Patent number: 7350646Abstract: A corner protector has a pair of opposite frame embracing faces which are resilient and bowed so that, in use, the corner region of a frame to be protected must force its way into position on between the opposite faces of the protector and will thereafter be frictionally gripped between them until the protector is subsequently released by pulling it off against the frictional resistance. Frame-gripping ribs may be incorporated on the major faces of the protector and in addition the protector may be tapered outwardly from its apex to its open mouth to provide a lead for insertion of the frame. To provide a still greater lead, the open edges of the protector may each be given a slight flange extension, but at opposite ends of the two edges.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2003Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Inventor: Säm Durrant
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Patent number: 7347326Abstract: A tubular container that can be bent at multiple angles to hold and protect irregular (non-straight) items. The container comprises at least one rigid, hollow straight section and at least one hollow tubular connector piece. The connector piece is configured to fit partially within the straight sections and comprises at least one V-shaped notch at which the tubular container can bend.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: James Baechle
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Publication number: 20080067096Abstract: The present invention discloses a packing structure for a panel display device comprising a box having a base portion space that is created in a lower cushioning member on a side of a back of a main body and receives the base portion of a stand with a long side of the base portion oriented horizontally; a stand disposed in the base portion space with a shaft portion extended along a back of the main body; and the box accommodating the lower cushioning member, the main body, an upper cushioning member, and the stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Naoto Maruta
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Patent number: 7318526Abstract: An overhang edge shipping protector is provided that may allow for enhanced protection of an overhang edge during shipping of an item having an overhang edge. The overhang edge shipping protector may include an overhang cavity, one or more side lands and a buttress, all of which may be capable of absorbing and transferring energy from an adverse impact force to more suitable and sturdy locations of the item, such as the sides.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2004Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Western Pulp Products CompanyInventors: Scott J. Seelye, Richard B. Hurley, Richard D. Hurley, Melvin K. Kelsey, Randy A. Laws, Mark W. Betts