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Return shipping system

US10392156B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 10, 2017
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 17, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/133
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A return shipping system can include an outer container and a collapsible shock absorbing frame which can include a resilient sheet attached thereto for providing retention or suspension packaging of an article to be shipped within the outer container. The outer container can have a collapsed state suitable for shipping with the collapsible shock absorbing frame nested therein, the collapsible shock absorbing frame also in a collapsed state. The outer container can have an erect or expanded state suitable for shipping with the collapsible shock absorbing frame nested therein, the collapsible shock absorbing frame being in a locked or deployed state and configured to retain an article for shipping within the outer container.

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