Food product containing cushioning means
US4011347A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1975 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D81/127
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Food cushioning means are provided to cushion and protect a stack of uniformly-shaped units of food product, such as chips, crackers, or cookies, that are shipped in a cylindrical container. A unique, inverted, cup-shaped bottom cushioning member is provided to support and cushion the stack of food product from the bottom. A sleeve of corrugated foam plastic is utilized to surround and cushion the sides of the stack of food product. In another embodiment, the invention provides an integral bottom and side cushioning member, which comprises a unique corrugated foam sleeve with a pair of tab portions folded inwardly near the bottom of the sleeve to support the stack of food product from the bottom.
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