Pallet-based convertible shipping container and display stand and method
US5896995A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2571/00074
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pallet-based shipping container and display stand is disclosed which is free-standing and generally square in shape. The container comprises a pallet base, a lower tray, a medial divider within the tray and a plurality of boxes stacked on either side of the divider within the tray. The divider has one or more packaging containers to hold packaging which can be used by consumers. In the shipping configuration, the container is braced and topped with a cap. In the display configuration, the cap is removed and discarded and a display board erected in the divider. A method of shipping and displaying small products using a pallet-based shipping container and display stand.
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