Patent · US Expired

Boxes with internal resilient elements and insert therefor

US6206194A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 9, 1999
Grant dateMar 27, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D5/5028
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A resilient element for a box is provided, wherein the resilient element supports, suspends or holds down an item or items to be shipped. The resilient element may be a part of an insert for the box, wherein the insert comprises the resilient element film attached to one or more panels. The insert may comprise a plastic film glued to a sheet of corrugated cardboard, wherein the sheet of cardboard may be separated into two panels that may be positioned at opposite ends within the box. Alternatively, the resilient element may be directly attached to a box panel.

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