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Packaging system for a large article

US8061521B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2011
Grant dateNov 22, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2581/058
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A packaging system for a printer/copier or other large article that uses less material than conventional packaging systems. In one embodiment the system comprises a pair of elongated foam braces that slide over pairs of vertically oriented corner posts for holding and cushioning the packaged article. In another embodiment the system comprises four foam braces wedged between the four vertical edges of the article and vertical corner posts.

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