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Packaging apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-29
ALLTRADE TOOLS
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[0009] Briefly and in general terms, the present invention is directed towards an apparatus intended to facilitate maintaining the structural integrity of a packaging assembly. The apparatus of the present invention also aids in protecting a device retained within the packaging assembly.
[0011] In one particular embodiment, the insert is molded to form a useful configuration for protecting the packaging container. The insert can be fabricated from a clear or translucent plastic material to thereby provide a packaging assembly with a viewing window. The projecting portion of the insert can be configured to extend beyond the surface of the packaging container to aid in stacking a plurality of apparatus and to further protect item contained in the package.

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Also, the weight of the packaging materials is a consideration in shipping costs.
It has been found that certain packaging designs which include a viewing or displaying window and otherwise lacks a handle or the like, can suffer damage during transport and handling.
Other devices which include a handle can also suffer from damage during handling.
Often, the structural integrity of the packaging materials are not of a character to handle the weight or forces being applied to the package.
As a result, the package can tear and rip.

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[0018] Referring now to the drawings which are provided by way of example and not limitation, the present invention is embodied in a packaging assembly intended to protect a packaged item as well as the packaging materials themselves. Often, packaging materials are grasped by portions of the assembly that cannot bear the weight of the overall items. Grabbing or holding the package from such locations can result in the package tearing. Consequently, the damaged product is returned to be repackaged or discarded entirely.

[0019] The present invention provides structure to a packaging assembly to help avoid damage to a product during transportation or stacking. That is, the present invention facilitates handling a package in a manner to avoid damage.

[0020] As shown in FIGS. 1-3, there is shown a typical package 20 embodying the present invention. The package 20 includes a container 30, a molded insert 40 and the packaged items 50.

[0021] The container 30 can take on any necessary form,...

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Abstract

An apparatus or structure that aids in protecting a packaging assembly from damage. The apparatus or structure is also contemplated to protect the items retained in the packaging materials as well as facilitate storing the packaging materials.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to structures used in packaging, and more particularly to a device or assembly providing protection to both the packaging as well as an item retained in the packaging. [0002] Various approaches have been taken in packaging materials over the years. Consideration has been given to protecting the device or item being packaged as well as to issues relating to conveniently storing and shipping the package. Packages include flat surfaces so that items can be stacked. The size and shape of the package also can lend itself to easier storage. Also, the weight of the packaging materials is a consideration in shipping costs. [0003] Trade dress and the attractiveness of a package for a product is also often a concern. The packaging materials might assume a particular shape in order to draw attention to the product. In this way, a manufacturer can both provide a container that is easily identifiable to a repeat customer ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D25/54
CPCB65D5/4204B65D5/5088B65D5/4608
Inventor HART, DON
Owner ALLTRADE TOOLS
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