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Rigid u-shaped packaging container with integral handle

a packaging container and handle technology, applied in the field of packaging containers, can solve problems such as damag

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-20
SIGNODE IND GRP
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a packaging container with an integral handle that can be folded at two regions to form a protective package for an associated item. The container has hand openings in the bottom wall of the side channels that allow for easy handling. The foldable regions are defined by cuts in the side walls, which can be straight cuts or V-shaped notches. The technical effects of this invention include improved protection and easy handling of the packaged item.

Problems solved by technology

While U-board has been used with a great deal of success for packaging such items, in order to carry or otherwise handle the U-board, it has been found that handles or grasping members have required additional materials to supplement the U-board.
The strapping or taping requires time and materials and at times, although seldom, the handles can be pulled from the package and if the package fall, damage can occur.

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[0017] While the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in various forms, there is shown in the drawings and will hereinafter be described a presently preferred embodiment with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiment illustrated.

[0018] It should be further understood that the title of this section of this specification, namely, “Detailed Description Of The Invention”, relates to a requirement of the United States Patent Office, and does not imply, nor should be inferred to limit the subject matter disclosed herein.

[0019] Referring now to the figures and in particular to FIG. 1, there is shown a packaging container 10 having an integrated handle 12 embodying the principles of the present invention. The packaging container 10 is configured to support and protect a object, such as the illustrated window W. The packaging container 10 is formed fro...

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Abstract

A packaging container has an integral handle. The container is formed from a preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section having a main body portion with a generally flat bottom wall and upstanding, opposing sidewalls. The unit is foldable at at least two regions to form a base channel and opposing side channels of a protective package for an item. Hand openings are formed in the bottom wall of the opposing side channels configured for a user to insert a hand for use as the handle for the packaging container.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention is directed to a packaging container. More particularly, the present invention pertains to a packaging container formed from a rigid U-shaped material having an integral handle. [0002] U-shaped material or U-board is a known packaging material for many objects. The material is formed from a layered construction (a lamination) of paper and / or paper board that is formed into a U-shape (U-shaped cross-section). The board is rigid. That is the walls are rigidly formed into the U-shape (transverse relative to the base) and are rigid longitudinally along the length of the board. Essentially, the board is rigid, the walls do not fold down onto the base, nor can it be folded, lengthwise onto itself. [0003] U-board is used for a wide variety of commonly packaged items. It can be used to package long, fragile items. In a common use, U-board is used for packaging doors and windows to protect the edge of these items from damage due to bum...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D5/00B65D75/00
CPCB65D61/00B65D85/00B65D81/02
Inventor O'HARA, JEFFREYROMETTY, JOHN A.
Owner SIGNODE IND GRP