Box Closer
a box and flap technology, applied in the field of closing the box flap, can solve the problems of difficult, ineffective, poor taped box, and inability to easily and effectively hold the two folded outer box flaps in pla
Inactive Publication Date: 2014-12-04
BEYER BILL
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The present invention provides a box closer for applying pressure on the edges of a box for taping. The closer includes an elongated bar and edge-stops attached to the bar at either end. The bar has openings or slots for positioning the edge-stops relative to the width of the box. The second edge-stop is designed in the form of a wedge to apply pressure on the box sides. The closer also includes a handle for positioning and lowering the bar over the width of the box. The edge-stops have rubber surfaces to interface with the edges of the box. The technical effects of the invention are that it provides a convenient and efficient tool for squaring up the box flaps for taping.
Problems solved by technology
In the field of packing boxes, there is currently no way to easily and effectively hold two folded outer box flaps in place while taping a box closed for shipment.
This method can prove to be difficult, ineffective, and can result in a poorly taped box.
In addition, this method can result in a box that might be slightly off kilter, not squared, or have gaps between the flaps of the box.
These results could lead to the possible damage of the contents of an operator's box, and could also lead to the box flaps opening during shipment as the result of poorly taped edges.
The process is time consuming, awkward and stressful.
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[0019]The present invention is described in enabling detail using the following examples which may describe more than one relevant embodiment falling within the scope of the present invention.
[0020]The inventor provides an apparatus for securing the outer flaps of a standard packing box in a closed position and for squaring up the box for easy and effective taping by a user. The system and methods of the invention are described below according to the following embodiments.
[0021]FIG. 1 is an illustration of a standard packing box 101 with open flaps. In this example, the flaps of the box are in an open position on both the top and bottom. As described further above in the background section, it is difficult to properly tape the box flaps closed without aid in holding them square to one another for proper box alignment. The present invention is an apparatus that solves the problem of holding or securing the flaps closed for taping.
[0022]FIG. 2 is a diagram of a closer 200 in one embod...
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In one embodiment of the present invention, a box closer is provided comprising an elongated bar having a first and second end, a width, a thickness, and a length that is longer than the major width of the box, a first edge-stop attached in a fixed or removable manner at or near a first end of the bar, and a second edge-stop attached in a fixed or removable manner at or near the second end of the bar.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention is in the field of taping packing boxes and pertains particularly to methods and apparatus for closing packing box flaps for easy and effective taping.[0003]2. Discussion of the State of the Art[0004]In the field of packing boxes, there is currently no way to easily and effectively hold two folded outer box flaps in place while taping a box closed for shipment. Current solutions involve methods where an operator has to hold the box flaps in place with one hand while taping the edges closed with the other hand. This method can prove to be difficult, ineffective, and can result in a poorly taped box. In addition, this method can result in a box that might be slightly off kilter, not squared, or have gaps between the flaps of the box. These results could lead to the possible damage of the contents of an operator's box, and could also lead to the box flaps opening during shipment as the result of poorl...
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IPC IPC(8): B65B67/00
CPCB65B67/00B65B7/20B65B51/067B65B59/003
Inventor BEYER, BILL
Owner BEYER BILL