Patent ID: 7753209
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A suspension packaging member comprising a single-piece foldable member which comprises: a base configured to engage an article; and first and second support walls connected to the base through first and second compound joints, respectively, the first and second compound joints configured to permit the first and second support walls to be moved relative to the base from an unfolded position to a folded position and the first and second support walls to be generally parallel to each other in the folded position, the first and second compound joints further configured to permit displacement of the base relative to the first and second support walls in a direction generally parallel to the first and second support walls when the first and second support walls are in the folded position, wherein each of the first and second support walls comprises a first end and a second end to form a bottom end and a top end, respectively, when the first and second support walls are in the folded position, wherein the base is disposed at an elevation between the bottom end and the top end when the first and second support walls are in the folded position.