Patent ID: 6286683
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
An elongate tubular corner post for use in the packaging of a product, said corner post having a generally L-shaped cross-section, a top end, a bottom end, and opposite edges extending axially from the top end to the bottom end, said corner post comprising:an elongate outer member made from layers of substantially flat paper laminated and shaped into a desired shape, said outer member extending axially along the side of the tubular corner post away from the product, said outer member having a vertex and opposite vertical ends; anda separate elongate inner member made from layers of substantially flat paper laminated and shaped into a desired shape, said inner member extending axially along the side of the tubular corner post toward the product, said inner member being substantially coextensive with and spaced from the outer member to define at least one hollow space therebetween, said inner member having opposite vertical ends, each inner member vertical end being turned toward the outer member at approximately a right angle and extending the distance between the outer and inner members such that the inner member is contiguous with the outer member, then turned away from the outer member vertex at approximately a right angle;wherein the corresponding ends of the outer and inner members are contiguous, straight, extend away from the outer member vertex, and are joined together along the opposite edges of the corner post to form a seam.