Patent ID: 8752703
Filing Date: 2014-06-17
Classification: B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A packaging system for packing and shipping an associated product, comprising: a shipping container having a plurality of side walls; at least a first shock absorption member attached to said shipping container for serving as a locator for the associated product and for positioning the associated product on said shipping container, wherein said first shock absorption member is spaced inwardly from said plurality of side walls; at least a second shock absorption member attached to said shipping container for, together with said at least a first shock absorption member, securing the associated product on said shipping container, wherein said second shock absorption member is spaced inwardly from said plurality of side walls; the associated product suspended by said at least a first shock absorption member and said at least a second shock absorption member within said shipping container when said shipping container is folded and closed about the associated product for shipping; wherein each of said at least a first shock absorption member and said at least a second shock absorption member includes: a base wall; and a pair of clamping walls extending from said base wall, wherein said clamping walls are tapered toward each other forming a slot which is wider adjacent said base wall than adjacent distal ends of said clamping walls; wherein said slot securely receives the associated product and wherein said clamping walls comprise distal ends which converge toward each other to directly secure said associated product via said distal ends; and at least one pad attached to said shipping container and interposed between said first and second shock absorption members.