Patent ID: 6050417
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A container assembly for protecting corners, edges, and surfaces of at least one article when packaged in a box, the device comprising:a first panel member having a first surface and a second surface;a second panel member having a first surface and a second surface;first cushioning means secured to the first surface of the first panel member;second cushioning means secured to the first surface of the second panel member;securing means extending through the combined first panel member and the first cushioning means, and the combined second panel member and the second cushioning means for securing the combined first panel member and the first cushioning means, and the combined second panel member and the second cushioning means;at least one first aperture formed through the combined first panel member and the first cushioning means; andat least one second aperture formed through the combined second panel member and the second cushioning means, each second aperture corresponding to one of the first apertures;wherein the securing means extend through each of the first apertures and the corresponding second apertures thereby securing the article between the combined first panel member and the first cushioning means, and the combined second panel member and the second cushioning means.