Patent ID: 8443975

Claim:
An edge protector, comprising: a first section formed from a laminate of paper or paperboard plies, the first section being formed in an angled configuration defining first and second legs and defining a first apex therebetween, the first apex defining first inside and second outside corners, the first and second legs and the first apex defining a first width; and a second section formed from a laminate of paper or paperboard plies overlying a core element, the core element and laminate formed in an angled configuration similar to the first section, the second section defining third and fourth legs and defining a second apex therebetween, the second apex defining third inside and fourth outside corners, the third and fourth legs and the second apex defining a second width that is less than the first width, wherein the plies overlying the core element wrap around the fourth outside corner and extend inwardly toward the third inside corner, wherein the first and second sections are affixed to one another with the first and third legs abutting one another and the second and fourth legs abutting one another, and including an overwrap applied over the first and second sections.