Patent ID: 7070052

Claim:
A packaging system for accommodating and protecting cathode ray tube (CRT) components, the system comprising: a base portion forming a plurality of receiving cells for a first layer of CRT components; at least one center portion adapted to be above the base portion of the package system so as to secure a first layer of CRT components between the base portion and the at least one center portion, the at least one center portion including at least three separate and distinct pieces defined by at least one center piece and two outer pieces separate from the at least one center piece, the at least one center portion and the two outer pieces defining a plurality of receiving cells for base parts of a second layer of CRT components; and a top portion adapted to be above said at least one center portion so as to secure an uppermost layer of CRT components between said at least one center portion and the top portion, the top portion defining a cavity for receiving the uppermost layer of components; wherein the CRT components are CRT funnels and each of the receiving cells of the base portion includes at least one lip protruding upwardly at an angle so as to engage an inner surface of the respective CRT funnel.