James R Paonessa

US Patent:

62896555, Sep 18, 2001

Filed:

Nov 3, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/706037

Inventors:

Devin C. Ridgeway - Chula Vista CA
James R. Paonessa - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Sealed Air Corporation - Saddle Brook NJ

International Classification:

B65B 2300
B65D 8102

US Classification:

53449

Abstract:

A packaging structure for holding an object securely against a rigid backing. The structure includes a substantially rigid panel having a pair of fold lines defining respective folding side portions and a center portion. A flexible film material is superimposed on one surface of the rigid panel and extends onto at least one of the folding side portions. The ends of the film material are connected to the rigid panel, with at least one end connected to one of the folding side portions. The folding side portions include patterned cuts defining tabs which separate the film material from the center portion when the folding side portions are folded away from the film material.

US Patent:

6148590, Nov 21, 2000

Filed:

Oct 9, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/947566

Inventors:

Devin C. Ridgeway - Chula Vista CA
James R. Paonessa - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Sealed Air Corporation - Saddle Brook NJ

International Classification:

B65D 8102
B65B 2300

US Classification:

53449

Abstract:

A packaging structure for holding an object securely against a rigid backing. The structure includes a substantially rigid panel having a pair of generally parallel fold lines which define respective folding side portions and a center portion. A flexible film material is superimposed on one surface of the center portion and extends onto the folding side portions. At least one edge of the film is secured to one folding side portion. According to one embodiment, the free edge of the film carries a securing member for adjustably mating with one or more mating members on a respective folding side portion. Glue strips, or other securing members, extending along the side portions, are provided for securing one edge of the film material to the rigid panel and for securing the other edge of the film to the securing member. When the securing member is mated with the mating member, the objects will be held tight between the film and the center portion when the side portions are folded in a direction away from the film. Other embodiments of the invention are disclosed which include various other advantageous features.

US Patent:

63118440, Nov 6, 2001

Filed:

Nov 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/713386

Inventors:

Devin C. Ridgeway - Chula Vista CA
James R. Paonessa - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Sealed Air Corporation - Saddle Brook NJ

International Classification:

B65D 8105

US Classification:

206583

Abstract:

A packaging structure for holding an object securely against a rigid backing. The structure includes a substantially rigid panel having a first pair of fold lines defining respective folding side portions, a second pair of fold lines defining respective folding end portions oriented transverse to the folding side portions, and a center portion. A flexible film material is superimposed on one surface of the rigid panel and extends onto at least one of the folding side portions. The ends of the film material are connected to the rigid panel, with at least one end connected to one of the folding side portions. The folding side portions and folding end portions may include one or more lock tabs or lateral extensions for spacing the center portion of the rigid panel from the bottom and/or sidewalls of an outer box.