John S Mickman

US Patent:

52054047, Apr 27, 1993

Filed:

Sep 21, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/947624

Inventors:

Christopher R. Mickman - Anoka MN
John S. Mickman - Wyoming MN

Assignee:

Mickman Bros. Nurseries, Inc. - Anoka MN

International Classification:

B65D 8502

US Classification:

206303

Abstract:

A shipping container for decorative wreaths comprising a box having two ends and four sides with three inserts each having a base and four side walls installed in the box. The base of each insert has a tube hole formed through it and an elongated tube extends through the tube holes perpendicular to the bases from one end of the box to the other. The wreaths and inserts slide onto the elongated tube through the ends of the box. To prevent moisture given off by the wreaths from condensing and rotting the wreaths and from being absorbed by the cardboard of the container, ventilation holes are cut into the box and inserts. Ventilation holes in the ends of the box are also used for carrying the container. To further prevent the cardboard from absorbing moisture, one side of the box and each insert is treated with a moisture barrier and a curtain coating is applied to the middle strip of the inserts.