Larry R Hildebrand

US Patent:

40306046, Jun 21, 1977

Filed:

Mar 5, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/664410

Inventors:

Larry R. Hildebrand - Center Valley PA
John F. Carpenter - Lancaster PA

Assignee:

Packaging Corporation of America - Evanston IL

International Classification:

B65D 8104

US Classification:

206521

Abstract:

A support member is provided which is formed from a single blank of foldable sheet material. The support member includes a top panel which is adapted to subtend and supportingly engage an object. Spaced beneath the top panel and in registered relation therewith is a pair of intermediate panels arranged in substantially coplanar relation. Each intermediate panel is connected to a corresponding edge of the top panel by a side wall. Subtending the intermediate panels and foldably connected thereto are base panels arranged in substantially coplanar relation. Foldably connected to the top panel is a tuck flap which has a portion thereof frictionally sandwiched between the intermediate panels and the base panels.

US Patent:

40601692, Nov 29, 1977

Filed:

Jun 16, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/696534

Inventors:

Larry R. Hildebrand - Center Valley PA
Siegfried K. Pausinger - Allentown PA

Assignee:

Packaging Corporation of America - Evanston IL

International Classification:

B65D 8518
B65D 522

US Classification:

206289

Abstract:

A foldable container is provided for accommodating a product having a hanger loop associated therewith. The container includes end panels, side panels and a bottom section which cooperate with one another to define an open top compartment in which the product is placed. At least one end panel is provided with an interior wall panel foldably connected thereto and having a slotted section which is disposed inwardly of the end panel and assumes a spaced face to face relation therewith. The slot is adapted to accommodate the product hanger loop. A top section is adapted to overlie and close the compartment open top subsequent to the product being placed within the compartment.