Stephen Michael Tanner

US Patent:

20110024324, Feb 3, 2011

Filed:

Jul 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/462030

Inventors:

Stephen M. Tanner - Oregon City OR, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/02

US Classification:

206588

Abstract:

An improved suspension package system in which one or more suspension frames are used to suspend an article within a shipping container, wherein the suspension frame includes a suspension mechanism formed by a plurality of generally concentric cuts forming a plurality of suspension channel members, each cut being interrupted by one or more nicks. The nicks conjoin adjacent channel members, and conjoin an innermost channel member to an optional article platform, and conjoin an outermost channel member to an optional perimeter portion. Sidewalls give the suspension frame a 3-D shape and provide suspension clearance. The article can be sandwiched between two opposing suspension frames. The suspension frame can be formed as a monolithic piece of corrugated containerboard. Forming the suspension of corrugated containerboard improves the recyclability of the product, and reduces its manufacturing cost by eliminating the need for purchasing and assembling a plastic suspension sheet. The frame can also be configured as a retention frame.