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Multi-component package for a heavy or bulky item, such as an article of furniture

  • US 10,640,286 B1
  • Filed: 01/16/2018
  • Issued: 05/05/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A package for an item, comprising:

  • a receiver including a bottom panel and pair of spaced-apart sidewalls foldably connected to and extending upwardly from opposite sides defined by the bottom panel, wherein the bottom panel defines a series of corners and is adapted to be placed on a supporting surface such as a floor, and wherein the side walls are configured to be folded upwardly relative to the bottom panel and an item-receiving area is located above the bottom panel and between the sidewalls;

    a reinforcing member extending upwardly from the bottom panel at each corner, wherein the reinforcing members are defined by the sidewalls, and wherein each reinforcing member is formed by a series of folded panels defined by an extension portion of one of the sidewalls;

    an opening defined by the receiver and through which the item-receiving area is accessible, wherein the item is capable of being positioned within the item-receiving area via lateral movement of the item through the opening to position the item within the item-receiving area above the bottom panel; and

    a cover configured to be positioned about the receiver for enclosing the item-receiving area and maintaining the item therewithin.

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