Multi-component package for a heavy or bulky item, such as an article of furniture
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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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Abstract
A package has a receiving portion having opposing sidewalls extending upwardly from a bottom panel to define an item-receiving area therein, and a cover configured to be positioned about the receiving portion to enclose the item-receiving area. The receiving portion may include reinforcing members extending upwardly from the corners of the bottom panel and positioned at the edges of the sidewalls. A floor member, configured to reduce lateral movement of the item in the item-receiving area, may also be positioned on the bottom panel of the receiving portion.
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26 Claims
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1. A package for an item, comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of packaging an item, comprising the acts of:
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providing 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 folded upwardly relative to the bottom panel and an item-receiving area is located above the bottom panel and between the sidewalls, and wherein an opening is defined by the receiver above the bottom panel and between the sidewalls through which the item-receiving area is accessible, and wherein the receiver further includes 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; moving the item laterally through the opening into the item-receiving area to position the item within the item-receiving area above the bottom panel; and enclosing the receiver with a cover that is positioned about the receiver for enclosing the item-receiving area defined by the receiver and maintaining the item within the item-receiving area. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A package for an item, comprising:
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a receiver including a bottom panel and pair of spaced-apart sidewalls 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 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; 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; a floor member configured to be positioned on the bottom panel, and retainer structure associated with the floor member that interfaces with the item to prevent lateral movement of the item within the item-receiving area, wherein the floor member comprises a floor panel and wherein the retainer structure comprises folded extensions of edge portions of the floor panel that are configured to abut the item; 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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18. A package for an item, comprising:
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a receiver including a bottom panel and pair of spaced-apart sidewalls extending upwardly from opposite sides defined by the bottom panel, and a pair of bottom retainer walls that extend between the pair of sidewalls, 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 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; 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. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of packaging an item, comprising the acts of:
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providing a receiver including a bottom panel and pair of spaced-apart sidewalls 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 an item-receiving area is located above the bottom panel and between the sidewalls, and wherein an opening is defined by the receiver through which the item-receiving area is accessible; providing a reinforcing member extending upwardly from the bottom panel at each corner; positioning a floor panel on the bottom panel, and providing retainer structure on the floor panel; moving the item laterally through the opening into the item-receiving area to position the item within the item-receiving area above the bottom panel, wherein the retainer structure on the floor member interfaces with the item to prevent lateral movement of the item within the item-receiving area, and wherein the act of providing retainer structure is carried out by folding extensions of edge portions of the floor panel about the item; and enclosing the receiver to maintaining the item within the item-receiving area defined by the receiver.
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23. A method of packaging an item, comprising the acts of:
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providing a receiver including a bottom panel and pair of spaced-apart sidewalls 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 an item-receiving area is located above the bottom panel and between the sidewalls, and wherein an opening is defined by the receiver through which the item-receiving area is accessible; providing a reinforcing member extending upwardly from the bottom panel at each corner; providing a pair of bottom retainer walls that extend between the pair of sidewalls; moving the item laterally through the opening into the item-receiving area to position the item within the item-receiving area above the bottom panel; and enclosing the receiver to maintaining the item within the item-receiving area defined by the receiver. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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