Packaging system for shipping a plurality of items
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1. A packaging system, comprising a bottom cap constructed from foldable corrugated material;
- a top cap constructed from foldable corrugated material;
a plurality of trays wherein each tray is constructed from foldable corrugated material and comprises at least two outboard flaps and a center flap arranged in an end-to-end configuration such that outboard flaps each are foldable over the center flap, thereby defining a three-ply construction for use as a tray; and
at least one of a top sheet, bottom sheet, or both wherein the top sheet or bottom sheet or both are contained within the top cap or bottom cap or both, wherein each flap includes a pattern of holes which are in patterned alignment when the outboard flaps are folded over the center flap and the holes of at least one flap are of a diameter which is less than a diameter of the holes on one of the outboard flaps so as to define an annular lip.
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a container for shipping, storing and handling a plurality of items. More particularly, the present invention relates to a container for shipping, storing and handling a plurality of items, wherein the items are held securely in place so as to prevent damage thereto during transportation.
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1. A packaging system, comprising
a bottom cap constructed from foldable corrugated material; -
a top cap constructed from foldable corrugated material;
a plurality of trays wherein each tray is constructed from foldable corrugated material and comprises at least two outboard flaps and a center flap arranged in an end-to-end configuration such that outboard flaps each are foldable over the center flap, thereby defining a three-ply construction for use as a tray; and
at least one of a top sheet, bottom sheet, or both wherein the top sheet or bottom sheet or both are contained within the top cap or bottom cap or both, wherein each flap includes a pattern of holes which are in patterned alignment when the outboard flaps are folded over the center flap and the holes of at least one flap are of a diameter which is less than a diameter of the holes on one of the outboard flaps so as to define an annular lip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20)
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17. The packaging system according to claim 17, wherein the at least one first outboard flap is foldably connected to the center panel by a thin bridge element such that, when folded, the at least one first outboard panel is spaced from the center panel.
- 21. The packaging system according to claim 21, wherein the pattern of holes of the top sheet, bottom sheet, or both matches the pattern of holes of a tray adjacent thereto.
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