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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 22, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2008
Forrest Smith, Santa Anna, CA (US);
Forrest Smith, Santa Anna, CA (US);
Reflex Packaging, Inc., Santa Anna, CA (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a unitary product cushioning device for supporting shock sensitive products during transport in an exterior container, comprising a product support region having a platform; a flap hingedly connected on either side of the product support region for folding upwards and towards the product support region; a plurality of ribs on each flap and product support region, the ribs defining product-supporting cavities therebetween for receiving and supporting the products; a cutout between each flap and product support region. Fold stops may hingedly connect each flap and product support region, the fold stop being angled to facilitate folding of the flap towards the product support region to form a generally 'U' shape in the exterior container.