John O Holladay

US Patent:

47920432, Dec 20, 1988

Filed:

Feb 1, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/150997

Inventors:

John T. Holladay - Pinson TN

Assignee:

Packaging Corporation of America - Evanston IL

International Classification:

B65D 8116

US Classification:

206349

Abstract:

A shipping unit is provided for accommodating a relatively heavy product such as a non-riding mower with a handle therefor in a collapsed mode. The unit includes an outer container of corrugated fibreboard material in which the mower is disposed. The outer container includes a bottom section subtending the accommodated mower; side sections extending upright from the periphery of the bottom section and substantially embracing the accommodated mower; and closure members disposed at upper portions of the side sections and overlying the accommodated mower. Disposed within the container and supportingly engaged by the container bottom section is a base pad. The pad has a surface thereof provided with a plurality of relatively spaced wheel wells in which the wheels of the accommodated mower are disposed. Also positioned within the outer container is an inner packing of unitary construction for stabilizing the accommodated mower. The inner packing includes a central segment in spaced overlying relation with the base pad, and opposed upright side segments extending from the base pad to the container closure members.

US Patent:

48527564, Aug 1, 1989

Filed:

Feb 5, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/152433

Inventors:

John T. Holladay - Pinson TN

Assignee:

Packaging Corporation of America - Evanston IL

International Classification:

B65D 1920

US Classification:

220 4F

Abstract:

A shipping container is provided for accommodating a heavy, bulky article, such as riding lawn mowers or the like. The container includes a skid section, which subtends and supportingly engages the accommodated article; a tubular section of corrugated fibreboard which is secured to and extends upwardly from the skid section and embraces the accommodated article; and a cover section of corrugated fibreboard, which overlies the accommodated article and is secured to an upper portion of the tubular section. No corner posts or inner packing are required in order to enhance the stacking strength of the improved container.