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The present invention is directed to a container apparatus and method for packaging contoured articles, particularly contoured articles containing hazardous substances. The container apparatus comprises a base member, upstanding sidewall members foldably emanating from the edges of the base member,

The present invention is directed to a container apparatus and method for packaging contoured articles, particularly contoured articles containing hazardous substances. The container apparatus comprises a base member, upstanding sidewall members foldably emanating from the edges of the base member, and an article retaining member foldably emanating from the top edge of at least one of the sidewall members. The article retaining member is positionable toward and into the inner region of the container so as to form an acute angle with the sidewall from which it emanates. The article retaining member further includes an article retention edge to engage, stabilize, and prevent undesired movement of the contoured article(s) housed within the interior region of the container apparatus. In particular, the article retaining member prevents migration of the contoured articles in a vertical plane, in a horizontal plane, and in a rotational direction. Preferably, the container apparatus is constructed from a substantially unitary paperboard blank, and may include a dividing member for compartmentalizing the inner region of the container apparatus.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A container apparatus for releasably retaining and stabilizing contoured articles for transport, storage, and shipment, said container apparatus comprising:a base member having at least four edges;at least four upstanding sidewall members, each having a bottom edge, a top

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A container apparatus for releasably retaining and stabilizing contoured articles for transport, storage, and shipment, said container apparatus comprising:a base member having at least four edges;at least four upstanding sidewall members, each having a bottom edge, a top edge opposite the bottom edge, an outer surface and an inner surface, each of said at least four sidewall members associated with and foldably emanating from each of said base member edges, respectively, at a bottom edge of said sidewall member, said base member and said sidewall members, upon articulation, collectively defining an inner region for releasably retaining at least one article;at least one article retaining member foldably emanating from the top edge of at least one of said associated sidewall members at an inner periphery, upon articulation of the container, and having an outer periphery,said at least one article retaining member being positionable toward and into said inner region so as to form an acute angle with said respective sidewall member from which it emanates, andsaid outer periphery of said at least one article retaining member further including an article retention edge positioned away from the top edge of said respective at least one sidewall member from which it emanates to a position substantially opposite said inner periphery, said retention edge shaped so as to approximate at least a portion of the contour of an article placed into said inner region, to, in turn, engage and stabilize said contoured article and to prevent undesired movement of the same.