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An adjustable-length, reusable, recyclable pallet wrap for constraining a lading while displaying high-impact graphics. The pallet wrap preferably has a set of horizontally-spaced, vertically-oriented, preformed lines of reduced resistance to bending at each of four regions to facilitate providing a

An adjustable-length, reusable, recyclable pallet wrap for constraining a lading while displaying high-impact graphics. The pallet wrap preferably has a set of horizontally-spaced, vertically-oriented, preformed lines of reduced resistance to bending at each of four regions to facilitate providing a snug fit around typical pallets or ladings of various sizes. In one embodiment, a dual-function pallet wrap is provided which can function as a pallet skirt for in-store displays in addition to functioning as a constraint for the lading.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [5.] In combination, a pallet, a lading comprising a plurality of cartons supported on said pallet and a plurality of food product containers disposed in said cartons on said pallet, and at least one adjustable-length, reusable pallet wrap which functions as a constraint for t

[ What is claimed is:] [5.] In combination, a pallet, a lading comprising a plurality of cartons supported on said pallet and a plurality of food product containers disposed in said cartons on said pallet, and at least one adjustable-length, reusable pallet wrap which functions as a constraint for the containers during shipping and handling, each said pallet wrap consisting of:a length of corrugated material having a burst strength of at least about 150 p.s.i. extending about the lading, having an interior surface which engages the cartons and an exterior surface having high-impact graphics illustrating said food product containers printed thereon;said length of corrugated material having overlapping end portions and having four sets of horizontally-spaced, vertically-oriented preformed lines of reduced resistance to facilitate providing a snug fit around loads of varying horizontal dimensions; andcomplementary hook-and-loop fasteners adhesively secured to said end portions enabling said end portions to be adjustable and releasable attached to one another;said pallet wrap being devoid of metallic parts;said pallet wrap being suitable for commercial use in constraining pallet loads of food product during commercial shipping and handling thereof. [8.] A method of using a pallet wrap comprising:placing a lading comprising a plurality of cartons and a plurality of food product containers disposed in said cartons on a pallet;providing a reusable corrugated pallet wrap having a vertical dimension not substantially greater than that of said pallet, and having graphics thereon;securing said pallet wrap around said cartons so as to constrain said cartons during shipping and handling;transporting said pallet, lading and pallet wrap to a retail location; andreleasing said pallet wrap and wrapping it around the periphery of the pallet to cover the sides of said pallet and display said graphics at said retail location.