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A Clearview packaging assembly for containing an irregular shaped appliance such as a washer or dryer is provided. The assembly comprises a clamshell-like framework placed around the appliance and wrapped tightly in transparent film. The framework includes a hinged top cap, front corner posts glued

A Clearview packaging assembly for containing an irregular shaped appliance such as a washer or dryer is provided. The assembly comprises a clamshell-like framework placed around the appliance and wrapped tightly in transparent film. The framework includes a hinged top cap, front corner posts glued to the front portion of the top cap, rear corner posts glued to the rear portion of the top cap, front and rear bottom pieces glued to the lower ends of the corner posts, and a basiloid piece glued to the two rear corner posts. The top cap and the basiloid piece cooperate to form a three-layer thick basiloid handling flange to facilitate basiloid lifting of the packaging assembly with the appliance contained therein. The top cap has triangular shaped side walls that, along with the front corner posts, maintain the structural integrity of the package and prevent trapezoiding during basiloid handling.

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1. A packaging assembly for an irregular top appliance, said appliance having a top surface and a raised portion extending above the top surface, said packaging assembly comprising a framework having:a top cap having a top panel, side panels extending downward therefrom, and a rear portion extending

1. A packaging assembly for an irregular top appliance, said appliance having a top surface and a raised portion extending above the top surface, said packaging assembly comprising a framework having:a top cap having a top panel, side panels extending downward therefrom, and a rear portion extending downward from the top panel and then folded inwardly on itself to define a slot; front and rear bottom pieces; two front corner posts extending between the top cap and the front bottom piece and having upper and lower ends, said upper ends of the front corner posts being glued to the top cap side panels and said lower ends of the front corner posts being glued to the front bottom piece; two rear corner posts extending between the top cap and the rear bottom piece and having upper and lower ends, the lower ends of said rear corner posts being glued to the rear bottom piece; and a basiloid piece having a rear panel glued to the upper ends of the rear corner posts, said basiloid piece having a basiloid flap extending from the rear panel along a fold line and glued to the top cap rear portion to form a basiloid handling flange to facilitate lifting and moving of the packaging assembly with the appliance contained therein by a basiloid forklift truck.