Container assemblies having collapsible and erectable containers containing a packaging material and methods of production and use thereof
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B65D-081/02
B65D-021/08
B65D-081/05
B65D-085/52
출원번호
US-0242510
(2011-09-23)
등록번호
US-9211974
(2015-12-15)
발명자
/ 주소
Weder, Donald E.
Weder, Andrew
출원인 / 주소
Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
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초록▼
A container assembly is provided which includes a container selectively moveable between an erect condition and a collapsed or substantially flattened condition. A packaging material for support objects is disposed within an object receiving space of the container and secured thereto so that the pac
A container assembly is provided which includes a container selectively moveable between an erect condition and a collapsed or substantially flattened condition. A packaging material for support objects is disposed within an object receiving space of the container and secured thereto so that the packaging material remains in the object receiving space of the container when the container is in either the erect condition or the collapsed or substantially flattened condition.
대표청구항▼
1. A method of packaging an item, comprising the steps of: providing a container assembly in a substantially collapsed condition, the container assembly comprising: a decorative shape sustaining container having an open upper end, a closed lower end, an inner surface, an outer surface and an object
1. A method of packaging an item, comprising the steps of: providing a container assembly in a substantially collapsed condition, the container assembly comprising: a decorative shape sustaining container having an open upper end, a closed lower end, an inner surface, an outer surface and an object receiving space, the decorative shape sustaining container selectively movable between the substantially collapsed condition and an erect condition; anda packaging material disposed within the object receiving space of the decorative shape sustaining container for cushioning objects supported in the object receiving space of the decorative shape sustaining container, at least a portion of the packaging material connected to at least a portion of at least one of the inner surface and the closed lower end so that the packaging material remains substantially within the object receiving space of the decorative shape sustaining container when the decorative shape sustaining container is in the partially collapsed condition;opening the container assembly to the erect condition; anddisposing an item on the packaging material disposed within the object receiving space of the decorative shape sustaining container, and wherein the decorative shape sustaining container remains in the erected, shape sustaining condition while the item is disposed within the object receiving space thereof. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein, in the step of providing a container assembly, the packaging material comprises a tuft of material formed of a plurality of intertwined strips of material. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein, in the step of providing a container assembly, at least a portion of the intertwined strips of the packaging material are bonded together. 4. The method of claim 1 wherein, in the step of providing a container assembly, the decorative shape sustaining container is provided with a gusset to enhance movement of the decorative shape sustaining container between the collapsed condition and the erect condition. 5. The method of claim 1 wherein, in the step of providing a container assembly, the packaging material is a flexible support member disposable adjacent at least a portion of the closed lower end of the decorative shape sustaining container, the flexible support member having a printed pattern disposed on at least a portion thereof so as to provide the flexible support member with an appearance simulating the appearance of grass. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the flexible support member further includes an embossed pattern on at least a portion thereof. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the embossed pattern is in register with the printed pattern. 8. The method of claim 6, wherein the embossed pattern is out of register with the printed pattern. 9. The method of claim 5, wherein the packaging material further includes a tuft of material connected to at least a portion of the upper surface of the flexible support member. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the printed pattern is provided on at least a portion of the upper surface of the flexible support member and the printed pattern simulates the appearance of decorative grass. 11. The method of claim 1 wherein, in the step of providing a container assembly, the packaging material comprises an inflatable support member disposable adjacent at least a portion of the closed lower end of the decorative shape sustaining container. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the inflatable support member is provided with a printed pattern disposed on at least a portion thereof to provide the inflatable support member with an appearance that simulates the appearance of grass. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the inflatable support member further includes an embossed pattern on at least a portion thereof. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the printed pattern is in register with the embossed pattern. 15. The method of claim 13, wherein the printed pattern is out of register with the embossed pattern. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the packaging material further includes a mass of at least one of individual strips of material, individual strands of material and individual units of material connected to the inflatable support member. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein an upper surface of the inflatable support member is provided with a printed pattern thereon simulating the appearance of the mass of at least one of individual strips of material, individual strands of material and individual units of material connected thereto. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the packaging material further includes a bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the mass of at least one of individual strips of material, individual strands of material and individual units of material to form a cohesive mass of at least one of individual strips of material, individual strands of material and individual units of material connected to the inflatable substrate. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the at least one of individual strips of material, individual strands of material and individual units of material are intertwined to form a cohesive mass of at least one of individual strips of material, individual strands of material and individual units of material and wherein at least a portion of the cohesive mass of at least one of individual strips of material, individual strands of material and individual units of material are connected to the inflatable support member. 20. The method of claim 1 wherein, in the step of providing a container assembly, the decorative shape sustaining container is further defined as a decorative basket.
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