FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

A combination appliance base and carton bottom is disclosed. The base includes a top panel and a bottom panel with a reinforcement therebetween. The reinforcement includes a pair of beam members one on each side of the base and a reinforcing filler in the central portion. The beam members and reinforcing...     

An improved package for completely enclosing a bathtub within the package wherein the bathtub is carried by a pair of support members fixed to the insides of the end caps of the invention. Each end cap has formed thereon at least one cushion member which is hingedly attached to the end cap and also has...     

An elongated corner post for use between the vertical corners of containers and products packaged therein consisting essentially of an integral rectangular tube and attached leg prepared from a single blank of paperboard or the like, said blank being of substantially rectangular configuration and divided...     

A self-locking outside corner pad of sheet material and adapted for use with thin rectangular objects such as window frames or doors. The pads have adequate thickness and suspension structure to allow stacking, even without an outer sleeve.

An improved package for completely enclosing a bathtub within the package wherein the bathtub is carried by a pair of support members fixed to the insides of the end caps of the invention. Each end cap has formed thereon at least one cushion member which is hingedly attached to the end cap and also has...     

A packing insert is provided which is formed from a blank of foldable sheet material and is adapted to be disposed within a multi-sided container to position a product in a predetermined relation within the container interior. The insert includes a base panel having a peripheral configuration conforming...     

The cushioning member of the present invention consists of a pair of legs which become locked together with a frictional fit when folded into their useable configuration. The cushioning member is prepared from a one-piece blank of cut and scored paperboard or the like and is readily produced with the...     

A die cut pad made from corrugated paperboard for use in protecting a sink during shipment in a rectangular carton, the pad being one which folds over upon itself and has a die cut section which may extend down into the cavity in a similarly placed section on the opposite side which is positioned against...     

A thermostat for mounting on a wall, including a base having an aperture for mounting on the wall, a temperature sensing means mounted on the base and adapted to move with changes in temperatures, and switching means mounted on the base and adapted to operate when the temperature sensing means reaches...     

A container formed of a unitary blank of paperboard and including integral base and cover portions with interlocking flange portions for packing a flanged article such as a sink.

A quick release fastener for mounting an article in a protective shipping container. The fastener includes a stud having a base portion with means thereon for mounting the stud to the article being protected and a head portion extending from the base. The fastener includes a receptacle having a larger...     

A container having a closable lid has packaged therein a lamp base, lamp shade, and shade support in a manner which minimizes the height of the container and minimizes shifting of the contents by way of novel channel-shaped liner means.

A pad for use under an object such as a freezer or refrigerator which has a metal bottom plate and distended supports. The pad has at least two flaps along its lateral sides which fold together to form elongated cushion members with aligned die cut apertures into which the supports can be fitted.

A packing receptacle for an article to be packed, in particular a headset, comprises a box and an insert which is removable from the box. The insert comprises a base part having an upstanding end wall at each end with a slot therein for securing the headset to the end walls and for supporting the head...     

A method for preparing and an apparatus for supporting appliances thereon, the support being a base member with means on the top side thereof for mounting an object thereto. The base member is comprised of a conduit member having disposed at preselected portions therein hollow inserts arranged with axes...     

A soft carrying case for battery-powered, hand-held calculators and the like, as described herein, prevents the user from turning on the calculator while that calculator is in the carrying case, and provides the user with a way of detecting when the calculator is on if inserted into the carrying case...     

A skid adapted to be attached to the bottom pan of an appliance to facilitate travel along an assembly line has an elongated central portion terminating at each end in a platform which extends beyond the corner of the bottom pan at each side so as to form a base for a corner support column in the shipping...     

A shipping and storage container for an elongated article, such as a bathtub, includes a pair of end caps each formed of a single precut sheet and having an integral lower cushion member, an outer wall and an inner wall. A formed portion of the inner wall defines a hollow vertical support. An outer wrapper...     

The present invention relates to shipping package design for appliances and more particularly to a shipping container having a support portion made from corrugated fiberboard covering the top and at least one side of the appliance that is securely fastened to the appliance, and a shrink film covering...     

An agitator and basket for a top loading clothes washing machine is protected from damage during shipment by a plurality of rigid foam plastic braces which are arranged radially about the agitator. The inner ends of the braces are urged snugly into engagement with the upper end of the agitator of the...     

The corner post of the present invention is constructed from a one piece blank of cut and scored corrugated paperboard that includes an integral locking means for securing the corner post in its usable condition. The corner post blanks are normally shipped and stored in a flat condition, and are folded...     

A knock-down floor lamp that is shipped prewired and unassembled in a package, and then can be readily assembled by the ultimate consumer with simple tools and without twisting of the electrical prewiring. First and second elongated tubular turnings are provided, the first turning having a socket formed...     

A shipping container for appliances or the like comprises in combination an outer container element and a base pad element. The outer container element includes scored bottom closure flaps which are folded to provide integral skid type runners at the bottom thereof and the base pad element is formed...     

A shipping system for an automatic washer is provided wherein a split block upper shipping brace locks into position as it is installed to secure the upper portion of the basket and a lower shipping brace is attached to the foot holes on the base and connected by a retainer to a boss on the transmission...     

A package including a plurality of side panels and a plurality of end flaps to enclose the ends of the package around floor display merchandise. The package includes indicating means which indicate to cut two adjoining panels across their width near one end of the panels and then along the two panels'...     

An elongated tube of convoluted fiber-containing sheet material, in which the fibers extend predominantly longitudinally and the convolutions are bonded together with a hardenable bonding material, which is flattened to provide at least a pair of opposed spaced parallel walls having longitudinally-extending...     

An essentially waterproof enclosure comprising a waterproof bag and a speaker mounted on the wall of the bag. The bag has an opening of sufficient size to permit an electronic sound producing device to be passed through the opening into the interior of the bag. The sound producing device, which may be...     

An open-ended shipping carton with an integral tray and a carton blank for forming such a carton are disclosed. In one embodiment there is provided a tray panel which extends across the base of the article, a first side panel connected to a side edge of the tray panel and extending across a side of the...     

A portable case for audio-visual apparatus includes a first case portion having a bottom portion and three side walls connected thereto forming a substantial portion of a generally rectangular box. A second case portion has a front and top cover and is connected to the first portion to complete a generally...     

A package for personal hair care products and the like comprising package halves each formed of a transparent plastic material and having pockets integrally joined to and projecting from the planar portions of the transparent package halves which, when the transparent package halves are assembled, cooperatively...     

A stacker has support units with in each case a plurality of support members for in each case two superimposed hotplates distributed over the hotplate circumference and connected by connecting elements so as to be slightly elastically movable relative to one another. The hotplates engage in centered...     

This invention provides an inexpensive and easily manufactured console system for small boats. The system permits electronic instruments to be attractively carried and displayed in the boat in such a manner that the instruments can be continuously monitored, easily operated, protected from damage from...     

A stackable edge protector for use in packaging. A multi-ply fibreboard construction having a right angle cross-section with sufficient length to extend along the edge of the product to be protected. Adhesive pads facing inwardly on the construction removably secure the edge protector to the product....     

An antiskid shock and vibration isolating foot is formed with an annular circumferential recess about midway between its top and bottom and made of a resilient elastomer. A threaded stud is bonded to the top of the elastomer. The upper portion above the annular recess passes through an opening in a case...     

A catch basket for use in combination with a large appliance wherein the appliance is spaced from an adjacent dwelling wall. The catch basket includes a substantially rigid three-sided frame member together with expansion means for securing the frame member within the space between the appliance and...     

Microphones having attached electrical cords are stored for transport in a carrying case by providing separate mutually isolated compartments for the cords to avoid inter-tangling of the cords. The microphones are engaged in spaced parallel relation on the carrying case lid with individual cord-storage...     

A pocketbook type electronic apparatus includes a pocketbook which comprises inner and outer covers between which is contained an electronic apparatus. When the covers are in a closed position, operation of said electronic apparatus is nevertheless possible. The covers are provided with transparent sections...     

A shipping container for a household appliance is formed from a straight tube member of triple wall corrugated fiberboard without any flaps at either the upper or lower ends. A bottom cap formed from single wall corrugated fiberboard has flaps extending upward, overlying and being adhesively secured...     

A resilient enclosure for receiving a remote signaling, hand-held assembly includes a layered resilient foam pad comprising a rectangular base onto which a segmented layer is adhered. One or more parts of the layer are then removed to define an opening in which the hand-held assembly is received. A two-ply...     

A corrugated paperboard corner post as utilized for packaging in a shipping container is formed by folding over a portion of corrugated, the upper and lower portions of the corrugated being divided into three panels each by slit score lines extending the length of the corner post, and gluing the outer...     

A calculator holder for attaching a calculator to the cover of a book has a cardboard sleeve adapted to fit over either the front or back cover of a book. A flap is hingably connected to the bottom edge of the sleeve and has a thin calculator supported therein. The flap may be folded about the bottom...     

A shock isolation device includes a center section and a pair of end sections which extend in opposite directions out from the center section. The device itself is made from a flexible, resilient material such that the center section may tightly engage an article to be supported without further attachement...     

A base for supporting an appliance in a crate wherein the base is attached to the bottom of the appliance by the existing leveling screws and is formed from a tearable material which permits the base to be torn and removed from the appliance without the need for removing the leveling screws.

A holder assembly for remote control units used with television sets, recorders, stereos, home entertainment centers and the like and comprising an adjustably sized control unit holder adapted to be interconnected with other similarly constructed holders.

An adjustable appliance covering is set forth wherein four equally dimensioned side panels include a first end formed with hook and loop fasteners along a limited width thereof with a second end formed as a bifurcated end with one of the bifurcations pivotally mounted to the panel wherein the interior...     

A protective cover for pagers comprises a film of transparent stretchable plastic (e.g. 595HC silicon plastic) formed to cover the top, four sides, and at least a portion of the bottom of a pager. The cover includes accordion type pleats which are positioned to reside adjacent switches, a belt clip,...     

A ventilated rack case for alternatively transporting and operating a rack mountable unit of electronic equipment includes an inner rectangular frame, which is open at the front and back, shock absorbing material, e.g. foam, surrounding the frame, and an outer cover over the foam. For ventilation, cutouts...     

A cover for a computer keyboard comprises a sheet of elastic elastomeric material such as polyester film of sufficient length and width to cover a keyboard, which is of sufficient rigidity to retain a cylindrical shape when rolled and to cover the keyboard top and at least two opposing sides of the keyboard...     

The present invention relates to a new and novel device constructed so as to prevent damage to a manually operated remote control device capable of controlling the operation of a television or other electronic equipment, the shock absorbing unit being of unitary construction having at both of its ends...     

The present invention relates to a cover for computers which cover comprises a fabric member configured to conform to the general shape of the computer and which is sufficiently porous to permit effective heat dissipation and which is water resistant and static charge resistant. The fabric member contains...     

For the transportation-storage and assembly stacking of electric hotplates (2), a stacking air has pallet plates (10) to be arranged in superimposed manner in stacking layers and which can be directly stacked in one another for storage and which are in the form of deep drawn plastic plate parts with...     

For storing frame-like objects during shipment, which comprises a box having a normally vertical wall portion and a normally horizontal base together defining an inner space, the box having an opening into the inner space; upper and lower pairs of elongated brackets projecting from the vertical wall...     

A computer stand for supporting a horizontal compute in a vertical position.

A unitary carton system for column supported air circulating fans wherein a plurality of fan components may be shipped in disassembled form in a single carton of concise size acceptable by package delivery services. Nested fan blade guards, a column supporting base, and a fan blade assembly are stacked...     

A composite package for a water heater includes a two-part folded cardboard assembly as a top support panel and a two-part folded cardboard assembly as a bottom support panel. The two members that comprise the top support panel each being as a generally rectangular cardboard member which is folded so...     

A caddy or carrier for holding one or more electronic remote control devices wherein said caddy or carrier comprises a first, high-friction surface disposed at an incline, a second surface spaced from and disposed beneath said first surface and support means for both of said surfaces disposed on each...     

A carrying case specifically adapted for use in carrying lap top computers, printers, fax machines and the like comprising a case having an outer shell formed of a durable waterproofed material and a case interior including a main storage compartment and a secondary storage compartment. An expansion...     

A protective cover (20) for a communication device (10) comprises a protective layer having a shape closely resembling the shape of said communication device (10) to closely contour to said communication device (10).

A washing machine includes a washing tub elastically supported in a body of the washing machine; a sound insulation member covering the bottom surface of the body; the sound insulation member being formed with an opening for inserting packing to prevent the washing tub from moving when the washing machine...     

Carrying case having a grip portion which is so constructed as to hold the upper and lower lid members whereby the locked state of the carrying case is maintained during transportation by the holding force of the operator but is released at use by opening the grip portion, and of which interior is so...     

A bag-like envelope is sized to receive a keyboard. The envelope has a reclosable and resealable opening for receiving the keyboard and another sealable opening for the electrical cable from the keyboard. A transparent panel of the envelope overlies the keys on one face of the keyboard. Air is evacuated...     

A fixture for appliance manufacturing and transport of the assembled appliance supports vertically movable components of the appliance at differing elevations during manufacturing and continues to at least partially support the components during the transport after assembly. A particular use of the fixture...     

A transparent plastic case for encapsulation of a remote control unit having pushbuttons on its upper face, such that spilled liquid beverages cannot reach the pushbuttons to adversely affect operation of the control unit. The plastic case is openable to permit easy insertion of the control unit into...     

A low cost non-electric device to afford some protection to the operators of lap top computers from the electromagnetic fields emitted therefrom and to provide a comfortable cushion to rest the computer upon.

A reinforced container for use in packing and shipping a large object is disclosed. The container includes a framework and a covering fitted around the framework. The framework includes a bottom latticework for supporting the object to be packed, a top latticework disposed substantially parallel to the...     

A soft combination briefcase and carrying case for the purpose of transporting a portable computer easily and in relative safety with its ancillary supplies and including structure for suspending the computer unit in the central zone of the carrying case, spaced from the case bottom and ends to protect...     

Open-sided container apparatus includes a cap member having an internal divider wall forming pockets for receiving corner posts of L-shaped cross-section. The corner posts have bottom endwalls for cushioning the corners of an appliance. The cap and corner posts may be used separately, if desired.

A remote controller bag is arranged for receiving a remote control unit therewith, wherein the bag is formed of a transparent and flexible material to permit operation and visibility of the controller button members. The organization optionally includes pneumatic chambers coextensive with each side wall...     

The present invention relates to a holder which makes it more difficult to misplace remote control units. The holder according to the present invention includes an enclosure having a compartment for holding a remote control unit therein when the remote control unit is idle and a cover which may be opened...     

A computer terminal keyboard is sealed by a molded elastomeric top cover, shaped to conform to the housing and keys of the keyboard, and a bottom cover shaped to enclose the base of and secure the top cover around its periphery to the keyboard housing. The top cover is shaped to provide a substantially...     

An improved carrying case for a laptop computer or other delicate electronic instrument is generally rectangular, having front and rear walls. A suspension system for the laptop computer or other equipment includes a cradle suspended from the front and rear walls for receiving a laptop computer, and...     

The invention provides a unitary packaging structure for a shock sensitive article. The packaging structure includes a platform portion which includes a platform portion adapted to support the article, and a sidewall structure of preferably flexible material forming an enclosure around the platform portion....     

A fan having a rectangular frame including a bottom wall, two side walls, and a top wall, and a motor-driven impeller supported within the frame for causing air to move through the frame in an axial direction. The frame has at least one, and preferably two, stabilizing feet moveable between an extended...     

A fan comprises a pair of guard halves which surround an impeller. One of the guard halves is smaller than the other guard half, such that the smaller of the two may be stacked within the larger to reduce the required space for packaging. Due to the inventive construction, the required space for packaging...     

A portable office carrying case having a base fabricated of ridged material and at least the front and back sides fabricated of ridged material to protect electronic equipment, such as a portable computer, placed within the case by the user to be moved and placed on a working surface. The sides between...     

A composite shipping container for packaging, heavy articles and appliances such kitchen ranges. The package includes upper and lower structures interconnected by hollow corner posts and wrapped with plastic film and strapping. The lower structure of the container includes a base member adapted to be...     

An improved shock-proof displaying and packing box adapted for a computer keyboard is a combination of a one-piece board folded into a topless case and a modified transparent dust cover for a keyboard which can be firmly engaged with the folded case serving as a top cover. The dust cover is mounted on...     

A packaging assembly includes a pair of opposed channel members joined at their upper end by at least one intermediate cross member. The cross members and channel members are fitted together with a plug and socket arrangement. The channel members and cross members are assembled on an item to be packaged,...     

A container for shipping household appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and the like comprises six separate pieces. The pieces include a top cap, a separate bottom support which may also be in the form of a cap and four separate corner posts which form the package the appliance is...     

A cover for rectangular electronic devices has four walls, a bottom, and a flap which is folded over an open end. The flap attaches to the front of the cover by hook and loop material. Preferably, the cover is made from polyvinyl chloride, and is strong, light, resilient, heat weldable, and resists deterioration....     

A computer carrying case having internally contained non-reflective folding panels which combine with base and cover portions of the case to form a shield enclosure for a portable computer housed within the case. The shield enclosure excludes most extraneous light and glare and reduces unwanted observation...     

A corrugated paperboard blank that folds together to form a container for enclosing a tank or other fragile article. A pair of seats space the article from a bottom and an upper support extends inwardly to hold the article from movement during shipping and handling. A support panel foldably attaches...     

An adjustable keyboard tray assembly equipped with a clasp to retain and support computer keyboards or the like in an adjustable downward angle to the user's best advantage. A copy stand is included to hold documents for data entry and the tray and copystand can be folded over the keyboard to a flattened...     

A housing for protecting hand held electronic devices having buttons or controls thereon from damage due to impacts or falls. The housing is made of an elastomer, preferably polyurethane, PVC, or latex, and having a shore number in the range of A10-A30 shores, which is flexible and stretchable to substantially...     

This protection case (51) is adapted to fit remote controls having different size. To that aim, it comprises at least two opposite shells (52, 53) made of a shockproof material and being adjustable in position to suit the remote control dimensions.

An attache case has a partition whose upper surface supports a laptop or notebook computer. The computer is removably affixed to the partition by hook and loop fasteners or the like, and the fasteners may be easily repositioned or replaced when one upgrades or changes computers. Placement of the computer...     

An impact protector for securement to an edge of a fragile article, for example, a pen-based computer. The protector includes a pair of opposing support legs having support surfaces located thereon which prevent the computer-contacting walls of the protector from directly striking the ground if the computer...     

A buffer device for packings, including at least one base unit, each base unit constructed of an elongated, channel-like base frame and two supporting frames joined by the base frame, the base frame being formed by folding up a punched cardboard and, having a rectangular horizontal bottom wall and two...     

A multi-use notebook computer carrying case includes a top cover member and a bottom cover member. An accordion-like shroud connects the sides of the top and bottom cover members. A bottom tray having a height adjust mechanism is secured within the bottom cover member. The bottom cover member houses...     

A paperboard packaging frame for enclosing the perimeter of articles in preparation for receiving wrapping material for the forming of a unitary article package, and an article perimeter enclosing frame having load bearing members formed with honeycomb cellular components.

A computer mouse holder including a pocket which attaches to a component of a computer system by a coacting cohesive fastener and a spring loaded closure for the purpose of retaining the computer mouse within the pocket. An alternate embodiment comprises a computer mouse pocket and a detachable computer...     

A device-accommodating box suitable for accommodating a conversation machine for physically handicapped people, or the like, in which the surface upon which the accommodated device is operated is easily tilted by utilizing a lid so that the device-accommodating portion can be secured stably. Pivotally...     

A carrying case (10) for electronic components such as a lap top computer, printer, CD ROM, and the like, the case (10) having a first shell half (14) and a second shell half (16) connected along a hinged edge. The first shell half (14) has shelves (20) and (22) foldable from a stowed position laying...     

A lighting control console has a base and a top. The top includes a control panel having control members on one side operably connected to control circuits on an opposite side. The circuits are covered by a removable insulation member. The top is connected to the base and is movable relative to the base...     

A cleated corrugated paperboard container is disclosed having a blank of corrugated paperboard scored to define panels for folding to define a container that wraps around a cast iron bathtub having a well with a rim surface and an apron extending along the side of the well from an edge of the rim. Cleats...     

A medical monitor (1) comprises a recess (6) in its bottom side. A lateral wall (9) of this recess (6) is oriented in the same direction as the front panel (2) of medical monitor (1) and carries connectors or jacks. If the medical monitor is operated in a vertical position, its rear panel becomes its...     

A carrying case for a portable hard disk drive. The carrying case is particularly adapted to hold a hard disk drive that complies with the PCMCIA specifications. The case includes a cover that is pivotally connected to a base, so that the cover can be rotated between open and closed positions. Within...     

A portable computer carry case assembly, to be used to safely and securely contain and transport a portable computer and various accessories therefor, the assembly having a main housing which is divided into a top compartment and a bottom compartment by a divider panel. Included within the top compartment...     

An envelope for closing and protecting a remote control. The inventive device includes a transparent envelope having at least one closing web permitting entrance of the remote control thereinto. The envelope is flexible to permit operation of the remote control through a depression of the envelope material....     

A cover for enclosing the communicating portions of a telephone handset. The inventive device includes a cover assembly positionable into an abutting relationship with the mouthpiece or earpiece of a handset. An engaging assembly extends from the cover assembly for circumferentially extending about the...