Article packaging system

Details Article packaging system Article packaging system

1995-06-05

1997-02-25

Moon, Daniel

Package making

Methods

Applying a partial cover

53399, 53493, 53449, 53459, 53468, 53473, B65B 2502

Patent

active

056050291

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a modular system for packaging articles for shipment. In particular, a potted plant is sorted according to a grade, placed in a decorative cover, then automatically deposited into a protective sleeve. The potted plant thus packaged is ready for containment within a shipping carton. Various components of the system may be adapted for various packaging needs and circumstances.

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