Supports – Scuff plate or bumper
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-07
2006-11-07
Chan, Korie (Department: 3632)
Supports
Scuff plate or bumper
C206S320000, C206S453000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07131617
ABSTRACT:
Structures for a unitary spring system end cap include at least one rib formed on the outer wall of an end cap. The at least one rib can protrude from the outer wall, for example centered along the length of a spring system. Where a carton containing a product protected by a unitary spring system end cap is dropped from a height, the rapid deceleration caused by an impact with a surface causes the at least one rib to engage the spring system on which it is centered. A second such structure includes at least one bulbous feature located centrally of the platform of an end cap. The at least one bulbous feature can absorb compressive forces applied to the platform of the end cap, crushing in a controlled manner.
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Bontrager Richard L.
Brown Michael A.
Hacker Robert F.
Strange Randall G.
Chan Korie
Fliesler & Meyer LLP
RSVP Operations LLC
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