Packaging system

Details Packaging system Packaging system

1997-10-29

1998-10-06

Hughes, S. Thomas

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Converting

206425, 211 46, B23P 1100, B65D 8500, A47B 6300

Patent

active

058159037

ABSTRACT:
A packaging system is provided wherein a support structure such as a container, bin or rack having a free edge is converted into an apparatus for at least temporarily storing one or more objects in a suspended manner. The system generally includes at least one hanger bar profile, at least one hanger bar or both from one or more compliant receptacles are suspended. The one or more compliant receptacles can be made from a variety of different materials but are generally capable of conforming to the overall geometry of objects contained therein. Further, the receptacles are generally accessible for the insertion and removal of objects through an opening provided along the top edge. Methods of converting support structures into apparatuses for at least temporarily storing one or more objects in a suspended state are also provided.

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