Reusable shipping container

Details Reusable shipping container Reusable shipping container

2009-10-22

2011-11-01

Yu, Mickey (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

Shock protection type

With yieldable retainer

C206S594000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08047378

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to shipping containers, and more particularly to a reusable shipping container with reusable cushioning. In one embodiment, a reusable shipping container for shipping an item includes first and second outer trays, and first and second cushions. Each cushion is received in one of the outer trays, and each cushion has an open, hollow dome. The dome extends substantially across the respective outer tray. The first and second outer trays are engageable to close the container, with the domes of the first and second cushions facing each other. Each dome is made of a resilient material that is deflectable into a substantially concave bowl to receive an item between the facing domes during shipment.

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