Insulating shipping system
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Jul 1, 2014
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May 9, 2013
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Nov 9, 2011
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Abstract
An insulating shipping system may include a container and an insert assembly which may include an insert configured to be inserted into the container. The insert may have a first blank that may include a center panel, two bottom panels emanating from opposite side edges, wherein each bottom panel has at least one slot, at least one top panel emanating from a top edge of each of the bottom panels, wherein each top panel has at least one tab or flange, and at least one foldable line of weakness disposed between each top panel and bottom panel, wherein the at least one slot is sized to receive the at least one tab or flange. The insert further may include a second blank have a center panel, wherein the center panel is configured to couple to the center panel of the first blank to form at least one walled cavity.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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EKOPAK INC | 1120 STEVENSON MILL ROAD MOON TOWNSHIP PA 15108 |
International Classification(s)

- 2011 Application Filing Year
- B31B Class
- 303 Applications Filed
- 142 Patents Issued To-Date
- 46.87 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Hall, Christopher Edward | Sewickley, US | 6 | 235 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 235 |
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- 123 Citation Count
- B31B Class
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