Internal package spacer/protector
OwnerRonald Drabickinventor
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Abstract
This invention relates to an internal package spacer/protector device for frangible soft foodstuffs. The device is readily molded of thermoplastic material and especially suitable for insertion into the subject packages to support the cover portins of large flexible cartons used to package pizza, pies, cakes and similar foodstuffs. The device prevents damage to such foodstuffs when contacted by the box covers.
Claims10
The combination of a package having a flexible cover, a food article contained within said package and spaced downwardly from said flexible cover, and a unitary molded plastic spacer/protector device for positioning between said flexible cover and said food article for supporting said cover and protecting said food article from damage by downward pressure on said cover, said spacer device comprising an upper body portion having an essentially planar upper surface and at least four leg portions extending downwardly therefrom for engaging the packaged article and with its planar upper surface adapted to contact the package cover to increase its load-carrying capacity without damaging the packaged food article.
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