Packaging Blanks and Assemblies with Integrated Suspension Sleeve

The present application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/642,321 filed May 3, 2024, entitled “Product Packaging,” the contents of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

This invention relates generally to packaging blanks and packaging assemblies, and more specifically, to packaging blanks and packaging assemblies configured to secure and protect an item during shipment.

Product packaging is commonly used to secure and protect various items during shipment. Product packaging may be formed from one or more packaging blanks. However, conventional packaging methods often face significant challenges that can compromise the integrity of the item and the efficiency of the packaging process. For example, some items, such as electronic devices, books, or magazines, may be particularly prone to damage caused by movement within the package during transit, leading to customer dissatisfaction and increased costs of replacement or repairs. Additionally, conventional packaging methods often require complex assembly processes, often involving the use of multiple sheets of material, such as cardboard inserts or foam padding, which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive to assemble. Furthermore, packaging materials like plastic foam or composite materials are frequently non-recyclable, non-compostable, and/or otherwise environmentally undesirable, leading to increased waste and concerns about sustainability.

Traditional methods to prevent damage caused by movement within the package, such as the use of plastic air cushions, foam inserts, or excessive filler materials like packing peanuts, can be problematic due to their cost, inefficiency, and environmental impact. For instance, these materials are often expensive to produce and add to overall packaging costs, particularly when used in large quantities. Additionally, their use and application can be inefficient, requiring extra time and labor to properly position and secure the items within the package. These materials are also frequently non-recyclable and/or compostable and contribute significantly to landfill waste, raising concerns about their long-term sustainability. Furthermore, excessive filler can create a poor unboxing experience for customers, who may find the materials cumbersome to dispose of or reuse.

Some embodiments of the present invention relate to packaging blanks (or “blanks”) and packaging assemblies. The packaging assemblies may be erected from a packaging blank. The packaging blank may be erected from a lay flat configuration to an erected configuration (for receiving an item) via folding, gluing, and/or other securing steps. In some embodiments, the packaging assembly may be formed from a single packaging blank. The packaging assembly (defined by the packaging blank in the erected orientation) may include a bottom portion. The bottom portion may include a bottom surface and a plurality of sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom surface. The plurality of sidewalls and the bottom surface may define a container defining an opening. The container may be sized and shaped to receive one or more additional components of the packaging assembly. The packaging assemblies may include a top portion foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of sidewalls for selectively covering the opening of the container. The packaging assemblies may include a sleeve foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of sidewalls. The sleeve may define an interior compartment for receiving an item. The sleeve may include at least one suspension tab. The sleeve may be foldable between: a deployed position in which the sleeve is positioned at least partially outside of the container; and a stowed position in which the at least one suspension tab contacts an inner surface of the container and is configured to provide a gap between at least a portion of the sleeve and the bottom surface of the container such that the sleeve is at least partially suspended within the container. The packaging assembly may include at least one support tab configured to provide additional support between the sleeve and the at least one of the plurality of sidewalls.

In some embodiments, the packaging assemblies may be formed of a packaging blank comprising a single sheet of material, for example but not limited to a cardboard, corrugated board, and/or any suitable material known to those skilled in the art and guided by the teaching herein. The packaging blank may be erected via machinery, as opposed to manually, which may reduce time and costs associated with erecting the packaging blank. The packaging blank may be folded and/or glued by the machinery, for example but not limited to using tape, hot melt glue, cold glue, or other suitable means for adhering elements together. The packaging blank may be secured in the erected (or assembled) position via adhesives (i.e. gluing) and/or mechanical connections (e.g., mating features, frictional engagement, and the like). In the erected position, the packaging assembly may receive an item for shipment and be further secured in a closed position for shipment of the item.

In some embodiments, the at least one suspension tab may be foldable between: a deployed position in which the at least one suspension tab extends away from an outer surface of the sleeve; and a stowed position in which the at least one suspension tab is generally flush with the sleeve.

In some embodiments, the at least one support tab may be integral with the sleeve and extends at least partially along a fold line between the sleeve a sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls such that the at least one support tab extends over a portion of the sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls.

In some embodiments, the sleeve may be foldably connected to a first sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls. The top portion of the packaging assembly may be foldably connected to a second sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls, the second sidewall opposing the first sidewall.

In some embodiments, the sleeve may be foldably connected to a first sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls at a first end of the sleeve. The first end may define a fold line of the sleeve. The sleeve may include a flap foldably connected to a second end of the sleeve, the second end opposing the first end. The second end may define a fold line of the flap. The flap may include the at least one suspension tab, and the at least one suspension tab may extend from the fold line of the flap in an opposing direction relative to the flap. The flap may be foldable between: a deployed position in which the flap and the at least one suspension tab extend outwardly from the sleeve, the at least one suspension tab is configured to contact the bottom surface of the bottom portion and provide a gap between at least a portion of the sleeve and the bottom surface of the bottom portion, and the flap is configured to contact a second sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls, the second sidewall opposing the first sidewall; and a stowed position in which the flap and the at least one suspension tab are generally flush with the sleeve.

In some embodiments, the sleeve may include a first wall and a second wall arranged in an overlaid configuration. A body of the sleeve may be defined by a portion of the first wall and the second wall. The flap may be defined by another portion of the first wall and the second wall. The outer ends of the body of the sleeve may be defined by fold lines where the first wall is foldably connected to the second wall. The overlaid nature of the first wall and the second wall may define an inner region or interior compartment of the sleeve. In other words, respective inner surfaces of the first wall and the second wall may define an inner region or interior compartment which may be sized and shaped to receive an item. The opening of the sleeve may be at the second end of the flap.

In some embodiments, in the stowed position, the first wall may be positioned more proximate to the bottom surface of the bottom portion than the second wall. The sleeve may include at least one support tab extending from the second end of the first wall. The at least one support tab may be configured to provide additional support between the sleeve and the first sidewall.

In some embodiments, the one or more support tabs may be adhesively coupled to the first sidewall and may be foldably connected to the sleeve.

In some embodiments, a surface of at least one of the first wall or the second wall may define an opening.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to packaging blanks (or “blanks”) for forming a packaging assembly. The blanks may include a bottom panel for forming a bottom surface of the packaging assembly. The blanks may include a plurality of sidewall panels foldably connected to the bottom panel for forming a plurality of sidewalls of the packaging assembly. The blanks may include a top panel foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of sidewall panels for forming a top portion of the packaging assembly. The blanks may include a sleeve panel foldably connected to a first sidewall panel of the plurality of sidewall panels. The blanks may include at least one sleeve panel flap foldably connected to the sleeve panel, the at least one sleeve panel flap being foldable relative to the sleeve panel for forming an interior compartment for receiving an item. The blanks may include a suspension tab. The suspension tab may foldable between: an unfolded position in which the suspension tab is generally flush with the sleeve panel; and a folded position in which the suspension tab extends outwardly from the sleeve panel. The blanks may include a support tab extending from the at least one sleeve panel.

In some embodiments, the sleeve panel may be foldably connected to the first sidewall panel at a first end of the sleeve panel, the first end defining a fold line of the sleeve panel. The blank may further include a suspension flap foldably connected to a second end of the sleeve panel, the second end opposing the first end and defining a fold line of the suspension flap. The suspension flap may include the suspension tab. The suspension tab may be defined by a cut line formed in at least one of the sleeve panel or the sleeve panel flap. The suspension flap may be foldable between: an unfolded position in which the suspension flap and the suspension tab are generally flush with the sleeve panel; and a folded position in which the suspension flap and the suspension tab extend outwardly from the sleeve panel.

In some embodiments, the at least one sleeve panel flap may include a first sleeve panel flap and a second sleeve panel flap. The first sleeve panel flap may be foldably connected to a third end of the sleeve panel, the third end defining a fold line of the first sleeve panel flap. The second sleeve panel flap may be foldably connected to a fourth end of the sleeve panel, the fourth end opposing the third end and defining a fold line of the second sleeve panel flap. The first sleeve panel flap and the second sleeve panel flap may be foldable relative to the sleeve panel for forming the interior compartment.

In some embodiments, at least a portion of at least one of the first sleeve panel flap or the second sleeve panel flap may include an adhesive layer for adhesively coupling the first sleeve panel flap with the second sleeve panel flap and forming the interior compartment.

In some embodiments, the support tab may be integral with the at least one sleeve panel and at least a portion of the support tab may include an adhesive layer.

In some embodiments, the sleeve panel may be foldably connected to the first sidewall panel at a first end of the sleeve panel, the first end defining a fold line of the sleeve panel. The blank further include a suspension flap foldably connected to a second end of the sleeve panel, the second end opposing the first end and defining a fold line of the suspension flap. The suspension flap may include the suspension tab. The at least one sleeve panel flap may include a first sleeve panel flap and a second sleeve panel flap. The first sleeve panel flap may be foldably connected to a third end of the sleeve panel, the third end defining a fold line of the first sleeve panel flap. The second sleeve panel flap may be foldably connected to a fourth end of the sleeve panel, the fourth end opposing the third end and defining a fold line of the second sleeve panel flap. The first sleeve panel flap and the second sleeve panel flap may each include a support tab extending outwardly therefrom. At least a portion of the support tab of the first sleeve panel flap and the second sleeve panel flap may include an adhesive layer for adhesively coupling each support tab to the first sidewall panel.

In some embodiments, the sleeve panel may include an opening defined by at least one cut line formed in the sleeve panel.

In some embodiments, the blanks may include a length of between about 30 inches and about 60 inches, a width of between about 20 inches and about 40 inches, and a thickness of about 0.05 inches to about 0.15 inches.

In some embodiments, the sleeve panel may include a length of between about 5 inches and about 15 inches, and a width of between about 5 inches and about 20 inches.

In some embodiments, the blank may include a sheet of cardboard.

The subject matter of embodiments of the present invention is described here with specificity to meet statutory requirements, but this description is not necessarily intended to limit the scope of the claims. The claimed subject matter may be embodied in other ways, may include different elements or steps, and may be used in conjunction with other existing or future technologies. This description should not be interpreted as implying any particular order or arrangement among or between various steps or elements except when the order of individual steps or arrangement of elements is explicitly described.

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to packaging blanks and packaging assemblies with one or more features for securing and protecting one or more items during shipment. For example, the packaging assemblies may include a sleeve foldably connected to the packaging assembly. The sleeve may be configured to receive and secure an item, and may reduce the risk of damage caused by movement of the item within the package during transit. The sleeve may be foldable between a deployed position and a stowed position. In the deployed position, the sleeve may be positioned at least partially outside of the container of the packaging assembly, allowing a user to insert the item within the sleeve. The sleeve may then be folded in the stowed position, in which the sleeve may be at least partially suspended within the container. This suspended state may protect the item by preventing direct contact with the inner surfaces of the container, thereby isolating the item from external impacts and vibrations. This may also eliminate the need for traditional cushioning materials, such as plastic air cushions or packing peanuts, which can otherwise increase cost, inefficiency, and environmental impact. To facilitate the suspended state, the sleeve may include at least one suspension tab, which may contact an inner surface of the container and maintain a gap between at least a portion of the sleeve and the inner surface of the container. Furthermore, the packaging assemblies may be erected from a packaging blank, such as a single packaging blank, which may facilitate assembly and reduce costs. The packaging blank may be erected from a lay flat configuration to an erected configuration (for receiving an item) via folding, gluing, and/or other securing steps.

depicts a packaging assemblyin an erected or assembled orientation, according to some embodiments of the present invention. The packaging assemblymay include a bottom portionand a top portion, and a sleeve. The bottom portionmay include a bottom surfaceand a plurality of sidewalls-. The bottom surfaceand the plurality of sidewalls-may together define a container. As will be made apparent by the following disclosure, the sleevemay be configured to receive and secure an item when the sleeveis in a deployed position (shown in), and the sleevemay be at least partially suspended within the containerof the packaging assemblywhen the sleeveis in the stowed position (shown in). This may reduce the risk of damage caused by movement of the item within the packaging assemblyduring transit. The item may be any suitable item including but not limited to items prone to damage caused by movement within the packaging assemblyduring transit, such as electronic devices, books, magazines, or other items.

As shown in, the bottom portionmay include the bottom surfaceand four sidewalls-extending upwardly from respective ends of the bottom surfaceto define the container. The containermay be sized and shaped to receive one or more additional components of the packaging assembly, such as the sleeve. While the bottom surfaceand the sidewalls-are generally rectangular in shape and thereby define a generally rectangular shaped container, it should be appreciated that the number, shape, and arrangement of sidewall(s)-and/or bottom surface(s)may depend on the desired size and shape of the containerand the packaging assembly, and such variations are contemplated within the scope of the present invention. For example, in some embodiments, the bottom surfacemay be square-shaped, triangular, hexagonal, another polygonal shape, or other suitable shape, and the number, shape (including height) and arrangement of sidewalls-may be arranged to correspond to the size and shape of the bottom surfaceand the desired size and shape of the container.

The top portionmay be foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of sidewalls-. This may allow the top portionto cover an opening defined by the containerand thus facilitate closing of the packaging assembly(shown in). As shown in, the top portionis foldably coupled to sidewallalong a fold lineof the top portion. The top portionis also arranged such that the top portionand the sleeveare foldably coupled to opposing sidewalls-. This may provide certain benefits, such as ease of designing, cutting, and assembly and/or ease of folding and unfolding the packaging assembly. However, it should be appreciated that the top portionand/or the sleevemay be arranged in a variety of different ways depending on the desired functionality and shape of the packaging assembly, and such variations are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.

The sleevemay be foldably connected to at least one of the plurality of sidewalls. This may allow the sleeveto be foldable between a deployed position (shown in) and a stowed position (shown in). As shown in, the sleeveis foldably coupled to sidewallalong a fold line. The sleeveis also arranged such that the sleeveand the top portionare foldably coupled to opposing sidewalls-. However, as previously noted, the sleeveand/or the top portionmay be arranged in a variety of different ways depending on the desired functionality and shape of the packaging assembly, and such variations are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.

The sleevemay define an interior compartmentfor receiving an item. For example, as shown in, the sleevemay include a first walland a second wallarranged in an overlaid configuration such that respective inner surfaces of the first walland the second walldefine the interior compartment. A respective end of the first walland the second wallmay be foldably connected to the sidewalland an opposing respective end of the first walland the second wallmay define an opening to provide access to the interior compartment. When the sleeveis empty, respective inner surfaces of the first walland the second wallmay be in contact but are separable, allowing them to be separated to create the interior compartmentfor sliding an item into the sleevethrough the opening. This may allow the item to be inserted and secured within the sleeve, which may reduce the risk of damage caused by movement of the item within the package during transit.

The sleevemay be foldable between a deployed position (shown in) and a stowed position (shown in) by rotating the sleeveabout the fold line. As shown in, when the sleeveis in the deployed position, the sleeveextends outwardly away from an inner region of the containerof the packaging assembly. This may allow a user to access an opening in the sleevebetween the first walland the second walland insert an item into the inner region or interior compartmentof the sleevethrough the opening, thus positioning the item within the sleeve. The sleevemay then be folded in the stowed position and the packaging assemblymay be closed, as detailed further below with reference to.

When the sleeveis in the stowed position, the sleevemay be at least partially suspended within the container. This may protect the item by preventing or limiting direct contact with one or more inner surfaces of the container(e.g., bottom surface), thereby isolating the item from external impacts and vibrations. To facilitate the suspended state when the sleeveis in the stowed position, the sleevemay include one or more suspension tabs, which may be configured to contact an inner surface of the container(e.g., bottom surface) and provide a gap between at least a portion of the sleeveand the inner surface of the container(e.g., bottom surface).

For example, as shown in, the sleeveincludes two suspension tabslocated at an end of the sleeveopposing the fold line. However, it should be appreciated that the number and/or arrangement of the suspension tabsmay vary depending on the desired functionality and/or shape of the packaging assembly, and such variations are contemplated within the scope of the present invention. Thus, for example, the sleevemay include only one suspension tabor more than two suspension tabs, and the one or more suspension tabsmay be arranged anywhere on the sleeve, depending on the desired functionality and/or shape of the packaging assembly. In some embodiments, the one or more suspension tabsmay extend from another portion of the packaging assembly, for example from a side wall or the bottom surface, while similarly prevent the sleevefrom being in contact with the inner surface of the container(e.g. bottom surface).

The suspension tabsmay be foldable between a deployed position (shown in) and a stowed position (shown in). As shown in, when the suspension tabsare in the deployed position, the suspension tabsextend away from an outer surface of the sleeve. This may allow the suspension tabsto contact the bottom surfaceof the containerwhen the sleeveis folded in the stowed position, thereby providing a gap between at least a portion of the sleeveand the bottom surfaceand at least partially suspending the sleevewithin the container. However, it should be appreciated that the suspension tab(s)may be configured to contact one or more other inner surfaces of the container, depending on the shape and arrangement of the suspension tab(s), the sleeve, flap, and/or the packaging assembly. When the suspension tabsare in the stowed position, the suspension tabsmay be generally flush with the sleeve.

The sleevemay further include a flapfoldably connected at an end of the sleeveopposing the fold lineof the sleeve, with the end defining a fold lineof the flap. The flapmay include the suspension tabs, and the suspension tabsmay extend from the fold lineof the flapin an opposing direction relative to the flap. The flapmay be foldable between a deployed position (shown in) and a stowed position (shown in). Thus, as shown in, when the flapis in the deployed position, the flapand the suspension tabsextend outwardly from the sleeve. This may allow the suspension tabsto contact the bottom surfaceof the containerwhen the sleeveis stowed in the stowed position, thereby providing a gap between at least a portion of the sleeveand the bottom surfaceand at least partially suspending the sleevewithin the container. Additionally, this may allow the flapto contact the sidewallwhen the sleeveis stowed in the stowed position, which may utilize friction and/or exert a compressive force against the sidewallto secure the sleevewithin the container. When the flapis in the stowed position, the flapand the extension tabs may be generally flush with the sleeve.

The sleevemay include one or more support tabs (e.g., support tabs-shown and discussed in connection in). For example, as shown in, the support tabs-may provide additional support between the sleeve and the one or more sidewalls that the sleeve is foldably connected with (e.g., sidewall). Each support tab-may be integral with a respective sleeve panel flap-, or may be formed from a separate piece of material that is coupleable (e.g. adhered to) one or more of the sleeve panel flaps-or sleeve panel. In some embodiments, the support tabs-may be defined in part by cut lines-along the sleeve panel flaps-. The support tabs-may extend from the respective sleeve panel flaps-such that the support tabs-extend over at least a portion of the sidewalland thus at least a portion of the fold linebetween the sleeve (i.e., sleeve panel, the sleeve panel flaps-, and suspension flap) and the sidewallThe support tabs-may therefore be configured to provide additional structural support along, and above and below the fold linebetween the sidewalland the sleeve. For instance, the support tabs-may provide structural support to reduce tearing along the fold line, reduce buckling or folding of the sidewallreduce separation between the sleeve and the sidewalland/or otherwise improve the structural stability of the sidewalland the sleeve and thereby improve the function of the packaging assembly. However, it should be appreciated that the number and arrangement of support tab(s) (e.g., support tabs-) may vary depending on the arrangement of the sleeveand/or the desired functionality of the packaging assembly, and such variations are contemplated within the scope of the present invention. Additionally, as will be described in more detail, the support tab(s) may be adhesively coupled to the sleeveand/or the one or more sidewalls that the sleeve is foldably connected with (e.g., sidewall). However, the support tab(s) may also be integral with the sleeveand/or the one or more sidewalls, and may include but is not limited to a reinforced thicker section of material at and above and below the fold lineof the sleeve.

The sleevemay include one or more openings (e.g., opening) for providing visual access to an item within the sleeve. The openingmay provide certain benefits, such as allowing a user to identify an item or to confirm the presence of an item within the sleevewithout removing the item from the sleeveor otherwise moving the sleeve. For example, as shown in., the openingis defined by a cutout in the first wallof the sleeve. This may allow the openingto be visually accessible when the sleeveis folded in the stowed position. However, it should be appreciated that the number and arrangement of openings may depend on the desired functionality of the packaging assembly, and the opening(and/or other openings) may be positioned on the second walland/or other locations on the sleeve. Additionally, the openingmay be shaped and positioned on the sleeveto showcase a specific feature of the item, such as a logo, branding, or a unique design element. The openingmay be of any shape or size suitable for this purpose and is designed to maintain the structural integrity of the sleeve while providing a clear view of the contents. For example, the openingmay have a variety of different shapes, including a circle (shown in), a square, a rectangle, a triangle, an oval, an octagon, a custom shape, or other suitable shapes. Additionally, the openingmay have a diameter (or other lateral dimension) from between about 2 inches and about 8 inches, including but not limited to between about 2 inches to about 4 inches, between about 3 inches to about 5 inches, between about 4 inches to about 6 inches, between about 5 inches to about 7 inches, or between about 6 inches to about 8 inches.

The overall dimensions of the packaging assemblymay vary depending on the type of item to be secured and shipped within the packaging assembly. For example, the packaging assemblymay have a width of between aboutinches and aboutinches, including but not limited to between about 5 inches to 10 inches, between about 10 inches to 20 inches, between about 15 inches to 25 inches, or between about 20 inches to 30 inches. The packaging assemblymay have a depth of between about 5 inches and about 30 inches, including but not limited to between about 5 inches to 10 inches, between about 10 inches to 20 inches, between about 15 inches to 25 inches, or between about 20 inches to 30 inches. The packaging assemblymay have a height of between about 1 inch and about 10 inches, including but not limited to between about 1 inch to 3 inches, between about 3 inches to 6 inches, between about 4 inches to 8 inches, or between about 5 inches to 10 inches. However, such dimensions are merely intended to illustrate one example, and other dimensions of the packaging assemblyare contemplated within the scope of the present invention.

As will be made apparent by the following disclosure, the packaging assemblymay be formed of a single blank. The blank may be formed from a single sheet of material, which may include any suitable material for use in product packaging, including but not limited to a cardboard sheet, a paperboard sheet, a plastic sheet, sheets made of hybrid materials, or other suitable sheets. For example, in some embodiments, the packaging assemblymay be formed of a single sheet of cardboard. The single sheet of cardboard may be any suitable type of cardboard, including but not limited to corrugated cardboard having a burst strength of from about 200 #to about 350 #, and may have one or more flute types including but not limited to E-flute, B-flute, C-flute, or A-flute.

depicts a single flat packaging blankthat may be erected or assembled into a packaging assembly (for example but not limited to the packaging assemblydepicted in), according to some embodiments of the present invention. The blankmay include any suitable material for use in product packaging, including those previously discussed. As will be made apparent by the following disclosure, the blankmay form a packaging assembly as discussed herein, including the various configurations, embodiments, and forms previously discussed, such as the packaging assemblyshown and discussed in connection with. It should be appreciated that the blank, the steps of assembling a packaging assembly, and the assembled packaging assembly shown inis merely intended to illustrate one example. The blankmay be adapted or reconfigured in numerous ways to achieve the desired packaging assembly. The number, shape, and arrangement elements of the blank, as well as the steps involved in the assembly process, may vary depending on the specific configuration of the blank. Such variations are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.

In some embodiments, the packaging blankmay be erected via machinery, as opposed to manually, which may reduce time and costs associated with erecting the packaging blank. The packaging blank may be folded and/or glued by the machinery. The packaging blank may be secured in the erected (or assembled) position via adhesives (i.e. gluing) and/or mechanical connections (e.g., mating features, frictional engagement, and the like).

As shown in, the blankmay include a bottom panel, sidewall panels-, a top panel, a sleeve panel, sleeve panel flaps-, and suspension flap. As will be made apparent by the following disclosure, the bottom panelmay form a bottom surface of the packaging assembly (e.g., bottom surfaceof); the sidewall panels-may form sidewalls of the packaging assembly (e.g., sidewalls-of); the top panelmay form a top portion of the packaging assembly (e.g., top portionof); and the sleeve panel, the sleeve panel flaps-, and suspension flapmay form a sleeve of the packaging assembly (e.g., sleeveof).

The sidewall panels-may be foldably connected to the bottom panelat opposing ends of the bottom paneland along fold lines-

The sidewall panels-may be foldably connected to the bottom panelalong respective fold lines-of the sidewall panels-

The top panelmay be foldably connected to sidewall panelat an end of the top paneland along fold lineof the top panel.

The sleeve panelmay be foldably connected to sidewall panelat an end of the sleeve paneland along fold lineof the sleeve panel.

The sleeve panel flaps-may be foldably connected to the sleeve panelat opposing ends of the sleeve paneland along respective fold lines-of the sleeve panel flaps-. The sleeve panel flaps-may include respective support tabs-, and the support tabs-may extend from the respective sleeve panel flaps-such that they overlap a portion of the sleeve panel, the fold line, and at least a portion of the sidewallThe support tabs-may include respective fold lines-that are generally colinear with fold lineof the sleeve panel.

The suspension flapmay be foldably connected to the sleeve paneland the sleeve panel flaps-along an end of the sleeve paneland the sleeve panel flaps-and along fold lineof the suspension flap. The suspension flapmay include suspension tabs. The suspension flapand suspension tabsmay extend in opposite directions relative to the fold line. Additionally, the suspension tabsmay be defined by cut lines formed in the sleeve paneland/or the sleeve panel flaps-. The suspension tabsformed in the sleeve panel flaps-may be sized and arranged such that they overlay with corresponding suspension tabsin the sleeve panelwhen the sleeve panel flaps-are folded inwardly about fold lines-

The sidewall panels-may include flapsfoldably connected to opposing ends of each sidewall panel-, with the opposing ends defining respective fold linesof the flaps.