Suspension package assembly

Abstract

A suspension package assembly can include a package member, a stretchable retention member, and a closure device disposed on the stretchable retention member. The package member and a stretchable retention member cooperate to suspend at least one article. At least one article can be held securely between the retention member and a base member of the foldable member. The pocket of the retention member can be positioned over the foldable portions of the package member. The foldable portions can fit into the pockets and then can be folded so as to generate tension in the retention member.

1 . A packaging kit for packaging an article and maintaining the article in a position spaced from a wall of a container, the kit comprising:
 a resilient member comprising a body portion and first and second pockets disposed at opposite ends of the body portion, and at least one closure device configured to be openable and closeable;   a substantially rigid member comprising:
 a base member sized to support the article; and 
 a first foldable portion and a second foldable portion configured to be pivotable relative to the base member, at least a portion of the first foldable portion configured to fit with the first pocket and at least a portion of the second foldable portion configured to fit within the second pocket. 
   
     
     
         2 . The kit according to  claim 1 , additionally comprising a coupling assembly configured to limit relative movement between the resilient member and the rigid member. 
     
     
         3 . The kit according to  claim 2 , wherein the coupling assembly comprises a heat seal. 
     
     
         4 . The kit according to  claim 1 , wherein the closure device comprises a zipper. 
     
     
         5 . The kit according to  claim 1 , wherein the closure device comprises a tongue-in-groove assembly. 
     
     
         6 . The kit according to  claim 1 , wherein the closure device comprises adhesive. 
     
     
         7 . The kit according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member defines an enclosed pocket, the closure device being configured to provide an openable and closeable opening into the enclosed pocket. 
     
     
         8 . The kit according to  claim 1 , additionally comprising a box, the substantially rigid member and the resilient member being sized to fit within the box. 
     
     
         9 . The kit according to  claim 1 , additionally comprising a box, wherein the substantially rigid member and the resilient member are configured to support an article to be packaged in a position spaced away from the box and to absorb shocks to prevent the article from making contact with inner surfaces of the box. 
     
     
         10 . The kit according to  claim 1 , wherein the resilient member includes gussets along lateral edges thereof. 
     
     
         11 . A package assembly comprising:
 a first resilient portion;   a substantially rigid member configured to engage the first resilient portion; and   means for providing an opening through the first resilient portion.