Carton for supporting appliances from an upper flange

摘要

A carton is formed of foldable material, such as cardboard, for storing and shipping an appliance, such as a bathtub, which has an upper rim intended to carry a substantial portion of the weight of the appliance, the carton including a vertical column formed of the carton material and having at least one vertical strengthening bend, the column supporting the flange of the appliance from the floor of the carton.