US Patent:
20130153079, Jun 20, 2013
Inventors:
Frederick W. Zeyfang - Erie PA, US
William H. Sardini - Erie PA, US
International Classification:
B65D 59/06
Abstract:
A flange protector is provided for a raised face of a flange comprising a flexible impact-resistant material having a cover portion, the raised surface defined by a circumferential raised shoulder portion extending from a surface of the flange, the cover portion having such dimension and configured to cover in protective relationship the raised surface of a flange, the flange protector extending across the raised surface and having a skirt portion which extends downwardly in encompassing relationship to the shoulder portion from the flange surface, the skirt portion contacting the raised shoulder portion at a single point of contact.