Packaging scheme for portable electronics

Abstract

An insert and packaging system for a box may include a pliable body defining a void. The void is dimensioned to receive an end of a portable computer. The void is characterized by a height and a width. The body that defines the void has at least two removable portions, such that removal of the portions alters the height and width of the void, thereby permitting the void to receive a portable computer of varying dimensions.

1 . An insert for a box, the insert comprising:
 a pliable body defining a void, the void being dimensioned to receive an end of a portable computer, the void being characterized by a height and a width,   wherein the body defining the void has at least two removable portions, such that removal of the portions alters the height and width of the void, thereby permitting the void to receive a portable computer of varying dimensions.   
   
   
       2 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the body has oppositely disposed first and second surfaces, and wherein the void extends from the first surface to the second surface. 
   
   
       3 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the void is bounded by a plurality of surfaces of the body, and wherein at least one of the surfaces exhibits a sawtooth shape. 
   
   
       4 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises foam. 
   
   
       5 . The insert of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least two legs projecting a distance from the body.   
   
   
       6 . The insert of  claim 5 , wherein the body has a first surface and an oppositely disposed second surface, wherein the void extends from the first surface to the second surface, and wherein the two legs project from the first surface, 
   
   
       7 . The insert of  claim 6 , wherein the legs each have a distal end that is remote from the first surface of the body and a proximal end that is near the first surface of the body. 
   
   
       8 . The insert of  claim 7 , wherein the proximal end of each leg is joined to the first surface of the body. 
   
   
       9 . The insert of  claim 7 , wherein the distal end of each leg includes a removable portion for altering the distance each leg projects from the body. 
   
   
       10 . The insert of  claim 5 , further comprising a third leg projecting from the body. 
   
   
       11 . An insert for a box, the insert comprising:
 a body of foam having a first surface and an opposed second surface;   a first plurality of incisions extending from the first surface to second surface; and   a second plurality of incisions extending from the first surface and stopping short of the second surface;   wherein the first and second pluralities of incisions cooperate to form first and second legs that are foldably joined to the second surface of the body of foam, and a third detachable leg, and wherein the first, second, and third legs abut one another, so that when the first and second legs are unfolded, and when the third leg is detached, a void is created, the void dimensioned for receiving an end of a portable computer.   
   
   
       12 . The insert of  claim 11 , wherein the void is characterized by a height and a width, wherein the first and second pluralities of incisions cooperate to form at least two removable portions, such that removal of the portions alters the height and width of the void, thereby permitting the void to receive a portable computer of varying dimensions. 
   
   
       13 . The insert of  claim 11 , wherein the first, second, and third legs each have a distal end that is remote from the first surface of the body and a proximal end that is near the first surface of the body. 
   
   
       14 . The insert of  claim 13 , wherein the distal end of each leg includes a removable portion for altering the distance each leg projects from the body. 
   
   
       15 . The insert of  claim 11 , wherein the void is bounded by a plurality of surfaces of the body, and wherein at least one of the surfaces exhibits a sawtooth shape. 
   
   
       16 . A packaging system for a portable computer, the system comprising:
 a box; and   a means for suspending a portable computer within the computer, wherein the suspending means is adjustable to permit suspension of a portable computer of varying dimensions.   
   
   
       17 . The packaging system of  claim 16 , wherein the box includes a compartment dimensioned to hold electrical cords. 
   
   
       18 . The packaging system of  claim 16 , wherein the suspension means includes a first piece and a second piece, each piece defining a void. 
   
   
       19 . The packaging system of  claim 18 , wherein the suspension means includes a means for adjusting a distance between the first and second piece. 
   
   
       20 . The packaging system of  claim 18 , wherein the suspension means includes a means for adjusting a height and width of the void of at least one of the voids.