Shipping package with end retainer and method therefor

Abstract

A shipping package includes a can body having an interior volume and at least one closable end, an end closure closably engaging the closable end of the can body having a recessed portion adapted to fit within a portion of the can body adjacent the closable end, and a disposable reinforcing member corresponding to at least a portion of the recessed portion of the end closure secured adjacent to an exterior surface of the recessed portion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of reinforcing an end closure for a shipping package comprising:
 providing a can body having an interior volume and at least one closable end, closably engaging the closable end of the can body using an end closure having a recessed portion adapted to fit within a portion of the can body adjacent the closable end, and   securing a disposable reinforcing member corresponding to at least a portion of the recessed portion of the end closure adjacent to an exterior surface of the recessed portion.   
     
     
         2 . The method of reinforcing an end closure according to  claim 1 , where the step of securing a disposable reinforcing member further comprises:
 providing less than about 1/16 inch deflection of the end closure measured adjacent the can rim when tested according to ISTA Test Procedure 3a, shock test blocks 3 and 9.   
     
     
         3 . The method of reinforcing an end closure according to  claim 1 , further comprising the step of:
 removing the disposable reinforcing member after shipping to access the end closure.   
     
     
         4 . The method of reinforcing an end closure according to  claim 1 , where the step of securing a disposable reinforcing member further comprises
 securing the reinforcing member using at least one selected from the group consisting of taping, banding, and strapping.   
     
     
         5 . The method of reinforcing an end closure according to  claim 1 , where the step of securing a disposable reinforcing member comprises
 providing a reinforcing member made from at least one material selected from the group consisting of particleboard, medium density fiberboard, oriented strand board, chipboard, wood plank, plywood, thermoset resin, thermoplastic, and ceramic.   
     
     
         6 . The method of reinforcing an end closure according to  claim 1 , where the step of securing a disposable reinforcing member further comprises
 using at least one clip adapted to secure the reinforcing member adjacent the end closure.   
     
     
         7 . The method of reinforcing an end closure according to  claim 1 , prior to the step of closably engaging the closable end, providing stick electrodes for welding into the shipping package.