Rigid u-shaped packaging container with integral handle

摘要

Disclosed is a packaging container (10) which has an integral handle (12). The container is formed from a preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section having a main body portion with a generally flat bottom wall and upstanding, opposing sidewalls. The unit is foldable at at least two regions to form a base channel (32) and opposing side channels (34) of a protective package for an item. Hand openings (24) are formed in the bottom wall of the opposing side channels configured for a user to insert a hand for use as the handle for the packaging container.