Patents Represented by Law Firm Basile and Hanlon, PC
  • Patent number: 4859714
    Abstract: A process for packaging a product, particulary one with sharp protrusions, a composition for cushioning the sharp protrusions during packaging and a foamed material prepared therefore, the process including the steps of applying a foamed composition to the product to be packaged; and encasing the product in an outer package. The foamed material can be applied in liquid or semiliquid form at a point-of-contact temperature less than about 130.degree. F. and solidifies substantially on contact. The foamed material is, preferably, applied selectively to cover the sharp protrusions and contains a chemical substrate containing a polymer having the general formula, a resin and a stabilizer. A suitable gas is encapsulated therein. The process, composition and foamed material have particular utility in the meat-packing industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Plan B, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph J. Locke, David C. Netherton