Abstract: A cellular cushioning article and roll is provided. The cellular cushioning article and roll may include a film that has a plurality of multi-size bubbles for cushioning. The bubbles may be arranged in a pattern such that any straight line, which is positioned between two bubbles and extends from one side of the film to another side of the film, crosses at least one other bubble of the film. The bubbles may also be arranged in a pattern wherein at least one of the relatively lower bubbles is positioned at least partially within an area defined by the perimeters of the relatively higher bubbles and two straight lines tangent to the perimeters of the two relatively higher bubbles and extending therebetween.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a deformable structure surrounding a volume, and means for suspending a fragile cargo in spaced relationship above an impact zone on said deformable membrane. The apparatus is designed to: prevent damage to fragile cargo therein; lengthen a duration of the cargo impact period; reduce terminal vertical freefall velocity of the cargo relative to a terminal vertical freefall velocity of the cargo alone; and lengthen a duration of a cargo/craft fall period for falls from extreme heights. Preferably, the apparatus is spherical in shape, substantially transparent, and has a plurality of flexible strut members for suspending the fragile cargo in spaced relationship above an impact zone of said apparatus.