DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A CUSHION DURING STORAGE AND MOVING OF AN OBJECT

Abstract

A device that creates a bag, pocket, sleeve, or protective enclosure for receiving an object for storage or moving of the object. The device provides a cushioning mechanism for the object.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a device that creates a bag, pocket, protective enclosure, or sleeve for receiving an object for wrapping, storage or moving of the object. The device provides a cushioning mechanism for the object.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

U.S. Pat. No. 6,712,204 relates to a carrier for retaining one or more objects. The carrier is cut and scored from a unitary blank of paperboard so that it can be folded into two overlying panels and then manually fastened so that one panel is bowed away from the other to form an interior space. The bowed panel has at least one U-shaped mouth opening into the interior space, cut through the bowed panel face and large enough to allow an object to be inserted through it and retained for storage or transport.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,901,844 relates to a display package having one or more media items retained therein. The display package is convertible between a collapsed position which is used for shipment and storage of the item, an open display position for displaying the media item on a flat surface, and a compact display position. The display package has a base having opposing halves each formed of a pair of spaced apart upper and lower panels which are connected together along their respective outer ends. The upper panels are connected together along their inner ends. Central portions of the inner ends of the upper panels are spaced apart from each other to define an elongated slot. An upright body forming portion comprises a first body panel formed with and connected along a common fold line to one of the lower panels and a second body panel formed with and connected along a common fold line to the other of the lower panels, the first body panel and the second body panel secured together defining a pocket adapted for reception of a media item and the body panels extending upwardly through the slot.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,690,220 relates to a holder or packaging arrangement for a compact disk or data storage disk. The packaging arrangement comprises a first pocket piece formed of clear plastic and a second pocket piece formed of material such as non-woven fiber, the two pocket pieces being joined together along common edges to form a pocket sized to receive a compact disk.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,251,746 relates to a container for a cassette housing, an image bearing medium having recorded images for a stack of photographic picture prints and an index print having rows of small size positive images that match the recorded images. The container comprises a book-like jacket including a pair of leaves separated by a spine joined to the leaves at fold lines to permit the leaves to be arranged opposing each other. At least one of the leaves is photographic paper to permit the index print to be formed directly on that leave. The spine is wide enough to permit the stack of picture prints to be stored between the leaves when the leaves oppose each other. An openable pocket web joined to the leaves across the spine is opened to receive the cassette when the leaves oppose each other. A storage sheath with a window for viewing the index print receives the jacket with its leaves opposing each other.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,048,681 relates to envelopes for storage means of compact disks. The storage means comprises an envelope/cushion configuration used to minimize or eliminate abrasion and chaffing. A special thin cushion that combines the quality of surface softness with underlying stiffness shares the envelope with the disk.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a device for holding an object placed within the device comprising: two-separate sheets of material, wherein each of the two separate sheets has four sides. The two separate sheets of material are joined together on either two sides or three sides by a closing mechanism. The closing mechanism holds the two sheets of material together to form a pocket in which an object is placed. The device has an opening for receiving an object. The device provides a cushioning mechanism for an object placed within the device. Each of the two separate sheets of material has an inner layer and an outer layer. It is an object of the present invention for at least one of the two separate sheets of material to have a cushioning mechanism being part of, located in or attached to an inner layer of the sheet, outer layer of the sheet, or both the inner layer and outer layer of the sheet, to cushion an object placed between the two separate sheets.

It is an object of the present invention for the two sheets of material to have the same dimensions.

It is an object of the present invention for the two sheets of material to have different dimensions.

It is an object of the present invention for the cushioning mechanism to comprise paper, including kraft paper, newsprint, tissue paper, corrugated paper, shredded paper.

It is an object of the present invention for the cushioning mechanism to comprise polystyrene, plastic, foam or packing peanuts.

It is an object of the present invention for the cushioning mechanism to fill a void between the device and the object.

It is an object of the present invention for at least one of the sheets to comprise an inner layer that comprises or contains a cushioning mechanism.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to further comprise an open side closure mechanism for closing the open side or sides of the device once an object is placed in the device. It is an object of the present invention for this closure mechanism to comprise a hook and fastener mechanism or an adhesive.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to be used for wrapping, storing or moving an object placed within the device. It is an object of the present invention for the device to comprise a bag, pocket, or protective enclosure. It is an object of the present invention for the device to comprise a sleeve. It is an object of the present invention for the device to comprise two sheets of material joined together. It is an object of the present invention for at least one of the sheets to comprise an inner layer comprising embossed paper as a cushioning mechanism. It is an object of the present invention for both the inner layer and the outer layer of at least one of the sheets to comprise embossed paper. It is an object of the present invention for both sheets joined together to comprise embossed paper, where the embossed paper is the outer layer of the sheets, inner layer of the sheets or both the inner and outer layers. It is an object of the present invention for the device to comprise multiple sheets joined together.

The present invention relates to a device for wrapping, storing or moving an object placed within the device. It is an object of the present invention for the device to comprise a bag, pocket, or protective enclosure. It is an object of the present invention for the device to comprise a sleeve. It is an object of the present invention for the device to comprise two sheets of material joined together. It is an object of the present invention for at least one of the sheets to comprise an inner layer comprising a cushioning mechanism. It is an object of the present invention for at least one of the sheets to have an inner layer which forms a pouch which contains a cushioning material for cushioning an object placed in the pocket of the device.

It is an object of the present invention for the pouch to be created by a separate sheet of material being attached to the inner layer. It is an object of the present invention for the pouch for holding a cushioning material to be a separate device which separately holds the cushioning material and for that separate device to be attached to the inner layer of a sheet or sheets of the device. It is an object of the present invention for the separate device to be attached to the inner layer of a sheet or sheets by an adhesive or a hook and fastener device. It is an object of the present invention for the cushioning material to comprise shredded paper which is placed in an enclosed pouch inside the inner layer of a sheet.

It is an object of the present invention for the pouch to be formed by at least one of the sheets being folded and sealed by a sealing mechanism.

It is an object of the present invention for the shredded paper to form a layer to provide cushioning to an object placed in the device.

It is an object of the present invention for the embossed paper to comprise the inner layer, outer layer or both layers of at least one of the sheets to provide cushioning to an object placed in the device.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to comprise either a cushioning layer or the embossed paper to provide the cushioning effect of the device.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to have four sides.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to have one of the four sides being opened, and three sides of the device being closed.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to have two sides of the device being opened, and two sides of the device being closed.

It is an object of the present invention to have two opposing sides of the device being opened.

It is an object of the present invention to have two adjoining sides of the device being opened.

It is an object of the present invention for the opening of the device to allow an object to be placed in the device so that the object can be stored and transported.

It is an object of the present invention for the closed sides of the device to have the sheets stitched together to form the closure.

It is an object of the present invention for the objects to comprise housewares, electronics, kitchenware, crafts, pictures, etc.

The present invention relates to a device for holding an object within the device comprising: two separate sheets of material, the two separate sheets of material joined together leaving an opening so that an object can be placed between the two sheets of material. Each of the two sheets of material have an inner layer and outer layer. At least one of the two separate sheets of material has a cushioning mechanism that is part of, located in or attached to an inner layer of the sheet to cushion an object placed between the two separate sheets.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to have a closure mechanism located at the opening or openings of the device so that once an object is placed within the device it cannot easily fall out.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to have multiple sheets, so that more than one object can be placed in the device and separated from other objects.

The present invention relates to a device for holding an object placed within the device comprising: two separate sheets of material, the two separate sheets of material joined together by a closing mechanism leaving an opening between the two sheets for receiving an object. Each of the two separate sheets has an inner layer and an outer layer. A separate cushioning mechanism which comprises a cushioning material is attached to the inside of the device by an attachment mechanism.

It is an object of the present invention for the attachment mechanism to comprise a hook and fastener or an adhesive.

The present invention relates to a device for holding an object placed within the device comprising: a pocket, sleeve, or bag having an opening; the pocket, sleeve or bag having an outer layer and an inner layer. A cushioning mechanism being the inner layer or the outer layer or both layers, or the cushioning mechanism located on the inner layer or the outer layer or both layers, or the cushioning mechanism attached to the inner layer or the outer layer or both layers. A closure mechanism closes the device when the object is placed in the device.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to have four sides, and wherein the device is open on either one or two sides of the device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of FIG. 4 of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows an internal view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows an internal view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 8 shows an internal view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 shows a side view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows the device shown in FIG. 3 combined with a separate internal cushion device.

FIG. 11 shows a side view of an embodiment of the device for holding multiple objects.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 shows a device 10 having four sides 12, 14, 16 and 18. Sheets 26 and 28 are joined together at sides 12, 14 and 16 by using a closing mechanism 20, which in a preferred embodiment is stitching. This creates a pocket for holding an object placed in the device. Side 18 has an opening 22 in which an object can be placed for storage or moving. The device 10 comprises a closure mechanism 21 for closing the opening 22 once an object is placed in the device. The device 10 in an embodiment is made of an embossed paper 24 which can be on the outer layer, inner layer or both and which provides a cushioning to an object placed within the device 10. The device 10 comprises a first sheet 26 which in the figure shows outer layer 27 and an inner layer 29. The device 10 also comprises a second sheet 28 which in the figure shows its inner layer 23.

FIG. 2 shows a device 30 having sides 32, 34, 36 and 38. The device 30 is closed at sides 36 and 38 by a closing mechanism 37 and has an opening 40 formed between sides 32 and 34 in which an object can be placed for moving or storage. The device 30 provides a cushion for an object placed in the device 30. Device 30 comprises sheet 42 which in the figure shows an outer layer 43 and sheet 44 which in the figure shows an inner layer 45. The sheets 42 and 44 are joined together at sides 36 and 38 and have an opening between sides 34 and 32 that creates a pocket for an object placed in the device 30.

FIG. 3 shows a device 50 having sides 52, 54, 56 and 58. The device is closed at sides 54 and 58 by a closing mechanism 59 and has an opening 60 at side 52 and an opening 62 at side 56. The device 50 comprises a sheet 64 which has an inner layer 66 and an outer layer 65. A pouch 67 is part of the inner layer 66 of sheet 64 having a cushioning material in it to provide cushioning. Sheet 64 and sheet 68 are joined together to create the sleeve of the present invention. In the figure, sheet 68 shows its inner layer 69.

FIG. 4 shows a device 80, having sides 82, 84, 86 and 88. The device 80 is closed at sides 82, 84 and 86 and has an opening 90 at side 88. The device 80 comprises a sheet 92 which is folded and sealed by a sealing mechanism to form a pouch 93 which contains shredded paper 94 to provide cushioning. The device 80 also comprises sheet 98 which is folded and sealed by a sealing mechanism to form pouch 95 which has shredded paper 94 to provide cushioning. Sheets 92 and 98 are joined together by a closing mechanism 99 to create the bag, pocket or protective enclosure of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of the top part of FIG. 4. The device 80 has shredded paper 94 located inside the pouch 93 of sheet 92 and shredded paper 94 inside the pouch 95 of sheet 98.

FIG. 6 shows an internal view of a device 100 having four sides 102, 104, 106 and 108. Sides 102, 104 and 106 are all closed by using a closing mechanism 110 which in a preferred embodiment is stitching. Side 108 has an opening 112 in which an object can be placed for storage or moving. The device 100 comprises a first sheet 114 attached to a second sheet 116. The second sheet 116 comprises an outer layer 118, and an inner layer 120 which has a pouch 119 which contains a cushioned material 122. The first sheet 114 comprises an inner layer 124 and an outer layer 126. The inner layer 124 has a pouch 125 which contains a cushioned material 128.

FIG. 7 shows an internal view of a device 130 having sides 132, 134, 136 and 138. The device 130 is closed at sides 136 and 138 by a closing mechanism 137 and has an opening 140 formed between sides 132 and 134 in which an object can be placed for moving and storage. The device 130 provides a cushion for an object placed in the device 130. Device 130 comprises a first sheet 142 attached to a second sheet 144. The second sheet 144 comprises an outer layer 146 and an inner layer 148. The inner layer 148 comprises a pouch 145 which contains a cushioned material 150. The first sheet 142 comprises an inner layer 152 and an outer layer 154. The inner layer 152 comprises a pouch 153, which contains a cushioned material 156.

FIG. 8 shows an internal view of a device 160 having sides 162, 164, 166 and 168. The device is closed at sides 164 and 168 by a closing mechanism 169 and has an opening 170 at side 162 and an opening 172 at side 166. The device 160 comprises a first sheet 174 attached to a second sheet 176. The second sheet 176 comprises an outer layer 178 and an inner layer 180. The inner layer 180 comprises a pouch 179, which contains a cushioned material 182. The first sheet 174 comprises an outer layer 184 and an inner layer 186. The inner layer 186 comprises a pouch 185 which contains a cushioned material 188.

FIG. 9 shows a device 200 comprising two sheets 202 and 204. The sheets are partially attached to each other by a closing mechanism 206, and have an opening 208. The opening 208 is where an object can be placed for storage or moving. The device 200 has a cushioning mechanism 210 similar to the other figures shown.

FIG. 10 shows a device 220 having sides 222, 224, 226 and 228. The device is closed at sides 222 and 226 by a closing mechanism 229 and has an opening 230 at side 224 and an opening 232 at side 228. The device 220 comprises a first sheet 234 and a second sheet 236. Sheet 234 and sheet 236 are joined together to create the sleeve of the present invention. A separate cushioning mechanism 240 which comprises cushioned material 242 is contained within the cushioning mechanism 240 which is attached to the inside of the device 220 by an attachment mechanism 250 on sheet 249, and an attachment mechanism 251, not shown, on sheet 247. In an embodiment, the attachment mechanisms 250 and 251 may comprise a hook and fastener or an adhesive. The cushioning mechanism 240 has sides 252, 254, 256 and 258. Sides 252 and 256 are closed, whereas sides 254 and 258 are open at openings 257 and 255 respectively. Once the cushioning mechanism 240 is attached to device 220, an object can be placed in the opening formed between the cushion layers, 253 and 259.

FIG. 11 shows a device 260 for holding multiple objects. The device 260 has sides 262, 264, 266, and 268. The device 260 is closed at sides 262 and 266 by a closing mechanism 270. The device 260 is open at sides 264 and 268. The device 260 has several sheets of material 280, wherein at least one side of at least one sheet includes a cushioning mechanism 272.

Claims

1. A device for holding an object placed within said device comprising:

two separate sheets of material;

each of said two separate sheets having four sides;

said two separate sheets of material joined together on either two sides or three sides by a closing mechanism that holds said two separate sheets of material together to form a pocket in which said object is placed;

each of said two separate sheets having an inner layer and an outer layer;

at least one of said two separate sheets comprises or contains a cushioning mechanism;

said cushioning mechanism is either said inner layer or said outer layer or both said inner and outer layer, or attached to said inner layer or said outer layer or both said inner or outer layer, or in a pouch attached to said inner layer or said outer layer or both said inner layer and said outer layer;

said cushioning mechanism providing a cushion for an object placed between said two separate sheets;

said device having an opening for receiving said object.

2. The device of claim 1 forming a bag, pocket, protective enclosure or sleeve.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein said two separate sheets comprise embossed paper.

4. The device of claim 1 wherein said inner layer, said outer layer, or both said inner layer and said outer layer of at least one of said two separate sheets comprises embossed paper.

5. The device of claim 1 wherein said two sheets of material have same dimensions.

6. The device of claim 1 wherein said two sheets of material have different dimensions.

7. The device of claim 1 wherein said inner layer of at least one of said two separate sheets comprises a cushioning mechanism placed in or attached to a pouch of said inner layer.

8. The device of claim 7 wherein said cushioning mechanism is shredded paper.

9. The device of claim 7 wherein said cushioning mechanism comprises paper, including kraft paper, newsprint, tissue paper, corrugated paper, shredded paper; polystyrene, plastic, foam or packing peanuts.

10. The device of claim 9 wherein said cushioning mechanism fills a void between said object and said device.

11. The device of claim 4 wherein said embossed paper provides cushioning to an object placed in said device.

12. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is closed on three of said sides and open on one of said sides.

13. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is closed on two of said sides and open on two of said sides.

14. The device of claim 13 wherein two opposing sides of said device are open.

15. The device of claim 13 wherein two adjoining sides of said device are open.

16. The device of claim 1 wherein said closing mechanism comprises said sheets being stitched together to form a partial closure.

17. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is used for wrapping, storing or moving an object placed within said device.

18. The device of claim 1 wherein said object comprises: housewares, electronic items, kitchenware, crafts, and pictures.

19. The device of claim 1 further comprising an open side closure mechanism for closing said open side or sides of said device once said object is placed in said device.

20. The device of claim 19 wherein said closure mechanism comprises a hook and fastener mechanism or an adhesive.

21. The device of claim 1 wherein said device comprises multiple sheets of material for holding multiple objects.

22. The device of claim 1 wherein said inner layer of at least one of said sheets forms a pouch for holding said cushioning mechanism.

23. The device of claim 22 wherein said pouch is created by a separate sheet of material being attached to said inner layer.

24. The device of claim 22 wherein said pouch is a separate device which separately holds said cushioning mechanism, said separate device attached to said inner layer of a sheet or sheets of said device.

25. The device of claim 24 wherein said separate device is attached to said inner layer by an adhesive or a hook and fastener device.

26. The device of claim 22 wherein said pouch is formed by at least one of said sheets being folded and sealed by a sealing mechanism.

27. A device for holding an object placed within said device comprising:

two separate sheets of material;

said two separate sheets of material joined together leaving an opening between said two sheets for receiving an object;

a closing mechanism that holds said two separate sheets of material together to form a pocket in which said object is placed;

each of said two separate sheets having an inner layer and an outer layer;

at least one of said two separate sheets having a cushioning mechanism that is part of, located in or attached to said inner layer, said outer layer, or both said inner layer and said outer layer of one or both of said two separate sheets for an object placed between said two separate sheets.

28. A device for holding an object placed within said device comprising:

two separate sheets of material;

said two separate sheets of material joined together by a closing mechanism leaving an opening between said two sheets for receiving an object;

each of said two separate sheets having an inner layer and an outer layer;

a separate cushioning mechanism which comprises a cushioning material which is attached to inside of said device by an attachment mechanism.

29. The device of claim 28 wherein said attachment mechanism comprises a hook and fastener or an adhesive.

30. A device for holding an object placed within said device comprising:

a pocket, sleeve, or bag having an opening;

said pocket, sleeve or bag having an outer layer and an inner layer;

a cushioning mechanism being said inner layer or said outer layer or both layers, or said cushioning mechanism located on said inner layer or said outer layer or both layers, or said cushioning mechanism attached to said inner layer or said outer layer or both layers;

a closure mechanism which closes said device when said object is placed in said device.

31. The device of claim 30 wherein said device has four sides, and wherein said device is open on either one or two sides of said device