Foamlike Retainer Patents (Class 206/523)
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Patent number: 7753210Abstract: A damper system for transportation includes a packaging box for storing a container containing a work and also includes a pair of an upper damper and a lower damper each placed between the packaging box and the container. The upper and lower dampers contain foamed polyethylene or polypropylene, the upper damper includes upper impact-absorbing sections, and the lower damper includes lower impact-absorbing sections. The sum of h2 and h1 is equal to the width of an upper or lower space between the packaging box and the container, and h1 is greater than h2, wherein h2 represents the height of the upper impact-absorbing sections and h1 represents the height of the lower impact-absorbing sections. The shape of the upper and lower impact-absorbing sections is rectangular parallelepiped shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: SUMCO CorporationInventor: Tomohiro Horio
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Patent number: 7721894Abstract: The shock-absorbing packing material has a pair of first grooves each formed in a portion of the interior face of the first wall in connection with the interior face of the second wall, and a pair of second grooves each formed in a portion of the interior face of the first wall in connection with the interior face of the third wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroki Ishii
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Publication number: 20100089778Abstract: The present invention relates to a bag for a laptop computer with a shape improved so as to adjust its size. The size adjustable bag for a laptop computer according to the present invention includes a support for supporting a laptop computer, side covers for covering side portions of the laptop computer, an upper cover for covering an upper portion of the laptop computer, a lower cover for covering a lower portion of the laptop computer, a shock absorbing material inserted between an outer fabric and an inner fabric of the respective covers, at least one Velcro fastener attached onto an inside of the upper cover, inside and outside of the side covers and an outside of the lower cover, from a right end to a left end of the respective covers, and at least one seam line with size adjusting function formed at lower peripheries of the respective covers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Min Kyeong Park
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Publication number: 20100084306Abstract: A protection case includes a first panel including resilient material, a second panel including resilient material and a connection part connected between the first and second panels. A space is defined between the first and second panels such that an article such as a computer, personal computer, laptop computer, thin computer, electronics and use for normal daily good is received in the space and protected by the first and second panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventor: Chia-Hao Chiang
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Publication number: 20100078338Abstract: This invention is a billiard cue case which incorporates a two section detachable base which can be removed and separated so that it can be stowed in the front standard jump cue pocket for transport. The case also has interior tubes which are self centering and maintain the two piece billiard cue sticks in a vertical position suspended above the bottom of the case for long term storage with no lateral stress to avoid the possibility of warping. The interior of the case also features a plastic perforated container with silica gel desiccant pillows to eliminate atmospheric humidity from the case interior. The base is attached by a threaded stud which screws into a female threaded anchor in the bottom of the case. This allows the case stand in a vertical position at a right angle to the plane of the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventor: Carol Fae Ketel
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Publication number: 20100025271Abstract: A collapsible protective case for surfboards, musical instruments, or other large asymmetrically shaped objects, including a housing having a rigid, impact-resistant outer surface, the housing being formed from a multiplicity of adjoining sections that are selectively configurable between an expanded transport position and a collapsed storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventor: David A. Drew Boyles
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Patent number: 7654391Abstract: An efficient means for providing packaging materials comprises foam sheets which have been at least partially cut into regular segments which may be configured by hand into nearly any shape to fit a void space which may surround an article to be packaged in a container. The sheets may be stacked into a cube for ease of transport and storage. The foam sheets may be easily separated into segments by hand by snapping (rigid) or tearing (flexible) the foam into a custom shape which best fits the void space. In one particular embodiment, the segments may comprise a thermoplastic foam which may be configured into corner pads for supporting an article within an outer container.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Langer Associates, Inc.Inventors: Herbert Langer, Darrel Baker
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Publication number: 20100012653Abstract: There is provided a container for transporting objects. The container has an interior to hold at least one object. An exemplary container comprises an inner box and an outer box. The exemplary container also comprises at least one sensor for detecting measured data relating to the object, the at least one sensor being located between the inner box and the outer box. The exemplary container additionally comprises at least one transponder connected to the at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2007Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: Keith Ulrich, Stefan Wilms
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Publication number: 20100006469Abstract: A surfboard case includes a body which has an interior that is structured to stretchably adapt to a surfboard having a predetermined shape and size. The body is further structured to substantially cushion an impact to the surfboard contained within the surfboard case. In at least one instance, a substantial portion of the surfboard case comprises a neoprene material of construction. The surfboard case also includes at least one reinforcement section disposed in protective relation to a predetermined portion of the surfboard. In addition, a stretchable, waterproof storage compartment is utilized to store surfboard related items and/or personal items.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Sammy Allouche
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Patent number: 7644820Abstract: In the case of the picture-frame transporting crate according to the invention, a spacing which remains in the height direction between the closed cover (4) and the top side of a picture frame (7) which has been placed in position, or of a padding plate which covers the top side of the picture frame, is filled by means of a heightwise spacer (8) which is coordinated precisely, in terms of length, with this spacing. For this purpose, either a heightwise spacer (8) of appropriate length is selected from a supply or the appropriate heightwise spacer (8) is produced on site by virtue of the appropriate length being cut off precisely from a longer strip or a longer rod.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Hasenkamp Internationale Transporte GmbHInventors: Uwe Höhne, Udo Pütz, Michael Bissot
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Publication number: 20100003378Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for thermoforming a foamed polyester sheet of low crystallinity to produce a heat-resistant molded foam article (13). The process comprises the steps of heating a foamed polyester sheet (10) to a preforming temperature by contact with at least one heating plate and molding the heated foamed polyester sheet onto a non-heated mold (30). The present invention further relates to a process for manufacturing a package by thermoforming a foamed polyester sheet of low crystallinity to produce a heat-resistant molded foam container, loading a product (51) into said container and sealing or welding a film of thermoplastic material (61) onto said container to close it. The heat-resistant molded foam articles and the packages thus obtained are excellent in heat resistance and are not thermally distorted even when heated in a microwave or conventional oven. They are particularly useful for the packaging of food products for dual ovenable applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: CRYOVAC, INC.Inventors: Eugenio Longo, Andrea Paci
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Patent number: 7636529Abstract: The package has an used developer cartridge, a packing case and cushioning members. The packing case is configured with a upper surface that can be opened. When packed in the packing case, the developer cartridge is accommodated in the cushioning members so that the developing roller is positioned vertically above the toner-extracting hole. Recessed parts are formed in the cushioning members, respectively. One recessed part is shaped to closely fit over the upper surface of the developer cartridge. The other recessed part is shaped to fit closes over the lower surface of the developer cartridge. The recessed parts accommodate the developer cartridge so that the developer cartridge has no play therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Naoya Kamimura
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Patent number: 7624873Abstract: A shipping container for shipping diagnostic specimens. An outer container includes inner foam panels that define an inner cavity enclosed by a closed cell polymeric foam for receiving items to be shipped. The inner cavity has an H-shaped transverse cross section for receiving specimen vials that can be packaged in a polymeric bag having several side-by-side compartments for receiving specimen vials. A freezable material is placed within the inner cavity and adjacent to the specimens to maintain the specimens packed within the container below a predetermined temperature during shipment. The foam defining the inner cavity provides insulation to aid in maintaining the temperature of the contents.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Tennant Packaging CorporationInventors: Pamela J. Tennant, Kurt H. Tennant
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Patent number: 7597245Abstract: The invention is a shipping box and an internal holding device designed to transport a dental impression without damage or distortion by suspending the impression by it's handle inside the box so that it does not touch the interior walls of the box. The box, constructed of fiberboard or plastic is divided into a receptacle, where the internal holding device secures the handle of the impression, and a suspension area, where the body of the impression is suspended in mid-air. The interior holding device is comprised of two blocks into which the handle of the impression will imprint, securing the impression and preventing it from moving about during transport.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Inventor: David Allen Tillery
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Patent number: 7591373Abstract: An accessory fixing member 15 to which accessories are fixed is arranged between the rear face of a flat panel television 100 and the inner wall of a packing box 11 when the flat panel television 100 is engaged with top reinforcing members 12 and 13 and a bottom reinforcing member 14 to be housed in the packing box 11. The accessory fixing member is formed such that the upper side of a strap cardboard is folded to U shape in cross section. The upper side of the accessory fixing member 11 supports a load of other packing boxes 11 piled on the upper face of the packing box 11.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yasuo Horiuchi
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Patent number: 7588148Abstract: The present invention discloses a packaging structure, which includes an external box, a lower box and cushions, for packing a display panel and a base of a flat panel display simultaneously, wherein the bottom of the lower box is provided for wrapping the top of the display panel, and the bottom of each cushion facing the display panel has a first containing groove, and the first containing grooves are provided for wrapping the bottom of the display panel, and these cushions at their top have two second containing grooves for wrapping the base. The invention not only packs the display panel and the base simultaneously into the packaging structure, but also reduces the volume of the packaging structure effectively.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.Inventor: Chu-Fang Yang
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Patent number: 7584851Abstract: A shipping container includes a main insert, a top cover and a cardboard or corrugated shell. The container is especially adapted for securing computer disk drives therein. Potential damage to the disk drives is minimized by isolating movement of the disk drives within the container. Each drive is loaded within a compartment defined by surrounding dividers formed on both the top cover and main insert. The overall container height is minimized by incorporating recesses in the inserts that can increase the effective height of exterior cushioning ribs thus reducing the thickness of the floorboard or base member. The incorporation of the recesses results in formation of relatively thin web sections that interconnect base portions of the cushioning ribs to base portions of the dividers.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Terence Ten Teck Hong, Paul Newburn
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Publication number: 20090218248Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for protecting a product. A center member is in physical communication with a bottom of the product. North, south, east, and west members are in communication with the center member and each comprise an orifice. In addition, the north, south, east, and west members are partially separated from the center member by proximal cuts along a lower side of the sheet. The north, south, east, and west members are configured to pivot upward to form at least a ninety degree angle to the center member and physically communicate with sides of the product. The east and west members further comprise distal cuts about which east and west distal edges pivot toward the center member such that the east and west distal edges are in physical communication with a top of the product when folded.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Ivan Neil Liverman, Christopher John Sattora, Eric Allen Stegner, Robert William Stegner
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Patent number: 7571808Abstract: The packing materials for the module of the display apparatus comprise a plane frame having an opening in its center, a side frame formed to be connected to the plane frame in the direction approximately perpendicular to the circumference of the plane frame, a combination unit formed on the rear surface of the plane frame and a guiding unit mounted at the corner of the side frame and combined with the combination unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Junhee Kong, Deoksoo Kim, Kwaneun Jin
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Patent number: 7565971Abstract: A package is provided, of specialty roofing materials, including a plurality of stacked shingles in the package, in nested relation, with the shingles being of variable thickness from one end to the other in one or more stacks, as packaged, to be of “V” configuration, and of various selected orientations, and forming a substantially hollow zone, with at least one insert structure to fill the hollow zone and provide support for the end shingle in the stack. The at least one insert structure may be constructed of various materials, such as folded cardboard, cellular foam or the like. Filler material may be provided in the package, for any voids between the stack of shingles and the upper end of the package.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: CertainTeed CorporationInventors: Robert L. Jenkins, Anna Amatruda
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Publication number: 20090178938Abstract: A laptop computer carrying case and stand includes a substantially planar bottom panel, two planar side walls parallel to one another and fixedly attached perpendicular to and adjacent opposing edges of the planar bottom panel, and the side walls have top edges distal the bottom panel. A substantially planar rear wall is fixedly attached perpendicular to the planar bottom panel and the two planar side walls. A top member having at least two substantially planar and rigid sections is hingedly connected adjacent a top edge of the rear wall panel and hingedly attached at an opposing edge to a second of the rigid sections. A top member positioning means is included for removably engaging the sections of said top member in at least one inverted V pattern for the purpose of supporting a laptop computer an angle to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventor: RUSSELL K. PALMER
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Patent number: 7559425Abstract: An all-in-one packaging system is provided for holding a computer and a liquid crystal display (LCD) together. The computer has four standoffs. The LCD includes a screen and a board protruding from a back of the screen. The packaging system includes a pair of opposite first cushions, second cushions, and a carton. Each first cushion defines a window for receiving one end portion of the computer. A recess is defined in a top edge of each first cushion adjacent the window for receiving the screen of the LCD on the computer. The second cushions sits atop the pair of first cushions respectively. Accessory boxes are disposed on the second cushion. Each second cushion includes a bottom surface with a shape configured to fit the back of the LCD. The carton defines a housing for receiving the assembled first and second cushions, computer, LCD and accessory boxes therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsiang-Lung Hsu, Ji-Dong Xie, Guan-Dong Wang
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Publication number: 20090155531Abstract: A glass chair mat and method of packaging comprising a sheet of tempered glass with rounded corners and rounded beveled edges. The tempered glass chair mat may be finished to enhance its appearance or left translucent to showcase the flooring underneath. The method of packaging allows a minimal amount of employees to safely package the glass chair mat for delivery to residence and businesses alike. Furthermore, the packaging provides additional protection against damage during transit and assures common carriers are aware of the fragile nature of the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: KBJ Enterprises, LLC.Inventor: Kenneth B. James
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Patent number: 7543706Abstract: A cushion unit includes a frame having a plurality of corners, and a plurality of reinforcing corner plates respectively disposed in the corners. Each reinforcing corner plate has two main portions angled to each other to form a substantially L-shape, and two wing portions projecting respectively from the main portions. Each corner has two adjacent corner wall sections respectively formed with first engaging grooves for engagement with the wing portions of the respective reinforcing corner plate. The main portions of the reinforcing corner plates are disposed respectively on inner sides of the corner wall sections of the corners when the wing portions of the reinforcing corner plates engage respectively the first engaging grooves in the corner wall sections.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Lite-On Technology Corp.Inventors: Chih Chia Huang, Po Yu Cheng
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Publication number: 20090120830Abstract: A system for containing or transporting wind turbine components is provided. The system includes at least one container for receiving at least a portion of the wind turbine components, and the wind turbine components are arranged within the container in a nested configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventor: Jamie T. Livingston
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Publication number: 20090107879Abstract: A packing member for a honeycomb structure includes a holding member and a covering member. The holding member includes a recessed portion having a bottom face and a side face. The holding member is configured to hold the honeycomb structure in the recessed portion. The recessed portion has a corner portion which includes a border portion between the bottom face and the side face. The covering member covers at least the recessed portion and is provided to form a gas layer between the covering member and the corner portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: IBIDEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Mutsuo Otsuka, Andras Teleki
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Patent number: 7520389Abstract: A method and article of manufacture for protecting a device from damage caused by physical shocks during shipment, handling, and use of the device are disclosed. A shock-absorbing container is provided with a foam material provided around the device when it is placed in the container. An opening in the container is aligned with respect to the device so as to expose a physical interface of a bay to the physical interface of the device in the container. The device and container are proportioned so that when the container, containing the device, is slid into a bay of a device array or data processing system, the physical interface directly connects with a mating physical interface in the bay without requiring an interposer between the physical interface of the device and the physical interface of the array or data processing system.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Seagate Technologies, LLCInventor: Marc Lalouette
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Publication number: 20090071861Abstract: A packaging apparatus comprising a foam buffer that provides protection of a computer system component during transit, provides ease of use during pre-packing and packing of the component for transport, does not require the need for additional packing components in combination with the packaging assembly, provides shock and vibration protection during transport, and the foam buffer is configured for ease of manufacture, for reduced manufacturing time and for reduced cost. The foam buffer comprises a foam block formed at least in part from a nonplanar foam extrusion to protect the computer system components during transport. A component socket is provided in the foam block for the reception of the component, and the geometry of the foam surrounding the received computer is configured to provide protection and for ease of manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Zhenyong Wang, Mingfei Zhu, Chin Thiam Yeo
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Patent number: 7500561Abstract: An adjustable cushioning system, for use in a carrying case or the like, adapted to be re-sized internally to match the size and shape of its contents. Shock-absorbent spacers are stacked against the walls of the case or bag to adjust the internal dimensions of the case or bag as desired.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: The Matias CorporationInventors: Edgar Matias, Stephen R. McGowan
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Publication number: 20090050511Abstract: A computer packaging assembly for packing and protecting a computer case (30) therein, includes a packaging box (10) for receiving the computer case therein, and a pair of cushions (20) received in the packaging box and engaging with top and bottom ends of the computer casing respectively. Each cushion includes a frame (24) cushioning against horizontal collision to the computer case, and at least a rib (22) firmly attached to an outside surface of the frame to cushioning against vertical collision to the computer case. The frame is made from expanded polyethylene material, and the ribs are made from extruded polyethylene material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: JI-DONG XIE, XIN GAO, HSIANG-LUNG HSU
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Publication number: 20090038901Abstract: A locking case includes a lightweight plastic shell covered by a soft fabric, such as a woven nylon. A case hardened wire grid is fitted into each side of the plastic shell, and a foam pad, such as urethane, is fitted into the wire grid. A metal tab extends out of the case from each side of the shell. A zipper assembly has two zipper tabs with holes, such that when the case is closed, a lock can be inserted through both zipper tabs and both tabs. A security or metal cable is securely attached to the case, such as to the wire grid, where the metal cable has a loop that can be extended outside the case, wrapped around a fixed object, and locked to the four tabs by a padlock. One or more metal plates can be plated along interior sides of the shell for added protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2007Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Joseph L. Pomerantz
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Patent number: 7472789Abstract: A method of transporting and processing a set of three-dimensional dentition models includes (a) providing a container having an outer shell containing a shock-absorbing core, wherein the core defines a plurality of compartments each configured to hold one model in the set of three-dimensional dentition models; (b) loading each of the dentition models into its respective compartment; (c) transporting the container to a processing site; and (d) processing the dentition models while they are in the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ken Wu, Srinivas Kaza, Subir Basu
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Publication number: 20080314784Abstract: A lightweight, shock-absorbing package for carrying, shipping or mailing fragile articles is provided that is formed from a relatively stiff substantially flat sheet having front and back faces. The flat sheet has two fold lines disposed proximal to a centerline of the sheet, the fold lines dividing the flat sheet into a first section, a spine section, and a second section. The package includes at least one shock-absorbing resilient member made of lightweight, flexible material and attached proximal to three edges of the back face of the second section, one of the edges being opposite from and two being perpendicular to an edge of the spine section, of sufficient length to completely close the three open edges of a closed rectangular package formed when the flat sheet is folded back along its two fold lines to bring the back face of the first and second sections into a facing arrangement. A package composed of a resilient member that is glued or shrink-wrapped between two flat sheets is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventor: Rick Mark Schroeder
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Patent number: 7467712Abstract: A container for packaging and unwinding a coil of welding wire. The wire coil being formed by a plurality of convolutions of welding wire. The container including an outer container having at least one vertically extending side wall, a wire receiving cavity within the outer container for receiving the wire coil, a closed bottom and a top opening for removing the welding wire. The container further including a foam intermixed in the wire coil.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Carroscia
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Patent number: 7464517Abstract: A styrofoam material 2 is placed in a corrugated carton 1, and a plastic bag 3 is then loaded into the corrugated carton 1. Air between any two of the corrugated carton 1, the styrofoam material 2, and the plastic bag 3 is evacuated so that the plastic bag 3 is adhered onto dented portions 2a for product placement of the styrofoam material 2, and inner surfaces of the corrugated carton 1. As a result, products 4 can be easily placed on the styrofoam material 2 onto which the plastic bag 3 is loaded without the products 4 getting snagged on the plastic bag 3 and the plastic bag 3 being torn.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroki Akatsuka, Kazuhiro Mashima
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Publication number: 20080296357Abstract: A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of folded partitions, each of the partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing a portion of the folded partition blank to itself in predetermined locations. Passages extend through portions of the partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Bradford CompanyInventors: Calvin D. Nyeboer, William J. Vroon
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Publication number: 20080277312Abstract: Packaging materials are disclosed which are reconfigurable into two different shipping configurations: one for bulk shipment of electronic products, and one for individual shipment of the same electronic products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Selcuk S. Eren, Brian J. Jaeger, Douglas A. Law, Jeffrey J. Miller, Edward A. Purtill, Paul A. Roberts, Shawn K. Sremaniak
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Patent number: 7437846Abstract: A dual window display box for displaying two objects includes a display arrangement and an attachment arrangement. The display arrangement includes at least two displaying frames, wherein each of the displaying frames has a displaying window and defines a storage cavity between the displaying frames when the displaying frames are overlapped with each other for the first and second objects receiving in the storage cavity. The attachment arrangement includes a first attaching member provided on one of the displaying frame and a second attaching member which is provided on another the displaying frame and is detachably attached to the first attaching member to detachably engage the displaying frames in an overlapped manner such that the display arrangement provides dual display effect on the opposed displaying windows of the displaying frames for individually displaying the first and second objects at two opposite directions.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventors: Natali Franco, Stephen G. E. Crane
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Patent number: 7424954Abstract: A packing case for an image forming apparatus that includes: a first packing member 5 for packing an image forming apparatus main body 1 including a reading section 11 having a scanner unit, an image forming section 14 having an image forming unit 12, and a sheet feed unit 13 for feeding a sheet to the image forming unit 12, and a sheet storage space 16, formed to be open to outside between the reading section 11 and the image forming section 14, for storing a sheet transported from the image forming unit 12; and a second packing member 4 for packing a toner cartridge 2 and capable of being inserted into and removed from the image forming apparatus main body 1, in which the second packing member 4 is inserted and fixed in the sheet storage space 16.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yoshinori Otsuka, Yoshiaki Sanada, Kouichi Mihara, Haruko Yoneda
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Publication number: 20080210588Abstract: A packaging material which impart fragility capability and is easily manufactured and handled in preparing a product for shipment. The material is fabricated as a planar body having fold lines on which the body may be folded to encircle a product being packaged. The planar body is formed with locking features which enable a handler to easily secure the material about the packaged product and with defined openings facilitating handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Eric Allen Stegner, Robert William Stegner, Christopher John Sattora
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Patent number: 7419055Abstract: Breakaway foam packing is disclosed. In one aspect, the present disclosure teaches a breakaway packing system for packaging an information handling system including a packing support designed to receive at least a portion of an information handling system. The packing support secures the information handling system within a shipping container. The breakaway packing system also includes at least one detachable joint formed in the packing support. The detachable joint operably detachable to cause the packing support to separate into sections.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventor: James E. Manuel
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Publication number: 20080203090Abstract: A reusable shipping system comprises a closable shipping container and a packing ensemble disposed in the container's interior which includes an expandable cushioning assembly and at least one reusable packing accessory. The expandable cushioning assembly may be a layered arrangement having at least one foam layer and an inflatable bladder, while the packing accessory may be one or more cushioned bags or the like. Methods are also described for preparing a shipping container having a padded interior and a layered cushioning assembly. One or more items are inserted into the shipping container, and its cushioning assembly is thereafter expanded, for example by inflating a bladder, to compress the container's padded interior against the item(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: EGGS OVERNIGHT, INC.Inventor: Kent H. Dickinson
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Publication number: 20080190807Abstract: A reusable dunnage system employing a weatherproof outer cover is disclosed. The dunnage comprises specially manufactured high density foam that will return to its original condition after suffering compression forces and the required properties of the foam are given. The outer cover is, of necessity, fire retardant, biologically inert, hypoallergenic, and provides the required weatherproofing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventor: Thomas H. Rotche
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Patent number: 7398884Abstract: A packaging material which impart fragility capability and is easily manufactured and handled in preparing a product for shipment. The material is fabricated as a planar body having fold lines on which the body may be folded to encircle a product being packaged. The planar body is formed with locking features which enable a handler to easily secure the material about the packaged product and with defined openings facilitating handling.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric Allen Stegner, Robert William Stegner, Christopher John Sattora
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Patent number: 7395922Abstract: A grenade container includes a box having a bottom and four sides; a first foam layer disposed on the bottom of the box; a second foam layer disposed on the first foam layer and having a plurality of openings formed therein for receiving grenades; a plurality of grenades placed in the openings in the second foam layer; a first partition disposed on the grenades placed in the openings in the second foam layer; a third foam layer disposed above the first partition and having a plurality of openings formed therein for receiving grenades; a plurality of grenades placed in the openings in the third foam layer; a second partition disposed on the grenades placed in the openings in the third foam layer; a fourth foam layer disposed above the second partition; and a lid and a latch for closing the box.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Yash Sinha
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Publication number: 20080149520Abstract: A package box including an outer box and at least two cushions disposed symmetrically in the outer box is provided. The cushion includes a rectangular bottom plate, two short side plates, a partition plate, a concave structure and a box structure. The short side plates are connected perpendicularly with the short sides of the bottom plate respectively. The partition plate divides the cushion into a first rectangular sub-body and a second rectangular sub-body. The concave structure forms a container space caved in the first rectangular sub-body to contain a first article therein. The box structure on the second rectangular sub-body can be opened or closed to contain a second article in the second rectangular sub-body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.Inventor: Yu-Chieh Liang
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Publication number: 20080135554Abstract: Sealable containers for transporting breakable items are provided. Sealable containers for transporting breakable items include: a cylindrical body having a closed end, a threaded open end opposite the closed end, an inner surface, and an outer surface; at least one body of cushioning material; a closure configured to threadedly engage the threaded open end of the cylindrical body; at least one sheet of foam on the inner surface; at least one thermal blanket; at least one disc of foam inside the cylindrical body adjacent the closed end; at least one disc of foam inside the cylindrical body near the threaded open end; foam having partially pre-cut sections configured to be removable; a sealing ring configured to produce a liquid-tight seal when the closure threadedly engages the threaded open end; at least one fitting on the outer surface of the cylindrical body; and at least one strap connected to the at least one fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Peter Samuel Hill, Brenda Lea Baye, Doug Michael Dragomer, Cheyenne McManus Dragomer
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Patent number: 7377392Abstract: A fruit protection and transportation system providing various apparatus and methods to absorb impact and compression forces to reduce damage to fruit (3). Particular embodiments of the invention comprise a fruit protector blank (1) of resiliently compressible force absorption material having a substantially planar surface (2) that can be conformed to a portion of the exterior surface of various kinds of fruit (3). Other embodiments of the invention provide a molded force absorption cover (21) of resiliently compressible foam material that elastically conforms to a portion of the exterior surface of a fruit (3).Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Osprey Product Development, LLCInventor: Casey M. Scalise
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Publication number: 20080116102Abstract: This invention is an ergonomic device that has been created with the notion of removing barriers to quality, productivity, and safe human performance by fitting products, tasks, and environments to people. The invention is designed to provide a service to people who are concerned about the dramatic increased use in technological innovation. It provides a means for carrying innovative technology to extreme environmental settings and easy accessibility in situations that only require a short period of time for use. The invention also provides water-resistance and extreme temperature protection for at least portable electronic devices, laptop computers, digital game systems, digital cameras, PDA devices, and innovative wireless devices. The invention provides protection, convenience, and a comfortable way to haul technological innovations for activities performed on at least land, water, and within the atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventor: Kevin Ballentine
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Publication number: 20080093251Abstract: A reusable packaging case for an article comprises an inner foam layer having an interior cavity for holding the article. The inner foam layer surrounds at least a portion of the interior cavity. An outer foam layer substantially surrounds the inner foam layer The outer foam layer may have a density greater than the density of the inner foam layer. The inner foam layer may be formed using a plug having the same shape as the article to be later packaged in the case for shipping. The packaging case may optionally contain numerous additional inner foam layers of varying densities and thicknesses. Many substantially identical packaging cases, such as for shipping numerous identical articles coming off of an assembly line, may be formed using the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2005Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventor: Karl Robert Meyer