Configured For Article Patents (Class 206/592)
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One piece co-formed exterior hard shell case with an elastomeric liner for mobile electronic devices
Patent number: 8204561Abstract: A one-piece co-formed exterior hard shell case with an elastomeric liner formed on the interior of the exterior hard shell for mobile electronic devices. This hard protective exterior shell allows the device maximum protection from impacts with sharp objects while the interior elastomeric portion that provides shock protection for the device from impacts. The exterior hard shell part is formed to fit the device closely with a small offset from the devices surface. The exterior hard shell raps around the edges of the device. To allow the shell to be able to be mounted on the device the comers of the hard shell are cut open. This allows each sidewall to flex away when a device is inserted and snap back once it is in place. The elastomeric material fills in the gaps created at the comers of the exterior hard shell to allow flex for mounting.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Speculative Product Design, LLCInventors: Ryan Hill Mongan, David John Law, Jarret Weis, Bryan Lee Hynecek, Stephen Reiger Myers -
Publication number: 20120145591Abstract: A liquid container comprising a bottle extends along a longitudinal axis X between a bottom of the bottle and a neck axially opposite to the bottom of the bottle. The container comprises a protection shell including a hollow body that is elongate along the longitudinal axis X and surrounding the bottle. The hollow body delimits an internal space extending axially from a first opening situated towards the bottom of the bottle to a second opening situated towards the neck. The protection shell also includes a cover blocking the first opening and arranged axially facing the bottom of the bottle. The neck is entirely contained in the space. The cover is fixed to the hollow body by a mechanical link that can be established manually.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: M H C SInventor: Julien Ceder
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Patent number: 8196747Abstract: An end cap which imparts fragility capability and which derives favorable characteristics by combining several cushioning effects. In particular, the end cap of this invention achieves cushioning by combining the effects of material compression, deformation of an arch, an expansion of contact area as cushioning occurs.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric Allen Stegner, Robert William Stegner, Christopher John Sattora
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Publication number: 20120085678Abstract: A packaging box includes a box body having a bottom board, side boards, and bending flaps; and a cushioning material having a bottom surface section and side surface sections. A restrainer is formed at least one of the bending flaps, the restrainer having a portion that is separated from and opposes the bottom board when the portion of the restrainer is bent into an accommodation space of the box body. A restrain portion is formed at the side surface section of the cushioning material opposing the restrainer formed at the at least one of the bending flaps, the restrain portion having a portion that is positioned at a side of the bottom board so as to abut upon the portion of the restrainer and that opposes the portion of the restrainer when the cushioning material is fitted in the accommodation space of the box body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.Inventors: Takaaki YOSHIDA, Hiroshi TSUYUKI, Yasuhiro MINAMIDATE, Hideki YAMAMOTO, Keigo YAMADA
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Patent number: 8127929Abstract: A paper pallet for packaging comprising: a load bearing base and a packaging protective frame, wherein the load bearing base is composed of a plurality of vertical supporting components and a plurality of horizontal supporting components. The load bearing base is composed of the vertical supporting components and the horizontal supporting components intersecting and subsequently interlocking with each other, and the packaging protective frame is composed of a plurality of side boards. Therefore, the side boards intersect and subsequently interlock with each other to form a packaging protective frame, which is inlaid at a set distance from the edge around the load bearing base to form a paper pallet for packaging. Thus, the paper pallet for packaging is formed by combining the packaging protective frame with the load bearing base to become the packaging box for delivering goods.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventors: Shang Wen Lu, Young-Seog Kim
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Patent number: 8109389Abstract: A shipping container for electrical storage cells includes a box and a plurality of tray elements adapted to be received in the box. The box defines an interior space having an inner periphery and a height. Each tray element has an outer periphery that substantially conforms to the inner periphery of the interior space of the box, and each tray element has at least one upwardly facing recess that substantially conforms to the shape an individual electrical storage cell.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Genesee Packaging, Inc.Inventor: John Amer
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Patent number: 8091707Abstract: A system and method for securing, shipping, storing, loading, unloading, accessing and protecting sensitive heavy electronic assemblies. Integration of container dunnage, recessed hardware and exterior stacking features to protect container and contents during shipping.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: MSE Innovations LLC.Inventors: Martin Shawn Egan, Elizabeth Gale Egan, Adam Richard Egan
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Patent number: 8083496Abstract: The present invention is directed to an air compressor enclosed in a shroud with plastic tab isolators. In an exemplary aspect of the present invention, an air compressor may include an air tank for containing air at an elevated pressure, and a shroud for enclosing the air tank. The shroud may include a ribbing and a plurality of support members. The ribbing and the plurality of support members may be in contact with the air tank to assist in holding the air tank inside the shroud.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventor: J. Cody Stilwell
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Patent number: 8061521Abstract: A packaging system for a printer/copier or other large article that uses less material than conventional packaging systems. In one embodiment the system comprises a pair of elongated foam braces that slide over pairs of vertically oriented corner posts for holding and cushioning the packaged article. In another embodiment the system comprises four foam braces wedged between the four vertical edges of the article and vertical corner posts.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Sonoco Development Inc.Inventors: James Lowry, Ronald Kroeckel
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Patent number: 8047370Abstract: A packing cushion includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls coupled to the base. The plurality of sidewalls interconnect with each other and cooperate with the base to form an accommodating space. A first and second cushion portions protrude from an inner surface of the base in the accommodating space. The first cushion portion has a first inclined surface, the second cushion portion has a second inclined surface. The second inclined surface is parallel to the first inclined surface. A contour defined by the first inclined surface matches with at least a part of an object packed in the packing cushion. When the object is packed in the accommodating space, the first inclined surface contacts with at least a part of the object to provided a first cushioning, and when the object is subjected to impact forces to deform the first cushion portion, the second inclined contacts with the object to provided a second cushion.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Ma, Qian Li, Xin-Yue He, Wan-Ling Shih
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Patent number: 8047371Abstract: A packing cushion includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls coupled to the base. The plurality of sidewalls interconnect with each other and cooperate with the base to form an accommodating space. First and second cushion portions protrude from an inner surface of the base and an inner surface of one of sidewalls respectively. The first cushion portion includes a first surface. The second cushion portion includes a second surface. A contour defined by the first surface matches with at least a part of an object to be packed. When the object is packed in the receiving space, the first surface contacts with at least a part of the object to provide a first cushioning, and when the object is subjected to an impact to deform the first cushion portion, the second surface contacts with the object to provide a second cushioning.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Qian Li, Jun Ma, Xin-Yue He, Wan-Ling Shih
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Publication number: 20110253589Abstract: A package for holding and protecting a can includes a six-wall, eight-corner box and inserts in the box where they capture the can at each end of the box. Each insert includes a paper honeycomb panel that corresponds in shape to the cross-sectional shape of the interior of the box and a rigid backing that is attached firmly to one face of the panel. The backing is die cut to provide a segment that corresponds in shape to the ends of the can, with the cut extending partially into the honeycomb cells as well. The cut segment of the backing is forced into the underlying honeycomb cells to provide a pocket that snugly receives an end of the can and a pad behind the pocket. Multiple inserts may be derived from a slab having intermittent cuts at which individual inserts may be detached.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: Innovative Enterprises, IncInventors: H. Richard Webb, Wayne S. Pratt
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Patent number: 8033396Abstract: A method and apparatus for arranging, transporting, and/or serving food is provided to improve various aspects of food catering. A food handling apparatus includes a base platter having a predefined pattern of food location indicators thereon. Food elements are arranged on the base platter according to the predefined pattern. The apparatus includes food cell members configured to cover the food elements, maintain a separation of the food elements one from another, and protect the food elements from damage. The apparatus includes a lid positioned over the food cell members and attached to the base platter. At a serving location, the food cell members are uncovered from the food cell members, thereby revealing the food elements in the predefined pattern without additional handling of the food elements. The food elements can therefore be efficiently transferred through a food catering logistics chain while maintaining quality and appearance, and reducing contamination and illness.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Klassic CorporationInventor: Miguel Angel Mendez
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Patent number: 8016112Abstract: To stably hold and pack a thin card-shaped article. A packing implement for article transportation includes a board 1 and a holding sheet 2. The board 1 is sectioned into a base 3 and a cover 4, and the cover 4 has a window hole 5, and the holding sheet 2 is stuck over the window hole 5. On the base 3, an article M is placed, and the cover 4 is folded double over the article, and further, the base 3 and the cover 4 are folded integrally along opening edges of the window hole 5 to build up a three-dimensional packing implement. By folding the base 3 and the cover 4, the holding sheet 2 facing the inside of the window hole 5 is tensioned, and the article M is pressed down by the holding sheet 2 and held at a fixed position on the base 3. The packing implement 8 packing the article M is housed as it is in an outer case 9.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Yamato Packing Technology Institute Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kouichi Kasiwabara
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Publication number: 20110210040Abstract: A shipping carton with an integral cushion support. The carton includes a bottom, two side walls and two end walls extending vertically from the base, and a top. The top and bottom of the carton include two side flaps and two end flaps that are used to close the top and bottom in a conventional manner. The end flaps preferably include a integrally formed cushion support that includes an elongate body having a triangular cross-sectional shape defined by a vertical wall extending away from the end flap and an inclined wall extending from the end of the vertical wall towards the end flap. One or more locking tabs extend from the end of the inclined wall of the cushion support and engage one or more slots formed in the end flap. Alternatively, a locking member extends away from the end flap in the same direction as the vertical wall of the cushion support and includes a locking slot formed adjacent the end flap that is engaged by the one or more locking tabs to lock the cushion support in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: David Urquhart, John Blanck
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Publication number: 20110180451Abstract: Improvements in a single and dual stage wafer cushion is disclosed where the wafer cushion can use an edge hinge as a single first stage cushion and a second mid span hinge for the dual stage wafer cushion. This dual stage design gives two distinctly different cushioning forces as opposed to using a single stage design where the force is linear with the amount of compression that is being applied to the outer surfaces of the wafer cushion. The outside edge of the ring provides the greatest expansion such that only the outer edge of the ring makes contact with the outer edge of a wafer. The wafer cushion is a material that flexes and absorbs shocks before the shock is transferred to the wafer stack. The material minimizes debris or contaminants from embedding into the wafer cushion and also prevents sheading of material from the wafer cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: TEXCHEM ADVANCED PRODUCTS INCORPORATED SDN. BHD., PENANG MALAYSIAInventors: JAMES D. PYLANT, CHRISTOPHER R. MACK, ALAN L. WABER, DAVID A. MILLER
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Patent number: 7981493Abstract: A packing buffer member of the present invention is a packing buffer member 200 or 300 that is to be placed inside a pack 400 with an object to be packed 100, and includes first hollow convex parts 210, 220, 230 and 240 (third hollow convex parts 310, 320, 330 and 340) that are formed in a first direction relative to a forming base surface 201 or 301 and that contact with the object to be packed 100 to hold the object to be packed 100 and second hollow convex parts 250, 260, 270 and 280 (the fourth hollow convex parts 350, 360, 370 and 380) that are formed in a second direction opposite to the first direction relative to the forming base surface 201 or 301 and that contact inside the pack. The packing buffer member 200 or 300 is formed by a plastic sheet.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Mutsumi Tanaka, Yoshihiko Hisadome, Yukinobu Kojima, Takashi Narasawa
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Patent number: 7971712Abstract: The present invention provides a portable casing for carrying instrument, particularly musical instrument, very securely. The casing interior is provided with flexible shock absorbing support(s) on which the non-vulnerable portions of the instrument are laid whereas the delicate and vulnerable portions are held suspended in mid-air. As soon as the casing is closed, the supports get deformed acquiring a loop-shaped structure to encircle and cradle the instrument-parts which overlie thereon and in doing so the instrument is rendered securely captive against any movement In case of accidental impact the stress generated is borne by the soft lining of the casing and by the shock absorbing supports, rendering the instrument unharmed. The shock absorbing supports are advantageously detachably secured to the inner walls of the casing by retaining means. The present invention also provides a method for housing instrument in a portable casing for transportation.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventors: Vijay Kumar Talwar, Renu Talwar, Pooja Talwar
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Publication number: 20110079538Abstract: Disclosed is a unitary product cushioning device for supporting shock sensitive products during transport in an exterior container, comprising a product support region having a platform; a flap hingedly connected on either side of the product support region for folding upwards and towards the product support region; a plurality of ribs on each flap and product support region, the ribs defining product-supporting cavities therebetween for receiving and supporting the products; a cutout between each flap and product support region. Fold stops may hingedly connect each flap and product support region, the fold stop being angled to facilitate folding of the flap towards the product support region to form a generally āUā shape in the exterior container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: REFLEX PACKAGING INC.Inventor: Forrest Smith
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Patent number: 7913847Abstract: A packaging system in which an object can be maintained for shipping. The packaging system has a shell defining a space for reception of an object in a shipping state and an object engaging surface assembly that bounds at least a part of the space. The packaging system further has a fluid chamber assembly and a fluid within the fluid chamber assembly that has a variable pressure that is increased, thereby to cause the object engaging surface assembly to resiliently bear with increasing force against an object in the shipping state. The fluid within the fluid chamber assembly remains in a flowable state with the packaging system in a final state for shipping.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: George Kasboske
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Publication number: 20110049004Abstract: A product is secured within a box, using an apparatus that can be re-used to secure a different sized or shaped product. The apparatus is a box insert having a rigid sheet that fits snugly within the box, and multiple supports mounted on both the top and bottom of the rigid sheet. The supports mounted on the top side of the insert are spaced in an opposing manner to hold a first product snugly between those supports, while the supports mounted on the bottom side are spaced to hold a second product of a different shape or size. The insert is placed in a box so that either the top side or the bottom side of the insert is closest to the top of the box to serve as a support for whichever sized and shaped product best fits within the supports on that top-facing side of the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Jesse Joe Mena, Carol Louise Johnson, Daniel Kenneth Raichenberg, Robert Francis Grady
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Publication number: 20110042263Abstract: A transport container for transport of bicycle frames (22) comprises an outer container (10,16). In the outer container (10,16), a receiving element (20) is arranged. The receiving element (20) is connected to fixing elements (50) for fixing the bicycle frame (22). By the provision of spacers (30,32), the bicycle frame is held at a distance from inner walls of the outer container (10,16), thus protecting the frame from damage during transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Thomas Kemper
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Patent number: 7891494Abstract: Disclosed is a unitary product cushioning device for supporting shock sensitive products during transport in an exterior container, comprising a product support region having a platform; a flap hingedly connected on either side of the product support region for folding upwards and towards the product support region; a plurality of ribs on each flap and product support region, the ribs defining product-supporting cavities therebetween for receiving and supporting the products; a cutout between each flap and product support region. Fold stops may hingedly connect each flap and product support region, the fold stop being angled to facilitate folding of the flap towards the product support region to form a generally āUā shape in the exterior container.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Reflex Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Forrest Smith
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Patent number: 7882954Abstract: A packaging assembly in which discrete cushioning or blocking and bracing members are strategically positioned so as to provide improved protection of an article such as during shipment and storage. The assembly includes a substrate and a predetermined 2- or 3-dimensional pattern of cushioning members such as inflated (e.g., gas-filled) bags selectively and optionally independently affixed to the substrate. The pattern of cushioning members is predetermined in the x, y and z directions such that, when the substrate is positioned about the article, e.g., by folding the substrate, point contact between the cushioning members and the article is created. A method of fabricating a shock protective assembly for packaging an article is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Anthony Orkin Davlin, Laurence B. Sperry
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Patent number: 7878332Abstract: 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: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Weric Allen Stegner, Robert William Stegner, Christopher John Sattora
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Patent number: 7878329Abstract: A shipping box system includes a plurality of walls defining a volume substantially in the form of a cuboid, a rigid base near a first wall of the plurality of walls adapted to resist motion relative to the first wall, and a rigid mount attached to the rigid base and adapted to connect with a shipped item to be placed in the volume, wherein the plurality of walls are configured to create a free space around the shipped item so as to prevent damaging contact with a substantial portion of the shipped item.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Acorn Mobility Services Ltd.Inventors: Phil McCarron, Joanne Kennedy
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Publication number: 20110005964Abstract: A packing cushion for packing an object and accessories thereof is provided. The packing cushioning includes a first packing portion, a second packing portion, and a third packing portion. The first packing portion defines a first accommodating space for receiving accessories of the object. The second and third packing portions are coupled to opposite ends of the first packing portion to corporately form a space. The space is opposite to the first accommodating space, and is configured to receive the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: XIN-YUE HE, QIAN LI, JUN MA, WAN-LING SHIH
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Patent number: 7866479Abstract: A spring type paper cushion having a columnar body, at least four cushioning recesses, at least four projections and a receiving portion. The columnar body has a columnar wall and an axis. The cushioning recesses and the projections are formed on the columnar wall. The projections are respectively located between two of the cushioning recesses. The receiving portion is recessed into the columnar wall and is located at one of the cushioning recesses. The receiving portion has two receiving mountain-fold lines, two slits and a bottom. The slits are cut so that the two receiving mountain-fold lines can be folded allowing the bottom to sink into the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Yu-Han Fan
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Patent number: 7850007Abstract: An apparatus for carrying and storing watercraft propellers comprises a soft-shell enclosure having a rigid bottom member. The apparatus further comprises means for securing the propeller within the enclosure. An embodiment of the apparatus may shaped in the form of a cube or other parallelepiped with an opening symmetrically bisecting the enclosure along the top and the sides, or a top with a single panel defining the bottom of the enclosure. Alternatively, the apparatus may have a cylindrical shape. An embodiment of the invention may further comprise an inflatable support member for protecting the propeller.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventor: Steven J. Birds
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Patent number: 7789239Abstract: Trays for securing an article of manufacture within a container include a recess for receiving at least a portion of the article of manufacture therein. The trays also may include one or more sidewalls extending from an edge of the tray towards a container-bearing surface of the tray. At least a portion of the sidewalls may comprise a plurality of generally curved regions defining a plurality of steps leading from the edge of the tray towards the container-bearing surface of the tray. Methods of packaging an article of manufacture include providing such a tray into a container, causing a surface of the tray to abut against a corner or edge of the container, and inserting the article of manufacture into the recess in the tray. Packages for shipping and/or storing such articles of manufacture may include one or more of such trays disposed within a container.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventor: Don Juliano
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Patent number: 7753208Abstract: In order to produce a packaging for a sink which has particularly good absorption properties and a low rate of transportation damage there is proposed a packaging for a sink which comprises at least one supporting body that is formed at least partly from a foamed plastic material and comprises at least one seating element incorporating a seating channel for an edge section of the sink, and an outer packaging whose interior accommodates the sink and the at least one supporting body, wherein the at least one supporting body extends over substantially the entire internal height of the interior of the outer packaging.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Blanco GmbH + Co KGInventors: Wolfgang Schneider, Dirk Bittger
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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: 7748539Abstract: A packaged body includes: a prism-shaped packaging box 1 having a bottom; a pair of top and bottom shock absorbers 30 accommodated inside packaging box 1 for sandwiching a substrate storage container 10; elastic members 50 disposed between substrate storage container 10 and each shock absorber 30; and reinforcements 60 for reinforcing each of shock absorbers 30. Further, shock absorber 30 is formed as a shock absorbing element 31 that fits substrate storage container 10, a surrounding wall 32 of the shock absorbing element 31 is constructed of an inner wall 35 that is bent and formed along the periphery of shock absorbing element 31, a protrusion 36 that is formed from inner wall 35 so as to project outwards and an outer wall 37 that is formed from protrusion 36 so as to be spaced from, and oppose, inner wall 35 of shock absorbing element 31.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takehito Onda, Seiya Nakamura
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Patent number: 7731033Abstract: A method for using a rollover shipping cushion is presented. The cushion is formed by folding, in a specific manner, a single sheet of die-cut corrugated fiberboard to create the cushion. When properly folded, the cushion includes a central shipping cavity that is surrounded by shock-absorbing tubes on all six sides of the central shipping cavity. An item is then placed within the central shipping cavity for shipment.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Sattora, Eric Allen Stegner, Robert William Stegner
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Patent number: 7726489Abstract: A packaging box includes a top plate, a bottom plate, two side plates, a front plate, and a rear plate. The packaging box has two shock absorbers extending from the bottom end of the two side plates respectively. Each of the shock absorbers includes a lower surface, a first side surface, an upper surface, and a second side surface extending from the bottom end of the corresponding side plate in sequence. The second side surface is formed opposite to the first side surface and is adjacent to the corresponding side plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignees: Premier Image Technology (China) Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming Li
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Patent number: 7703608Abstract: An inkjet cartridge packing mechanism having a cartridge storage box and a carrier fixer that uses the inside of a printer for storing an inkjet cartridge in order to save packing space of the printer. The packing mechanism further attaches the carrier of the printer to the carrier fixer and fixes a plurality of star wheels at the paper-feeding outlet by a flap connected to the carrier fixer, which can prevent movement of the carrier or dropping of the plurality of star wheels during transport. The saving of packing space by the packing mechanism can effectively reduce cost for transporting printers.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Inventor: Yu-Ching Hsu
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Publication number: 20100096284Abstract: A protective case for handheld devices with improved protection characteristics, durability, convenience of use, and functionalities without compromising aesthetics. The protective case includes a āgloveā or āskinā piece of a softer material that substantially covers and grips the entire back of the electronic device, by wrapping over the edge of the electronic device (without obscuring the display/touch screen on the front of the device). One or more separate complementary frame pieces, braces and the like made of a hard material are attached over the glove piece, extending over a substantial area of the glove piece, thereby creating a robust interlocking hybrid structure. Openings are provided in the protective case to allow for user interaction with the device, including access to the interfaces (e.g., screens, buttons, sockets, etc.) provided on the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Steven Chi Vun Bau
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Patent number: 7648031Abstract: The invention provides a symmetrical, corrugated fibreboard blank which can be folded into an insert configured to be received within a shipping container. A product can be protected and secured by the insert. The symmetrical design results in ease and speed of assembly regardless of the orientation of the blank along the end user's packaging assembly line. The 5-sided shape of the insert produces void spaces that the products cannot reach, thus creating natural air cells within the insert. The ends, tabs and panels of the insert also provide for minimal movement of the product within the insert and further provide layers of cushioning upon impact. The insert can secure a variety of different sized products, is environmentally friendly, inexpensive and space-saving.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2005Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventor: David F. Kari
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Patent number: 7648030Abstract: A sterile package for a medical device includes a container, an insert, and a retaining clip. The insert is releasably engaged with the medical device to constrain the position of the medical device relative to the insert. The retaining clip includes a base engaging the medical device and support arms extending from the base and encircling the insert to secure the insert in engagement with the medical device. The insert engages the container to constrain the position of the medical device relative to the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventor: Larry R. Landis
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Publication number: 20100000907Abstract: To provide a packing implement for goods transportation that facilitates packing of an article to be transported, and has a baseboard 6 and a holding sheet 7. The baseboard 6 is a board for supporting an article 1 at a fixed position, has upward and downward fold-back parts at both ends and both side parts, and is formed, at a junction point where lines for bend marked for folding back join, with a polygonal opening 15 having its vertices at the positions of lines for bend. The opening 15 serves as a starting point when folding back to prevent the fold-back parts from deviating from preset lines for bend, and after folding back, eliminates pointing of a part projected to the side to prevent an outer casing 3 from damage. The holding sheet 7 is tensed by bend of the baseboard 6 to press the article 1 to the baseboard 6, prevents the article 1 from slipping and holds it at the fixed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: Yamato Packing Technology Institute Co., LTD.Inventor: Kouichi Kashiwabara
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Patent number: 7614501Abstract: A utility and protective packaging system (10) is provided for containing and protecting electronic component objects (14) such as digital video recorders during storage and shipping. The system (10) is originally constructed in a planar sheet (16) form which is then folded into a tray (12). The tray (12) is configured as a squat āIā shape with the object (14) contained within the stem. The tray (12) includes a pair of side flaps (36) which are folded into side rectangular tubes (44) to provide cushioning and lateral impact protection to the object (14). A pair of end flaps (38) enclose the object and are provided with access ports (30) permitting operation and programming of the component when it is contained within the tray (12).Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Uneka Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Christopher George Palmer, Edward Earnest Schlitt
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Publication number: 20090260328Abstract: A packaging container for a load having a projection such as a nailing fin is made from two rigid U-boards. An inner U-board supports the weight of the window/door frame while preventing the nailing fin from having contact, directly or indirectly, with the ground or sides of the fin crate. The nailing fin provides one supporting wall for the inner U-board while a second, outer U-board provides a second supporting wall. Both walls prevent the inner U-board from spreading out or collapsing under the weight of the window/door. The inner U-board is formed as a continuous element or as discrete elements. The nailing fin is incorporated into the fin crate to form a support member and part of the packaging container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: John A. Rometty, Nancy L. Roach, Jeffrey W. O'Hara
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Patent number: 7604120Abstract: Disclosed is a cushion structure, which includes a box, a holding structure and a first cushion therein. The first cushion includes a bearing part, two buffer parts and two supporting parts. The buffer parts are joined with two sides of the bearing part to form a first angle and a second angle. The supporting parts are joined with opposite sides to the sides of the buffer parts joined with the buffer parts to form a third angle and a fourth angle. The cushion structure further includes a second cushion disposed parallel to the first cushion between the box and the holding structure. Alternatively, the second cushion can be disposed opposite to or superimposed over the first cushion between the first cushion and the holding structure. Both the first and second cushions can be formed as one-piece.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: AU Optronics Crop.Inventors: Chung-kuan Ting, Kun-hung Hsieh, Shr-chi Chen
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Publication number: 20090255841Abstract: A lightweight assembly exhibiting a durable and puncture resistant outer material. An inflatable bladder is sandwiched between the outer material and an inner closable liner. One or more elongated articles, such a golf bag with clubs, is placed within an open interior bounded by the inner liner and, upon employing a built-in pump assembly incorporated into an attached skid plate, communicates through an inlet line to inflate the bladder in a substantially inward fashion to bias and cushion about the bag and clubs. A release valve formed at a top location of the bladder is revealed by a zippered portion in the bag, and to deflate the bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: David Sanches, Joachim Minkwitz
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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: 7584848Abstract: An air-packing device has an improved shock absorbing capability to protect a product in a container box. The air-packing device is comprised of first and second thermoplastic films where predetermined portions are bonded thereby creating a plurality of air containers, a plurality of heat-seal lands each sealing the first and second thermoplastic films in a small area of the air container thereby creating a plurality of series connected air cells for each air container, a plurality of check valves for corresponding air containers for allowing the compressed air to flow in a forward direction. A bendable flap portion is created that facilitates opening and closing operations so that a product to be protected can be easily placed or removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Air-Paq, Inc.Inventor: Kark K. Yoshifusa
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Patent number: 7578390Abstract: A cushion structure comprises a first fixing element, a second fixing element, a first cushion element, and a second cushion element. The first fixing element comprises a first board. The second fixing element comprises a second board and faces the first fixing element. The first cushion element is fixed on the first board and the second board near a side thereof. The first cushion element comprises a plurality of first spacers and first grooves. The second cushion element is fixed on the first board and the second board near another side thereof facing the first cushion element. The second cushion element comprises a plurality of second spacers and second grooves. The second grooves face the first grooves.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.Inventor: Chung-Kuan Ting
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Publication number: 20090205998Abstract: A packaging unit having two planar elements arranged on each other that form, by virtue of being spaced apart in certain regions, a closed chamber between each other and are joined to each other in a collar region encircling the chamber, the collar region being bounded by an outer edge. The chamber has, for a controlled dispensing of a medium stored therein, an opening element that is disposed on a side of the chamber facing away from a first edge section of the outer edge. Provision is made that the collar region has a support section that is deflectable from an initial position, about a deflection region away from the opening means into a supporting position, in which the support section together with the first edge section form spaced-apart leg means whereby the packaging unit is rendered standable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: Klocke Verpackungs-Service GmbHInventor: Renner KLAUS
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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: 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