Method and system for forming cushion packages for object protection

US11059648B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Sealed Air Corporation (US) · US

Inventors

• Thomas P. Orsini · Sterling, US
• Robert J. Simonelli · Worcester, US
• Russell T. Christman · Dunstable, US
• Robert O'Dowd · Wesley Hills, US
• Mark Garceau · Bethlehem, US
• Michael A. Kalinowski · Nashua, US
• Zi K. Chan · Lancaster, US
• Steven E. Maston · Harwinton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 15, 2018
• Grant date: Jul 13, 2021
• Expiry date: Jun 15, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B2220/20
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A cushion package can be formed around an object. The object can be removed from and reinserted into the cushion package. The cushion package includes a cushion material (104) having a longitudinal length and two longitudinal edges (110). The two longitudinal edges (110) of the cushion material are folded into an overlapping position to form a tube of the cushion material. The cushion package includes first and second transverse seals (148,150) in the tube of the cushion material. The first and second transverse seals (148,150) respectively form first and second ends of the cushion package. Each of the first transverse seal and the second transverse seal (148,150) seals the cushion material with the two longitudinal edges (110) in the overlapping position. The two longitudinal edges (110) of the cushion material are uncoupled between the first transverse seal and the second transverse seal (148,150).