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Method of packing objects and packing therefor

US4584822A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1984
Grant dateApr 29, 1986
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/113
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cushion packing material for use in protecting objects from shock and vibrational loads. The cushion packing comprises a dimensionally stable thermoformed shell forming a chamber therein of a predetermined configuration and having a foam material disposed therewithin so as to provide a molded density of less than or equal to 1.5 pounds per cubic foot. Preferably, the foam comprises a low density polyurethane foam. The dimensionally stable shell is thermoformed in a mold and is removed therefrom for filling with the low density foam. The cushion packing provides substantially equivalent or improved cushioning benefits in terms of dissipating dynamic forces at higher static stresses or loadings.

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