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Shock-absorbing wrapping and a method for manufacturing such wrapping

US5143775A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1989
Grant dateSep 1, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24711
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A customized shock-absorbing wrapper band comprising at least two rows of gas-filled cushions of arbitrary shape and size formed by joining two flexible webs, at least one of which is thermoformable, and pressurizing the thermoformed recesses when sealing such by the other web in a sealing station of a thermoforming, roller operated machine.

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