Patent · US Expired

Cover for insulation and method of manufacture

US5565254A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 1994
Grant dateOct 15, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31544
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved insulation package for insulating objects and method of making the same are disclosed. The insulation package comprises one or more layers of insulation material closed within a loose fitting cover. The cover is easily fitted around the pieces of insulation material. The insulation package saves time and labor compared to the previous method of prefabricating individual covers for each shape of insulation material. In a preferred embodiment, the cover can be formed of any of the following: water proof materials, water resistant materials, air permeable materials and combinations thereof.

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