Inflated, stackable, bag package for crushable round articles
US5950833A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D81/052
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A package is provided for cushioning a crushable article having a rounded edge. The package includes an outer wrapper structurally supported from the inside by inflated or inflatable cushions and by articles packaged in the package. The package tightly conforms to the shape of the article or stack of articles packaged therein thus minimizing space requirements. The inflated or inflatable cushions may be disposed along the inside of the outer wrap to support at least one face, and side edges of the package. The positioning of the cushions and the outer shape of the package are such that the package can be laid flat on a face thereof, stacked one on top of another, stood up on a side edge thereof, or stood up on an end thereof.
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