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End cap packaging material, packaging and method for protecting products against damage

US8196747B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2005
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2028

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

Abstract

An end cap which imparts fragility capability and which derives favorable characteristics by combining several cushioning effects. In particular, the end cap of this invention achieves cushioning by combining the effects of material compression, deformation of an arch, an expansion of contact area as cushioning occurs.

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