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US3695421A
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Package assembly and cushion therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-08
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A package assembly for commodities comprising an outer container and a plurality of spaced elongated corner cushions formed of resilient energy absorbing material each having first and second portions of resilient material, a recess intermediate the ends for accomodating and holding the commodity in the container in spaced relationship to the top, bottom an sides of the container, and means including a bonding layer cooperating between said first and second portions for distributing forces between the two portions whereby to accommodate forces exerted by the commodity during handling and shipping.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry G Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/05; B65D81/053; B65D81/057; B65D2581/00; B65D2581/02; B65D2581/05; B65D2581/051; B65D2581/052; B65D2581/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A package assembly including cushions for supporting a commodity in spaced relationship with the other container, said cushions each comprising a first portion of resilient energyabsorbing material of predetermined thickness having a cut-out defining a recess with upper and lower support surfaces for engaging the top and bottom of an associated commodity and a rear surface for abutting one side of the commodity and providing lateral support in said direction, a second portion adjacent said recess for engaging the adjacent side of said commodity and providing lateral support in the other direction and means including a bonding layer between and secured to said two portions for securing one to the other and for distributing forces between the two portions, said first and second portions providing a predetermined thickness of material between the commodity and the top, bottom and side walls of the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A package assembly including cushions for supporting a commodity in spaced relationship with the other container, said cushions each comprising a first portion of resilient energyabsorbing material of predetermined thickness having a cut-out defining a recess with upper and lower support surfaces for engaging the top and bottom of an associated commodity and a rear surface for abutting one side of the commodity and providing lateral support in said direction, a second portion adjacent said recess for engaging the adjacent side of said commodity and providing lateral support in the other direction and means including a bonding layer between and secured to said two portions for securing one to the other and for distributing forces between the two portions, said first and second portions providing a predetermined thickness of material between the commodity and the top, bottom and side walls of the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
142 words
A cushion for supporting commodities in spaced relationship within an outer container comprising a first portion of resilient energy-absorbing material of a predetermined thickness having a cut-out defining a recess with upper and lower support surfaces for engaging the top and bottom of an associated commodity and a rear surface for abutting one side of the commodity and providing lateral support in said direction, a second portion adjacent said recess for engaging an adjacent side of said commodity and providing lateral support in the other direction and means including a bonding layer between and secured to said two portions for securing one to the other and for distributing forces between the two portions, said first and second portions providing a predetermined thickness of material between the commodity and top, bottom and side walls of the container with which the cushion is associated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
142 words
A cushion for supporting commodities in spaced relationship within an outer container comprising a first portion of resilient energy-absorbing material of a predetermined thickness having a cut-out defining a recess with upper and lower support surfaces for engaging the top and bottom of an associated commodity and a rear surface for abutting one side of the commodity and providing lateral support in said direction, a second portion adjacent said recess for engaging an adjacent side of said commodity and providing lateral support in the other direction and means including a bonding layer between and secured to said two portions for securing one to the other and for distributing forces between the two portions, said first and second portions providing a predetermined thickness of material between the commodity and top, bottom and side walls of the container with which the cushion is associated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cushion as in claim 2 in which said first portion is a rectangular piece of resilient energy-absorbing material of predetermined thickness and said cut-out extends entirely through the thickness of said rectangular piece whereby said portions are U-shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A cushion as in claim 2 wherein said first and second portions are cut from a piece of rectangular resilient energy-absorbing material of predetermined thickness in such a manner that the first potion is U-shaped and the second portion is the leg of a T-shaped section disposed adjacent the recess of the U-shaped portion, and bonding means joining the adjacent faces of the T-Shaped section and the U-shaped portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
A cushion as in claim 2 in which said first and second portions are cut-out to form a rectangular section of energy-absorbing resilient material of predetermined thickness to form a U-shaped portion with a recess with the cut-out from the recess disposed adjacent said recess to provide lateraL support, and means including a bonding layer cooperating between said two portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cushion as in claim 5 in which said means cooperating between said two portions comprises a stiff support member bonded to one face of said U-shaped portion and to one face of said cut-out.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
128 words
A corner cushion for supporting commodities in spaced relationship with an outer container comprising a first U-shaped portion of resilient energy-absorbing material defining a recess with upper and lower support surfaces for engaging the top and bottom of an associated commodity and a rear surface for abutting one side of the commodity and providing lateral support in said direction, a second rectangular member of predetermined thickness disposed adjacent said recess and presenting one face to said recess for engaging the adjacent side of said commodity and providing lateral support in the other direction, and a stiff member bonded to said U-shaped portion and to said rectangular portion to secure said portions one to the other and to provide support between said first and second portions of resilient material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
128 words
A corner cushion for supporting commodities in spaced relationship with an outer container comprising a first U-shaped portion of resilient energy-absorbing material defining a recess with upper and lower support surfaces for engaging the top and bottom of an associated commodity and a rear surface for abutting one side of the commodity and providing lateral support in said direction, a second rectangular member of predetermined thickness disposed adjacent said recess and presenting one face to said recess for engaging the adjacent side of said commodity and providing lateral support in the other direction, and a stiff member bonded to said U-shaped portion and to said rectangular portion to secure said portions one to the other and to provide support between said first and second portions of resilient material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |