US3744627A
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Protective package and method of manufacture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-01
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1990-06-01
Abstract
Abstract An improved package and method of manufacturing the package in which an article is placed on a plastic cushioning substrate and a second thermoplastic sheet is laminated to the cushioning substrate to enclose the article. The cushioning substrate is of a special design to give it the ability to absorb impact. The cushioning substrate may be provided with a recessed area to accept the article.
Inventors
- 👤 D Stooksbury
- 👤 B Rope
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D65/00; B65D65/38; B65D65/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
34 words
a plurality of adjacent, closely spaced hollow cells formed in said sheet and defined by walls extending substantially perpendicular to said planar portion, to thereby form a relatively thick, low bulk density cushioning material,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
21 words
A package according to claim 1 in which said substrate is provided with a permanent depression for locating the article therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
108 words
said walls forming with said planar portion a plurality of interconnected, hollow beams having a relatively high resistance to crushing and the ability to regain their shape after an applied load is released, b. one or more articles on said planar portion of said substrate, c. a film attached by means of a heat-seal bond between said film and said substrate to at least a portion of said substrate in a zone surrounding said one or more articles, and d. said film and said substrate having at least one portion which is not sealed to thereby form a protective container or pouch enclosing said one or more articles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |