US4531639A
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Manufacturing support and shipping package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-09-15
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Granted: 1985-07-30
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Expires: 2003-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A packaging article for the handling of sensitive objects, that includes a semi-rigid foam case in which an elastomeric pad has been molded. A rigid support base is also molded within the case and supported on the elastomeric pad. The support base is covered by a release agent which prevents the casing material from permanently adhering to the support base, thus allowing the support base to shift within the case. A handling stand is secured to the sensitive object and may be used to support the object outside of the case. The handling stand mounts on the support base so that the support base handling stand assembly with the sensitive object mounted thereon floats or shifts within the case on the elastomeric pad without any other object surface contacting the support base.
Inventors
- 👤 David Zopf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A package for handling sensitive objects comprising: an elastomeric pad; a rigid support structure having a base resting on said elastomeric pad; gripping means for engaging said sensitive object, said gripping means being disposed on said support structure; a coating of release agent disposed on the surface of said rigid support structure; a molded at least semi-rigid foam block forming a container for receiving said sensitive object, said elastomeric pad and said rigid support structure being embedded and at least partially molded into said foam container, said gripping means being disposed outside of said block to facilitate engagement of said sensitive object; and said base having a substantially horizontal surface fully supported by said elastomeric pad, said rigid support structure being vertically oriented over said elastomeric pad, and said rigid support structure having sides which extend between said base and said gripping means in a range from substantially vertical to inwardly sloping to provide for the vertical displacement of said rigid support structure, relative to said container, upon compression of said elastomeric pad; whereby the weight of said sensitive object is supported and cushioned from shock by the compression of said elastomeric pad and the reciprocating vertical displacement of said rigid support structure relative to said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A package for handling sensitive objects comprising: an elastomeric pad; a rigid support structure having a base resting on said elastomeric pad; gripping means for engaging said sensitive object, said gripping means being disposed on said support structure; a coating of release agent disposed on the surface of said rigid support structure; a molded at least semi-rigid foam block forming a container for receiving said sensitive object, said elastomeric pad and said rigid support structure being embedded and at least partially molded into said foam container, said gripping means being disposed outside of said block to facilitate engagement of said sensitive object; and said base having a substantially horizontal surface fully supported by said elastomeric pad, said rigid support structure being vertically oriented over said elastomeric pad, and said rigid support structure having sides which extend between said base and said gripping means in a range from substantially vertical to inwardly sloping to provide for the vertical displacement of said rigid support structure, relative to said container, upon compression of said elastomeric pad; whereby the weight of said sensitive object is supported and cushioned from shock by the compression of said elastomeric pad and the reciprocating vertical displacement of said rigid support structure relative to said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said gripping means further comprises a handle secured to said sensitive object for transporting said object separate from said foam block, said handle being selectively, fixedly secured to said support structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The package of claim 2 wherein said handle further comprises a stand for supporting said sensitive object on the ground independent of said foam block.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said foam block is provided with a cavity therein configured to encapsulate said sensitive object, said gripping means disposed within said cavity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The package of claim 4 wherein said cavity in said foam block is configured so as to encompass but remain out of contact with said sensitive object, said sensitive object being engaged only by said support structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said foam block has longitudinal edges, said foam block having reinforcing strips extending along a substantial portion of said edges.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-07-29 | 1989-01-28 | 1989-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-29 | 1993-01-28 | 1993-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-29 | 1997-01-28 | 1997-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |