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US4852743A
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Membrane packing
Assignee: Sealed Air Corp
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Filing: 1988-02-29
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Granted: 1989-08-01
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Expires: 2008-02-29
Abstract
Abstract A pair of rigid frames having central openings are each covered with a pliable and stretchable material which is forced in intimate contact with a fragile article to be handled. Central openings allow passage of the fragile article which is suspended between the two pliable materials, Stretchable material and friction limits the handling shock loads which may be transmitted to the fragile article in one direction, and cushions loads in other directions. Frames can be positioned within an enclosure package so that motion of the fragile article during handling can be tolerated. A single pair of pliable covered frames can serve as packing for a wide variety of solid materials, including multiple items, with no further protection required.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis H. Ridgeway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/05; B65D81/07; B65D81/075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A device for packaging a solid object which comprises: a first element comprising a first frame defining a first central opening and a first sheet of pliable material stretched over said first central opening and attached to said frame; a second element comprising a second frame generally commensurate with said first frame, having a second central opening and a second sheet of pliable material stretched over said second central opening an attached to one face of said second frame; and means for holding said first and second elements in symmetrical alignment and for placing said sheets against opposite sides of said object sandwiched therebetween and with sufficient pressure to hold the object and limit its movement in relation to said device when said device is subject to impacts from various directions; wherein said means for holding comprise a shipping container enclosing said elements; each of said frames being shaped and dimensioned to peripherally contact the inner walls of said container; and wherein each of said frames has a plurality of peripheral foldable flaps; said flaps being shaped and dimensioned to space said frame apart from one of said walls.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
189 words
A device for packaging a solid object which comprises: a first element comprising a first frame defining a first central opening and a first sheet of pliable material stretched over said first central opening and attached to said frame; a second element comprising a second frame generally commensurate with said first frame, having a second central opening and a second sheet of pliable material stretched over said second central opening an attached to one face of said second frame; and means for holding said first and second elements in symmetrical alignment and for placing said sheets against opposite sides of said object sandwiched therebetween and with sufficient pressure to hold the object and limit its movement in relation to said device when said device is subject to impacts from various directions; wherein said means for holding comprise a shipping container enclosing said elements; each of said frames being shaped and dimensioned to peripherally contact the inner walls of said container; and wherein each of said frames has a plurality of peripheral foldable flaps; said flaps being shaped and dimensioned to space said frame apart from one of said walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said sheets are made from woven fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said sheets are made from netting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said membrane is transparent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said sheets are made from puncturable elastomeric films.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said elements and means for holding, are shaped and dimensioned to produce a dust and water barrier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 7 wherein more than one said objects are sandwiched between said elements by said means for holding said elements.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
165 words
A device for packaging a solid object which comprises: a first element comprising a first frame defining a first central opening and a first sheet of pliable material stretched over said first central opening and attached to said frame; a second element comprising a second frame generally commensurate with said first frame, having a second central opening and a second sheet of pliable material, stretched over said second central opening and attached to one face of said second frame; and means for holding said first and second elements in symmetrical alignment and for placing said sheets against opposite sides of said object sandwiched therebetween and with sufficient pressure to hold the object and limit its movement in relation to said device when said device is subject to impacts from various directions; and a flap attached to one edge of said first element, said flap being shaped and dimensioned to cover said first element after said solid object is in said intimate contact with said sheets.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
165 words
A device for packaging a solid object which comprises: a first element comprising a first frame defining a first central opening and a first sheet of pliable material stretched over said first central opening and attached to said frame; a second element comprising a second frame generally commensurate with said first frame, having a second central opening and a second sheet of pliable material, stretched over said second central opening and attached to one face of said second frame; and means for holding said first and second elements in symmetrical alignment and for placing said sheets against opposite sides of said object sandwiched therebetween and with sufficient pressure to hold the object and limit its movement in relation to said device when said device is subject to impacts from various directions; and a flap attached to one edge of said first element, said flap being shaped and dimensioned to cover said first element after said solid object is in said intimate contact with said sheets.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
152 words
A device for packaging a solid object which comprises: a first element comprising a first frame defining a first central opening and a first sheet of pliable material stretched over said first central opening and attached to said frame; a second element comprising a second frame generally commensurate with said first frame, having a second central opening and a second sheet of pliable material stretched over said second central opening and attached to one face of said second frame; means for holding said first and second elements in symmetrical alignment and for placing said sheets against opposite sides of said object sandwiched therebetween and with sufficient pressure to hold the object and limit its movement in relation to said device when said device is subject to impacts from various directions; and wherein each of said elements contains a plurality of openings, each of said openings large enough to pass said solid object.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
152 words
A device for packaging a solid object which comprises: a first element comprising a first frame defining a first central opening and a first sheet of pliable material stretched over said first central opening and attached to said frame; a second element comprising a second frame generally commensurate with said first frame, having a second central opening and a second sheet of pliable material stretched over said second central opening and attached to one face of said second frame; means for holding said first and second elements in symmetrical alignment and for placing said sheets against opposite sides of said object sandwiched therebetween and with sufficient pressure to hold the object and limit its movement in relation to said device when said device is subject to impacts from various directions; and wherein each of said elements contains a plurality of openings, each of said openings large enough to pass said solid object.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said means for holding are shaped and dimensioned to force said frames against and in intimate contact with each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said attachment of said first pliable material to said first frame is an adhesive bond.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said attachment of said first pliable material to said first frame is the surface contact resistance and stretchable properties of said pliable material.
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