Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
053472000 | With protective media (e.g., shock absorbing) | 12 |
20080289302 | PACKAGING COMPRESSION WRAP - A packaging device is provided for an item of three-dimensional shape comprising a non-porous deformable outer wrap characterized in being deformable in three dimensions to at least partially surround the item of three-dimensional shape therein. The device includes a mass of loose fill elements disposed within the outer wrap and can occupy a first volume in a first storage state sufficient to permit the packaging device to be stored. The device further provides that the mass of elements disposed within the outer wrap can occupy a second volume in a second use state to shape about the item of three dimensional shape and to permit the elements to deform within the outer wrap to accommodate the three-dimensional shape of the item. The outer wrap and the elements disposed within the outer wrap are biodegradable. The elements are adapted to change from the first storage state of unpopped corn kernels to the second use state of popped popcorn kernels. | 11-27-2008 |
20090064638 | AUTOMATED FLOWABLE DUNNAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD | 03-12-2009 |
20090301038 | PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH FREIGHT RATE ANALYSIS - A packaging method includes the step of comparing a total package weight to a freight rate schedule and thereby determining a normal freight rate. The total package weight includes the weight of a container ( | 12-10-2009 |
20100089011 | CUSHIONING CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A packaging system includes a cushioning conversion machine for converting stock material into relatively low density cushioning material or dunnage and a packaging system controller. The packaging system controller provides packaging instructions related to a part or parts to be packaged and instructs the cushioning conversion machine to produce the cushioning material. In one aspect of the present invention the packaging system controller provides packaging instructions by retrieving a predetermined set of packaging instructions associated with a particular part. In another aspect of the present invention the packaging system controller provides packaging instructions by determining an optimized packaging methodology using one or more characteristics of the part or parts to be packaged. The packaging system also provides for automated inventory control and productivity monitoring. | 04-15-2010 |
20100275557 | DUNNAGE INSERTER SYSTEM - A dunnage inserter system has one or more storage containers for storage of a plurality of dunnage pieces. An overhead beam extends from the storage racks to a metal sheet storage container. A trolley and lift assembly is slidably mounted to the overhead beam assembly to travel horizontally along a longitudinal axis of the overhead beam. A dunnage holder is mounted to the trolley and lift assembly. The dunnage holder moves horizontally along the overhead beam and moves vertically via the lift assembly. The dunnage holder can lift and hold one or more dunnage pieces for installation onto a metal sheet in the metal sheet container. | 11-04-2010 |
20100293898 | AUTOMATED DUNNAGE FILLING SYSTEM AND METHOD | 11-25-2010 |
20110197550 | MANUALLY-ASSISTED VOID-FILL DUNNAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A packaging system ( | 08-18-2011 |
20110308204 | Apparatus for Dispensing and Inserting Packaging Material in Containers and Method Therefore - An apparatus, and the methods therefore, that automatically detects, elaborates and interprets the geometry of a container ( | 12-22-2011 |
20120247071 | Systems And Methods For Gas Packaging - Multi-stage gas packaging systems and methods are provided that may be implemented in a first bulk packaging stage for bulk shipping of multiple items and then converted to a second single pack stage for single item shipment in an environment that is totally different from the bulk shipment environment. | 10-04-2012 |
20130192172 | AUTHENTICATION, SECURITY AND/OR MARKETING DISPLAY KIT FOR A PRECIOUS GEM AND METHOD - A new system of packaging and offering precious gems for sale are disclosed. A precious gem and an abbreviated certificate of authenticity about that gem are sealed within an at least partly see-through security case. The sealed security case is secured inside of an enclosed compartment in a security carton, and the gem and the abbreviated certificate of authenticity are visible through one or more windows in the security carton. Additional information about the gem is stored in a storage compartment in the security carton, which is separately accessible from the enclosed compartment. A retailer displays and offers the gem for sale directly to end consumers in the display package, and the consumer is assured by the display package that the gem has the characteristics disclosed on the abbreviated certificate of authenticity without requiring an intermediate local jeweler to verify the characteristics. | 08-01-2013 |
20140083056 | Apparatus and method for handling, transporting, and protecting an artist's freshly painted stretched canvas - A clamp and method of utilizing a container is provided for improved handling, transportation, and protection of an artist's freshly painted stretched canvas while requiring no contact with the wet paint. A clamp is attached to a stretched canvas prior to painting by holding to the stretcher bars at points located away from the painting surface. A configuration of three clamps attached to the stretcher bars enables the painting to be placed on an easel so as to provide an unobstructed painting surface. By leaving the clamps attached to the stretcher bars when a painting session is finished, an artist can grasp the clamps and easily move the wet painting to a container where the clamps remain attached and prevent the wet paint from contacting any interior surface of the container. While the container is closed, the wet painting is protected from accidental damage and unwanted debris during transport. | 03-27-2014 |
20140290186 | PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A packaging system and method for securing a product within a shipping container includes providing a shipping container appropriately sized for the product, attaching at least a first shock absorption member to the shipping container for serving as a locator for the product and for positioning the product on the shipping container. Attaching at least a second shock absorption member to the shipping container for, together with the at least a first shock absorption member, securing the product on the shipping container. The shipping container is closed about the product, which is itself suspended by the at least a first shock absorption member and the at least a second shock absorption member. | 10-02-2014 |