- Document Number:
20240425260
- Appl. No:
18/274035
- Application Filed:
January 12, 2022
- نبذة مختصرة :
Containers (100), for example boxes, envelopes, mailers, and the like containing one or more deployable cushioning sheets (1500) are disclosed. The deployable cushioning sheets (1500) are connected to at least one wall of the containers (100) and can be deployed to be partially outside of the container for cushioning, for example by wrapping, an object (1600) to be packaged. The deployable cushioning sheets (1500) can contain, for example, paper, cardboard, foam, bubble film, or the like, or they can contain combinations of different types of materials. The containers (100) are useful in methods of packaging, storing, and shipping, among other uses.
- Claim:
1. A container comprising a container interior at least partially defined by a first wall comprising a first wall interior major surface and opposing first wall exterior major surface, and a second wall comprising a second wall interior major surface and opposing second wall exterior major surface; and one or more deployable cushioning sheets that are connected to the first wall interior major surface and that have a length, wherein the one or more deployable cushioning sheets are configured to be deployable from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position a first portion of the length of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets is disposed within the container interior and an optional second portion of the length of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets is disposed outside the container interior, and in the second position at least part of the first portion of the length is disposed outside of the container, wherein the one or more deployable cushioning sheets comprise one or more tension activated expandable sheets.
- Claim:
2. The container of claim 1, further comprising a container opening and wherein the one or more deployable cushioning sheets are deployable such that at least a portion of the length of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets can be moved through the container opening when the one or more deployable cushioning sheets are deployed from the first position to the second position.
- Claim:
3-33. (canceled)
- Claim:
34. The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more tension activated expandable sheets comprise paper.
- Claim:
35. The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more deployable cushioning sheets comprise one or more foam components.
- Claim:
36. The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more deployable cushioning sheets comprises one or more paper sheets.
- Claim:
37. The container of claim 36, wherein the one or more paper sheets are embossed.
- Claim:
38. The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more deployable cushioning sheets comprise cardboard, optionally corrugated cardboard.
- Claim:
39. The container of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive that connects at least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets to the first wall interior major surface.
- Claim:
40. The container of claim 39, wherein the adhesive is a repositionable adhesive.
- Claim:
41. The container of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets are welded to the first wall interior major surface.
- Claim:
42. The container of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets are laminated to the first wall interior major surface.
- Claim:
43. The container of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets are connected to the second wall interior surface.
- Claim:
44. The container of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive that connects at least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets to the second wall interior major surface.
- Claim:
45. The container of claim 44, wherein the adhesive is a repositionable adhesive.
- Claim:
46. The container of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets are welded to the second wall interior major surface.
- Claim:
47. The container of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets are laminated to the second wall interior major surface.
- Claim:
48-59. (canceled)
- Claim:
60. A method of packaging an object, comprising deploying at least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets of a container of claim 1; contacting the least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets with the object; and placing the least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets with the contacted object inside the container, wherein the one or more deployable cushioning sheets comprise one or more tension activated expandable sheets.
- Claim:
61. The method of claim 60, further comprising wrapping the one or more deployable cushioning sheets around the object.
- Claim:
62. The method of claim 60, further comprising sealing the opening of the container with a flap.
- Claim:
63. The method of claim 60, wherein the step of deploying least one of the one or more deployable cushioning sheets comprises extending the tension activated extensible sheet.
- Current International Class:
65; 32; 32; 32; 32; 32; 65
- الرقم المعرف:
edspap.20240425260
Processing Request
No Comments.