GB2400598A - Inflatable protective packaging - Google Patents
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- GB2400598A GB2400598A GB0308803A GB0308803A GB2400598A GB 2400598 A GB2400598 A GB 2400598A GB 0308803 A GB0308803 A GB 0308803A GB 0308803 A GB0308803 A GB 0308803A GB 2400598 A GB2400598 A GB 2400598A
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- packaging
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
- B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
- B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
- B65D81/051—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using pillow-like elements filled with cushioning material, e.g. elastic foam, fabric
- B65D81/052—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using pillow-like elements filled with cushioning material, e.g. elastic foam, fabric filled with fluid, e.g. inflatable elements
Abstract
Packaging includes an internal membrane 2 and inflation valve 8 that allows an item 7 to be placed inside easily prior to inflation. On inflation, the membrane expands causing each membrane surface to push against that of all other surfaces, thereby restraining and protecting any item that is inside without the need of further packing materials. By removing a plug 9 the membrane deflates allowing the item to be removed easily and also leaving the packaging undamaged and therefore for reuse.
Description
1 2400598
PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
The invention relates to packaging in the form of boxes or envelopes.
Such packaging is well known but suffers the disadvantage that items that are placed inside the packaging are not protected and are not restrained, unless separate protective packaging is applied around the item.
An object of this invention is to provide a fonn of packaging mat items can easily be placed into and yet also restrains the item and protects it without the need of additional protective packaging.
Accordingly, this invention provides a form of packaging that contains a membrane on each internal surface of a box or envelope. On inflation, the membrane expands causing each membrane surface to push against that of all other winces, Hereby restraining and protecting any item that is in between without the need of further packing materials. Similarly, the membrane can be deflated in order to remove the iten, which means that the packaging is totally reusable.
The packaging is made of cardboard, wood or piast and the membrane is made of plastic sheet, and will incorporate a plastic inflation valve with plastic stopper.
A Preferred embodirrent of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing which: FIGURE shows a plan view of a box before H is assembled FIGURE 2 shows a plan view of a box once assembled with the lid open, an item inside and the membrane not inflated FIGURE 3 shows a plan view of a box once assembled with the lid open, an item inside and the membrane inflated FIGURE 4 shows a side view of the inflation valve As shown in Figure 1 the packaging comprises a number of surfaces 3 (in this case 6) that have a single membrane attached 2 using adhesive.
Figure 2 shows the position of the membrane 2 once the packaging (in this case a box) is assembled by folding where indicated 1, lifting sash of me sides by 90 degrees and sealing the overlap flaps 4 against the side 3. It allows items 7 to be placed inside the box easily.
Figure 3 shows the position of the membrane 2 as in Figure 2 but after the packaging has been inflated. The membrane is inflated by forcing air into the inflation valve 8 and closing the stopper 9. This causes the membrane on each surfaos to push against any other membrane, restraining any item 7 that is in between and also protecting it. Once inflated, the lid 6 can be closed and sealed. To release any Hem inside the packaging, simply open the lid and undo me inflation valve stopper.
Figure 4 shows an example of an inflation valve 8 and stopper 9 and the membrane 2 that it is attached to.
Figure 5 shows a side view of a surface and the wrinkled uninflated membrane 2 that is attached to it.
Figure 6 shows a side view of a surface of the packaging 5 and the inflated membrane 2 that is attached to it.
Claims (4)
1. A Ann of packaging that will restrain and protect any item placed inside, without the reed of additional packaging, by using inflatable air pockets.
2. A form of packaging as in claim 1 that includes a single inflation valve and an inflatable membrane on each sump that is linked allowing air to flow to all surface membranes using the single inflation valve.
3. A form of packaging as claimed that will be easy to Face an item inside but once inflated with air will cause the membrane of each surface to push against that of all other surfaces restraining and protecting any item that is inside.
4. A fond of packaging as claimed, that is entire y reusable by re easing the plug in the inflation valve and therefore deflating the membrane.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0308803A GB2400598A (en) | 2003-04-16 | 2003-04-16 | Inflatable protective packaging |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0308803A GB2400598A (en) | 2003-04-16 | 2003-04-16 | Inflatable protective packaging |
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| GB0308803D0 GB0308803D0 (en) | 2003-05-21 |
| GB2400598A true GB2400598A (en) | 2004-10-20 |
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| GB0308803A Withdrawn GB2400598A (en) | 2003-04-16 | 2003-04-16 | Inflatable protective packaging |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN109250262A (en) * | 2018-10-16 | 2019-01-22 | 合肥维奥科技有限公司 | A kind of packing case facilitating fixed article |
| IT201800005023A1 (en) * | 2018-05-03 | 2019-11-03 | Packaging and method of packaging of items to be shipped or transported. |
Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4905835A (en) * | 1987-12-24 | 1990-03-06 | Apple Computer France, Sarl | Inflatable cushion packaging |
| US5180060A (en) * | 1991-07-10 | 1993-01-19 | Jarvis Chemicals & Paper Company | Inflatable, encapsulating packaging insert |
| GB2258446A (en) * | 1991-08-07 | 1993-02-10 | Frederick Moir Bertie | Pneumatic packaging system |
| US5624035A (en) * | 1995-06-07 | 1997-04-29 | Inno Design, Inc. | Carrying case with inflatable sections |
| US5769232A (en) * | 1996-08-16 | 1998-06-23 | Cash; Ronnie L. | Inflatable protective lining sysem for containers |
| DE29913840U1 (en) * | 1998-10-21 | 2000-03-16 | Sproll Ludger | Packaging container |
| US6431361B1 (en) * | 2000-08-25 | 2002-08-13 | Aeropak, Llc | Container paneling for forming pneumatically padded boxes and padded box construction |
| US20030006162A1 (en) * | 2001-07-03 | 2003-01-09 | Smith Jack V. | Inflatable box |
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- 2003-04-16 GB GB0308803A patent/GB2400598A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4905835A (en) * | 1987-12-24 | 1990-03-06 | Apple Computer France, Sarl | Inflatable cushion packaging |
| US5180060A (en) * | 1991-07-10 | 1993-01-19 | Jarvis Chemicals & Paper Company | Inflatable, encapsulating packaging insert |
| GB2258446A (en) * | 1991-08-07 | 1993-02-10 | Frederick Moir Bertie | Pneumatic packaging system |
| US5624035A (en) * | 1995-06-07 | 1997-04-29 | Inno Design, Inc. | Carrying case with inflatable sections |
| US5769232A (en) * | 1996-08-16 | 1998-06-23 | Cash; Ronnie L. | Inflatable protective lining sysem for containers |
| DE29913840U1 (en) * | 1998-10-21 | 2000-03-16 | Sproll Ludger | Packaging container |
| US6431361B1 (en) * | 2000-08-25 | 2002-08-13 | Aeropak, Llc | Container paneling for forming pneumatically padded boxes and padded box construction |
| US20030006162A1 (en) * | 2001-07-03 | 2003-01-09 | Smith Jack V. | Inflatable box |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT201800005023A1 (en) * | 2018-05-03 | 2019-11-03 | Packaging and method of packaging of items to be shipped or transported. | |
| CN109250262A (en) * | 2018-10-16 | 2019-01-22 | 合肥维奥科技有限公司 | A kind of packing case facilitating fixed article |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |