WO2015111025A1 - Deflator arrangement - Google Patents

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WO2015111025A1
WO2015111025A1 PCT/IB2015/050601 IB2015050601W WO2015111025A1 WO 2015111025 A1 WO2015111025 A1 WO 2015111025A1 IB 2015050601 W IB2015050601 W IB 2015050601W WO 2015111025 A1 WO2015111025 A1 WO 2015111025A1
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Bester Jacobus Pansegrouw
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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

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  • the present invention relates to a deflator arrangement.
  • the present invention relates to a deflator arrangement for deflating dunnage bags.
  • Conventional inflatable and disposable dunnage bags include a gastight bladder, usually constructed from polyethylene material, surrounded by an outer protective and supportive casing consisting of at least one ply of paper material. These dunnage bags are used to fill spaces between cargo or between the cargo and the walls of the freight carriers in order to prevent the cargo from shifting and damaging either the cargo itself and/or the walls of the freight carrier.
  • the dunnage bags are typically placed between the cargo in a deflated condition and are subsequently inflated with a gas. The pressure of the gas in the dunnage bags is determined by the application, the size and wall composition of the dunnage bags.
  • the dunnage bag When the freight carrier arrives at the destination or if the dunnage bag needs to be removed from the void to facilitate movement of the cargo or if the dunnage bag needs to be repositioned, the dunnage bag needs to be deflated.
  • Various deflator devices are known but all have particular disadvantages.
  • a deflator arrangement includes a deflator cap member including at least one aperture and being adapted to be locked to an inflation valve of an inflatable dunnage bag and thereby adapted to allow air in an inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the aperture(s).
  • the deflator cap member may be removably screwed to the inflation valve.
  • the deflator cap member and the inflation valve may have cooperating thread means.
  • the deflator cap member may include extending wing members adapted to improve grip for ease of rotation during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member to the inflation valve.
  • the deflator arrangement may include locating means adapted to removably locate the deflator cap member to the inflation valve in passive state.
  • the deflator cap member may be adapted to pivot and/or rotate freely relative to the locating means and/or the attachment member.
  • the locating means may include a ring member adapted to be located around the neck of the inflation valve and a strip member to support the deflator cap member.
  • the strip connecting member may be thin to prevent restrictive movement during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member to the inflation valve.
  • the deflator arrangement may include an attachment member to support the deflator cap member.
  • the deflator cap member may be adapted to pivot and/or rotate freely relative to the attachment member.
  • the attachment member may be clipped and locked to the deflator cap member.
  • the attachment member may be located between the locating means and the deflator cap member.
  • the deflator cap member may be broken and/or torn off the attachment member and/or the locating means.
  • the components of the deflator arrangement may be integrally formed.
  • the components of the deflator arrangement may be injection moulded.
  • the component of the deflator arrangement may be made of plastics.
  • the deflator arrangement and/or the deflator cap member include smooth edges adapted to prevent and/or eliminate damage to the gastight inflatable bladder and/or liner of the dunnage bag.
  • an inflatable dunnage bag arrangement for securing loads includes
  • a deflator arrangement having a deflator cap member including at least one aperture and being adapted to be locked to the inflation valve and thereby being adapted to allow air in the inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the aperture(s).
  • a method of deflating an inflatable dunnage bag includes the steps
  • the dunnage bag may include at least one reinforcing sleeve adapted to surround the gastight inflatable bladder and being made of at least one material ply, the sleeve having a first opening and a second opening, and the sleeve being folded and sealed and/or stitched to close off at least one of the openings.
  • the sleeve may be made of at least one material ply selected from the material group consisting of paper, plastics material, woven PP (polypropylene), HDPE (high-density polyethylene) and PVC (polyvinylchloride).
  • the sleeve ends may consist of flaps formed by cutting the sleeve at the opening being closed.
  • the flaps at one end may be folded towards each other to close off the respective opening and/or at one end may be glued to each other to permanently close off the respective opening.
  • the sleeve ends are stitched.
  • the dunnage bag may be provided with one to eight sleeves.
  • the inflatable bladder may be made of polyethylene.
  • the inflatable bladder may be provided with an inflation valve.
  • the inflation valve may protrude to the exterior at one of the openings.
  • the dunnage bag may be used in voids between 0.5 inch and 75 inches.
  • the dunnage bag may be substantially rectangular in shape.
  • the dunnage bag may be disposable.
  • the dunnage bag may be applicable in conjunction with void fillers and/or be applicable in conjunction with friction panels.
  • At least 50% of the exterior surface area of the dunnage bag may be adapted in use to be in contact with a load to be secured.
  • the contact may be direct and/or indirect.
  • the invention also extends to an inflatable dunnage bag arrangement for securing loads, having a deflator arrangement as described herein.
  • Figure 1 a top perspective view of a deflator arrangement according to the invention in a pre-assembly state
  • Figure 2 a rear perspective view of the deflator arrangement shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 a top view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow III in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4 a first side view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow IV in
  • Figure 5 a second side view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow V in
  • Figure 6 a first upside down end view of the inflator arrangement as seen from arrow VI in Figure 3;
  • Figure 7 a second end view of the inflator arrangement as seen from arrow VII in
  • Figure 8 a top perspective view of the deflator arrangement shown in Figure 1 , but in an assembled state;
  • Figure 9 a rear perspective view of the deflator arrangement shown in Figure 8;
  • Figure 10 a top view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow X in Figure 8;
  • Figure 1 1 a first side view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow XI in
  • Figure 12 a second side view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow XII in
  • Figure 13 a first upside down end view of the inflator arrangement as seen from arrow XIII in Figure 10;
  • Figure 14 a second end view of the inflator arrangement as seen from arrow XIV in Figure 10.
  • deflator arrangement generally indicated by reference numeral 10, in accordance with the invention.
  • the deflator arrangement 10 includes a deflator cap member 12 including various apertures 14 and being adapted to be locked to an inflation valve (not shown) of an inflatable dunnage bag and thereby allowing air in an inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the apertures 14.
  • the deflator cap member 12 is removably screwed to the inflation valve.
  • the deflator cap member 12 and the inflation valve have cooperating thread means.
  • the deflator arrangement 10 includes locating means 16 adapted to removably locate the deflator cap member 12 to the inflation valve in passive state.
  • the locating means 16 includes a ring member 18 adapted to be located around the neck of the inflation valve and a strip connector member 20 to support the attachment member 22 adapted to connect to and support the deflator cap member 12.
  • the attachment member 22 can be clipped and locked to the deflator cap member 12.
  • the deflator cap member 12 is adapted to pivot and/or rotate freely relative to the attachment member 22 for ease of operation during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member 12 to the inflation valve.
  • the deflator cap member 12 can be broken and/or torn off the attachment member 22.
  • the deflator cap member 12 includes extending wing members 24 adapted to improve grip for ease of rotation during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member 12 to the inflation valve.
  • the strip connector member 20 is thin to prevent restrictive movement during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member 12 to the inflation valve.
  • the components of the deflator arrangement 10 are integrally formed.
  • the components of the deflator arrangement 10 are injection moulded.
  • the component of the deflator arrangement 10 are made of plastics.
  • the deflator arrangement 10 and the deflator cap member 12 include smooth edges adapted to prevent and/or eliminate damage to the gastight inflatable bladder and/or liner of the dunnage bag.
  • the dunnage bag 1 2 includes at least one reinforcing sleeve adapted to surround the gastight inflatable bladder and being made of at least one material ply, the sleeve having a first opening and a second opening, and the sleeve being folded and sealed and/or stitched to close off at least one of the openings.
  • the sleeve is made of at least one material ply selected from the material group consisting of paper, plastics material, woven PP (polypropylene), HDPE (high-density polyethylene) and PVC (polyvinylchloride).
  • the sleeve ends consist of flaps formed by cutting the sleeve at the opening being closed. The flaps at one end are folded towards each other to close off the respective opening. The flaps at one end are glued to each other to permanently close off the respective opening.
  • the sleeve ends are stitched.
  • the dunnage bag arrangement can be provided with one to eight sleeves.
  • the dunnage bag may include an inner polyethylene layer or sleeve and an outer woven polypropylene layer or sleeve.
  • the inflatable bladder is made of polyethylene.
  • the inflatable bladder is provided with an inflation valve. The inflation valve protrudes to the exterior at one of the openings.
  • the dunnage bag arrangement can be used in voids between 0.5 inch and 75 inches.
  • the dunnage bag arrangement can be substantially rectangular in shape.
  • the dunnage bag arrangement can be disposable.
  • the dunnage bag arrangement is applicable in conjunction with void fillers.
  • the deflator arrangement 10 provides a method of deflating an inflatable dunnage bag, which includes the steps

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Abstract

The invention discloses a deflator arrangement, which includes a deflator cap member including at least one aperture and being adapted to be locked to an inflation valve of an inflatable dunnage bag and thereby adapted to allow air in an inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the aperture(s). The deflator cap member is removably screwed to the inflation valve.

Description

DEFLATOR ARRANGEMENT
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a deflator arrangement.
More particularly, the present invention relates to a deflator arrangement for deflating dunnage bags.
BACKGROUND TO INVENTION
Conventional inflatable and disposable dunnage bags include a gastight bladder, usually constructed from polyethylene material, surrounded by an outer protective and supportive casing consisting of at least one ply of paper material. These dunnage bags are used to fill spaces between cargo or between the cargo and the walls of the freight carriers in order to prevent the cargo from shifting and damaging either the cargo itself and/or the walls of the freight carrier. The dunnage bags are typically placed between the cargo in a deflated condition and are subsequently inflated with a gas. The pressure of the gas in the dunnage bags is determined by the application, the size and wall composition of the dunnage bags.
When the freight carrier arrives at the destination or if the dunnage bag needs to be removed from the void to facilitate movement of the cargo or if the dunnage bag needs to be repositioned, the dunnage bag needs to be deflated. Various deflator devices are known but all have particular disadvantages.
It is an object of the invention to suggest a deflator arrangement, which will assist in overcoming these problems. SUMMARY OF INVENTION
According to the invention, a deflator arrangement, includes a deflator cap member including at least one aperture and being adapted to be locked to an inflation valve of an inflatable dunnage bag and thereby adapted to allow air in an inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the aperture(s).
The deflator cap member may be removably screwed to the inflation valve.
The deflator cap member and the inflation valve may have cooperating thread means.
The deflator cap member may include extending wing members adapted to improve grip for ease of rotation during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member to the inflation valve.
The deflator arrangement may include locating means adapted to removably locate the deflator cap member to the inflation valve in passive state.
The deflator cap member may be adapted to pivot and/or rotate freely relative to the locating means and/or the attachment member.
The locating means may include a ring member adapted to be located around the neck of the inflation valve and a strip member to support the deflator cap member.
The strip connecting member may be thin to prevent restrictive movement during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member to the inflation valve.
The deflator arrangement may include an attachment member to support the deflator cap member. The deflator cap member may be adapted to pivot and/or rotate freely relative to the attachment member.
The attachment member may be clipped and locked to the deflator cap member.
The attachment member may be located between the locating means and the deflator cap member.
The deflator cap member may be broken and/or torn off the attachment member and/or the locating means.
The components of the deflator arrangement may be integrally formed.
The components of the deflator arrangement may be injection moulded.
The component of the deflator arrangement may be made of plastics.
The deflator arrangement and/or the deflator cap member include smooth edges adapted to prevent and/or eliminate damage to the gastight inflatable bladder and/or liner of the dunnage bag.
Also according to the invention, an inflatable dunnage bag arrangement for securing loads, includes
(a) an inflatable dunnage bag having a gastight inflatable bladder;
(b) an inflation valve adapted for inflating the gastight inflatable bladder; and
(c) a deflator arrangement having a deflator cap member including at least one aperture and being adapted to be locked to the inflation valve and thereby being adapted to allow air in the inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the aperture(s).
Yet further according to the invention, a method of deflating an inflatable dunnage bag, includes the steps
(a) of providing a deflator arrangement having a deflator cap member including at least one aperture and being adapted to be locked to an inflation valve of an inflatable dunnage bag and thereby being adapted to allow air in an inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the aperture(s); and
(b) of removably locking the deflator cap member to an inflation valve and thereby allowing air in the inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the apertures.
The dunnage bag may include at least one reinforcing sleeve adapted to surround the gastight inflatable bladder and being made of at least one material ply, the sleeve having a first opening and a second opening, and the sleeve being folded and sealed and/or stitched to close off at least one of the openings.
The sleeve may be made of at least one material ply selected from the material group consisting of paper, plastics material, woven PP (polypropylene), HDPE (high-density polyethylene) and PVC (polyvinylchloride).
In the case of paper sleeves, the sleeve ends may consist of flaps formed by cutting the sleeve at the opening being closed. The flaps at one end may be folded towards each other to close off the respective opening and/or at one end may be glued to each other to permanently close off the respective opening.
In the case of woven polypropylene sleeves, the sleeve ends are stitched.
The dunnage bag may be provided with one to eight sleeves.
The inflatable bladder may be made of polyethylene.
The inflatable bladder may be provided with an inflation valve.
The inflation valve may protrude to the exterior at one of the openings.
The dunnage bag may be used in voids between 0.5 inch and 75 inches.
The dunnage bag may be substantially rectangular in shape.
The dunnage bag may be disposable.
The dunnage bag may be applicable in conjunction with void fillers and/or be applicable in conjunction with friction panels.
At least 50% of the exterior surface area of the dunnage bag may be adapted in use to be in contact with a load to be secured.
The contact may be direct and/or indirect.
The invention also extends to an inflatable dunnage bag arrangement for securing loads, having a deflator arrangement as described herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings.
In the drawings there is shown in:
Figure 1 : a top perspective view of a deflator arrangement according to the invention in a pre-assembly state;
Figure 2: a rear perspective view of the deflator arrangement shown in Figure 1 ;
Figure 3: a top view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow III in Figure 1 ;
Figure 4: a first side view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow IV in
Figure 3;
Figure 5: a second side view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow V in
Figure 3;
Figure 6: a first upside down end view of the inflator arrangement as seen from arrow VI in Figure 3;
Figure 7: a second end view of the inflator arrangement as seen from arrow VII in
Figure 3;
Figure 8: a top perspective view of the deflator arrangement shown in Figure 1 , but in an assembled state;
Figure 9: a rear perspective view of the deflator arrangement shown in Figure 8; Figure 10: a top view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow X in Figure 8;
Figure 1 1 : a first side view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow XI in
Figure 10;
Figure 12: a second side view of the deflator arrangement as seen from arrow XII in
Figure 10;
Figure 13: a first upside down end view of the inflator arrangement as seen from arrow XIII in Figure 10; and
Figure 14: a second end view of the inflator arrangement as seen from arrow XIV in Figure 10.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Referring to the drawings, there is shown a deflator arrangement, generally indicated by reference numeral 10, in accordance with the invention.
The deflator arrangement 10, includes a deflator cap member 12 including various apertures 14 and being adapted to be locked to an inflation valve (not shown) of an inflatable dunnage bag and thereby allowing air in an inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the apertures 14.
The deflator cap member 12 is removably screwed to the inflation valve.
The deflator cap member 12 and the inflation valve have cooperating thread means. The deflator arrangement 10 includes locating means 16 adapted to removably locate the deflator cap member 12 to the inflation valve in passive state.
The locating means 16 includes a ring member 18 adapted to be located around the neck of the inflation valve and a strip connector member 20 to support the attachment member 22 adapted to connect to and support the deflator cap member 12.
The attachment member 22 can be clipped and locked to the deflator cap member 12.
The deflator cap member 12 is adapted to pivot and/or rotate freely relative to the attachment member 22 for ease of operation during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member 12 to the inflation valve.
The deflator cap member 12 can be broken and/or torn off the attachment member 22.
The deflator cap member 12 includes extending wing members 24 adapted to improve grip for ease of rotation during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member 12 to the inflation valve.
The strip connector member 20 is thin to prevent restrictive movement during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member 12 to the inflation valve.
The components of the deflator arrangement 10 are integrally formed.
The components of the deflator arrangement 10 are injection moulded.
The component of the deflator arrangement 10 are made of plastics. The deflator arrangement 10 and the deflator cap member 12 include smooth edges adapted to prevent and/or eliminate damage to the gastight inflatable bladder and/or liner of the dunnage bag.
The dunnage bag 1 2 includes at least one reinforcing sleeve adapted to surround the gastight inflatable bladder and being made of at least one material ply, the sleeve having a first opening and a second opening, and the sleeve being folded and sealed and/or stitched to close off at least one of the openings.
The sleeve is made of at least one material ply selected from the material group consisting of paper, plastics material, woven PP (polypropylene), HDPE (high-density polyethylene) and PVC (polyvinylchloride). In the case of paper sleeves, the sleeve ends consist of flaps formed by cutting the sleeve at the opening being closed. The flaps at one end are folded towards each other to close off the respective opening. The flaps at one end are glued to each other to permanently close off the respective opening. In the case of woven polypropylene sleeves, the sleeve ends are stitched.
The dunnage bag arrangement can be provided with one to eight sleeves. The dunnage bag may include an inner polyethylene layer or sleeve and an outer woven polypropylene layer or sleeve. The inflatable bladder is made of polyethylene. The inflatable bladder is provided with an inflation valve. The inflation valve protrudes to the exterior at one of the openings. The dunnage bag arrangement can be used in voids between 0.5 inch and 75 inches. The dunnage bag arrangement can be substantially rectangular in shape. The dunnage bag arrangement can be disposable. The dunnage bag arrangement is applicable in conjunction with void fillers. The dunnage bag arrangement is applicable in conjunction with friction panels. At least 50% of the exterior surface area of the dunnage bag can be adapted to be in contact with a load to be secured. The contact can be direct or indirect.
Hence the deflator arrangement 10 according to the invention provides a method of deflating an inflatable dunnage bag, which includes the steps
(a) of providing a deflator arrangement 10 having a deflator cap member 12 including at least one aperture 14 and being adapted to be locked to an inflation valve of an inflatable dunnage bag and thereby allowing air in an inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the aperture(s) 14; and
(b) of removably locking the deflator cap member 12 to an inflation valve and thereby allowing air in the inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the apertures 14.

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PATENT CLAIMS
1 . A deflator arrangement, which includes a deflator cap member including at least one aperture and being adapted to be locked to an inflation valve of an inflatable dunnage bag and thereby adapted to allow air in an inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the aperture(s).
2. An arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , in which the deflator cap member is removably screwed to the inflation valve.
3. An arrangement as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, in which the deflator cap member and the inflation valve have cooperating thread means.
4. An arrangement as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, which includes locating means adapted to removably locate the deflator arrangement to the inflation valve in passive state.
5. An arrangement as claimed in claim 4, in which the locating means include a ring member adapted to be located around the neck of the inflation valve and a strip connector member to support the deflator cap member.
6. An arrangement as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the deflator arrangement includes an attachment member connected to the locating means and being adapted to be attached to the deflator cap member.
7. An arrangement as claimed in claim 6, in which the attachment member is clipped and locked to the deflator cap member.
8. An arrangement as claimed in any one of claims 4 to 7, in which the attachment member is located between the locating means and the deflator cap member.
9. An arrangement as claimed in any one of claims 6 to 8, in which the deflator cap member is broken and/or torn off the attachment member and/or the locating means.
10. An arrangement as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the components of the deflator arrangement are integrally formed.
1 1 . An arrangement as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the components of the deflator arrangement are injection moulded.
12. An arrangement as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the component of the deflator arrangement are made of plastics.
13. An arrangement as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the deflator cap member includes extending wing members adapted to improve grip for ease of rotation during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member to the inflation valve.
14. An arrangement as claimed in any one of claims 5 to 13, in which the strip connecting member is thin to prevent restrictive movement during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member to the inflation valve.
15. An arrangement as claimed in any one of claims 6 to 14, in which the deflator cap member is adapted to pivot and/or rotate freely relative to the attachment member for ease of operation during engagement or locking of the deflator cap member to the inflation valve.
16. An arrangement as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the deflator arrangement and/or the deflator cap member include smooth edges adapted to prevent and/or eliminate damage to the gastight inflatable bladder and/or liner of the dunnage bag.
17. An inflatable dunnage bag arrangement for securing loads, which includes
(a) an inflatable dunnage bag having a gastight inflatable bladder;
(b) an inflation valve adapted for inflating the gastight inflatable bladder; and
(c) a deflator arrangement having a deflator cap member including at least one aperture and being adapted to be locked to the inflation valve and thereby adapted to allow air in the inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the aperture(s).
18. An inflatable dunnage bag arrangement for securing loads, which includes
(a) an inflatable dunnage bag having a gastight inflatable bladder;
(b) an inflation valve adapted for inflating the gastight inflatable bladder; and
(c) a deflator arrangement as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 1 6.
19. A method of deflating an inflatable dunnage bag, which includes the steps
(a) of providing a deflator arrangement having a deflator cap member including at least one aperture and being adapted to be locked to an inflation valve of an inflatable dunnage bag and thereby adapted to allow air in an inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the aperture(s); and
(b) of removably locking the deflator cap member to an inflation valve and thereby adapted to allow air in the inflated inflatable dunnage bag to escape via the apertures.
20. A deflator arrangement substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
21 . An inflatable dunnage bag arrangement for securing loads substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
22. A method of deflating an inflatable dunnage bag substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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