Special receptacle or package – For a household appliance
Patent
1999-01-22
2000-10-17
Sewell, Paul T.
Special receptacle or package
For a household appliance
206523, 119107, B65D 8530
Patent
active
061317349
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable, impact resistant cushion for use in a carrying case or the like has a first pad including a compressible, substantially rectangular foam piece covered with a pliable non-porous cover. The cover continuously covers the foam piece and includes an air flow controlling vent. Air escapes from the pad through the vent at a controlled rate when the foam material is compressed and so the pad absorbs shock by providing resistance to compression which increases with increasing compression velocity. Preferably, open cell urethane foam is employed in the compressible foam piece. The adjustable impact resistant cushion includes a second pad hingedly connected by a flexible hinge segment of webbing or plastic. The adjustable cushion includes, on a back surface, one or more releasable hook and loop type fasteners elements (e.g., either hooks or loops). Preferably, two of the impact resistant cushions are used in a luggage insert (for insertion into a carrying case or other luggage) or are incorporated directly into the interior portion of a carrying case having compartment with an interior surface covered with felt or loop material for attachment using hook fasteners carried by the adjustable cushions. An adjustable cushion may also carry one or more flexible tabs extending outwardly from the cushion pad major axis and so can be positioned in cushion pairs at selected separations and angular orientations, thereby accommodating portable computers having different widths.
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Hollingsworth W. Dale
O'Connor Charles S.
Bui Luan K.
Sewell Paul T.
Targus Group International
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