Cushioning product and method and apparatus for making same

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2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Harmon, Christopher (Department: 3721)

Manufacturing container or tube from paper; or other manufacturi

Bending

Crushing or crumpling

C493S436000, C493S311000, C053S121000, C053S445000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07972258

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a crumpled paper tube for use as a cushion in packing items, and to a method and apparatus for producing the same.

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