Special receptacle or package – Shock protection type – Inflated retainer
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Gehman, Bryon P. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
Shock protection type
Inflated retainer
C206S583000, C206S591000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10968656
ABSTRACT:
A module for a payload that utilizes individual grippers in which each fill to a conical shape from an interior wall of the module toward a payload in the module. The shape of the grippers provides a holding strength on and lateral stability for the payload. The angle of the conical shape transfers the axial force of the payload into a tensional load on the gripper where it has comparatively greater strength. The conical shape of each gripper allows for more complete capture of a payload in that the grippers fill voids around the payload. Since there are more contact points with the grippers and the payload, the contact force required for an adequate capture can be spread out.
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Ansay Michael T.
Santiago Mariela I.
Gehman Bryon P.
Kasischke James M.
Nasser Jean-Paul A.
Stanley Michael P.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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