Special receptacle or package – Shock protection type – Foamlike retainer
Patent
1992-08-03
1993-05-04
Fidei, David T.
Special receptacle or package
Shock protection type
Foamlike retainer
206521, 206591, 206592, B65D 8102
Patent
active
052073270
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for packaging an item, the apparatus comprising a single sheet of material comprised of a pliable padding substance. The sheet of material comprises at least one first cut, each at least one first cut being partway through the depth of the sheet of material. Each at least one first cut keeps at least one member attached to the sheet of material and allows each at least one member to rotate in a first direction about a first axis defined by material remaining at said first cut. The first cut keeps each at least one member attached to the sheet of material, and the at least one member rotates in a first direction to define a first pad adjacent to the item. The apparatus further comprises an orifice defined by the rotation of each at least one member, said orifice of suitable size to hold the item snugly. The apparatus comprises at least one second cut, each at least one second cut keeping at least one second member attached to said sheet of material and allowing the at least one second member to rotate in a second direction about a second axis defined by said at least one second cut in said sheet of material. The at least one second member rotates to define a second pad about the item. When folded, the at least one first and second members allow the apparatus to be packed inside a container, protecting the item from damage. In a preferred embodiment, the single sheet of material comprises polyurethane foam, and the item to be packaged is a hard disk drive.
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Fidei David T.
Maxtor Corporation
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