Inflatable mailer, apparatus and method for preparing the same

Details Inflatable mailer, apparatus and method for preparing the same Inflatable mailer, apparatus and method for preparing the same

2005-01-31

2009-11-24

Huynh, Louis K (Department: 3721)

Package making

Gas filling and/or evacuating of receptacle and closing

C053S403000

Reexamination Certificate

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07621104

ABSTRACT:
An inflatable mailer having a liner that can be inflated at the point of use. The liner includes a series of inflatable chambers that are in fluid communication with a common channel. A controlled volume of gas is disposed in the liner. The gas is sufficient to inflate the common channel but is not sufficient to appreciably inflate the inflatable chambers. As a result, the inflatable mailer is in a relatively compact state. An apparatus for inflating the mailer. The apparatus includes a nip for moving the controlled volume of gas into the common channel; an inflation nozzle comprising a pointed needle configured to pierce the inflated common channel and introduce a second portion of gas into the liner until the liner is inflated to a desired level; and a sealing device to seal the inflated liner.

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