Patent ID: 7845146
Filing Date: 2010-12-07
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,B31D,B32B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for making dunnage, comprising: providing a web of material with a plurality of layers and predefined lateral and transverse edges forming pouches; passing the material over a nozzle, so that the nozzle is positioned between at least two of the layers; inflating the pouches with a gaseous or liquid material flowing through the nozzle; passing the material between a plurality of ceramic elements through which one or more heating elements are routed; the heating elements generating heat that radiates through at least one opening on each of the plurality of ceramic elements such that when the material passes between the plurality of ceramic elements, the material melts creating a seam and the pouches are sealed, thereby creating sealed dunnage pouches.