Patent ID: 7735643
Filing Date: 2010-06-15
Classification: A45C,A63B

Abstract:
1. A device for protecting elongated articles such as during transport, comprising: a flexible body exhibiting an elongated and three dimensional shape having a durable outer layer and an attachable inner layer, a reclosable opening revealing an open interior of the body for permitting insertion of the elongated articles; a bladder pre-positioned against an inside of said outer layer, prior to attachment of said inner layer to sandwich said bladder between said inner and outer layers; a pump inflating said bladder in a substantially inwards fashion to prevent inter-movement of the articles while creating a force and impact resistant cushion thereabout; a skid support secured to an exterior side and bottom of said outer layer and incorporating said pump; a conduit extending from said pump, through said outer layer and to an inlet nipple of said bladder; a pressure relief line extending from said conduit and communicating with a button secured to an exterior surface of said skid support; and said skid support further comprising a base, an interconnecting and upwardly extending side and first and second edge extending skirts collectively supporting a pair of spaced apart rollers, a plurality of rivets engaging said outer layer to spaced apart locations along said skid support.