Patent ID: 6076677
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A packaging system comprising in combination a shipping container, an article, and at least one inflatable packaging cushion of flexible material adapted to be at least partially charged with filler medium and adapted to the shape and dimension of said shipping container and adapted to protect said article comprising:said cushion having corners and an internal opening said article to be shipped residing in said internal opening such that the sides and ends of said article are completely encircled within protecting portions of the cushion;a first pair of inflatable arms extending inwardly into the area of said internal opening and positioned above and in contact with said article to protect the top of said article; anda second pair of inflatable arms extending inwardly into the area of said internal opening and diagonally located from said first pair of arms and positioned underneath and in contact with said article to protect the bottom thereof,said first pair of arms and said second pair of arms creating a gripping action to confine and cushion said article between said pairs of arms.