Patent Publication Number: US-2020298614-A1

Title: Crafting Mat Assembly, Method for Utilizing the Same and Packaging Assembly

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE To RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This U.S. patent application is a divisional of, and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 121 from, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/358,279, filed on Mar. 19, 2019, the disclosure of which is considered part of the disclosure of this application and is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The disclosure relates to a crafting mat assembly, a method for utilizing the same and a packaging assembly. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Crafting devices and apparatuses are known. While existing crafting devices and apparatuses perform adequately for their intended purpose, improvements to crafting devices and apparatuses are continuously being sought in order to advance the arts. 
     SUMMARY 
     One aspect of the disclosure provides an assembly. The assembly includes a crafting mat including a container portion defining a cavity and a layered interior body portion disposed within the cavity. The container portion includes a permeable top layer and an impermeable and insulative bottom layer. The impermeable and insulative bottom layer is connected to the permeable top layer for defining the cavity. The permeable top layer is defined by a thickness ranging from about 0.10 mm to about 1.24 mm. The impermeable and insulative bottom layer is defined by a thickness ranging from about 0.10 mm to about 1.50 mm. The layered interior body portion includes a permeable upper layer, an impermeable and insulative lower layer and an impermeable and heat-reflective intermediate layer. The impermeable and heat-reflective intermediate layer is disposed between the permeable upper layer and the impermeable and insulative lower layer. The permeable upper layer is defined by a thickness ranging from about 1.50 mm to about 7.85 mm. The impermeable and insulative lower layer is defined by a thickness ranging from about 5.00 mm to about 20.00 mm. The impermeable and heat-reflective intermediate layer is defined by a thickness ranging from about 0.15 mm to about 1.25 mm. 
     Implementations of the disclosure may include one or more of the following optional features. In some implementations, the permeable top layer is configured to permit moisture from a substrate portion and applied heat from a heating device that passed through the substrate portion to pass there-through. The permeable upper layer is configured to permit moisture from the substrate portion and applied heat from the heating device that passed through the substrate portion to pass there-through. The impermeable and heat-reflective intermediate layer is configured to reflect the applied heat as reflected heat back toward and through the substrate portion. The impermeable and insulative lower layer is configured to not permit moisture from the substrate portion to pass there-through. The impermeable and insulative bottom layer is configured to not permit moisture from the substrate portion to pass there-through. 
     In some implementations, the permeable upper layer, the impermeable and insulative lower layer and the impermeable and heat-reflective intermediate layer are not adhered to one another and are permitted to laterally shift or float relative one another within the cavity of the container portion. In some instances, the permeable top layer includes a cotton material or a metal-sprayed cotton material. In other instances, the permeable upper layer includes a felt material or a polyester felt material. In yet other instances, the impermeable and heat-reflective intermediate layer includes a metallic material or a pre-shrunk metallic material. In some examples, the impermeable and insulative lower layer includes a foam material or a silicon foam material. In other examples, the impermeable and insulative bottom layer includes a polymer material or a polyurethane material. 
     In some examples, a thickness of the crafting mat is defined by: the thickness of the permeable top layer and the thickness of the impermeable and insulative bottom layer; and a height of the cavity of the container portion. The height of the cavity of the container portion is sized for receiving and approximately equal to the thickness of the permeable upper layer, the thickness of the impermeable and insulative lower layer and the thickness of the impermeable and heat-reflective intermediate layer that defines the layered interior body portion. 
     In some implementations, the thickness of the crafting mat is defined by a thickness ranging from about 6.85 mm to about 31.84 mm. In other implementations, the thickness of the crafting mat is approximately equal to 12.93 mm. 
     In some instances, the thickness of the permeable top layer is approximately equal to 0.25 mm. In other instances, the thickness of the permeable upper layer is approximately equal to 2.20 mm. In yet other instances, the thickness of the impermeable and heat-reflective intermediate layer is approximately equal to 0.23 mm. In some examples, the thickness of the impermeable and insulative lower layer is approximately equal to 10.00 mm. In other examples, the thickness of the impermeable and insulative bottom layer is approximately equal to 0.25 mm. 
     In some examples, the assembly further includes a fastening portion that secures the permeable top layer to the impermeable and insulative bottom layer. In other examples, the assembly includes a tag secured to one or both of the permeable top layer to the impermeable and insulative bottom layer and indicia applied to the tag. In yet other examples, indicia is applied to one or both of the permeable top layer and the impermeable and insulative bottom layer. 
     Another aspect of the disclosure provides an assembly. The assembly includes a crafting mat including a container portion defining a cavity and a layered interior body portion disposed within the cavity. The container portion includes a top layer and a bottom layer. The bottom layer is connected to the top layer for defining the cavity. The layered interior body portion includes an upper layer, a lower layer and an intermediate layer disposed between the upper layer and the lower layer. 
     Implementations of the disclosure may include one or more of the following optional features. In some implementations, the top layer is configured to permit moisture from a substrate portion and applied heat from a heating device that passed through the substrate portion to pass there-through. The upper layer is configured to permit moisture from the substrate portion and applied heat from the heating device that passed through the substrate portion to pass there-through. The intermediate layer is configured to reflect the applied heat as reflected heat back toward and through the substrate portion. The lower layer is configured to not permit moisture from the substrate portion to pass there-through. The bottom layer is configured to not permit moisture from the substrate portion to pass there-through. 
     In some instances, the upper layer, the lower layer and the intermediate layer are not adhered to one another and are permitted to laterally shift or float relative one another within the cavity of the container portion. In some examples, the top layer is permeable. In other examples, the bottom layer is impermeable and insulative. In yet other examples, the upper layer is permeable. In other instances, the lower layer is impermeable and insulative. In yet other instances, the intermediate layer is impermeable and heat-reflective. 
     In some instances, the top layer includes a cotton material or a metal-sprayed cotton material. In other instances, the upper layer includes a felt material or a polyester felt material. In yet other instances, the intermediate layer includes a metallic material or a pre-shrunk metallic material. In some examples, the lower layer includes a foam material or a silicon foam material. In other examples, the bottom layer includes a polymer material or a polyurethane material. 
     In some implementations, a thickness of the crafting mat is defined by: the thickness of the top layer and the thickness of the bottom layer; and a height of the cavity of the container portion. The height of the cavity of the container portion is sized for receiving and approximately equal to the thickness of the upper layer, the thickness of the lower layer and the thickness of the intermediate layer that defines the layered interior body portion. In some implementations, the top layer is defined by a thickness ranging from about 0.10 mm to about 1.24 mm. In other implementations, the upper layer is defined by a thickness ranging from about 1.50 mm to about 7.85 mm. In yet other implementations, the intermediate layer is defined by a thickness ranging from about 0.15 mm to about 1.25 mm. In some implementations, the lower layer is defined by a thickness ranging from about 5.00 mm to about 20.00 mm. In other implementations, the bottom layer is defined by a thickness ranging from about 0.10 mm to about 1.50 mm. 
     In some examples, the thickness of the crafting mat is defined by a thickness ranging from about 6.85 mm to about 31.84 mm. In other examples, the thickness of the crafting mat is approximately equal to 12.93 mm. In some implementations, the thickness of the top layer is approximately equal to 0.25 mm. In other implementations, the thickness of the upper layer is approximately equal to 2.20 mm. In yet other implementations, the thickness of the intermediate layer is approximately equal to 0.23 mm. In some instances, the thickness of the lower layer is approximately equal to 10.00 mm. In other instances, the thickness of the bottom layer is approximately equal to 0.25 mm. 
     In some examples, the assembly further includes a fastening portion that secures the top layer to the bottom layer. In other examples, the assembly includes a tag secured to one or both of the top layer to the bottom layer and indicia applied to the tag. In yet other examples, indicia is applied to one or both of the top layer and the bottom layer. 
     Yet another aspect of the disclosure provides a method. The method includes: arranging a crafting mat assembly upon a support member; arranging a substrate portion upon the crafting mat assembly; arranging a design portion adjacent the substrate portion; 
     arranging a heating device adjacent the design portion; directing heat from the heating device through the design portion, the substrate portion and partially through upstream layers but not through downstream layers of the crafting mat assembly such that a first layer of the downstream layers reflects the heat from the heating device back through the upstream layers and the substrate portion and the design portion. 
     Implementations of the disclosure may include one or more of the following optional features. In some implementations, the method includes utilizing one or both of the heat from the heating device and the reflected heat for evaporating moisture from the substrate portion. In some implementations, the method includes heating an adhesive layer of the design portion for attaching a base portion of the design portion to the substrate portion. In other implementations, the method includes removing a film layer of the design portion from the base portion of the design portion. 
     Another aspect of the disclosure provides a packaging assembly. The packaging assembly includes a crafting mat and packaging. The packaging includes a plurality of flap portions that are arranged for defining a crafting mat-receiving cavity that is sized for receiving a thickness of the crafting mat. The crafting mat is disposed within the crafting mat-receiving cavity. 
     Implementations of the disclosure may include one or more of the following optional features. In some implementations, the plurality of flap portions are defined by a length and a width. The crafting mat is defined by a length and a width. The width of at least one flap portion of the plurality of flap portions is approximately equal to or slightly greater than the width of the crafting mat. The length of at least one flap portion of the plurality of flap portions is less than the length of the crafting mat such that at least a portion of an exterior surface of the crafting mat is not enclosed or covered by the packaging. 
     In some implementations, the plurality of flap portions defines a C-shaped or U-shaped body. In other implementations, one of the plurality of flap portions defines a passage. In yet other implementations, the packaging further includes a hook that extends through the passage. 
     In some examples, the crafting mat includes a container portion defining a cavity and a layered interior body portion disposed within the cavity. The container portion includes a top layer and a bottom layer connected to the top layer for defining the cavity. The layered interior body portion includes an upper layer, a lower layer, and an intermediate layer disposed between the upper layer and the lower layer. 
     The details of one or more implementations of the disclosure are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other aspects, features, and advantages will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a front perspective view of an exemplary assembly. 
         FIG. 2  is a rear perspective view of the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  is an exploded perspective view of the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 4  is an exploded cross-sectional view of the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 5  is a front view of an upper layer of the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 6  is a side view of the upper layer of  FIG. 5 . 
         FIG. 7  is a front view of a lower layer of the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 8  is a side view of the lower layer of  FIG. 7 . 
         FIG. 9  is a front view of an intermediate layer of the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 10  is a side view of the intermediate layer of  FIG. 9 . 
         FIG. 11  is a front view of a top layer of the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 12  is a side view of the top layer of  FIG. 11 . 
         FIG. 13  is a front view of a bottom layer of the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 14  is a side view of the bottom layer of  FIG. 13 . 
         FIG. 15  is a front view of the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 16  is a rear view of the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 17  is a side view of the assembly according to arrow  17  of  FIGS. 15 and 15 . 
         FIG. 18  is a cross-sectional view of the assembly according to line  18 - 18  of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 19  is an enlarged view according to line  19  of  FIG. 18 . 
         FIG. 20  is a front view of a substrate portion of a crafted object. 
         FIG. 21  is a cross-sectional view of the substrate portion according to line  21 - 21  of  FIG. 20 . 
         FIG. 22  is a perspective view of a crafting apparatus and a multilayer body including a design portion of a crafted object. 
         FIG. 23  is a front view of the multilayer body including the design portion of  FIG. 22 . 
         FIG. 24  is a cross-sectional view of the multilayer body including the design portion according to line  24 - 24  of  FIG. 23 . 
         FIGS. 25A-25K  illustrate perspective views associated with a method of utilizing the assembly of  FIG. 1  in conjunction with the substrate portion of  FIGS. 20-21 , the multilayer body including the design portion of  FIGS. 22-24 , a heating device and a support member. 
         FIGS. 26A-26K  illustrate cross-sectional views associated with the perspective views associated with the method of utilizing the assembly of  FIGS. 25A-25K . 
         FIG. 27  is an exploded view of a packaging assembly including packaging and the assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 28  is an assembled view of the packaging assembly of  FIG. 27 . 
         FIG. 29  is an end view of the packaging of  FIGS. 27 and 28 . 
     
    
    
     Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The figures illustrate exemplary implementations of crafting mat assembly, a method for utilizing the same and a packaging assembly. Based on the foregoing, it is to be generally understood that the nomenclature used herein is simply for convenience and the terms used to describe the invention should be given the broadest meaning by one of ordinary skill in the art. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-3 and 15-19  an assembly is shown generally at  10 . The assembly  10  may be alternatively referred to as a crafting mat, a crafting pad, a crafting cushion or the like. As will be described in greater detail in the following disclosure at  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K , the assembly  10  may be utilized in the process of preparing a crafted object  100  (see, e.g.,  FIGS. 25K and 26K ) that includes a substrate portion  50  (see also, e.g.,  FIGS. 20 and 21 ) and a design portion  75  (see also, e.g.,  FIGS. 22-24 ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3-4 , the assembly  10  includes a first plurality of layers  12 - 16  and a second plurality of layers  18 - 20 . The first plurality of layers  12 - 16  include an upper layer  12  (see also, e.g.,  FIGS. 5-6 ), a lower layer  14  (see also, e.g.,  FIGS. 7-8 ) and an intermediate layer  16  (see also, e.g.,  FIGS. 9-10 ) disposed between the upper layer  12  and the lower layer  14 . The second plurality of layers  18 - 20  include top layer  18  (see also, e.g.,  FIGS. 11-12 ) and a bottom layer  20  (see also, e.g.,  FIGS. 13-14 ). As also seen at  FIG. 3 , the assembly  10  also includes a fastening portion  22  (e.g. thread). With reference to  FIGS. 15-19 , the assembly  10  is yet further formed by utilizing the fastening portion  22  for securing the top layer  18  to the bottom layer  20 . As also seen at  FIGS. 15-19 , the top layer  18 , the bottom layer  20  and the fastening portion  22  define a container portion  24  of the assembly  10  that contains a layered interior body portion  26  (see, e.g.,  FIGS. 18 and 19 ) defined by the first plurality of layers  12 - 16  that includes the upper layer  12 , the lower layer  14  and the intermediate layer  16 . With reference to  FIGS. 18-19 , the container portion  24  defines a chamber or cavity  28  that is sized for containing the layered interior body portion  26 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 4-6 , the upper layer  12  includes an upper surface  12   U , a lower surface  12   L  and a side surface  12   S  connecting the upper surface  12   U  to the lower surface  12   L . With reference to  FIGS. 4 and 7-8 , the lower layer  14  includes an upper surface  14   U , a lower surface  14   L  and a side surface  14   S  connecting the upper surface  14   U  to the lower surface  14   L . With reference to  FIGS. 4 and 9-10 , the intermediate layer  16  includes an upper surface  16   U , a lower surface  16   L  and a side surface  16   S  connecting the upper surface  16   U  to the lower surface  16   L . 
     As seen at  FIGS. 3-4 , the layered interior body portion  26  of the assembly  10  is formed by arranging or disposing the lower surface  12   L  of the upper layer  12  over or adjacent the upper surface  16   U  of the intermediate layer  16 . The layered interior body portion  26  of assembly  10  is further formed by arranging or disposing the upper surface  14   U  of the lower layer  14  over or adjacent the lower surface  16   L  of the intermediate layer  16 . In an example, the upper layer  12 , the lower layer  14  and the intermediate layer  16  are not adhered to one another (i.e., they are stacked upon one another as described above and contained within the cavity  28  of the container portion  24  such that the layers  12 - 16  are permitted to, for example, laterally shift or float relative one another during use of the assembly  10  as described below at  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K ). The lateral shifting or floating of the layers  12 - 16  permits air to surround each of the upper layer  12 , the lower layer  14  and the intermediate layer  16  and thereby permits each of the upper layer  12 , the lower layer  14  and the intermediate layer  16  to expand (and subsequently cool) at different rates when heat (see, e.g., H A  at  FIGS. 26C, 26E, 26H ) is applied thereto by a heating device (see, e.g., heating device  200  at  FIGS. 25A-25K ). 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4-6 , the upper layer  12  is defined by a thickness T 12  extending between the upper surface  12   U  and the lower surface  12   L . As will be described in the following disclosure at  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K , a selected material of the upper layer  12  and the thickness T 12  of the upper layer  12  contributes to an optimization of the performance of the utilization of the assembly  10 . Therefore, the skilled artisan will understand that a selected material and thickness T 12  of the upper layer  12  is not an obvious design choice that contributes to the design of the assembly  10 . 
     As seen at  FIG. 5 , in some configurations, the side surface  12   S  includes four side surface portions  12   S1 ,  12   S2 ,  12   S3 ,  12   S4 . The side surface  12   S  may optionally include arcuate corner side surface portions  12   S5 ,  12   S6 ,  12   S7 ,  12   S8  that connect adjacent side surface portions of the four side surface portions  12   S1 ,  12   S2 ,  12   S3 ,  12   S4 . 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 5 , the upper layer  12  is further defined by a length L 12  and a width W 12 . The length L 12  extends between the first side surface portion  12   S1  and the second side surface portion  12   S2 . The width W 12  extends between the third side surface portion  12   S3  and the fourth side surface portion  12   S4 . In some instances, the length L 12  may be approximately equal to the width W 12 , and, as such, the upper layer  12  may generally define a square shape. However, in other configurations, the length L 12  may not be equal to the width W 12 , and, as such, the upper layer  12  may generally define a rectangular shape. In other configurations, the side surface  12   S  may include less than four sides or more than four sides such that the upper layer  12  may define any desirable shape, pattern, geometry or the like. 
     In some examples, the thickness T 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 1.50 mm to a thickness of about 7.85 mm. In further examples, the thickness T 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 2.35 mm to a thickness of about 3.35 mm. In yet further examples, the thickness T 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 2.60mm to a thickness of about 3.10mm. In some instances, the thickness T 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 2.85 mm. In other instances, the thickness T 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 2.20 mm. 
     In some examples, the length L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a length ranging from a length of about 200.00 mm to a length of about 550.00 mm. In further examples, the length L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 248.00 mm to a length of about 260.00 mm; (2) a length of about 298.8 mm to a length of about 310.80 mm; (3) a length of about 400.40 mm to a length of about 412.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 502.00 mm to a length of about 514.00 mm. In yet further examples, the length Lu of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 251.00 mm to a length of about 257.00 mm; (2) a length of about 301.8 mm to a length of about 307.80 mm; (3) a length of about 403.40 mm to a length of about 409.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 505.00 mm to a length of about 511.00 mm. In some examples, the length L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 254.00 mm. In some instances, the length L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 304.80 mm. In other instances, the length L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 406.40 mm. In yet instances, the length L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 508.00 mm. 
     In some examples, the width W 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a width ranging from a width of about 200.00 mm to a width of about 550.00 mm. In further examples, the width W 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 248.00 mm to a width of about 260.00 mm; (2) a width of about 298.8 mm to a width of about 310.80 mm; (3) a width of about 400.40 mm to a width of about 412.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 502.00 mm to a width of about 514.00 mm. In yet further examples, the width W 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 251.00 mm to a width of about 257.00 mm; (2) a width of about 301.8 mm to a width of about 307.80 mm; (3) a width of about 403.40 mm to a width of about 409.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 505.00 mm to a width of about 511.00 mm. In some examples, the width W 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 254.00 mm. In some instances, the width Wu of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 304.80 mm. In other instances, the width Wu of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 406.40 mm. In yet instances, the width Wu of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 508.00 mm. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4 and 7-8 , the lower layer  14  is defined by a thickness T 14  extending between the lower surface  14   U  and the lower surface  14   L . As will be described in the following disclosure at  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K , a selected material of the lower layer  14  and the thickness T 14  of the lower layer  14  contributes to an optimization of the performance of the utilization of the assembly  10 . Therefore, the skilled artisan will understand that a selected material and thickness T 14  of the lower layer  14  is not an obvious design choice that contributes to the design of the assembly  10 . 
     As seen at  FIG. 7 , in some configurations, the side surface  14   S  includes four side surface portions  14   S1 ,  14   S2 ,  14   S3 ,  14   S4 . The side surface  14   S  may optionally include arcuate corner side surface portions  14   S5 ,  14   S6 ,  14   S7 ,  14   S8  that connect adjacent side surface portions of the four side surface portions  14   S1 ,  14   S2 ,  14   S3 ,  14   S4 . 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 7 , the lower layer  14  is further defined by a length L 14  and a width W 14 . The length L 14  extends between the first side surface portion  14   S1  and the second side surface portion  14   S2 . The width W 14  extends between the third side surface portion  14   S3  and the fourth side surface portion  14   S4 . In some instances, the length L 14  may be approximately equal to the width W 14 , and, as such, the lower layer  14  may generally define a square shape. However, in other configurations, the length L 14  may not be equal to the width W 14 , and, as such, the lower layer  14  may generally define a rectangular shape. In other configurations, the side surface  14   S  may include less than four sides or more than four sides such that the lower layer  14  may define any desirable shape, pattern, geometry or the like. 
     In some examples, the thickness T 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 5.00 mm to a thickness of about 20.00 mm. In further examples, the thickness T 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 9.50 mm to a thickness of about 10.50 mm. In yet further examples, the thickness T 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 9.75 mm to a thickness of about 10.25 mm. In some instances, the thickness T 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 10.00 mm. 
     In some examples, the length L 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a length ranging from a length of about 200.00 mm to a length of about 550.00 mm. In further examples, the length L 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 248.00 mm to a length of about 260.00 mm; (2) a length of about 298.8 mm to a length of about 310.80 mm; (3) a length of about 400.40 mm to a length of about 412.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 502.00 mm to a length/width of about 514.00 mm. In yet further examples, the length L 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 251.00 mm to a length of about 257.00 mm; (2) a length of about 301.8 mm to a length of about 307.80 mm; (3) a length of about 403.40 mm to a length of about 409.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 505.00 mm to a length of about 511.00 mm. In some examples, the length L 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 254.00 mm. In some instances, the length L 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 304.80 mm. In other instances, the length L 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 406.40 mm. In yet instances, the length L 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 508.00 mm. 
     In some examples, the width W 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a width ranging from a width of about 200.00 mm to a width of about 550.00 mm. In further examples, the width W 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 248.00 mm to a width of about 260.00 mm; (2) a width of about 298.8 mm to a width of about 310.80 mm; (3) a width of about 400.40 mm to a width of about 412.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 502.00 mm to a width of about 514.00 mm. In yet further examples, the width W 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 251.00 mm to a width of about 257.00 mm; (2) a width of about 301.8 mm to a width of about 307.80 mm; (3) a width of about 403.40 mm to a width of about 409.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 505.00mm to a width of about 511.00 mm. In some examples, the width W 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a length/width approximately equal to about 254.00 mm. In some instances, the width W 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 304.80 mm. In other instances, the width W 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 406.40 mm. In yet instances, the width W 14  of the lower layer  14  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 508.00 mm. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4 and 9-10 , the intermediate layer  16  is defined by a thickness T 16  extending between the upper surface  16   U  and the lower surface  16   L . As will be described in the following disclosure at  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K , a selected material of the intermediate layer  16  and the thickness T 16  of the intermediate layer  16  contributes to an optimization of the performance of the utilization of the assembly  10 . Therefore, the skilled artisan will understand that a selected material and thickness T 16  of the intermediate layer  16  is not an obvious design choice that contributes to the design of the assembly  10 . 
     As seen at  FIG. 9 , in some configurations, the side surface  16   S  includes four side surface portions  16   S1 ,  16   S2 ,  16   S3 ,  16   S4 . The side surface  16   S  may optionally include arcuate corner side surface portions  16   S5 ,  16   S6 ,  16   S7 ,  16   S8  that connect adjacent side surface portions of the four side surface portions  16   S1 ,  16   S2 ,  16   S3 ,  16   S4 . 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 9 , the intermediate layer  16  is further defined by a length L 16  and a width W 16 . The length L 16  extends between the first side surface portion  16   S1  and the second side surface portion  16   S2 . The width W 16  extends between the third side surface portion  16   S3  and the fourth side surface portion  16   S4 . In some instances, the length L 16  may be approximately equal to the width W 16 , and, as such, the intermediate layer  16  may generally define a square shape. However, in other configurations, the length L 16  may not be equal to the width W 16 , and, as such, the intermediate layer  16  may generally define a rectangular shape. In other configurations, the side surface  16   S  may include less than four sides or more than four sides such that the intermediate layer  16  may define any desirable shape, pattern, geometry or the like. 
     In some examples, the thickness T 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 0.15 mm to a thickness of about 1.25 mm. In further examples, the thickness T 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 0.25 mm to a thickness of about 0.50 mm. In yet further examples, the thickness T 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 0.25 mm to a thickness of about 0.35 mm. In some instances, the thickness T 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 0.25 mm. In other instances, the thickness T 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 0.23 mm. 
     In some examples, the length L 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a length ranging from a length of about 200.00 mm to a length of about 550.00 mm. In further examples, the length L 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 248.00 mm to a length of about 260.00 mm; (2) a length of about 298.8 mm to a length of about 310.80 mm; (3) a length of about 400.40 mm to a length of about 412.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 502.00 mm to a length of about 514.00 mm. In yet further examples, the length L 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 251.00 mm to a length of about 257.00 mm; (2) a length of about 301.8 mm to a length of about 307.80 mm; (3) a length of about 403.40 mm to a length of about 409.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 505.00 mm to a length of about 511.00 mm. In some examples, the length L 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 254.00 mm. In some instances, the length L 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 298.50 mm. In other instances, the length L 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 406.40 mm. In yet instances, the length L 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 502.00 mm. 
     In some examples, the width W 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a width ranging from a width of about 200.00 mm to a width of about 550.00 mm. In further examples, the width W 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 248.00 mm to a width of about 260.00 mm; (2) a width of about 298.8 mm to a width of about 310.80 mm; (3) a width of about 400.40 mm to a width of about 412.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 502.00 mm to a width of about 514.00 mm. In yet further examples, the width W 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 251.00 mm to a width of about 257.00 mm; (2) a width of about 301.8 mm to a width of about 307.80 mm; (3) a width of about 403.40 mm to a width of about 409.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 505.00 mm to a width of about 511.00 mm. In some examples, the width W 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a length/width approximately equal to about 254.00 mm. In some instances, the width W 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 298.50 mm. In other instances, the width W 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 406.40 mm. In yet instances, the width W 16  of the intermediate layer  16  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 502.00 mm. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 4 and 11-12 , the top layer  18  of the second plurality of layers  18 - 20  includes an upper surface  18   U , a lower surface  18   L  and a side surface  18   S  connecting the upper surface  18   U  to the lower surface  18   L . With reference to  FIGS. 4 and 13-14 , the bottom layer  20  includes an upper surface  20   U , a lower surface  20   L  and a side surface  20   S  connecting the upper surface  20   U  to the lower surface  20   L . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4 and 11-12 , the top layer  18  is defined by a thickness T 18  extending between the top surface  18   U  and the lower surface  18   L . As will be described in the following disclosure at  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K , a selected material of the top layer  18  and the thickness T 18  of the top layer  18  contributes to an optimization of the performance of the utilization of the assembly  10 . Therefore, the skilled artisan will understand that a selected material and thickness T 18  of the top layer  18  is not an obvious design choice that contributes to the design of the assembly  10 . 
     As seen at  FIG. 11 , in some configurations, the side surface  18   S  includes four side surface portions  18   S1 ,  18   S2 ,  18   S3 ,  18   S4 . The side surface  18   S  may optionally include arcuate corner side surface portions  18   S5 ,  18   S6 ,  18   S7 ,  18   S8  that connect adjacent side surface portions of the four side surface portions  18   S1 ,  18   S2 ,  18   S3 ,  18   S4 . 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 11 , the top layer  18  is further defined by a length L 18  and a width W 18 . The length L 18  extends between the first side surface portion  18   S1  and the second side surface portion  18   S2 . The width W 18  extends between the third side surface portion  18   S3  and the fourth side surface portion  18   S4 . In some instances, the length L 18  may be approximately equal to the width W 18 , and, as such, the top layer  18  may generally define a square shape. However, in other configurations, the length L 18  may not be equal to the width W 18 , and, as such, the top layer  18  may generally define a rectangular shape. In other configurations, the side surface  18   S  may include less than four sides or more than four sides such that the top layer  18  may define any desirable shape, pattern, geometry or the like. 
     In some examples, the thickness T 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 0.10 mm to a thickness of about 1.24 mm. In further examples, the thickness T 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 0.10 mm to a thickness of about 0.49 mm. In yet further examples, the thickness T 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 0.10 mm to a thickness of about 0.34 mm. In some instances, the thickness T 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 0.24 mm. In other instances, the thickness T 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 0.25 mm. 
     In some examples, the length L 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a length ranging from a length of about 210.00 mm to a length of about 560.00 mm. In further examples, the length L 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 258.00 mm to a length of about 270.00 mm; (2) a length of about 308.8 mm to a length of about 320.80 mm; (3) a length of about 410.40 mm to a length of about 422.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 512.00 mm to a length of about 524.00 mm. In yet further examples, the length L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 261.00 mm to a length of about 267.00 mm; (2) a length of about 311.8 mm to a length of about 317.80 mm; (3) a length of about 413.40 mm to a length of about 419.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 515.00 mm to a length of about 521.00 mm. In some examples, the length L 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 264.00 mm. In some instances, the length L 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 314.80 mm. In other instances, the length L 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 416.40 mm. In yet instances, the length L 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 518.00 mm. 
     In some examples, the width W 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a width ranging from a width of about 210.00 mm to a width of about 560.00 mm. In further examples, the width W 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 258.00 mm to a width of about 270.00 mm; (2) a width of about 308.8 mm to a width of about 320.80 mm; (3) a width of about 410.40 mm to a width of about 422.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 512.00 mm to a width of about 524.00 mm. In yet further examples, the width Liz of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 261.00 mm to a width of about 267.00 mm; (2) a width of about 311.8 mm to a width of about 317.80 mm; (3) a width of about 413.40 mm to a width of about 419.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 515.00 mm to a width of about 521.00 mm. In some examples, the width W 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 264.00 mm. In some instances, the width W 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 314.80 mm. In other instances, the width W 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 416.40 mm. In yet instances, the width W 18  of the top layer  18  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 518.00 mm. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4 and 13-14 , the bottom layer  20  is defined by a thickness T 20  extending between the bottom surface  20   U  and the lower surface  20   L . As will be described in the following disclosure at  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K , a selected material of the bottom layer  20  and the thickness T 20  of the bottom layer  20  contributes to an optimization of the performance of the utilization of the assembly  10 . Therefore, the skilled artisan will understand that a selected material and thickness T 20  of the bottom layer  20  is not an obvious design choice that contributes to the design of the assembly  10 . 
     As seen at  FIG. 13 , in some configurations, the side surface  20   S  includes four side surface portions  20   S1 ,  20   S2 ,  20   S3 ,  20   S4 . The side surface  20   S  may optionally include arcuate corner side surface portions  20   S5 ,  20   S6 ,  20   S7 ,  20   S8  that connect adjacent side surface portions of the four side surface portions  20   S1 ,  20   S2 ,  20   S3 ,  20   S4 . 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 13 , the bottom layer  20  is further defined by a length L 20  and a width W 20 . The length L 20  extends between the first side surface portion  20   S1  and the second side surface portion  20   S2 . The width W 20  extends between the third side surface portion  20   S3  and the fourth side surface portion  20   S4 . In some instances, the length L 20  may be approximately equal to the width W 20 , and, as such, the bottom layer  20  may generally define a square shape. However, in other configurations, the length L 20  may not be equal to the width W 20 , and, as such, the bottom layer  20  may generally define a rectangular shape. In other configurations, the side surface  20   S  may include less than four sides or more than four sides such that the bottom layer  20  may define any desirable shape, pattern, geometry or the like. 
     In some examples, the thickness T 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 0.10 mm to a thickness of about 1.50 mm. In further examples, the thickness T 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 0.50 mm to a thickness of about 0.75 mm. In yet further examples, the thickness T 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 0.50 mm to a thickness of about 0.60 mm. In some instances, the thickness T 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 0.50 mm. In other instances, the thickness T 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 0.25 mm. 
     In some examples, the length L 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a length ranging from a length of about 210.00 mm to a length of about 560.00 mm. In further examples, the length L 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 258.00 mm to a length of about 270.00 mm; (2) a length of about 308.8 mm to a length of about 320.80 mm; (3) a length of about 410.40 mm to a length of about 422.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 512.00 mm to a length of about 524.00 mm. In yet further examples, the length L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 261.00 mm to a length of about 267.00 mm; (2) a length of about 311.8 mm to a length of about 317.80 mm; (3) a length of about 413.40 mm to a length of about 419.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 515.00 mm to a length of about 521.00 mm. In some examples, the length L 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 264.00 mm. In some instances, the length L 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 314.80 mm. In other instances, the length L 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 416.40 mm. In yet instances, the length L 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 518.00 mm. 
     In some examples, the width W 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a width ranging from a width of about 210.00 mm to a width of about 560.00 mm. In further examples, the width W 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 258.00 mm to a width of about 270.00 mm; (2) a width of about 308.8 mm to a width of about 320.80 mm; (3) a width of about 410.40 mm to a width of about 422.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 512.00 mm to a width of about 524.00 mm. In yet further examples, the width L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 261.00 mm to a width of about 267.00 mm; (2) a width of about 311.8 mm to a width of about 317.80 mm; (3) a width of about 413.40 mm to a width of about 419.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 515.00 mm to a width of about 521.00 mm. In some examples, the width W 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 264.00 mm. In some instances, the width W 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 314.80 mm. In other instances, the width W 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 416.40 mm. In yet instances, the width W 20  of the bottom layer  20  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 518.00 mm. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3-4 , the assembly  10  is further formed by arranging or disposing the lower surface  18   L  of the top layer  18  over or adjacent the upper surface  12   U  of the upper layer  12 . With continued reference to  FIGS. 3-4 , the assembly  10  is yet further formed by arranging or disposing the upper surface  20   U  of the bottom layer  20  over or adjacent the lower surface  14   L  of the lower layer  14 . 
     As seen at  FIGS. 3-4 and 18-19 , after: (1) the lower surface  18   L  of the top layer  18  is arranged over or disposed adjacent the upper surface  12   U  of the upper layer  12 ; and (2) the upper surface  20   U  of the bottom layer  20  is arranged over or disposed adjacent the lower surface  14   L  of the lower layer  14 , the fastening portion  22  secures a portion of the top layer  18  near the side surface  18   S  may of the top layer  18  to a portion of the bottom layer  20  near the side surface  20   S  may of the bottom layer  20 . Accordingly, as seen at  FIGS. 18-19 , the top layer  18 , the bottom layer  20  and the fastening portion  22  define the container portion  24  of the assembly  10  that contain the layered interior body portion  26  defined by the first plurality of layers  12 - 16  that includes the upper layer  12 , the lower layer  14  and the intermediate layer  16 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 18-19 , the container portion  24  defines the chamber or cavity  28  that is sized for containing the layered interior body portion  26 . With reference to  FIGS. 17-18 , when the layered interior body portion  26  is secured within the cavity  28  of the container portion  24 , the container portion  24  is defined by a thickness T 24  extending between an upper surface  24   U  of the container portion  24  and a lower surface  24   L  of the container portion  24 . The thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  may alternatively be referred to as a thickness of the assembly  10  such that the thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  accounts for the collective thickness T 18 , T 20  (e.g., approximately about 0.10 mm and 0.5 mm, respectively, that equals approximately about 0.74 mm) of each of the top layer  18  and the bottom layer  20  but also a height of the cavity  28  of the container portion  24  that is sized for receiving a thickness of the layered interior body portion  26  that is collectively defined by the thickness T 12 , T 14 , T 16  (e.g., approximately about 2.85 mm, 10 mm and 0.25 mm, respectively, that equals approximately about 13.10 mm) of each of the upper layer  12 , the lower layer  14  and the intermediate layer  16 . 
     Accordingly, in some instances, the thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  (which may be alternatively referred to as a thickness of the assembly  10 ) may be approximately equal to about 13.70 mm. Furthermore, the collective thickness T 12 , T 20  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a thickness ranging from about 0.20 mm to about 2.74 mm. Yet even further, the collective thickness T 12 , T 14 , T 16  of the layered interior body portion  26  may be defined by a thickness ranging from about 6.65 mm to about 29.10 mm. Furthermore, the thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  (which may be alternatively referred to as a thickness of the assembly  10 ) may be defined by a thickness ranging from about 6.85 mm to about 31.84 mm. 
     In some configurations as seen at, for example,  FIGS. 15-16 , a side surface  24   S  of the container portion  24  includes four side surface portions  24   S1 ,  24   S2 ,  24   S3 ,  24   S4 . The side surface  24   S  of the container portion  24  may optionally include arcuate corner side surface portions  24   S5 ,  24   S6 ,  24   S7 ,  24   S8  that connect adjacent side surface portions of the four side surface portions  24   S1 ,  24   S2 ,  24   S3 ,  24   S4 . 
     As seen at  FIGS. 1-2 and 17-18 , the fastening portion  22  may be thread that is stitched through the top layer  18  and the bottom layer  20  for defining a seam  30  that separates the side surface  24   S  of the container portion  24  into an upper side surface portion  24   SU  defined by the top layer  18  and a lower side surface portion  24   SL  defined by the bottom layer  20 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 15-16 , the container portion  24  is further defined by a length L 24  and a width W 24 . The length L 24  extends between the first side surface portion  24   S1  and the second side surface portion  24   S2 . The width W 24  extends between the third side surface portion  24   S3  and the fourth side surface portion  24   S4 . In some instances, the length L 24  may be approximately equal to the width W 24 , and, as such, the container portion  24  may generally define a square shape. However, in other configurations, the length L 24  may not be equal to the width W 24 , and, as such, the container portion  24  may generally define a rectangular shape. In other configurations, the side surface  24   S  may include less than four sides or more than four sides such that the container portion  24  may define any desirable shape, pattern, geometry or the like. 
     In some examples, the thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 6.85 mm to a thickness of about 31.84 mm. In further examples, the thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 8.99 mm to a thickness of about 29.84 mm. In yet further examples, the thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a thickness ranging from a thickness of about 10.99 mm to a thickness of about 27.84 mm. In some instances, the thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 16.00 mm. In other instances, the thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 16.44 mm. In yet other instances, the thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a thickness approximately equal to about 12.93 mm. 
     In some examples, the length L 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a length ranging from a length of about 210.00 mm to a length of about 560.00 mm. In further examples, the length L 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 258.00 mm to a length of about 270.00mm; (2) a length of about 308.8 mm to a length of about 320.80mm; (3) a length of about 410.40 mm to a length of about 422.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 512.00 mm to a length of about 524.00 mm. In yet further examples, the length L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a length ranging from, for example: (1) a length of about 261.00 mm to a length of about 267.00 mm; (2) a length of about 311.8 mm to a length of about 317.80 mm; (3) a length of about 413.40 mm to a length of about 419.40 mm; or (4) a length of about 515.00 mm to a length of about 521.00 mm. In some examples, the length L 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 264.00 mm. In some instances, the length L 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 314.80 mm. In other instances, the length L 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 416.40 mm. In yet instances, the length L 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a length approximately equal to about 518.00 mm. 
     In some examples, the width W 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a width ranging from a width of about 210.00 mm to a width of about 560.00 mm. In further examples, the width W 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 258.00 mm to a width of about 270.00 mm; (2) a width of about 308.8 mm to a width of about 320.80 mm; (3) a width of about 410.40 mm to a width of about 422.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 512.00 mm to a width of about 524.00 mm. In yet further examples, the width L 12  of the upper layer  12  may be defined by a width ranging from, for example: (1) a width of about 261.00 mm to a width of about 267.00 mm; (2) a width of about 311.8 mm to a width of about 317.80 mm; (3) a width of about 413.40 mm to a width of about 419.40 mm; or (4) a width of about 515.00 mm to a width of about 521.00 mm. In some examples, the width W 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 264.00 mm. In some instances, the width W 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 314.80 mm. In other instances, the width W 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 416.40 mm. In yet instances, the width W 24  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a width approximately equal to about 518.00 mm. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-3 and 15-16 , the assembly  10  may include one or more optional components  32 - 34 . In a first example, the one or more optional components  32 - 34  include a tag  32 . The tag  32  is secured to one or both of the top layer  18  and the bottom layer  20 . The tag  32  extends from the side surface  24   S  of the container portion  24 . In some examples, the tag  32  extends from the seam  30 ; accordingly, the fastening portion  22  that defines the seam  30  may be utilized for securing the tag  32  to one or both of the top layer  18  and the bottom layer  20  that defines the container portion  24 . 
     In another example, the one or more optional components  32 - 34  include indicia, logo or the like that is seen generally at  34 . Referring to  FIGS. 1, 3 and 15 , the indicia or logo  34  may be formed from ink or threaded embroidery that is secured to, binds to or is adhered to one or both of the container portion  24  and the tag  32 . In some instances, the tag  32  is stitched with a thread that defines an embroided indicia or logo  34 ; accordingly, the tag  32  and indicia or logo  34  functions as a non-removably-attached product identifier that defines, for example, a tradename, manufacturer or other form of identification such that a consumer is able to associate a level of quality associated with the manufacture of the assembly  10  and/or is not otherwise deceived by an “off brand” product. 
     In yet another example as seen at  FIGS. 2 and 16 , the indicia or logo  34  may ink or the like that is printed on one or more of the upper surface  18   U  of the top layer  18  and the lower surface  20   L  of the bottom layer  20 . In some instances, the indicia or logo  34  may include text defining an orientation identifier such as, for example “This Side Down” such that a user may easily identify an orientation of the assembly  10  during the course of using the assembly  10  as seen at, for example,  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K . In other instances, the indicia or logo  34  may include text identifying the types of materials that have been utilized for forming the assembly  10 , the country of manufacture of the assembly  10  or the like. In yet other instances, the indicia or logo  34  may include text in more than one language in the event that the assembly  10  is intended to be utilized by a diverse population of users speaking different languages. 
     One or a combination of: (1) the thicknesses T 12 , T 14 , T 16 , T 18 , T 20  described above for each of the upper layer  12 , the lower layer  14 , the intermediate layer  16 , the top layer  18  and the bottom layer  20 ; and (2) the chosen material for the design of each of the upper layer  12 , the lower layer  14 , the intermediate layer  16 , the top layer  18  and the bottom layer  20  may be related to optimizing the performance of the utilization of the assembly  10  as seen at, for example,  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K . Prior to describing the utilization of the assembly  10  at as seen at, for example,  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K , reference is made to  FIGS. 20-24 , illustrating a plurality of implements  50 ,  75  that are interfaced with the assembly  10 . 
     Collectively, as seen at  FIGS. 25K and 26K , the plurality of implements  50 ,  75  define a crafted object  100 . Referring to  FIGS. 20-21 , a first implement  50  of the plurality of implements  50 ,  75  is a substrate portion of the crafted object  100 . As seen at  FIGS. 22-24 , a second implement  75  of the plurality of implements  50 ,  75  is a design portion (e.g., text, a logo, a picture, an image or the like) that is to be non-removably-secured to the substrate portion  50  for defining the crafted object  100 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 21 , the substrate portion  50  includes a body of material  52 . The body of material  52  is defined by a thickness T 52  extending between an upper surface  52   U  of the body of material  52  and a lower surface  52   L  of the body of material  52 . The body of material  52  may be a fabric material, a paper material or the like. Arrangements of a fabric material may be used for the purpose of sewing or quilting, such as, for example, quilt blocks. The fabric material includes one or more of, for example, cotton, silk, linen, wools, cashmere, leather, ramie, hemp, jute, rayon/viscose, acetate, lycocell, azlon, polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex, latex, polypropylene, polyethylene, carbon, vinyl. Fabric blends consisting one or more parts of cotton, silk, linen, wools, cashmere, leather, ramie, hemp, jute, rayon/viscose, acetate, lycocell, azlon, polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex, latex, polypropylene, polyethylene, carbon and vinyl. Furthermore, the fabric may be in the form of, for example, aertex, aida, baize, batiste, bird&#39;s eye knit, bombaize, brocade, buckram, cable knit, calico, cambric, charmeuse, chenille, corduroy, caement, cheese cloth, cheviot, chiffon, chino, chintz, crepe, crewel, damask, denim, dimity, double knit, drill, duck or canvas, felt, fiberglass, filter, flannel, flat or jersey knit, fleece knit, foulard, fustian, gabardine, gauze, georgette, gingham, grey or greige, industrial, intarsia knit, interlock stick knit, jacquard knit, kashmir silk, khadi, khaki, lame, laminated, lawn, leno, linsey-woolsey, madras, madras muslin net, mousseline, muslin, narrow laces or tapes, organdy, organza, oxford, percale, plain, pointelle, poplin, purl knit, quilted, raschel knit, reflective, rib stitch knit, satin or sateen, shantung, sheeting, silver knit, taffeta, stretch, tartan, terry knitted, terry cloth, ticking, tissue, tricot knit, velour knitted, velevet, voile, warp knitted and whipcord. In some instances, the body of material  52  may be shaped in any desirable configuration (e.g., wearable apparel, accessories, household goods, decorative goods and the like). Wearable apparel may include but is not limited to, for example, a dress, a raiment, or a vesture such as, for example: a shirt, a sweater, a hat, pants, socks or the like. Accessories may include but is not limited to, for example, a bag, a tote bag, totes, towels or the like. Household goods may include but is not limited to, for example, towels, mats, curtains, blankets, coverings, tablecloths, pillows or the like. Decorative goods may include but is not limited to, for example, canvases, holiday ornamentation, banners, pennants, and the like. 
     As seen at, for example  FIG. 26A , the body of material  52  may contain moisture M. The moisture M may, for example, also be found in surrounding atmosphere A; as such, the body of material  52  may, for example, absorb or wick the moisture M from the surrounding atmosphere A. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 22-24 , the design portion  75  includes a multilayer body  76  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 24 ). Referring to  FIG. 24 , the multilayer body  76  may be formed from a multilayer sheet of material defined by a plurality of layers  78 - 82 . In some instances, one or more of the plurality of layers  78 - 82  of the multilayer body  76  does not define the design portion  75 ; accordingly, the multilayer body  76  may be interfaced with a desktop device such as a crafting apparatus  150  that includes at least, for example, a cutting device for cutting into one or more layers of the plurality of layers  78 - 82  of the multilayer body  76  for forming or defining the design portion  75  from one or more layers (e.g., layers  80 ,  82 ) of the plurality of layers  78 - 82  of the multilayer body  76 . The crafting apparatus  150  may alternatively be optionally configured to include a cutting device and a printing device such that the crafting apparatus  150  may conduct a print-and-cut operation on the multilayer body  76  for forming the design portion  75 . Although the design portion  75  may be prepared by desktop device such as the crafting apparatus  150 , the multilayer body  76  forming the design portion  75  may be pre-manufactured and be purchased “off the shelf”, online or by mail order by a consumer. 
     Referring to  FIG. 24 , the plurality of layers  78 - 82  of the multilayer body  76  includes, for example, an optional first layer of material  78 , a second layer of material  80  and a third layer of material  82 . The optional first layer of material  78  is defined by a thickness T 78  extending between an upper surface  78   U  of the optional first layer of material  78  and a lower surface  78   L  of the optional first layer of material  78 . The second layer of material  80  is defined by a thickness T 80  extending between an upper surface  80   U  of the second layer of material  80  and a lower surface  80   L  of the second layer of material  80 . The third layer of material  82  is defined by a thickness T 82  extending between an upper surface  82   U  of the third layer of material  82  and a lower surface  82   L  of the third layer of material  82 . The lower surface  78   L  of the optional first layer of material  78  is disposed adjacent the upper surface  80   U  of the second layer of material  80  for defining the multilayer body  76 . The lower surface  80   L  of the second layer of material  80  is disposed adjacent the upper surface  82   U  of the third layer of material  82  for defining the multilayer body  76 . 
     The optional first layer of material  78  of the multilayer body  76  may include, for example, a removable layer of transparent plastic film that may be removed (see, e.g.,  FIGS. 25J and 26J ) from the multilayer body  76  and subsequently discarded. The second layer of material  80  of the multilayer body  76  may include, for example, vinyl. The third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76  may include, for example, a heat-activated adhesive. At least one or a combination of the second layer of material  80  and the third layer of material  82  may define the design portion  75 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 25A-25K and 26A-26K  a method for utilizing the assembly  10  is now described. The assembly  10  provides several functions. In some instances, the assembly  10  supports both of the substrate portion  50  and the design portion  75  during a crafting step. Furthermore, the assembly  10  protects a surface (see, e.g.,  300   U ) of a support member such as, for example, a table  300  during a crafting step. The assembly  10  also permits moisture M (see, e.g.,  FIG. 26A ) contained in the substrate portion  50  to pass through some of the layers  12 - 20  of the assembly  10  (see, e.g., layers  12 ,  16 ,  18 ) but not all of the layers  12 - 20  of the assembly  10  (see, e.g., layers  14 ,  20 ). Yet even further, after the applied heat H A  originating from a heating device  200  passes through the substrate portion  50  and the design portion  75  during a crafting step, the assembly  10  reflects (see, e.g., arrow H R ) the applied heat H A  back toward the substrate portion  50  and the design portion  75 . Even further, the assembly  10  is permitted to be compressed or compliant when pressure is applied from, for example, one or more of a force imparted by a user or the weight of the heating device  200  during a crafting step. 
     Referring firstly to  FIGS. 25A and 26A , the assembly  10  is arranged upon an upper surface  300   U  of the table  300 . A lower surface  300   U  of the table  300  is opposite the upper surface  300   U  of the table  300 . Furthermore, the heating device  200  may be arranged upon a docking station  202  that is supported upon the upper surface  300   U  of the table  300 . In the event that the heating device  200  is heated, the docking station  202  mitigates or prevents the applied heat H A  from being directly imparted to the upper surface  300   U  of the table  300 . 
     As seen at  FIG. 26A , the atmosphere A surrounding the assembly  10 , the substrate portion  50 , the design portion  75 , the heating device  200  and the table  300  may include moisture M, which may be, for example, humidity. Accordingly, if, for example, the substrate portion  50  includes a cotton material, the substrate portion  50  may contain or wick some of the moisture M from surrounding atmosphere A. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 25A and 26A , the assembly  10  is arranged upon the upper surface  300   U  of the table  300 . In an example as described above, the lower surface  20   L  of the bottom layer  20  that may optionally include the indicia or logo  34  including text displaying “This Side Down” such that the user may arrange or dispose may dispose the lower surface  20   L  of the bottom layer  20  of the assembly  10  adjacent the upper surface  300   U  of the table  300 . 
     Then, referring to  FIGS. 25B and 26B , the substrate portion  50  is arranged over and is at least partially supported by the upper surface  18   U  of the top layer  18  of the assembly  10 . Then, the heating device  200  may be removed from the docking station  202  and may be arranged opposite the substrate portion  50  that is at least partially supported by the upper surface  18   U  of the top layer  18  of the assembly  10 . Then, as seen at  FIGS. 25C and 26C , the heating device  200  may be disposed adjacent the substrate portion  50  and at least partially pressed into the substrate portion  50  and the assembly  10  such that the assembly  10  is at least partially compressed. 
     Referring to  FIG. 26C , by arranging the heating device  200  adjacent the substrate portion  50 , applied heat H A  from the heating device  200  passes through the substrate portion  50  and then successively though the following layers of the assembly  10 : (1) firstly, the top layer  18  of the container portion  24 ; and (2) secondly, the upper layer  12  of the layered interior body portion  26 . Once the applied heat H A  encounters the upper surface  16   U  of the intermediate layer  16  of the layered interior body portion  26 , the applied heat H A  is reflected H R  back toward the substrate portion  50  or to surrounding atmosphere A. The applied heat H A  and/or the reflected heat H R  passing through the substrate portion  50  causes at least some or all of the moisture M contained within the substrate portion  50  to pass successively though the following layers of the assembly  10 : (1) firstly, the top layer  18  of the container portion  24 ; and (2) secondly, the upper layer  12  of the layered interior body portion  26 . Once the moisture M encounters the upper surface  16   U  of the intermediate layer  16  of the layered interior body portion  26 , the moisture M is directed away from the lower layer  14  and the bottom layer  20  and in a direction back to surrounding atmosphere A. In addition to at least partially or fully removing the moisture M from the substrate portion  50 , the heating device  200  removes most wrinkles from the substrate portion  50  thereby preparing a substantially flat receiving surface for supporting the multilayer body  76  that includes the design portion  75 . Removal of the moisture M from the substrate portion  50  assists in the adherence or binding of the heat-activated adhesive defined by the third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76  for securing the second layer of material  80  of the multilayer body  76  to the substrate portion  50 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 25D and 26D , the heating device  200  may be removed from the substantially wrinkle-free substrate portion  50 . Thereafter, the multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75  is arranged upon the substantially wrinkle-free substrate portion  50 . In an example, the third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76  defined by a heat-activated adhesive may be disposed adjacent the substantially wrinkle-free substrate portion  50 . 
     As seen at  FIGS. 25E and 26E , the heating device  200  is disposed adjacent the multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75 . In an example, the heating device  200  is disposed adjacent one of the upper surface  78   U  of the optional first layer of material  78  of the multilayer body  76  and the upper surface  80   U  of the second layer of material  80  of the multilayer body  76 . Referring to  FIG. 26E , by arranging the heating device  200  adjacent the multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75 , applied heat H A  from the heating device  200  passes through the multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75  and then the substrate portion  50  and then successively though the following layers of the assembly  10 : (1) firstly, the top layer  18  of the container portion  24 ; and (2) secondly, the upper layer  12  of the layered interior body portion  26 . Once the applied heat H A  encounters the upper surface  16   U  of the intermediate layer  16  of the layered interior body portion  26 , the applied heat H A  is reflected H R  back toward the substrate portion  50  and the multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75  or to surrounding atmosphere A. The applied heat H A  and/or the reflected heat H R  passing through multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75  results in the third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76  defined by a heat-activated adhesive being “activated” for securing, for example, the vinyl material defined by the second layer of material  80  of the multilayer body  76  of the design portion  75  to the substantially wrinkle-free substrate portion  50 . Furthermore, the applied heat H A  and/or the reflected heat H R  passing through multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75  and the substrate portion  50  may also further remove moisture M from the substrate portion  50  in a similar manner as described above. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 25F and 26F , the heating device  200  is then removed from the multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75  attached thereto by way of the third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76 . The substrate portion  50  including the design portion  75  secured thereto (as a result of the activation of the third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75 ) is then removed from the assembly  10  and turned or flipped over such that, as seen at  FIGS. 25G and 26G , the upper surface  78   U  of the optional first layer of material  78  of the multilayer body  76  and the upper surface  80   U  of the second layer of material  80  of the multilayer body  76  is disposed adjacent the upper surface  18   U  of the top layer  18  of the assembly  10 . Then, as seen at  FIGS. 25H and 26H , the heating device  200  is disposed adjacent a side of the substrate portion  50  that is opposite the side of the substrate portion  50  that is secured to the third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75 . The applied heat H A  and/or the reflected heat H R  passing through multilayer substrate portion  50  and the multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75  may also further remove moisture M from the substrate portion  50  in a similar manner as described above and further activate the third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76  for further securing the multilayer body  76  including the design portion  75  to the substrate portion  50 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 25I and 26I , the heating device  200  may be removed from the substrate portion  50  and then returned to the docking station  202 . The substrate portion  50  including the third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76  secured thereto is then flipped over and is optionally placed upon the upper surface  18   U  of the top layer  18  of the assembly  10  or the upper surface  300   U  of the table  300 . Referring to  FIGS. 25J and 26J , the optional first layer of material  78  of the multilayer body  76  is detached or removed from the upper surface  80   U  of the second layer of material  80  of the multilayer body  76  such that the second layer of material  80  is secured to the substrate portion  50  by the heat-activated adhesive defined by the third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76 . Referring to  FIGS. 25K and 26K , the design portion  75  defined by the second layer of material  80  and the third layer of material  82  of the multilayer body  76  is secured to the substrate portion  50  for defining the crafted object  100 . 
     In some instances, collectively, the layers  12 - 20  of the assembly  10  maintains a constant application of the applied heat H A  and the reflected heat H R  to the substrate portion  50  and the design portion  75  (rather than permitting an underlying support member such as the table  300  to absorb and dissipate the applied heat H A  (rather than returning applied heat H A  back toward the substrate portion  50  and the design portion  75  as the reflected heat H R ). Furthermore, in order to permit one or more of the functions described above associated with the assembly  10  (e.g., the passage of moisture M from the substrate portion  50  into the assembly  10  and/or the passage of applied heat H A  through and reflected H R  toward one or both of the substrate portion  50  and the design portion  75 ), the layers  12 - 20  may be defined by the following materials. 
     In some examples, the upper layer  12  of the layered interior body portion  26  may be defined as a gas permeable layer that permits the moisture M and the applied heat H A  and/or reflected heat H R  to pass there-through. Furthermore, the upper layer  12  may absorb the moisture M and the applied heat H A  and/or reflected heat H R  may thereafter evaporate the moisture M to surrounding atmosphere A. Yet even further, while permitting the applied heat H A  and/or reflected heat H R  to pass there-through, the upper layer  12  insulates downstream layers (e.g., in successive order, the layers  16 ,  14 ,  20 ) from the high temperatures of the applied heat H A  and/or reflected heat H R  such that the assembly  10  does not absorb all of the applied heat H A.  In some instances, the upper layer  12  of the layered interior body portion  26  includes, for example, a felt material or a polyester felt material. In some implementations, the upper layer  12  of the layered interior body portion  26  may be defined by a density of 0.13 g/cm 3 . In other implementations, the upper layer  12  of the layered interior body portion  26  may be defined by a density of 0.14 g/cm 3 . 
     In some examples, the lower layer  14  of the layered interior body portion  26  may be defined as: (1) an (liquid or gas) impermeable; (2) an insulating; and (3) a compressive layer. The lower layer  14  protects or insulates a support surface (see, e.g., upper surface  300   U  of the table  300 ) from applied heat H A  from the heating device  200  while also being compressive or compliant in order to absorb a force imparted by a user to and/or the weight of the heating device  200 . Furthermore, the lower layer  14  may not absorb moisture M and/or direct evaporated moisture M to surrounding atmosphere A. The lower layer  14  is heat resistant and does not absorb moisture M. In some instances, the lower layer  14  of the layered interior body portion  26  includes a foam material, a silicon material, a silicon foam material, a variable density silicon foam material, a high density polyethylene material or a low density polyethylene material. In some implementations, the lower layer  14  of the layered interior body portion  26  may be defined by a density of 0.11 g/cm 3 . In other implementations, the lower layer  14  of the layered interior body portion  26  may be defined by a density of 0.04 g/cm 3 . 
     In some examples, the intermediate layer  16  of the layered interior body portion  26  is defined as: (1) an (liquid or gas) impermeable; and (2) heat reflective layer (i.e., the intermediate layer  16  is a moisture barrier and heat reflective layer). Accordingly, the intermediate layer  16  does not permit the moisture M to pass through to downstream layering (e.g., the layer  20 ) of the assembly  10 . Furthermore, the intermediate layer  16  reflects (see, e.g., arrow H R ) the applied heat H A  back toward the substrate portion  50  and the design portion  75 . In some instances, the intermediate layer  16  of the layered interior body portion  26  may include a metal material, a foil material, an aluminum material or a metalized Mylar material. In some example, prior to being incorporated into the assembly  10 , the intermediate layer  16  is heated (to a temperature of, for example about 360° F.) and pre-shrunk such that the intermediate layer  16  does not shrink after a first use by a user when the applied heat H A  is applied thereto from the heating device  200 . In some implementations, the intermediate layer  16  of the layered interior body portion  26  may be defined by a density of 0.392 g/cm 3 . In other implementations, the intermediate layer  16  of the layered interior body portion  26  may be defined by a density of 0.72 g/cm 3 . 
     In some examples, the top layer  18  of the container portion  24  is defined as a (gas) permeable layer that permits the moisture M and the applied heat H A  and/or reflected heat H R  to pass there-through while resistant high temperatures associated with, in some instances, the heating device  200  providing applied heat H A  ranging between, for example 360° F.-400° F. In some instances, the top layer  18  of the container portion  24  may include a cotton material, a metal-sprayed cotton material or a ceramic-coated cotton material. In some implementations, the top layer  18  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a density of 0.46 g/cm 3 . In other implementations, the top layer  18  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a density of 0.41 g/cm 3 . 
     In some examples, the bottom layer  20  of the container portion  24  is defined as an insulating layer that protects or insulates a support surface (see, e.g., upper surface  300   U  of the table  300 ) from applied heat H A  from the heating device  200 . In some instances, the bottom layer  18  of the container portion  24  may include a polymer material, a polyurethane (PU) material or a polyester-and-polyurethane (PU) material. In some implementations, the bottom layer  20  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a density of 0.54 g/cm 3 . In other implementations, the bottom layer  20  of the container portion  24  may be defined by a density of 0.68 g/cm 3 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 27-29 , the assembly  10  may be contained by packaging  400 . The packaging  400  includes a substantially C-shaped or U-shaped body defined by a front flap portion  402 , a rear flap portion  404  and an intermediate flap portion  406  connecting the front flap portion  402  to the rear flap portion  404 . The front flap portion  402 , the rear flap portion  404  and the intermediate flap portion  406  define a cavity  408  that is sized for receiving the thickness T 24  of the container portion  24  of the assembly  10 . Furthermore, each of the front flap portion  402 , the rear flap portion  404  and the intermediate flap portion  406  are defined by a width W 400 . Yet even further, the front flap portion  402 , the rear flap portion  404  may be defined by a length L 400 . 
     The width W 400  of the front flap portion  402 , the rear flap portion  404  and the intermediate flap portion  406  is substantially equal to or slightly greater than the width W 24  of container portion  24  of the assembly  10 . The L 400  of the front flap portion  402  and the rear flap portion  404  may be optionally less than the length L 24  of container portion  24  of the assembly  10  such that at least a portion of the upper surface  18   U  of the top layer  18 /upper surface  24   U  of the container portion  24  of the assembly  10  or the lower surface  20   L  of the bottom layer  20 /lower surface  24   L  of the container portion  24  of the assembly  10  is viewable by a consumer or user. Furthermore, the L 400  of the front flap portion  402  and the rear flap portion  404  may be optionally less than the length L 24  of container portion  24  of the assembly  10  such that one or both of the optional tag  32  and the optional indicia or logo  34  that may include, for example, the product identifier that defines, for example, a tradename, manufacturer or other form of identification is not obscured by the packaging  400  such that one or both of the optional tag  32  and the optional indicia or logo  34  is viewable to a consumer or user such that a consumer is able to associate a level of quality associated with the manufacture of the assembly  10  and/or is not otherwise deceived by an “off brand” product during the course of display of the assembly  10  within the packaging  400 . 
     In some instances, the packaging  400  and the assembly  10  may be packaged within a clear container or plastic casing or bag. In some examples, the assembly  10  is secured to the packaging with, for example, a plastic stitch, adhesive or the like. In other examples, the packaging  400  may also include passage  410  and a hook  412  that extends through the passage  410 . 
     The hook  412  is secured to one of the front flap portion  402 , the rear flap portion  404  and the intermediate flap portion  406 . The passage  410  is formed by the intermediate flap portion  406 . The passage  410  may be defines by rectangular or oval shape. In some examples, the passage  410  may be centrally located on the intermediate flap portion  406 . 
     A number of implementations have been described. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims.