Shipping structure and methods of making and using same
OwnerDean Lavalleeinventor
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Abstract
A shipping structure is formed from a mixture of small pieces of tumbled glass. The shipping structure can incorporate a wick element to allow the shipping structure to function as a candle. The glass and wax may be from post-consumer materials. The shipping structure can be chilled for use in shipping of materials where cooling of shipped materials will be beneficial. Multiple shipping structures can be combined to house or shield shipped items within a container.
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A shipping structure for use in packing at least one item for shipment, the shipping structure comprising a block formed from a mixture of wax and glass fragments and having at least one void within the block configured to receive the item therein.
A shipping structure for use in packing at least one item for shipment, the shipping structure comprising a block formed substantially of wax, at least one void in the block configured to receive the item therein, and a wick disposed within the block, wherein the block is capable of use as a candle once the shipment of the item is complete.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.