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US 2006/0185998 A1Published application
Inflatable shipping device and method of forming and using same
OwnerDaniel McGrail, David Sanches +1inventors
InventorsDaniel McGrail, David Sanches, Charles Stiles
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Abstract
An assembly, carrier, and method configured to protect items during shipping and storage is disclosed. The assembly includes inflatable cells to protect the items. The assembly may also include additional protective layers to prevent puncture of the cells.
Claims19
A golf bag assembly comprising:
- a plurality of inflatable cells for encasing shafts and heads of golf clubs;
- a sealable opening, formed between at least two of the plurality of inflatable cells, to provide access to the golf clubs;
- and
- a fluid input valve coupled to at least on of the plurality of inflatable cells to allow cushioning fluid into one or more of the inflatable cells.
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An assembly for protecting items, the assembly comprising
- an inflatable cell formed of polyurethane material;
- a sealable opening to provide access to an inner cargo area;
- and
- a fluid input valve to allow cushioning fluid into the inflatable inner layer.
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A method for protecting an item during storage and transport comprising:
- placing the item in an inner cargo area defined by an interior portion of an inflatable cell;
- sealing an opening that provides access to the inner cargo area;
- and
- introducing a cushioning fluid into the inflatable inner layer.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.