Packaging Apparatus and Methods for Fabricating Same
OwnerKevin Wellsinventor
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Abstract
According to one aspect, an improved packaging apparatus having first panels oriented in a first direction and second panels oriented in a second direction. The first and second panels cooperate to define a plurality of cells into which parts can be received. At least some of the first and second panels are made from reclaimed waste material. The waste material could be a foam board, such as is used in the manufacturing of headliners for automotive vehicles.
Claims35
A packaging apparatus, comprising:
- first panels oriented in a first direction;
- and
- second panels oriented in a second direction and which cooperate with the first panels to define a plurality of cells into which parts can be received;
- wherein at least some of the first and second panels are made from reclaimed waste material.
The packaging apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.
The packaging apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the first and second panels interlock to define the cells.
The packaging apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the waste material comprises a foam board.
The packaging apparatus of any preceding claim wherein the waste material is used in the manufacturing of headliners for automotive vehicles.
The packaging apparatus of any preceding claim wherein the waste material is a rigid composite.
A packaging apparatus, comprising:
- first panels oriented in a first direction;
- second panels oriented in a second direction and which interlock with the first panels to define a plurality of cells into which parts can be received;
- and
- a base panel for supporting the first and second panels;
- wherein at least some of the first and second panels comprise a rigid composite having a plurality of layers, including a foam layer and a fabric layer.
A method of fabricating a packaging apparatus, comprising:
- recovering waste material;
- cutting the waste material into one or more panels;
- and
- assembling the panels to form cells for receiving parts therein.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.