US 2026/0145829 A1 · RETAINING ARTICLE IN FIXED DISPOSITION ON TEXTILE SHEET DURING PACKAGING

Abstract

Packaging methods include inserting a textile article into a virtual pouch that is defined by a piece of textile material that is fixed to a sheet of a textile material. The first sheet is then folded about the article such that the first sheet encompasses the article. The virtual pouch serves to retain the article in a fixed disposition relative to the sheet. A second sheet of a textile material is then folded to envelop the first sheet containing the article therewithin and is secured in this configuration. After use, the textiles are cleaned and decontaminated for use again in packaging. The articles may be used in the medical and foodservice industries. The packaging apparatus, methods, and systems beneficially reduce landfill use and waste.

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Dependent claims

A packaging method, comprising:

(a) positioning and retaining an article in a fixed disposition on a first sheet of a material;
(b) subsequently, folding the first sheet about the article such that the article is entirely encompassed by the first sheet;
(c) subsequently, folding a second sheet of a material about the first sheet such that the second sheet entirely wraps around and encloses the first sheet and the article therewithin;
and
(d) subsequently, securing the second sheet in its disposition wrapped around and enclosing the first sheet and the article therewithin.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Retaining article in fixed disposition on textile sheet during packaging

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Retaining article in fixed disposition on textile sheet during packaging

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Abstract

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