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US 9,314,973 B2Granted
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 method of manufacturing a shipping structure, comprising:
- causing a quantity of wax to melt via heat;
- tumbling at least one piece of glass;
- combining the melted wax and the at least one piece of tumbled glass in a liquid mixture;
- and
- allowing the mixture to cool until it is substantially solid.
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