Combined shipping protection and impingement detection wrap
Abstract
A packaging material comprised of a gas-impermeable base layer, an indicator layer, and a gas-impermeable top layer is disclosed. The top layer is selected to rupture upon experiencing an impingement or impact that exceeds a predetermined threshold. The indicator layer is configured to change visual appearance upon exposure to ambient air. The top layer further may be configured into a plurality of cells, with each cell filled with a gas that is inert with respect to the indicator layer. The cells may be of a size and shape configured to indicate the location and shape of an impingement or impact, to alert a recipient of an item protected by the packaging material of an area that may require further inspection.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- NuScale Power, LLC, Portland, OR (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1637786
- Patent Number(s):
- 10597214
- Application Number:
- 15/859,043
- Assignee:
- NuScale Power, LLC (Portland, OR)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B32 - LAYERED PRODUCTS B32B - LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B65 - CONVEYING B65D - CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS
- DOE Contract Number:
- NE0000633
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 12/29/2017
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Zocher, Marc Alan. Combined shipping protection and impingement detection wrap. United States: N. p., 2020.
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Zocher, Marc Alan. Combined shipping protection and impingement detection wrap. United States.
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"Combined shipping protection and impingement detection wrap". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1637786.
@article{osti_1637786,
title = {Combined shipping protection and impingement detection wrap},
author = {Zocher, Marc Alan},
abstractNote = {A packaging material comprised of a gas-impermeable base layer, an indicator layer, and a gas-impermeable top layer is disclosed. The top layer is selected to rupture upon experiencing an impingement or impact that exceeds a predetermined threshold. The indicator layer is configured to change visual appearance upon exposure to ambient air. The top layer further may be configured into a plurality of cells, with each cell filled with a gas that is inert with respect to the indicator layer. The cells may be of a size and shape configured to indicate the location and shape of an impingement or impact, to alert a recipient of an item protected by the packaging material of an area that may require further inspection.},
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