Packaging devices, systems and methods

摘要

A cushioning device comprises a compressible dot having a top cushioning surface and a substantially flat attachment surface. The compressible dot is adapted to increase in density in correlation with increasing compression force exerted on the compressible dot. The top cushioning surface is adapted to increase in contact surface area in correlation with increasing compression force exerted on the compressible dot. A packaging system comprises a packaging container having an inner surface and a compressible dot having a top cushioning surface and a substantially flat attachment surface, the compressible dot being attached to the inner surface of the packaging container.

主权项

1. A packaging system comprising:
a packaging container having an inner surface including an inner top surface; a packaging insert disposed within the packaging container, the packaging insert having an inner bottom surface and at least one inner side surface; a plurality of substantially half spheroid-shaped compressible dots, each dot having a top cushioning surface, a skin formed on the top cushioning surface, and a substantially flat attachment surface with a substantially circular bottom edge, the skin providing tackiness and increased friction to grip products in contact with the top cushioning surface; the compressible dots being attached to the inner top surface of the packaging container and being attached to one or both of the inner bottom surface and the at least one inner side surface of the packaging insert at various locations such that the dots are spaced apart from each other, the dots being movable to accommodate different products having different sizes and shapes; the compressible dots having an unloaded state density range of about 4-14 pounds per cubic foot and being adapted to adjust inversely proportional to a mechanical load of varying product weights by increasing in density in correlation with increasing compression force exerted on the top cushioning surface of the compressible dots; and the top cushioning surface being adapted to adjust inversely proportional to a mechanical load of varying product weights by increasing in contact surface area in correlation with increasing compression force exerted on the top cushioning surface of the compressible dots; wherein the increased density and contact surface extends a duration of impact on the top cushioning surface of the compressible dots, thereby extending time of dissipation of energy from the compressible dots.