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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 06, 2012
Jack V. Smith, Arden, NC (US);
Jack V. Smith, Arden, NC (US);
Other;
Abstract
An inflatable box and method of use thereof. The inflatable box may be designed in any shape or size and be made up of any rigid material. The box is uniquely designed to allow for a simple one-step process using a box with an integrated inflating tube and bottom liner to expand internally by inflation with a gaseous fluid, thereby three-dimensionally cushioning an article to be shipped. This completely protects the article and removes the need for peanuts, paper or other fillers in boxes used for shipping goods once the box is closed. The box may further include a bleed valve that releases the gaseous fluid if the inflating tube and/or bottom liner are over-inflated.