String Box and Method of Use Thereof

Abstract

A string box and method of use thereof. The string box may be designed in any shape or size and be made up of any rigid material and the string may be designed in any shape or size and be made of any material such as cotton, cat gut, nylon, plastic, nanoparticle, graphine like material, atoms or any material within the realm of science and knowledge that would provide enough strength to act as a string type of material that can be used to suspend the object with enough strength to hold the item being shipped, stored or otherwise used so that the object being placed in the box is in suspension essentially keeping the object being damaged or hitting the sides of the container it is being shipped, stored or otherwise used in. The box is uniquely designed to allow for a simple one-step process using a box with an integrated string system that is used to suspend an article to be to be packaged. This completely protects the article and removes the need for air other gas, peanuts, foam, bubble wrap, paper or other fillers in boxes used for shipping goods once the box is closed.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates, generally, to methods of packaging and shipping items. More particularly, it relates to a method of protecting an item to be shipped.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]The use of different types of packaging for shipping articles is well known. Shipped articles can come in all sizes and shapes. These articles can be fragile or hardy (i.e., the article is considered non-fragile). There are several types and forms of packaging, including peanuts, paper, bubble plastic, foam, inflatable boxes, etc. However, all of the packaging materials mentioned can cause waste disposal and recycling issues except the inflatable box technology which would have minimal affect on the waste disposal and recycling.[0005]Different attempts at providing an effective inflatable packaging material and / or system have been made, such as U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,905,835 and 4,969,312 to Pivert, which are limited to a rectang...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a packaging system that is simple, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. The system uses an inflatable box or tube made of a unique string system that allows for easy suspension of the article being shipped. The string system is attached to the inside or outside of the box or container in a simple way that allows for easy automation. The string system can be made of biodegradable materials and is lightweight, reducing the impact on the environment. The invention provides a new and improved way to ship and protect articles, with no need for peanuts, paper, or other inflation methods.

Problems solved by technology

However, all of the packaging materials mentioned can cause waste disposal and recycling issues except the inflatable box technology which would have minimal affect on the waste disposal and recycling.

While the prior art provides protection to the articles within a box, the conventional art suffers from a number of drawbacks.

The inflation, insertion, and closure of the prior art devices all require multiple steps and are not simple, efficient methods of shipping articles or products using an inflatable cushion.

The prior art requires tedious methods for inflation.

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