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Inflatable package cushioning and method of using same

  • US 6,213,167 B1
  • Filed: 08/27/1999
  • Issued: 04/10/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for charging an inflatable cushion systems, said system having a plurality of inflatable chambers having one-way inflation valves aligned in rows along a common tool guideway, said method comprising:

  • inserting into said common tool guideway a tool comprising;

    1) a main hollow body having an axis, a tapered closed first end and a plurality of paired openings spaced in the direction of the axis at a distance corresponding to the spacing of said chambers;

    2) a second body portion attached to said main hollow body at an angle to said first axis and having a longitudinal opening communicating with said hollow portion of said main hollow body;

    introducing a fluid through said second body portion and through said main hollow body into said inflatable chambers; and

    separating said rows of inflatable chambers along said common tool guideway to advance said tool along said plurality of inflatable chambers.

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