18274690. FOAMED COMPOSITIONS, FOAM PADDED MATERIALS, AND PACKAGING ARTICLES simplified abstract (3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY)

FOAMED COMPOSITIONS, FOAM PADDED MATERIALS, AND PACKAGING ARTICLES

Organization Name

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Yaohua Gao of Woodbury MN (US)

Stephen M. Sanocki of Stillwater MN (US)

Sithya S. Khieu of Eden Prairie MN (US)

Ignatius A. Kadoma of Cottage Grove MN (US)

Cory D. Sauer of Star Prairie WI (US)

Tien Yi T.H. Whiting of St. Paul MN (US)

Mitchell A.F. Johnson of Woodbury MN (US)

Jeffrey P. Kalish of Woodbury MN (US)

Daniel L. Schlosser of Roseville MN (US)

Michael Brett Runge of Stillwater MN (US)

Matt R. Branscomb of Lakeville MN (US)

FOAMED COMPOSITIONS, FOAM PADDED MATERIALS, AND PACKAGING ARTICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18274690 titled 'FOAMED COMPOSITIONS, FOAM PADDED MATERIALS, AND PACKAGING ARTICLES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes polymeric foamed compositions, foam padded materials, and packaging articles made from such materials. The foamed compositions have hollow core foam structures attached to a sheet material by a layer of the foamable composition.

• Polymeric foamed compositions with hollow core foam structures
• Foam padded materials with foamed compositions attached to sheet material
• Packaging articles (e.g., envelopes) made from foam padded materials

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in various industries such as packaging, shipping, and manufacturing where cushioning and protection of delicate items are required.

Problems Solved

1. Providing lightweight and shock-absorbing materials for packaging and shipping. 2. Creating a cost-effective solution for protecting fragile items during transportation.

Benefits

1. Improved protection for delicate items during shipping and handling. 2. Lightweight materials reduce shipping costs. 3. Environmentally friendly alternative to traditional packaging materials.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Packaging Materials for Enhanced Protection and Cost Savings

Possible Prior Art

There are existing foam padding materials and packaging solutions in the market, but the specific combination of polymeric foamed compositions with hollow core foam structures attached to a sheet material may be a novel innovation.

=== What are the specific industries that could benefit from this technology? Various industries such as electronics, medical devices, and glassware manufacturers could benefit from this technology due to its protective properties during shipping and handling.

=== How does this technology compare to existing foam padding materials in terms of cost and effectiveness? This technology offers a lightweight and cost-effective solution for cushioning delicate items during transportation, potentially providing a more efficient alternative to traditional foam padding materials.

Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed are polymeric foamed compositions, foam padded materials that include such polymeric foamed compositions disposed on a sheet material, and packaging articles (e.g., envelopes) made from such foam padded materials. The polymeric foamed composition on the sheet material has a plurality of foamed structures formed from the foamable composition attached to the sheet material by a layer of the foamable composition, and the plurality foam structures each having a hollow core and a foam exterior shell.