STEPHEN F PEDERSEN
Engineering in Cheswick, PA
License number
Massachusetts 31773
Issued Date
May 18, 1984
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2000
Type
Sanitary Engineer
Address
Address
Cheswick, PA 15024
Professional information
System For Packaging And Storing Specialty Lighting And Elongated Items Of Narrow Width
US Patent:
6009688, Jan 4, 2000
Filed:
Nov 10, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/189687
Inventors:
Stephen F. Pedersen - Cheswick PA
Kathy J. Rygle - Cheswick PA
Kathy J. Rygle - Cheswick PA
International Classification:
B65B 4354
US Classification:
53399
Abstract:
A method for packaging specialty lighting strings and elongated items of narrow width, especially useful for specialty light strings which contain large, bulky decorative light covers or complicated patterns such as icicle lights. Scarves, decorative garland, ties, and lawn ornaments may also be packaged effectively. Items are passed through a cylinder of rigid material on which a quantity of thin plastic tubing is compressed. Once the item emerges out the end of the cylinder, the beginning of the plastic tubing is secured to the end of the item with a twist tie. The end is then grasped and the item is pulled completely through the cylinder. As it comes through, it is encased in the plastic tubing which unravels from the cylinder. Once through, the end of the item is secured to the tubing with a twist tie and the tubing is cut. Thus a completely packaged item which may be stored dust and tangle free.