Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Customizable shrink wrap
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Application No.: US14465585Application Date: 2014-08-21
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Publication No.: US09725198B2Publication Date: 2017-08-08
- Inventor: Eugene A. Whang , Paul E. Newburn , Mark E. Doutt , Rafael L. Dionello , Hsien Y. Pu , Michael A. Korinek , Evan A. Cernokus , Michael S. Long
- Applicant: Apple Inc.
- Applicant Address: US CA Cupertino
- Assignee: APPLE INC.
- Current Assignee: APPLE INC.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Cupertino
- Agency: McDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Main IPC: B65B53/06
- IPC: B65B53/06 ; B65B61/18 ; B65B63/08 ; B65D75/00 ; B65D75/58

Abstract:
Shrink wrap films that are customized to have a shape matching a shape of a particular part or parts are disclosed. The shrink wrap films can be formed using unique manufacturing techniques that involve heating the part or parts prior to applying the shrink wrap film. The resultant part or parts will have substantially wrinkle-free and defect-free shrink wrap film applied thereon. In some embodiments, additional functional and cosmetic features are formed in the shrink wrap film. In some embodiments, a laser cutting procedure is used to form the features in the shrink wrap film. Methods can be used to provide visually and tactilely smooth and aesthetically appealing shrink wrapped consumer products.
Public/Granted literature
- US20150217891A1 CUSTOMIZABLE SHRINK WRAP Public/Granted day:2015-08-06
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