WO1992004253A1 - Grain-based biodegradable dunnage material - Google Patents

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WO1992004253A1
WO1992004253A1 PCT/US1991/006307 US9106307W WO9204253A1 WO 1992004253 A1 WO1992004253 A1 WO 1992004253A1 US 9106307 W US9106307 W US 9106307W WO 9204253 A1 WO9204253 A1 WO 9204253A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/09—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using flowable discrete elements of shock-absorbing material, e.g. pellets or popcorn
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y02W—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR WASTE MANAGEMENT
    • Y02W90/00—Enabling technologies or technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions mitigation
    • Y02W90/10—Bio-packaging, e.g. packing containers made from renewable resources or bio-plastics

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  • This invention relates to packing or "dunnage” materials and, more particularly, to such materials that consist entirely of organic, natural ingredients and are therefore biodegradable.
  • suitable packing materials to prevent breakage of the contents of the box or crate during shipment.
  • materials that have been used for this purpose are crumpled or shredded paper (especially newspaper) , excelsior (shredded wood) , rubber or plastic foams, and sawdust. More recently, pellets or "peanuts" made of polystyrene foam have commonly been used for this purpose.
  • molded shapes made of polystyrene foam have been used to cushion the contents of cartons or boxes from shocks received during shipment; this material has been particularly favored for shipping of appliances such as televisions and audio equipment.
  • polystyrene foam either pelletized or molded, has become the predominant packing material for small appliances and equipment. This has created a very serious environmental and disposal problem, since polystyrene foam is virtually indestructible and non- biodegradable. This problem has become particularly acute in the last several years, when the difficulty of finding suitable landfills for solid waste has reached crisis proportions in many areas of the country.
  • a slurry is formed which comprises popped grains and an organic binder such as starch. The slurry is then molded into a shape which fits the contours of the object to be protected and is allowed to solidify. The resulting protective form, alone or in combination with other similarly constructed forms, is used to provide a protective cushion around the object during shipment.
  • kernels of any grain which are capable of expanding when heated and which are reasonably firm yet of light weight when expanded can be used for packing material in accordance with the invention.
  • the kernels which are popped are corn.
  • the kernels are rice.
  • the kernels are wheat.
  • Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an item packed in a box using a pelletized packing material in accordance with the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a illustrative rigid packing form constructed in accordance with the invention.
  • Figure 1 shows a cross-sectional view of a packing material consisting of popcorn 10 surrounding an object 15 in a shipping container 20.
  • the popcorn is manufactured by dry heating kernels of corn to a temperature of 425- 500°F. for 1-4 minutes.
  • corn graded No. 1 or No. 2 is used.
  • the corn is heated in a hot air oven or "popper", preferably of the flow-through variety, which typically uses an auger system to provide a continuous output. Poppers which can produce more than 1,000 pounds of popcorn per hour are commercially available. However, any popper capable of handling sufficient quantities of popcorn or other grain kernels may be used.
  • the popping corn may be heated solely by hot air. No oils, liquids or other ingredients, natural or artificial, need to be added to the corn during the popping process. Since the heated kernels explode or "pop" solely by reason of natural moisture trapped inside the kernels, the resulting popcorn is a completely natural, biodegradable product. Following their use in shipping, the leftover kernels can be used as a bird or animal feed or as a lawn or garden mulch. For sanitary reasons, and because the popcorn typically becomes stale during shipment, the used kernels are not recommended for human consumption.
  • the cost of popcorn is about the same as the cost of polystyrene foam per unit volume.
  • the corn can be popped at the point of shipment, so that the need to ship large volumes of bulk polystyrene foam to the shipping point is eliminated.
  • While the preferred embodiment utilizes corn, other grains which are capable of being popped in the presence of heat may also be used.
  • Wheat and rice are two examples. Grains other than corn may in fact be used advantageously in particular circumstances.
  • rice or wheat when popped or puffed provides a relatively small, clean pellet which may be suitable for packing smaller items such as jewelry or toiletries.
  • a mixture of different kinds of grains may provide optimum characteristics to meet particular packing needs. For example, in a mixture of popped corn and rice the smaller rice kernels tend to fill the interstices between the popcorn kernels, providing a particularly stable medium for packing extremely fragile items.
  • the popcorn or other popped grains can be wrapped in a biodegradable sheet such as rice paper, and the resulting "pillows" can be placed around the object to be protected.
  • This produces a relatively clean, dust-free packing material which may be particularly suitable for delicate items such as watches and jewelry.
  • an array of such pillows can be formed to produce a blanket or "quilt" of biodegradable packing material which may be used, for example, as a substitute for the non- biodegradable plastic "bubbles" which are now widely used.
  • the corn or other kernels are cracked, for example by passing them between rollers, before they are popped. The cracked kernels tend to produce a flatter pellet after popping, and this may be particularly suitable in certain applications.
  • FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of a substantially rigid packing form constructed in accordance with the invention.
  • Popcorn kernels 25 are bound together in a rigid shape by a binder 30, which by way of example can be a liquid form of food starch (such as cornstarch or rice starch) which is non-toxic and fully biodegradable.
  • a slurry is prepared, consisting of the popcorn kernels and the starch binder, and the slurry is injected into a mold. Heat and pressure are applied until the binder solidifies, resulting in a light, relatively rigid yet somewhat deformable structure.
  • Figure 2 shows a form consisting of popcorn kernels and a food starch binder
  • other grains capable of being popped and other biodegradable binders can also be used.
  • rice or wheat can be used in place of corn, and a mixture of flour and water can be used in place of the food starch binder.
  • a mixture of different grains can be used to meet the needs of particular applications.
  • a slurry of the type described above, consisting of grain kernels and a binder, is extruded into a continuous "rope" of biodegradable material, which is then sliced into pellets.
  • the pellets are used as a loose dunnage material in a manner similar to individual kernels.
  • rodents or insects it may be desirable to protect the packing material against rodents or insects.
  • This can be accomplished by treating the individual kernels or pellets or the surface of the packing form with a rodent or insect inhibitor such as eucalyptus or another biodegradable aromatic oil, which can be applied by known aerosol or ultrasound processes.
  • the rodent or insect inhibitor can also be introduced to the slurry before it is solidified into a rigid packing form of the kind shown in Figure 2 .

Abstract

Kernels of grain are popped or puffed by the application of heat and the resulting expanded kernels are used as a biodegradable packing or dunnage material. Alternatively, the popped or puffed kernels (10) are combined with an organic binder (30) to form a rigid, biodegradable packing form.

Description

GRAIN-BASED BIODEGRADABLE DUNNAGE MATERIAL
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention This invention relates to packing or "dunnage" materials and, more particularly, to such materials that consist entirely of organic, natural ingredients and are therefore biodegradable. _ Ever since the advent of shipping products and other items by box or crate, a persistent problem has been the provision of suitable packing materials to prevent breakage of the contents of the box or crate during shipment. Among the materials that have been used for this purpose are crumpled or shredded paper (especially newspaper) , excelsior (shredded wood) , rubber or plastic foams, and sawdust. More recently, pellets or "peanuts" made of polystyrene foam have commonly been used for this purpose. Alternatively, molded shapes made of polystyrene foam have been used to cushion the contents of cartons or boxes from shocks received during shipment; this material has been particularly favored for shipping of appliances such as televisions and audio equipment.
In recent years polystyrene foam, either pelletized or molded, has become the predominant packing material for small appliances and equipment. This has created a very serious environmental and disposal problem, since polystyrene foam is virtually indestructible and non- biodegradable. This problem has become particularly acute in the last several years, when the difficulty of finding suitable landfills for solid waste has reached crisis proportions in many areas of the country.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of this invention to produce a packing or dunnage material in pellet form which is inexpensive, effective and biodegradable.
It is another object of this invention to produce a material which can be molded or cast in a relatively rigid form to provide cushioning for the contents of a box or crate while at the same time being effective, inexpensive and biodegradable.
These objects are attained in an arrangement which uses kernels of grain which have been "popped" or "puffed" by the application of heat as a packing material. The popped or puffed kernels are arranged in such a way that they surround the object to be protected in a shipping box or crate, or they are sealed inside biodegradable "pillows" to cushion the object to be protected. In another embodiment of the invention, a slurry is formed which comprises popped grains and an organic binder such as starch. The slurry is then molded into a shape which fits the contours of the object to be protected and is allowed to solidify. The resulting protective form, alone or in combination with other similarly constructed forms, is used to provide a protective cushion around the object during shipment.
In general, kernels of any grain which are capable of expanding when heated and which are reasonably firm yet of light weight when expanded can be used for packing material in accordance with the invention. In one embodiment, the kernels which are popped are corn. In another embodiment, the kernels are rice. In a third embodiment, the kernels are wheat. The foregoing and other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following more particular description of the embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an item packed in a box using a pelletized packing material in accordance with the invention. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a illustrative rigid packing form constructed in accordance with the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Figure 1 shows a cross-sectional view of a packing material consisting of popcorn 10 surrounding an object 15 in a shipping container 20. The popcorn is manufactured by dry heating kernels of corn to a temperature of 425- 500°F. for 1-4 minutes. Advantageously, corn graded No. 1 or No. 2 is used. The corn is heated in a hot air oven or "popper", preferably of the flow-through variety, which typically uses an auger system to provide a continuous output. Poppers which can produce more than 1,000 pounds of popcorn per hour are commercially available. However, any popper capable of handling sufficient quantities of popcorn or other grain kernels may be used.
The popping corn may be heated solely by hot air. No oils, liquids or other ingredients, natural or artificial, need to be added to the corn during the popping process. Since the heated kernels explode or "pop" solely by reason of natural moisture trapped inside the kernels, the resulting popcorn is a completely natural, biodegradable product. Following their use in shipping, the leftover kernels can be used as a bird or animal feed or as a lawn or garden mulch. For sanitary reasons, and because the popcorn typically becomes stale during shipment, the used kernels are not recommended for human consumption.
It is estimated that the cost of popcorn is about the same as the cost of polystyrene foam per unit volume. Moreover, the corn can be popped at the point of shipment, so that the need to ship large volumes of bulk polystyrene foam to the shipping point is eliminated.
While the preferred embodiment utilizes corn, other grains which are capable of being popped in the presence of heat may also be used. Wheat and rice are two examples. Grains other than corn may in fact be used advantageously in particular circumstances. For example, rice or wheat when popped or puffed provides a relatively small, clean pellet which may be suitable for packing smaller items such as jewelry or toiletries.
A mixture of different kinds of grains may provide optimum characteristics to meet particular packing needs. For example, in a mixture of popped corn and rice the smaller rice kernels tend to fill the interstices between the popcorn kernels, providing a particularly stable medium for packing extremely fragile items.
The small amount of dust associated with the popped grains acts as a natural desiccant which helps to prevent the development of moisture inside the container. On the other hand, the popcorn or other popped grains can be wrapped in a biodegradable sheet such as rice paper, and the resulting "pillows" can be placed around the object to be protected. This produces a relatively clean, dust-free packing material which may be particularly suitable for delicate items such as watches and jewelry. Moreover, an array of such pillows can be formed to produce a blanket or "quilt" of biodegradable packing material which may be used, for example, as a substitute for the non- biodegradable plastic "bubbles" which are now widely used. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the corn or other kernels are cracked, for example by passing them between rollers, before they are popped. The cracked kernels tend to produce a flatter pellet after popping, and this may be particularly suitable in certain applications.
Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of a substantially rigid packing form constructed in accordance with the invention. Popcorn kernels 25 are bound together in a rigid shape by a binder 30, which by way of example can be a liquid form of food starch (such as cornstarch or rice starch) which is non-toxic and fully biodegradable. To prepare the packing form, a slurry is prepared, consisting of the popcorn kernels and the starch binder, and the slurry is injected into a mold. Heat and pressure are applied until the binder solidifies, resulting in a light, relatively rigid yet somewhat deformable structure.
While Figure 2 shows a form consisting of popcorn kernels and a food starch binder, other grains capable of being popped and other biodegradable binders can also be used. For example, rice or wheat can be used in place of corn, and a mixture of flour and water can be used in place of the food starch binder. In addition, a mixture of different grains can be used to meet the needs of particular applications.
In an alternative process, a slurry of the type described above, consisting of grain kernels and a binder, is extruded into a continuous "rope" of biodegradable material, which is then sliced into pellets. The pellets are used as a loose dunnage material in a manner similar to individual kernels.
In some circumstances it may be desirable to protect the packing material against rodents or insects. This can be accomplished by treating the individual kernels or pellets or the surface of the packing form with a rodent or insect inhibitor such as eucalyptus or another biodegradable aromatic oil, which can be applied by known aerosol or ultrasound processes. The rodent or insect inhibitor can also be introduced to the slurry before it is solidified into a rigid packing form of the kind shown in Figure 2 .
While the invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

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CLAIMS:I claim:
1. A packing material for protecting the contents of a container during shipment comprising kernels of grain which have been popped by the application of heat.
2. A packing material in accordance with Claim 1 wherein said kernels are selected from the group consisting of corn, wheat and rice.
3. A packing material in accordance with Claim 1 wherein said material comprises a mixture of said kernels of at least two different kinds of grain.
4. A packing material in accordance with Claim 1 wherein the grain is corn.
5. A packing material in accordance with Claim 4 wherein said corn is corn which meets the specifications of United States government grade No. 1 or No. 2.
6. A packing material in accordance with Claim 1 wherein said kernels have been cracked prior to the application of said heat.
7. A packing material in accordance with Claim 1 which additionally comprises a sheet of biodegradable material enclosing said kernels to form a protective pillow.
8. A packing material in accordance with Claim 7 wherein said biodegradable sheet is rice paper.
9. A packing material in accordance with Claim 7, additionally comprising a plurality of said pillows arranged in a substantially flat array such that each pillow is laterally attached to the adjacent pillows on each side to form a protective blanket.
10. A packing material in accordance with Claim 1 wherein said kernels have been treated with a rodent inhibitor and/or an insect inhibitor.
11. An arrangement comprising a shipping container, an article positioned inside said shipping container, and a packing material comprising kernels of grain which have been popped by the application of heat, said packing material being interposed between said article and said container.
12. An arrangement in accordance with Claim 11 wherein said kernels are selected from the group consisting of corn, wheat and rice.
13. An arrangement in accordance with Claim 11 wherein said material comprises a mixture of said kernels of at least two different kinds of grain.
14. An arrangement in accordance with Claim 11 wherein the grain is corn.
15. An arrangement in accordance with Claim 14 wherein said corn is corn which meets the specifications of United States government grade No. 1 or No. 2.
16. An arrangement in accordance with Claim 11 wherein said kernels have been cracked prior to the application of said heat.
17. A method of protecting an article inside a shipping container during shipment which comprises interposing between said article and said container kernels of grain which have been popped by the application of heat.
18. A method in accordance with Claim 17 wherein said kernels are selected from the group consisting of corn, wheat and rice.
19. A method in accordance with Claim 17 wherein said kernels comprise a mixture of at least two different kinds of grain.
20. A method in accordance with Claim 17 wherein said grain is corn.
21. A method in accordance with Claim 20 wherein said corn is corn which meets the specifications of United States government grade No. 1 or No. 2.
22. A method in accordance with Claim 17 wherein said kernels have been cracked prior to the application of S d heat.
23. A form for protecting the contents of a shipping container comprising: kernels of grain which have been popped by the application of heat; and a binder which binds said kernels into a substantially rigid mass.
24. A form in accordance with Claim 23 wherein said kernels are selected from the group consisting of corn, wheat and rice.
25. A form in accordance with Claim 23 wherein said kernels comprise a mixture of at ieast two different kinds of grain.
26. A form in accordance with Claim 23 wherein the grain is corn.
27. A form in accordance with Claim 26 wherein said corn is corn which meets the specifications of United States government grade No. 1 or No. 2.
28. A form in accordance with Claim 23 wherein said kernels have been cracked prior to the application of said heat.
29. A form in accordance with Claim 23 wherein said binder is a material consisting substantially of starch.
30. A form in accordance with Claim 23 wherein said form has been treated with a rodent inhibitor and/or an insect inhibitor.
31. A method of manufacturing a form for protecting the contents of a shipping container comprising: popping kernels of grain by the application of heat; preparing a slurry by mixing said popped kernels with a binder; forming said slurry into a desired shape; and allowing said slurry to solidify.
32. A method in accordance with Claim 31 wherein said kernels are selected from the group consisting of corn, rice and wheat.
33. A method in accordance with Claim 31 wherein said kernels comprise a mixture of at least two different types of grain.
34. A method in accordance with Claim 31 wherein said grain is corn.
35. A method in accordance with Claim 31 wherein said binder is a material consisting substantially of a starch.
36. A method in accordance with Claim 31 wherein said forming step comprises introducing said slurry into a mold or cast.
37. A method in accordance with Claim 31 wherein said forming step comprises extruding said slurry into a rope form and cutting said rope to form pellets.
38. A method in accordance with Claim 31 which additionally comprises treating said slurry with a rodent inhibitor and/or an insect inhibitor.
39. A method in accordance with Claim 31 wherein said slurry is solidified by the application of heat.
40. A method of packing an article for shipment in a shipping container comprising: transporting kernels of grain to a location at a reasonable proximity to the point of packing of said article; popping said kernels at or near said location by the application of heat; and interposing said popped kernels between said article and said container.
41. A method in accordance with Claim 40 wherein said kernels are selected from the group consisting of corn, wheat and rice;
42. A method in accordance with Claim 40 wherein said kernels comprise a mixture of at least two different kinds of grain.
43. A method in accordance with Claim 40 wherein said grain is corn.
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