Laminated protective wrap

Abstract

A laminated protective wrap having a single-faced or double-faced hard outer layer and a shock absorbing inner layer adhered thereto, for protecting goods shipped on spools or coils. The absorbing inner layer may be rigidly adhered to or removably adhered to the hard outer layer. The laminated protective wrap can include transverse cuts through the hard outer layer to permit bending of the laminated protective wrap in order to facilitate wrapping large objects. The degree of shock absorption is easily adjusted by varying the thickness and/or material of the hard outer layer or the shock absorbing inner layer.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A laminated protective wrap, comprising: 
 a hard outer layer having a top surface, a bottom surface, a length, and a width;    a shock absorbing inner layer adhered to said bottom surface of said hard outer layer; and    a means for adhering said shock absorbing inner layer to said hard outer layer.    
     
     
         2 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 1 , wherein said hard outer layer is a corrugated sheet.  
     
     
         3 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 2 , wherein said corrugated sheet is single-faced having a top surface and a bottom surface.  
     
     
         4 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 3 , wherein said bottom surface of said hard outer layer comprises one or more elongated tubes adjacently joined and extending the width of said hard outer layer.  
     
     
         5 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 2 , wherein said corrugated sheet is double-faced having a top surface, a middle surface, and a bottom surface.  
     
     
         6 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 5 , wherein said top surface and said bottom surface of said hard outer layer are flat surfaces, and said middle surface comprises a plurality of elongated tubes adjacently joined and extending the width of said hard outer layer.  
     
     
         7 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 5 , wherein said middle surface of said hard outer layer comprises one or more vertical ribs extending the width of said hard outer layer.  
     
     
         8 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 2 , wherein said corrugated sheet is made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, wood, cardboard, and a composite material.  
     
     
         9 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 1 , wherein said shock absorbing inner layer is selected from the group consisting of foam, polyethylene foam, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, cloth material, fibrous material, and any composite material that is capable of cushioning.  
     
     
         10 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for adhering is selected from the group consisting of an adhesive, velcro, snaps, clips, and fasteners.  
     
     
         11 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 10 , wherein said means for adhering is an adhesive that is a hot melt rubber-based glue.  
     
     
         12 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 1 , wherein said absorbing inner layer is removably detachable from said hard outer layer.  
     
     
         13 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 5 , further comprising a means for bending said laminated protective wrap.  
     
     
         14 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 13 , wherein said means for bending comprises one or more transverse cuts in said top surface of said double-faced corrugated sheet.  
     
     
         15 . The laminated protective wrap according to  claim 14 , wherein said one or more transverse cuts extend through said middle layer of said double-faced corrugated sheet.  
     
     
         16 . A method for packaging a curved surface having a perimeter, an outer surface, a first end, and a second end, comprising the steps of: 
 a. wrapping a laminated protective wrap comprising a hard outer layer having a top surface and a bottom surface and a shock absorbing inner layer adhered to said bottom surface of said hard outer layer, around the perimeter of the outer surface of the curved surface such that said shock absorbing inner layer is in physical contact with the outer surface of the curved surface; and    b. securing said laminated protective wrap around said curved surface.    
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 16 , wherein said means for securing of said step (b) is selected from the group consisting of tape, one or more straps, an adhesive, and fasteners.  
     
     
         18 . The method according to  claim 16 , further comprising the steps of: 
 c. placing a first cap constructed of said laminated protective wrap over the first end of the curved surface;    d. securing said first cap in place;    e. placing a second cap constructed of said laminated protective wrap over the second end of the curved surface; and    f. securing said second cap in place.    
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein said securing of said step (d) is selected from the group consisting of tape, one or more straps, an adhesive, and fasteners.  
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein said securing of said step (f) is selected from the group consisting of tape, one or more straps, an adhesive, and fasteners.  
     
     
         21 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein said laminated protective wrap has a first end and a second end such that said first end and said second end are in close proximity to each other upon being wrapped around the curved surface.  
     
     
         22 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein said laminated protective wrap has a first end and a second end such that said first end overlaps said second end upon being wrapped around the curved surface.  
     
     
         23 . A method for manufacturing a laminated protective wrap comprising a hard outer layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a shock absorbing inner layer, comprising the steps of: 
 a. applying an adhesive to the bottom surface of the hard outer layer; and    b. affixing the shock absorbing inner layer to the bottom surface of the hard outer layer.