Re-closable Long Term Storage / Preservation Bag (RCLTSP bag); for the prevention of corrosion on military and / or commercial weaponry

Abstract

This invention is a pre-made, re-closable, three-ply bag that has a clear serial number viewing window and is made from flexible packaging materials that collectively prevent corrosion from occurring on assets packaged within the bag while in transport or long-term storage. A VCI chemistry emitting film is used as the inner ply which surrounds the asset with corrosion preventive vapors. The center-play; provides ample cushioning and puncture resistance. The outer ply provides a strong puncture resistant vapor barrier which keeps corrosion causing elements from entering the bag and prevents corrosion inhibiting chemistry from escaping the bag. The use of a re-closable fastener enables asset packaging by un-skilled laborers as well as future asset inspection without compromising package integrity. Packing speed is forty times faster with this invention than previous methods. The invention also allows serial number verification without opening the package. Significant cost savings are achieved through its use.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This specification is now being filed (during the pendency) of the earlier filed Provisional Application having a filing date of Dec. 8, 2003 and which was assigned Application No. 60 / 527,642 with Confirmation Number 1225 and Filing Receipt #OC000000013563766. It is my intention to take benefit from said earlier filing. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] The field of endeavor to which this invention pertains is the prevention of rust, corrosion or oxidation from occurring on the metal parts of a weapon while said weapon is in storage or during transport. The traditional method(s) of preventing corrosion on weapons involved costly labor intensive procedures, required the use of heat-sealing equipment, and required the purchase, inventory man...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] The object of this invention is to provide the military or commercial user with an effective corrosion preventive storage and / or shipping enclosure that offers the following features: re-closability, high degrees of puncture and tear resistance, easy and rapid packing of the weapon, consistent factory produced quality, clear observation of weapon's serial number through window port and excellent anti-corrosion protection. This is all achieved by the invention. No heat-sealing equipment is required and therefore un-trained personnel can be used to carry out weapon preservation. Pack-out time is approximately 20-25 seconds per M16 rifle vs. 20 minutes previously. The inventions 3-ply construction provides a very robust package that is highly puncture and tear resistant resulting in greatly minimized re-work operations. The invention also greatly simplifies the task of routine weapon inspection due to the re-closable feature and the clear view port. Most importantly; use of the invention results in superior corrosion prevention over previous methods due to two factors. One; the use of Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitors which migrate to all metal surfaces inside the package (including on the inside of the weapon) and two; the use of a foil clad Barrier packaging material as the outside layer which traps the VpCI chemistry inside the bag where it remains effective for long periods of time.

Problems solved by technology

No heat-sealing equipment is required and therefore un-trained personnel can be used to carry out weapon preservation.

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