ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,378,055, issued on Aug. 5, was assigned to ETS TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC (Rolla, Mo.).

"Protective packaging structure for compressible materials" was invented by Steven B. Jung (Rolla, Mo.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A more robust packaging structure for maintaining the integrity of compressible biologically active materials during storage and especially during transportation is provided. These containers protect the materials from shock, vibration, deformation, or separation from agitation. The compressible materials may be in the form of synthetic fibers, and may include a composite of fibers and beads or granules. Suitable materials ...