Abstract:
A disposable single use beverage package is disclosed. The package may include an impermeable barrier surrounding a permeable single walled basket. The permeable basket may include a frame and a filter. The permeable basket may also include a lid. The permeable basket may be provided preloaded with beverage grounds or may be loaded with beverage grounds during use. The beverage packet may be manufactured of materials that are biodegradable, compostable, or otherwise environmentally friendly.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a multilayer sheet material includes, at some point during passage of the sheet material through a machine system, heating the multilayer sheet material with a microwave heater to expand a heat-expandable adhesive or coating applied to or within the multilayer sheet material. Various types of multilayer substrates may be created depending on the steps used and the application of the heat-expandable adhesive or coating. Additionally, a monolayer sheet may be coated with a pattern of heat-expandable coating before passage of the monolayer sheet through the machine system that heats the monolayer sheet to expand the heat-expandable coating applied to the monolayer sheet. The microwave heater used by the machine system may be a planar type and have a plurality of microwave guides surrounding a space through which the sheet material(s) pass. The microwave heater may be operable at multiple frequencies.
Abstract:
A method and machine are disclosed for manufacturing a seed- containing material for a food or beverage container or sleeve. The method is automated by a machine which has a conveyor and one or more work stations. During the process, seeds and a securing material, such as an adhesive, are added to the sheet material and the materials are optionally laminated. The method uses a sheet material that may be pre-printed and pre-cut with a blank of a container. The container may be any type of food and beverage container such as a cup, plate, container sleeve, clam shell, or tray. The sheet material is then conveyed for further processing including removal of the blanks from the sheet material and formation into the final product. After its intended end-use, the final product may be planted in a yard, garden, or flower pot to yield flowers or trees depending on the seeds imbedded inside.
Abstract:
A package or container includes a side wall, the side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. At least one of the inner surface or the outer surface of the side wall may be at least partially coated by a layer of a insulating material. The material may be adapted to be expanded to provide thermal insulation.
Abstract:
A carton (100) including a top (105) and bottom portion (115) adapted to secure an item within the top and bottom portion in a closed configuration. The carton also includes an information tab (150) defined in a first surface of the top portion. The information tab is defined via series of perforated edges (145). An information tab cover (135) on the carton is defined by a series of perforated edges (140) that enable at least partial separation of the information tab from the carton. When the carton is in an unassembled configuration, a surface of the information tab is exposed to enable placement of information on the information tab. When the carton is in an assembled configuration the information tab cover covers the surface of the information tab so that the information placed on the information tab is not visible.
Abstract:
A substance container (100) may be used for containing substances such as liquids or powders. The container assembly includes a body (110). The body contains a bag (120) to contain the substance. At least a portion of the sidewalls (190, 192) of the body may include a double panel thickness to add strength to the container assembly. A first aperture (170) located on the body to accommodate a dispensing assembly (150). A second aperture (205) is also located on the body (110) to accommodate a filling assembly (200). While the filling assembly (200) is located near a top of the body (110), it does not protrude past a plane represented by a top surface (196) of the body (110).
Abstract:
A package or container includes a side wall, the side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. At least one of the inner surface or the outer surface of the side wall may be at least partially coated by a layer of a thermally expandable material. The material may be adapted to be expanded to provide thermal insulation.
Abstract:
Method of fabricating containers made from a cardboard or corrugated paperboard blank (17) having an inner liquid holding bag (11) secured to the inner surface of the paperboard box. The liquid holding bag (11) includes a spout (16) that extends through a spout opening (19) formed in the paperboard blank (17). During the fabrication process the spout (16) is utilized to precisionally locate the liquid holding bag (11) so that when the panel of the blank (17) with the spout opening (19) is folded down over the spout (16), the spout (16) will be properly aligned with the spout opening (19) thus facilitating the automatic assembly of the container. In this automatic assembly process the liquid holding bag (11) is secured to the inner surface of the container at multiple locations such that when the container is opened into its three dimensional use configuration a passage is opened for filling the bag (11) through the spout (16).
Abstract:
A basket for holding beverage grounds includes a frame. The frame includes a continuous rim that defines an opening at a top of the frame, a bottom portion that is closed, and a plurality of spaced apart ribs that extend from the rim to a peripheral edge of the bottom portion. The bottom edge, plurality of ribs and rim define a plurality of openings that facilitate fluid flow. A filter material is positioned in the plurality of openings. A removable outer sleeve is formed on an outside surface of the frame. The outer sleeve is configured to cover at least the plurality of openings to thereby provide an air-tight seal within the frame.
Abstract:
A method and machine are disclosed for manufacturing a seed- containing material for a food or beverage container or sleeve. The method is automated by a machine which has a conveyor and one or more work stations. During the process, seeds and a securing material, such as an adhesive, are added to the sheet material and the materials are optionally laminated. The method uses a sheet material that may be pre-printed and pre-cut with a blank of a container. The container may be any type of food and beverage container such as a cup, plate, container sleeve, clam shell, or tray. The sheet material is then conveyed for further processing including removal of the blanks from the sheet material and formation into the final product. After its intended end-use, the final product may be planted in a yard, garden, or flower pot to yield flowers or trees depending on the seeds imbedded inside.