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Biodegradable pulp packaging products from natural fibers

US12246897B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2024
Grant dateMar 11, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1348
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molded pulp product formed from the molding of a three-dimensional pulp slurry. The pulp slurry comprises a natural fiber composition of virgin fibers which have not been recycled and are derived from plant materials. The natural fiber composition includes hemp fibers which have been micronized to suitable length and combined with pulverized hemp shive to form a fibrous matrix. The molded pulp product is formed from a vacuum molding process, thermoforming process, custom air-burst molding process, or other molding process wherein the slurry is applied to a three-dimensional mold and a three-dimensional product is formed. The resulting packaging product is one hundred percent biodegradable.

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