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Food trays and the like having press-applied coatings

US5573693A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1993
Grant dateNov 12, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/25
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container for food includes a paper-based substrate, and at least one grease and moisture resistant coating applied in liquid form to the paper-based substrate. The liquid coating is preferably formed from an aqueous-based dispersion of acrylic-based material. The liquid coating remains resistant to grease and moisture issuing from food at temperatures in the range of about -20.degree. F. to 425.degree. F.

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