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Sleeve construction for improved paperboard cup insulation

US6152363A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 1999
Grant dateNov 28, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/3865
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to the construction of sleeves for use with paperboard cups. Such structures of this type, generally, employ a paperboard sleeve backed with hot-melt glue dots which are used to improve the insulating characteristics of a paperboard cup to the same level of common polystyrene cups.

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