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Disposable thermally insulated cup and blank therefor

US7938313B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2009
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2481
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A container blank comprises at least one substrate layer made of disposable material and at least one film layer disposed substantially over the substrate layer and having at least one portion adapted to shrink away from the substrate layer upon application of heat. The shrunk film layer portion is adapted to thermally insulate the substrate layer located substantially behind the shrunk film layer portion.

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