Thermal sleeve, method for manufacturing a thermal sleeve, and combination cup and thermal sleeve
US8251277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D81/3876
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal sleeve is provided according to the invention. The thermal sleeve can be provided as a cup sleeve for wrapping a cup and providing thermal insulation. The cup sleeve includes a creped paper product having a first end, a second end, a first cup opening, and a second cup opening, and an adhesive holding the first end and the second end together to form a wrap wherein the wrap is sized to enclose a cup. A method for manufacturing a cup sleeve is provided. A combination cup and cup sleeve is provided.
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