Biodegradable container for liquid and/or semi-solid products
US8870003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1348
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A container includes a body, a liner attached to the interior of the body, a lid dimensioned to attached to the top of the liner, and a perimeter seal attached to the lid. The lid includes a hole and the perimeter seal includes a region dimensioned to create a friction fit when disposed in the hole. Each of the body, the liner, and the lid may include a paper pulp coated with a biodegradable, organically derived, plastic resin. Methods of constructing the container are also disclosed.
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