A reusable, fiber containing pulp product is described that is highly suited for use in the manufacture of paper products. The reusable, fiber containing pulp product provides a mixture of fibers and small, dense polymer/particle fragments. The polymer/particle fragments within the reusable, fiber containing pulp product have a size range and density that facilitates efficient removal of the polymer/particle fragments using pressure screens.
C08J 11/06 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions
B05D 1/26 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by applying the liquid or other fluent material from an outlet device in contact with, or almost in contact with, the surface
B27N 3/04 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres from fibres
B27N 3/28 - Moulding or pressing characterised by using extrusion presses
B32B 19/02 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica bonded with or embedded in a plastic substance
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
The methods and compositions of the present disclosure pertain to a package blank, having one or more fiber containing layers and having die cut edges. The methods and compositions provide multi-surface barrier protection for alcohol and liquid permeation along multiple axis of the packaging blank. The packaging blank can have many exposed surfaces depending upon how the blank is designed and cut from a sheet or roll. The methods and compositions provide permeation protection for the entire package, including the flat surfaces and the cut edge surfaces that make liquid contact, particularly alcohol, which are found enclosed or within the finished packaging structure. This is accomplished by both coating the blanks and structural methods of cutting, die cutting, and folding techniques.
D21H 27/14 - Paper having stable form or dimensionCurl-resistant paper
D21H 19/20 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D21H 19/24 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Unprocessed natural and artificial resin Paper Goods and Printed Material namely paperboard, coated paper, barrier-coated paper; Packaging materials comprised of coated paper and coated paperboard; Packaging containers made of coated paperboard; Boxes, cartons, storage containers, and packaging containers made of paper, cardboard, paperboard, and resins blended with mineral fillers; Padded paper envelopes for mailing and packaging; Paper pouches for packaging; Paper packaging wrap for commercial or industrial use; Barrier-coated paper packaging for consumer and industrial applications; Packaging containers made of paperboard and barrier coating for consumer goods; Padded paper envelopes for mailing or packaging; Paper pouches for packaging; Paper packaging wrap for commercial or industrial use Packaging for food and beverage use namely cups, bowls, plates, serving platters, pouches, bags, sacks, sachets
4.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES FOR PACKAGING ARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS
The composite structure includes a fiber-containing layer, such as a fiberboard layer or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages in that it can improve whiteness, opacity, ink adhesion, materials reduction, barrier properties, recyclability, and printability. The composite can reduce polymer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion. Further improvements include economics, pliability, and flexibility that is increased over the pliability of the fiber-containing layer alone.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
The composite structure includes a fiber-containing layer, such as a fiberboard layer or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages in that it can improve whiteness, opacity, ink adhesion, materials reduction, barrier properties, recyclability, and printability. The composite can reduce polymer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion. Further improvements include economics, pliability, and flexibility that is increased over the pliability of the fiber-containing layer alone.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
A reusable, fiber containing pulp product is described that is highly suited for use in the manufacture of paper products. The reusable, fiber containing pulp product provides a mixture of fibers and small, dense polymer/particle fragments. The polymer/particle fragments within the reusable, fiber containing pulp product have a size range and density that facilitates efficient removal of the polymer/particle fragments using pressure screens.
C08J 11/06 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions
B27N 3/04 - Manufacture of substantially flat articles, e.g. boards, from particles or fibres from fibres
B27N 3/28 - Moulding or pressing characterised by using extrusion presses
B32B 19/02 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica bonded with or embedded in a plastic substance
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
B05D 1/26 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by applying the liquid or other fluent material from an outlet device in contact with, or almost in contact with, the surface
7.
Composite structures for packaging articles and related methods
The composite structure includes a fiber-containing layer, such as a fiberboard layer or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages in that it can improve whiteness, opacity, ink adhesion, materials reduction, barrier properties, recyclability, and printability. The composite can reduce polymer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion. Further improvements include economics, pliability, and flexibility that is increased over the pliability of the fiber-containing layer alone.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
Unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite material structures, storage articles fabricated therefrom, and related methods. The composite structure includes at least one or more fiber-containing layers, such as fiberboard or other layers having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and one or more mineral-containing layers. The mineral-containing layer(s) comprises a thermoplastic bonding agent fixing the mineral particles in place. The fiber-containing layer(s) and mineral-containing layer(s) can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure can be repulped and recycled without the use of dispersions, emulsions, or aqueous solutions. Further, the composite reduces layer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion compared to polymer layers. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other structural characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms.
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 19/02 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica bonded with or embedded in a plastic substance
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
D21H 15/00 - Pulp or paper, comprising fibres or web-forming material characterised by features other than their chemical constitution
The composite structure includes a fiber-containing layer, such as a fiberboard layer or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages in that it can improve whiteness, opacity, ink adhesion, materials reduction, barrier properties, recyclability, and printability. The composite can reduce polymer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion. Further improvements include economics, pliability, and flexibility that is increased over the pliability of the fiber-containing layer alone.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Containers made of paperboard for use in the food and
beverage service and packaging industries, namely, packaging
containers comprised of paperboard for food and beverages,
folding paper take-out cartons for food, paper sacks, bags,
and pouches for packaging. Containers made of paperboard and plastic for use in the
food and beverage service industry, namely, cups, bowls,
plates, serving platters, and lids for the aforementioned.
11.
Repulpable and recyclable composite packaging articles and related methods
A reusable, fiber containing pulp product is described that is highly suited for use in the manufacture of paper products. The reusable, fiber containing pulp product provides a mixture of fibers and small, dense polymer/particle fragments. The polymer/particle fragments within the reusable, fiber containing pulp product have a size range and density that facilitates efficient removal of the polymer/particle fragments using pressure screens.
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 19/02 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica bonded with or embedded in a plastic substance
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
D21H 15/00 - Pulp or paper, comprising fibres or web-forming material characterised by features other than their chemical constitution
B05D 1/26 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by applying the liquid or other fluent material from an outlet device in contact with, or almost in contact with, the surface
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
(1) A mineral-enriched resin coating sold as a component of containers made of paperboard and plastic for use in the food and beverage service industry, namely, cups, bowls, plates, serving platters, and lids for the aforementioned.
(2) Containers made of paperboard and plastic for use in the food and beverage service industry, namely, cups, bowls, plates, serving platters, and lids for the aforementioned.
14.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURE HAVING RECLOSABLE AND REUSABLE SURFACES FOR PACKAGING ARTICLES
Disclosed herein are storage enclosures, comprising: a primary enclosure having an opening region comprising an aperture, wherein at least a portion of the primary enclosure comprises a composite material, the composite material comprising a fiber-containing layer and a mineral-containing layer, wherein the mineral-containing layer comprises a binding polymer and a mineral, wherein the mineral is present in the mineral-containing layer at up to 65% by weight; and a closure sheet comprising a first edge and a second edge that opposes the first edge, wherein the first edge is coupled to or contiguous with an edge of the aperture, wherein the closure sheet is dimensioned to span the aperture.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
A mineral-enriched resin coating sold as a component of containers made of paperboard and plastic for use in the food and beverage service industry, namely, cups, bowls, plates, serving platters, and lids for the aforementioned Containers made of paperboard and plastic for use in the food and beverage service industry, namely, cups, bowls, plates, serving platters, and lids for the aforementioned
16.
Composite structures for packaging articles and related methods
The composite structure includes a fiber-containing layer, such as a fiberboard layer or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages in that it can improve whiteness, opacity, ink adhesion, materials reduction, barrier properties, recyclability, and printability. The composite can reduce polymer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion. Further improvements include economics, pliability, and flexibility that is increased over the pliability of the fiber-containing layer alone.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
The composite structure includes a fiber-containing layer, such as a fiberboard layer or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages in that it can improve whiteness, opacity, ink adhesion, materials reduction, barrier properties, recyclability, and printability. The composite can reduce polymer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion. Further improvements include economics, pliability, and flexibility that is increased over the pliability of the fiber-containing layer alone.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
Unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite material structures, storage articles fabricated therefrom, and related methods. The composite structure includes at least one or more fiber-containing layers, such as fiberboard or other layers having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and one or more mineral-containing layers. The mineral-containing layer(s) comprises a thermoplastic bonding agent fixing the mineral particles in place. The fiber-containing layer(s) and mineral-containing layer(s) can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure can be repulped and recycled without the use of dispersions, emulsions, or aqueous solutions. Further, the composite reduces layer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion compared to polymer layers. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other structural characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms.
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 19/02 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica bonded with or embedded in a plastic substance
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B05D 1/26 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by applying the liquid or other fluent material from an outlet device in contact with, or almost in contact with, the surface
The composite structure includes a fiber-containing layer, such as a fiberboard layer or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages in that it can improve whiteness, opacity, ink adhesion, materials reduction, barrier properties, recyclability, and printability. The composite can reduce polymer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion. Further improvements include economics, pliability, and flexibility that is increased over the pliability of the fiber-containing layer alone.
Unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite material structures, storage articles fabricated therefrom, and related methods. The composite structure includes at least one or more fiber-containing layers, such as fiberboard or other layers having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and one or more mineral-containing layers. The mineral-containing layer(s) comprises a thermoplastic bonding agent fixing the mineral particles in place. The fiber-containing layer(s) and mineral-containing layer(s) can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure can be repulped and recycled without the use of dispersions, emulsions, or aqueous solutions. Further, the composite reduces layer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion compared to polymer layers. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other structural characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms.
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
22.
Repulpable and recyclable composite packaging articles and related methods
Unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite material structures, storage articles fabricated therefrom, and related methods. The composite structure includes at least one or more fiber-containing layers, such as fiberboard or other layers having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and one or more mineral-containing layers. The mineral-containing layer(s) comprises a thermoplastic bonding agent fixing the mineral particles in place. The fiber-containing layer(s) and mineral-containing layer(s) can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure can be repulped and recycled without the use of dispersions, emulsions, or aqueous solutions. Further, the composite reduces layer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion compared to polymer layers. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other structural characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms.
B05D 1/26 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by applying the liquid or other fluent material from an outlet device in contact with, or almost in contact with, the surface
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Unprocessed packaging resin. Packaging materials made from mineral based paper substitutes; packaging materials. Packaging materials made from stone based substitutes for plastic; packaging materials; mineral-containing coatings for packaging materials; packaging materials including mineral-coatings.
The flexible packaging composites include one or more mineral-containing layers with a bonding agent. The composite structure is used as a primary or secondary packaging container or insulating material. In addition to the mineral-containing layer, the composite can contain one or more non-mineral containing layers, including various combinations of extruded resins, cast or blown films, and fibers. The mineral-containing layer is substantially and continuously bonded to the other layers. The present invention is an unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite structure containing mineral layers with bonding agents as a key component. The material is designed to form flexible and semi-rigid storage articles at equal or lower costs to prior art solutions while providing a mineral containing layer that is a very smooth, has comparatively high plasticity, and having a high quality printing surface not requiring Corona Treatment. The composite structure is used as a primary or secondary packaging container or insulating material. In addition to the mineral containing layer, the composite could contain various combinations of extruded resins, cast or blown films, and fibers. The mineral containing layer is substantially and continuously bonded to the other layers. The polymer, fiber, and mineral containing layers can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure formed is subsequently machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages including a high degree of pliability and flexibility, a minimum 37 dyne level on the surface of the mineral containing layer; a mineral containing layer that is highly 86 opaque, and has a bright, white printing surface that readily accepts coating and inks, therefore, rendering it highly attractive to consumers. Further, the composite structure has tensile strength, dead-fold, stiffness, and other characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms and storage article closures, therefore, the material can be used for as a variety of food, consumer, industrial, anti-static, and commercial uses. Other mineral containing layer advantages include environmentally attractive features such photo-degradability, recyclability, compostability, and bio-degradability.
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B32B 29/04 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a particulate layer
B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
B32B 5/30 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer comprising granules or powder
B32B 21/12 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board next to a particulate layer
B32B 3/28 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
A composite structure comprises a fiber-containing layer, such as a layer of paperboard or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The mineral-containing layer is substantially continuously bonded to the fiber-containing layer along the surface of the fiber-containing layer and provide a printing surface. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms, such as box, carton, and other forms.
B32B 29/04 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a particulate layer
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
27.
COMPOSITES FOR PACKAGING ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
A composite structure comprises a fiber-containing layer, such as a layer of paperboard or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The mineral-containing layer is substantially continuously bonded to the fiber-containing layer along the surface of the fiber-containing layer and provide a printing surface. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms, such as box, carton, and other forms.
B32B 29/04 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a particulate layer
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
28.
PLIABLE GROUND CALCIUM CARBONATES STORAGE ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
The present invention is directed to a storage article, such as a retail and/or shipping package, having an environmentally friendly pliable composite structure that has a high degree of pliability and flexibility and is highly attractive in look and feel. The pliable composite structure has a base layer and a ground calcium carbonate-containing layer covering the base layer. The base layer and ground calcium carbonate-containing layer are shaped, sized and manufactured such that the pliable composite structure formed therefrom is sufficiently pliable and flexible to form the storage article.
The flexible packaging composites include one or more mineral-containing layers with a bonding agent. The composite structure is used as a primary or secondary packaging container or insulating material. In addition to the mineral-containing layer (5), the composite can contain one or more non-mineral containing layers (7), including various combinations of extruded resins, cast or blown films, and fibers. The mineral-containing layer (5) is substantially and continuously bonded to the other layers. The material is designed to form flexible and semi-rigid storage articles at equal or lower costs to prior art solutions while providing a mineral containing layer (5) that is a very smooth, has comparatively high plasticity, and having a high quality printing surface not requiring Corona Treatment. The composite structure has advantages including a high degree of pliability and flexibility, a minimum 37 dyne level on the surface of the mineral containing layer,- a mineral containing layer that is highly 84 opaque, and has a bright, white printing surface that readily accepts coating and inks, therefore, rendering it highly attractive to consumers.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
30.
COMPOSITES FOR PACKAGING ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
The present invention is directed to an unexpectedly unique environmentally friendly composite material structure (22) and storage article fabricated therefrom. The composite structure (22) includes a fiber-containing layer (24), such as a f iberboard layer or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer (26) covering the fiber-containing layer (24). The mineral-containing layer (26) is substantially continuously bonded to the fiber-containing layer (24) along the surface (25) of the fiber-containing layer (24). The fiber-containing layer (24) and mineral-containing layer (26) can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure (22) formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure (22) has advantages in that it has a high degree of pliability and flexibility that is increased over the pliability of the fiber-containing layer (24) alone, which renders it highly attractive to consumers.
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B32B 29/04 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a particulate layer
The flexible packaging composites include one or more mineral-containing layers with a thermoplastic bonding agent. In addition to the mineral-containing layer, the composite can contain one or more non-mineral containing layers, including various combinations of extruded resins, cast or blown films, and fibers. The mineral-containing layer is substantially and continuously bonded to the other layers. The polymer, fiber, and mineral containing layers can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that composite structure formed is subsequently machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages including a high degree of pliability and flexibility, a minimum 37 dyne level on the surface of the mineral-containing layer; a mineral-containing layer that is highly 86 opaque, and has a bright, white printing surface that readily accepts coating and inks, therefore, rendering it highly attractive to consumers.
