A compostable wall includes a solid inner sheet and a solid outer sheet, both formed primarily of molded plant fiber. The inner sheet and the outer sheet are joined together along adjacent edges to form a generally planar body having a length of at least 2 feet, a width of at least 2 feet, a thickness that is less than the length and width, and an interior space between the inner sheet and the outer sheet. The interior space contains one or more of air, starch or loose plant fiber.
A panel that can be assembled into a container includes a unitary outer wall formed of recyclable plant-fiber pulp and pre-cut to be folded into a box, and one or more pads laminated to the outer wall and covering portions of the outer wall that when folded into the box provide sidewalls and floor of the box such that the pads cover interior surfaces of the sidewalls of the box. Each pad includes a thermally insulative layer of starch and/or cellulose and/or plant fiber pulp.
B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
B65D 5/42 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
A tub for a container includes an inner tub and an outer tub, each formed of a solid compostable or recyclable sheet formed primarily of plant fiber and/or starch. Both the inner tub and the outer tub include a floor, a plurality of side walls that are coupled to the floor along common edges and each coupled to two adjacent side walls along common edges, and a rim provided at a top of the side walls. The rim of the inner tub rests on and is secured to the rim of the outer tub such that the side walls of the inner tub extend downwardly into the space between the side walls outer tub, with the side walls of the outer tub surrounding and spaced apart from the side walls of the inner tub. A volume between the side walls of the inner and outer tub provides a cavity.
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
B65D 81/18 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
B65D 65/38 - Packaging materials of special type or form
A compostable packaging wrap comprising: a strip that is primarily formed of starch and that is flexible such that the strip can be rolled is disclosed. In addition, a compostable or recyclable packaging wrap that includes: a first film that is primarily formed of one or more compostable or recyclable materials; a second film that is primarily formed of one or more compostable or recyclable materials; a plurality of pads, each pad being are surrounded by the first film and the second film and being primarily formed of one or more compostable or recyclable materials is disclosed. The compostable or recyclable packaging wrap is flexible such that the packaging wrap can be rolled.
B65D 85/672 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for web or tape-like material wound in flat spiral form on cores
B65D 65/04 - Wrappers or flexible covers non-rectangular
B65D 75/52 - 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 - Details
B65D 71/06 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension
A shipping container includes a plurality of thermally insulating pads positioned in a cavity in a box. Each pad of the plurality of thermally insulating pads includes a solid compostable panel formed primarily of extruded milled sorghum, the panel providing a rectangular plate, and a recyclable film formed primarily of paper. The recyclable film forms a pocket enclosing the panel. The panel is loose within the pocket. At least one of the plurality of thermally insulating pads includes a multi-section panel including a score across its width in at least one location. The score extends partially, but not entirely through the thickness of the multi-section panel. The multi-section panel is folded at a right angle at the score such that the panel provides a plurality of rectangular plates dimensioned to substantially span whichever of the floor, plurality of side walls or cover that the plurality of plates is adjacent.
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Boxes, cartons, storage containers, and packaging containers made of paper or cardboard which also features biodegradable non-paper packaging and shipping buffers for physical and thermal protection of items during shipping designed to lessen adverse effects on the environment
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RECYCLABLE INSULATED STACKABLE TRAY FOR COLD WET MATERIALS
A stackable container includes a solid compostable or recyclable body formed primarily of a plant fiber. The body includes a floor and a plurality of side walls that are coupled to the floor along first common edges. Each side wall is coupled to two adjacent side walls along second common edges to surround an interior space of the container. A top surface of the side walls provides a rim that includes a recess or projection configured to couple the container to a corresponding projection or recess of an overlying container. A bottom surface of the floor includes a recess or projection that is configured to be coupled with a projection or recess of an underlying container.
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Boxes, cartons, storage containers, and packaging containers made of paper or cardboard which also features biodegradable non-paper packaging and shipping buffers for physical and thermal protection of items during shipping designed to lessen adverse effects on the environment
A thermally insulating packaging to hold an item includes a solid compostable or recyclable shell that is formed primarily of a plant fiber, and a bottom cover. The shell includes a floor, a plurality of inner side walls that are coupled to the floor, a rim coupled to the plurality of inner side walls, and a plurality of outer side walls that are couple to the rim. The floor and the plurality of inner side walls define an interior space of the shell to receive the item and an opening to the interior space. The plurality of inner side walls and plurality of outer side walls have a space therebetween that defines a gap. The gap can be an air-filled cavity, or be filled with a compostable or recyclable core material.
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
A thermally insulating packaging to hold an item includes a solid compostable or recyclable shell that is formed primarily of a plant fiber, and a bottom cover. The shell includes a floor, a plurality of inner side walls that are coupled to the floor, a rim coupled to the plurality of inner side walls, and a plurality of outer side walls that are couple to the rim. The floor and the plurality of inner side walls define an interior space of the shell to receive the item and an opening to the interior space. The plurality of inner side walls and plurality of outer side walls have a space therebetween that defines a gap. The gap can be an air-filled cavity, or be filled with a compostable or recyclable core material.
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
A thermal insulation article includes a thermally insulating pad shaped to be positioned in a cavity of a rectangular prism shipping container. The pad includes a solid compostable panel formed primarily of starch and/or plant fiber pulp that holds together as a single unit, and a water-proof or water-resistant film forming a pocket enclosing the panel. The panel includes a first section, a second section, and a third section connecting the first section to the second section, the first and second section each having a central portion and two flaps that extend from the central portion beyond the third section, and wherein the panel is foldable into an open box.
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
A thermal insulation article includes a thermally insulating pad shaped to be positioned in a cavity of a rectangular prism shipping container. The pad includes a solid compostable panel formed primarily of starch and/or plant fiber pulp that holds together as a single unit, and a water-proof or water- resistant film forming a pocket enclosing the panel. The panel includes a first section, a second section, and a third section connecting the first section to the second section, the first and second section each having a central portion and two flaps that extend from the central portion beyond the third section, and wherein the panel is foldable into an open box.
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
An envelope has front panel and a back panel, the front panel and the back panel joined along three edges and open along a fourth edge to provide an opening to an interior of the envelope. A foldable flap extends from the front panel to close the opening. The front panel, back panel and flap are formed of a compostable plastic film, and the envelope is configured to be entirely compostable as-is by a recipient.
A thermal insulation article for placement in a shipping container to hold an item includes a multi-section thermally insulating pad shaped to be positioned in a cavity of a rectangular prism shipping container. The pad includes a plurality of solid compostable panel sections formed primarily of grain starch, and a compostable or polyethylene water-proof film forming a pocket enclosing the plurality of panel sections. Each panel section holds together as a single unit, and each panel section provides a rectangular plate dimensioned to substantially span whichever of the floor, plurality of side walls or cover that the rectangular plate is adjacent. The pad is configured to be foldable at a right angle along a boundary between the panel sections. The film provides both an interior and an exterior surface of the pad where the pad is folded.
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
B31B 50/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Boxes, carton (boxes), storage containers, and packaging containers made of paper or cardboard containing biodegradable non-paper packaging and shipping buffers for physical and thermal protection of items during shipping designed to lessen adverse effects on the environment.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
(1) Boxes, cartons, storage containers, and packaging containers made of paper or cardboard containing biodegradable compostable insulation formed primarily of a starch and/or plant fiber pulp for physical and thermal protection of items during shipping designed to lessen adverse effects on the environment.
An improved insulated shipping container including an external or outer corrugated cardboard box, receiving an inner product box centrally disposed therein. Between the inner and outer cardboard boxes are plural strata or layers of insulating pellets compressed or compacted to a selected degree. Compression of the insulating pellets both interlocks these insulating pellets so as to prevent their migration during transit of the shipping container, and substantially reduces the interstitial space or volume that would otherwise exist among the pellets. The bulk insulating value of the pellets is significantly improved. The entire container is biodegradable, and may be composted.
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
B65D 81/02 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
