Abstract

A beverage brewing device may include a beverage brewing device for receiving a single-use beverage cartridge, wherein the cartridge contains beverage material for brewing. The beverage brewing device discards the cartridge in response to the brewing. A mill machine disintegrates the cartridge after receiving the cartridge from the beverage brewing device. A compost box for receiving the disintegrated cartridge from the mill machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B09B 3/60 - Biochemical treatment, e.g. by using enzymes
• A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• B02C 23/00 - Auxiliary methods or auxiliary devices or accessories specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating not provided for in groups or not specially adapted to apparatus covered by one only of groups
• B09B 3/35 - Shredding, crushing or cutting
• B09B 101/70 - Kitchen refuseFood waste
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• C05F 9/04 - Biological compost
• G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention overcome the shortcomings of prior technologies by infusing nanocellulose in a fibrillated form to enhance the properties of cellulose pulp. These properties may include, for example, the mechanical and barrier properties, i.e., tensile strength, liquid, and gas impermeability such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and oil, can be improved substantially. Another embodiment of the invention further provide a fibrillated cellulose composite material that include a blend of fibrillated cellulose and polymers to create improved properties over cellulose-based materials. The composite material further may be generally free of chemical additives to enhance the above properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
• C08L 1/02 - CelluloseModified cellulose

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention overcome the shortcomings of prior technologies by infusing nanocellulose in a fibrillated form to enhance the properties of cellulose pulp. These properties may include, for example, the mechanical and barrier properties, i.e., tensile strength, liquid, and gas impermeability such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and oil, can be improved substantially. Another embodiment of the invention further provide a fibrillated cellulose composite material that include properties of being a strength-enhancing agent, an oligomer, carboxylic acid, plasticizer, an antimicrobial agent, water repellant, oil repellant, and/or a transparent composite.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21C 9/00 - After-treatment of cellulose pulp, e.g. of wood pulp, or cotton linters
• D21H 11/12 - Pulp from non-woody plants or crops, e.g. cotton, flax, straw or bagasse
• D21H 11/14 - Secondary fibres
• D21H 11/18 - Highly hydrated, swollen or fibrillatable fibres

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention overcome the shortcomings of prior technologies by infusing nanocellulose in a fibrillated form to enhance the properties of cellulose pulp. These properties may include, for example, the mechanical and barrier properties, i.e., tensile strength, liquid, and gas impermeability such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and oil, may be improved substantially. Another embodiment of the invention further provide a fibrillated cellulose composite material that include properties of being a strength-enhancing agent, an oligomer, carboxylic acid, plasticizer, an antimicrobial agent, water repellant, and/or a transparent composite.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 23/20 - Apparatus therefor
• D21H 11/18 - Highly hydrated, swollen or fibrillatable fibres
• D21H 21/20 - Wet strength agents
• D21H 21/16 - Sizing or water-repelling agents

Abstract

The present disclosure provides materials such as cellulose based materials and composite materials. Also provided herein are methods for making or using the materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 11/12 - Pulp from non-woody plants or crops, e.g. cotton, flax, straw or bagasse
• D21H 27/38 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets having a fibrous composition differing from that of other sheets
• D21H 11/18 - Highly hydrated, swollen or fibrillatable fibres
• D21H 19/34 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising cellulose or derivatives thereof
• B65D 65/38 - Packaging materials of special type or form
• B65D 85/00 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
• A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
• D21H 27/10 - Packing paper
• D21H 17/35 - Polyalkenes, e.g. polystyrene
• D21H 17/53 - PolyethersPolyesters
• D21H 17/59 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing silicon
• D21H 17/60 - Waxes
• D21H 25/00 - After-treatment of paper not provided for in groups
• D21H 25/04 - Physical treatment, e.g. heating or irradiating
• D21H 27/08 - Filter paper
• B65D 85/804 - Disposable containers or packages with contents which are infused or dissolved in situ
• C08L 1/02 - CelluloseModified cellulose
• C08L 23/06 - Polyethene
• C08L 23/12 - Polypropene
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones

Abstract

A material, a composite and a consumer product, comprising a pulp and a fibrillated cellulose, wherein the pulp and the fibrillated cellulose are independently derived from a plant fiber. Processing methods of making or using the materials are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 47/14 - Carriers for prepared human food
• D21H 11/12 - Pulp from non-woody plants or crops, e.g. cotton, flax, straw or bagasse

Abstract

A material, a composite and a consumer product, comprising a pulp and a fibrillated cellulose, wherein the pulp and the fibrillated cellulose are independently derived from a plant fiber. Processing methods of making or using the materials are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 7/08 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means
• B32B 9/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising animal or vegetable substances
• B32B 27/02 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin in the form of fibres or filaments
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer

Abstract

A material, a composite and a consumer product, comprising a pulp and a fibrillated cellulose, wherein the pulp and the fibrillated cellulose are independently derived from a plant fiber. Processing methods of making or using the materials are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
• D21H 11/12 - Pulp from non-woody plants or crops, e.g. cotton, flax, straw or bagasse
• A47J 47/14 - Carriers for prepared human food