Blank for a disposable thermally insulated container

Details Blank for a disposable thermally insulated container Blank for a disposable thermally insulated container

2004-03-10

2008-12-16

Elkins, Gary E (Department: 3727)

Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes

Paper or paperboard cup

Insulated

C220S062120, C220S062180, C220S062200, C220S062220, C229S004500, C229S005840, C428S034200, C428S034900

Reexamination Certificate

active

07464856

ABSTRACT:
A container blank comprises at least one substrate layer made of disposable material and at least one film layer disposed substantially over the substrate layer and having at least one portion adapted to shrink away from the substrate layer upon application of heat. The shrunk film layer portion is adapted to thermally insulate the substrate layer located substantially behind the shrunk film layer portion.

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