Abstract: A method of manufacturing a molded paper pulp article from a fiber slurry involves the vacuum deposition of a layer of wet paper pulp onto a forming mold, the separation of the wet layer of paper pulp from the forming mold and the pressing and shaping of the layer of wet paper pulp at a solids content of from about 5 to 20 percent solids. A finished product molded paper article is prepared having improved surface appearance and detailing and improved mechanical and physical properties.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 21, 1992
Date of Patent:
October 18, 1994
Assignee:
The Cin-Made Corporation
Inventors:
Joseph Kelley, James Parks, Robert Frey, Richard Reames, William Forester
Abstract: A composite container comprises lateral walls composed of laminar composite material sealed along at least one seam to produce a cylindrical or polyhedral body, a conical top member composed of plastic material joined to the lateral walls by adhesive means, and a bottom member of any suitable construction. Particular embodiments include containers for toxic chemical snad petroleum products.