Patents by Inventor Peter Matthew Froass

Peter Matthew Froass has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20100252216
    Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3 MSF/mil (0.38 to about 0.64 g/cm3), a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil (609 to about 889 ?m), and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10?3 ft-lbf (168×10?3 kj/m2), preferably at least 100×10?3 lft-lbf (210×10?3 kj/m2). For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and exhibits insulative properties comparable to higher cost materials conventionally used to make cups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Intemational Paper Company
    Inventors: Kosaraju Krishna Mohan, Alexander A. Koukoulas, Peter Matthew Froass, David Verd Reed
  • Patent number: 7740740
    Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3 MSF/mil, a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil, and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10?3 ft-lbf., preferably at least 100×10?3 lft-lbf. For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and exhibits insulative properties comparable to higher cost materials conventionally used to make cups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Kosaraju Krishna Mohan, Alexander A Koukoulas, Peter Matthew Froass, David Verd Reed
  • Patent number: 7682486
    Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3MSF/mil, a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil, and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10?3 ft-lbf., preferably at least 100×10?3 lft-lbf. For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and exhibits insulative properties comparable to higher cost materials conventionally used to make cups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Kosaraju Krishna Mohan, Alexander A Koukoulas, Peter Matthew Froass, David Verd Reed
  • Publication number: 20080171186
    Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3MSF/mil, a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil, and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10?3 ft-lbf., preferably at least 100×10?3 lft-lbf. For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and exhibits insulative properties comparable to higher cost materials conventionally used to make cups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Kosaraju Krishna Mohan, Alexander A. Koukoulas, Peter Matthew Froass, David Verd Reed
  • Publication number: 20080163992
    Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3 MSF/mil, a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil, and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10?3 ft-lbf., preferably at least 100×10?3 lft-lbf. For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and exhibits insulative properties comparable to higher cost materials conventionally used to make cups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Kosaraju Krishna Mohan, Alexander A. Koukoulas, Peter Matthew Froass, David Verd Reed
  • Patent number: 7335279
    Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3MSF/mil, a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil, and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10?3 ft-lbf., preferably at least 100×10?3 lft-lbf. For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and exhibits insulative properties comparable to higher cost materials conventionally used to make cups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Kosaraju Krishna Mohan, Alexander A. Koukoulas, Peter Matthew Froass, David Verd Reed
  • Patent number: 6846529
    Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3MSF/mil, a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil, and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10?3 ft-lbf preferably at least 100×10?3 ft-lbf. For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and the surface of the low density board may have a Sheffield smoothness of 300 SU or greater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Kosaraju Krishna Mohan, Alexander A. Koukoulas, Peter Matthew Froass, David Verd Reed
  • Publication number: 20040065424
    Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3MSF/mil, a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil, and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10−3 ft-lbf., preferably at least 100×10−3 lft-lbf. For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and exhibits insulative properties comparable to higher cost materials conventionally used to make cups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Kosaraju Krishna Mohan, Alexander A. Koukoulas, Peter Matthew Froass, David Verd Reed
  • Publication number: 20040052989
    Abstract: The invention provides a low density paperboard material and associated method for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relatively low density ranging from about 6 to about 10 lb/3MSF/mil, a relatively high caliper ranging from about 24 to about 35 mil, and an internal bond strength of at least about 80×10−3 ft-lbf., preferably at least 100×10−3 lft-lbf. For applications such as cups the material is also coated on one or both sides with a barrier coating, preferably low density polyethylene, to limit liquid penetration into the web. The low density paperboard material of the invention is convertible for manufacture of containers, particularly cups, and exhibits insulative properties comparable to higher cost materials conventionally used to make cups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Kosaraju Krishna Mohan, Alexander A. Koukoulas, Peter Matthew Froass, David Verd Reed