Abstract: An insulating cup or container (50) and a method of manufacturing it comprises (first embodiment) a sidewall blank (12B) having two sections separated by a fold score (15), and a separate insulating sheet (18)(corrugated, ribbed, embossed, foamed, perforated, etc.) which is adhesively fastened to one of the sections. The blank is folded in half along the fold score, to form a three-layered assembly with the insulating sheet in the middle. To reduce the thickness of the seam, the blank is thinned in the area adjacent a fold score prior to folding. The assembly is wrapped around a mandrel to bring the outer edges together at a side seam (22S) to form a sidewall 12. The side seam is sealed, the bottom is added, and the rim is formed. In a second embodiment, the insulating layer can be a coating on one or both of the sections of the two-section starting blank. In a third embodiment, the insulating section (40) can be integral with, and extend from, one edge of the starting blank.

Abstract: Tablets and other relatively fragile consumer products can be transported in a carton with little or no compromise to their integrity by providing bottom flaps of the carton with slits for cushioning the carton. Preferably, at least two adjacent flaps include the slits. Instead of slits, perforated lines or non-linear lines can be used. However, in a preferred embodiment, the carton is a corrugated carton and the slits run parallel to the lines of corrugation. More preferably, the corrugation includes troughs and the slits are imposed in the fiberboard parallel to and opposite the troughs of the corrugations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a thermal insulating sleeve for a container that is easily converted from a generally planar configuration during periods of nonuse and into an expanded or open configuration for receiving a container during periods of use. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the thermal insulating sleeve comprises a plurality of side panels defining a generally tubular body positioned about an imaginary longitudinal axis having an open first end and a second end forming a central cavity therein. Circumferential positioned about the open first end and equally spaced one from another, is a plurality of fingers that extend generally radially inwardly into the central cavity and are angled generally downwardly with respect to the tubular body and are effective for stabilizing the container within the central cavity and for providing an insulating layer of air between the container and the tubular body.

Abstract: A food container comprising three or more plies, a first ply, a second ply, and at least a third ply. The first ply is oriented towards the hands and face of the user and receives food in use. The first ply is essentially continuous throughout its plane. The third ply is oriented towards the lap of the user or a table top in use. The second ply spaces the first and third plies apart. In a preferred embodiment, the food container may be made of a corrugated material. The food container may be made from a blank which is deformed out of its plane during manufacture.

Abstract: An improved pizza packaging system, pizza packaging blank and method for packaging more than one pizza in a stacked configuration and for delivery to a consumer comprising a pizza box having a bottom section and a lid panel. The bottom section includes a bottom panel bounded by a plurality of side panels extending upwardly from the bottom panel to define a pizza receiving compartment, the bottom panel being adapted to receive and support a first pizza. The lid panel is hingably attached to the bottom section in a manner to provide topographical access to contents placed within the pizza receiving compartment. An upper level insert is provided for insertion into the pizza receiving compartment, the upper level insert being elevated above the bottom panel and providing an upper level surface adapted to receive and support a second pizza.

Abstract: A bulk box of corrugated cardboard has a readily repulpable water vapor barrier material incorporated in the outer liner, increasing the resistance of the box to penetration by moisture in humid conditions, and especially reducing hysteresis effects in conditions of cyclic humidity. The box has increased strength and bulge resistance, and achieves performance equally as good as or better than a conventional box without the water vapor barrier, while at the same time enabling less pulp fiber to be used in the construction of the box.

Abstract: An insulating cup or container (50) and a method of manufacturing it comprises (first embodiment) providing a sidewall blank (12B) having two sections separated by a fold score (15), and a separate insulating sheet (18)(corrugated, ribbed, embossed, foamed, perforated, etc.) which is adhesively fastened to one of the sections. The blank is folded in half along the fold score, to form a three-layered assembly with the insulating sheet in the middle. To reduce the thickness of the seam, the blank is thinned in the area adjacent a fold score prior to folding. The assembly is wrapped around a mandrel to bring the outer edges together at a side seam (22S) to form a sidewall 12. The side seam is sealed, the bottom is added, and the rim is formed. In a second embodiment, the insulating layer can be a coating on one or both of the sections of the two-section starting blank. In a third embodiment, the insulating section (40) can be integral with, and extend from, one edge of the starting blank.

Abstract: The invention is a shipping container blank whereby all surfaces and edges are sealed by an overlying a plastic film material. A container subsequently made from the blank is rendered highly water resistant. The film material is applied to both sides of the blank and severed from the supply source. The covered blank is then heated above the softening point of the film. The film becomes bonded to the surfaces of the blank and sags around the edges and into any openings so that the film on the two sides of the blank come into contact and are sealed to each other. The edges and any slits and cutouts are then trimmed, as by a die cutter, while preserving the seals along the edges. Containers made by the process can generally be recycled, in contrast to wax or resin impregnated corrugated board.

Abstract: This invention provides a collapsible box made of corrugated plastic, which has improved hinge line/score line configurations between walls and panels and improved hand holds. A plastic box of this invention preferably has an automatically lockable bottom to facilitate erection of the box, and can be easily collapsed for return shipment and reuse.

Abstract: This invention provides a collapsible box made of corrugated plastic, which has improved hinge line/score line configurations between walls and panels and improved hand holds. A plastic box of this invention preferably has an automatically lockable bottom to facilitate erection of the box, and can be easily collapsed for return shipment and reuse.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stackable open-top container for use in shipping, storing and retail display of produce and other articles. The produce container contains a bottom wall, two side walls and two end walls. The ledges of the side walls of the present invention contain opposed concave curved scores. The produce container is formed by folding the side walls to the outside to achieve structural rigidity. The produce container of the present invention provides for full graphical coverage on all visible surfaces by use of a one-piece blank that is color coated/printed on only one side.

Abstract: A package including a container for storing a packaged product, and a cover which forms, together with the container, a cardboard box and which is integrally connected with the container along one side of the cardboard box, with the container and/or the cover being formed of a double-face corrugated cardboard and having a cardboard sheet provided on its outer surface, which forms an outer side of the cardboard box, with a advertisement print.

Abstract: An insulating cup or container (50) and a method of manufacturing it comprises (first embodiment) providing a sidewall blank (12B) having two sections separated by a fold score (15), and a separate insulating sheet (18) (corrugated, ribbed, embossed, foamed, perforated, etc.) which is adhesively fastened to one of the sections. The blank is folded in half along the fold score, to form a three-layered assembly with the insulating sheet in the middle. To reduce the thickness of the seam, the blank is thinned in the area adjacent a fold score prior to folding. The assembly is wrapped around a mandrel to bring the outer edges together at a side seam (22S) to form a sidewall 12. The side seam is sealed, the bottom is added, and the rim is formed. In a second embodiment, the insulating layer can be a coating on one or both of the sections of the two-section starting blank. In a third embodiment, the insulating section (40) is integral with, and extends from, one edge of the starting blank.

Abstract: An insulated container comprises a sidewall formed with an outer layer, an inner layer, and a fluted layer located between the outer and inner layers. The fluted layer includes elongated flutes extending in a substantially lateral direction around the container. The inner layer comprises a paper layer arranged with its machine direction extending substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the flutes extend. The outer layer comprises paper that is capable of stretching sufficiently to accommodate an outer circumference of the container. Additional insulated containers and sidewalls having laterally extending flutes and methods therefor are further provided.

Abstract: A new and improved pallet cap is formed in one flat piece that can be stored flat; and, when it is desired, the flat piece can be easily erected in a pallet cap which can cover a side edge of a stack of material on the pallet. This is achieved by providing a flat sheet of paperboard with an elongated flange having fold lines to allow the flange to be folded to project at an angle to a flat panel which is to lie flat on the top or bottom side of the pallet load. The preferred shape of the pallet cap is generally in the shape of a T with the flange being in the crossbar head of the T and the flat panel being the leg of the T.

Abstract: An insulating cup or container (50) and a method of manufacturing it comprises (first embodiment) providing a sidewall blank (12B) having two sections separated by a fold score (15), and a separate insulating sheet (18)(corrugated, ribbed, embossed, foamed, perforated, etc.) which is adhesively fastened to one of the sections. The blank is folded in half along the fold score, to form a three-layered assembly with the insulating sheet in the middle. To reduce the thickness of the seam, the blank is thinned in the area adjacent a fold score prior to folding. The assembly is wrapped around a mandrel to bring the outer edges together at a side seam (22S) to form a sidewall 12. The side seam is sealed, the bottom is added, and the rim is formed. In a second embodiment, the insulating layer can be a coating on one or both of the sections of the two-section starting blank. In a third embodiment, the insulating section (40) can be integral with, and extend from, one edge of the starting blank.

Abstract: A die-cut sheet having score lines and cutouts which in the form of a sheet of multilayered paperboard including at least two paper layers on the outer and inner sides that are made of different materials, that use a starch-based adhesive, preferably a cornstarch-based adhesive and that each have a basis weight of at least 150 g/m2 is shaped into a box. The die-cut sheet is preferably in the form of a sheet of double-faced or double-wall corrugated board including 30 to 55 flutes/30 cm at a height of 2.3 to 5 mm and a takeup ratio of 1.30 to 1.65, with the liner and the medium having basis weights of 150 to 350 g/m2 and 120 to 200 g/m2, respectively. The box can be used as a paper container for photo-sensitive materials.

Abstract: A multi-ply food container. The multi-ply food container has selective reinforcement at the center of the food container, and regions of a raised side wall and/or rim which are not reinforced. The reinforcement is preferably done by joining an additional ply to the food container.

Abstract: Self-erecting containers, for forming, from folded, flattened, partially articulated and pre-glued blanks, containers having prismatic container enclosures, are provided. Pairs of corner panels join end panels to side panels. One of each pair of corner panels is affixed to one of opposed side or end panels, so that upon raising of the end or side panels, respectively, the corner panels cause the respective side or end panels to be automatically be raised relative to the bottom panel. The containers may include one or more top panels, with top support panels associated with the end, side or top panels, for supporting and locating the one or more top panels.

Abstract: A multi-ply paperboard container for use as a bulk material bin has elongate rectangular cross-sectioned tubular inner and outer shells having walls that are spaced apart from one another. Rectangular panels, having a width less than the width of the walls of the shells, are located between and adhesively bonded to each overlying pair of walls. Thus, gaps are formed between the inner and outer shell at each corner of the container. The corners of the inner and outer shells are crushed to provide wide soft corners. These gaps and crushed corners permit the container to be easily knocked down to a flat configuration without a substantial amount of spring-back. The container includes a bottom cap having end flaps inserted between the inner and outer shells or between adjacent plies in the inner or outer shells, and the outer shell has closure flaps which fold over the bottom cap to keep the end flaps in place. When loaded, the bottom cap and closure flaps prevent the container walls from bending outwardly.

Abstract: A method of forming a paper container uses a three ply corrugated material having at least one inner or outer sheet of paper that may be stretched or compressed circumferentially to permit subsequent rolling of the corrugated material about a mandrel. A flattening of the upper and lower edges of the corrugated material permit rolling and seaming operations to be used to assemble the bottom to the cup and to form a lip in the upper edge.

Abstract: A laminated packaging material for fabrication into a container for a flowable food product is disclosed herein. The laminated packaging material has a fluted medium between a first layer and second layer. The fluted medium may have a flute density of 200 to 450 flutes per linear foot. The fluted medium may also have a flute height profile of 8 mils to 50 mils. The laminated packaging material may be fabricated into a gabletop carton or a parallelepiped container such as the TETRA BRIK.RTM. container. The laminated packaging material may have a barrier layer such as aluminum or another gas impermeable composition. The laminated packaging material provides substantial material savings due to the fluted medium.

Abstract: A disposable all-purpose container assembly includes a disposable frustoconical container formed from polymer coated paper and a saddle-like insulation attachment straddling an associated portion of the container sidewall and mounted in fixed position on the sidewall. A raw edge of the sidewall blank is sealed with polymer tape to prevent wicking or migration of liquid from the container into the sidewall. The tape also enhances the bond along the sidewall seam. The insulation attachment has a plurality of spaced apart ribs which engage the outer surface of the sidewall. The ribs, and portions of the outer surface of the sidewall and inner surface of the insulation attachment define air spaces between the container and the insulation attachment. The insulation attachment has a pair of handle sections movable to a holding position for optional use.

Abstract: This invention provides a collapsible box made of corrugated plastic, which has improved hinge line/score line configurations between walls and panels and improved hand holds. A plastic box of this invention preferably has an automatically lockable bottom to facilitate erection of the box, and can be easily collapsed for return shipment and reuse.

Abstract: This invention provides a collapsible box made of corrugated plastic, which has improved hinge line/score line configurations between walls and panels and improved hand holds. A plastic box of this invention preferably has an automatically lockable bottom to facilitate erection of the box, and can be easily collapsed for return shipment and reuse.

Abstract: An insulating cup or container (50) and a method of manufacturing it comprises (first embodiment) providing a sidewall blank (12B) having two sections separated by a fold score (15), and a separate insulating sheet (18)(corrugated, ribbed, embossed, foamed, perforated, etc.) which is adhesively fastened to one of the sections. Adhesive is applied to an area (21) adjacent the fold score. The blank is folded in half along the fold score, to form a three-layered assembly with the insulating sheet in the middle. The adhesive that was applied adjacent the fold score bonds the two sections together at an area (21) adjacent a fold edge (22) on the inside surfaces of the folded blank. The assembly is wrapped around a mandrel to bring the outer edges together at a sideseam (22S) to form a sidewall 12. The side seam is sealed, the bottom is added, and the rim is formed.

Abstract: The invention is a single face corrugated paperboard package for containing an article. The package includes a pair of paperboard sheets each having an interior surface and an exterior surface. A cohesive coating is applied over substantially the entire interior surface of each of the paperboard sheets. A tear strip is disposed on the interior surface of at least one of the paperboard sheets. The tear strip includes an uncoated portion. The uncoated portion has two opposed longitudinal sides defined by a pair of spaced apart lines of intermittent impressions. Optionally, the tear strip may also include a tape disposed between the pair of spaced apart lines of intermittent impressions. The pair of paperboard sheets may be formed from a single paperboard sheet. The invention also includes the method of making the same.

Abstract: A container for commercial packaging of goods protects against stresses of filling, storage, distribution, merchandising and use of the container. It includes a structural framework and a sheath conforming to at least portions of the framework, which has horizontal and vertical members which define lengthwise and upright structural elements forming panels joined at corners provided by the upright elements. There may be as few as least one lengthwise structural element of each panel with at least one vertical element at each corner. The panels are thus provided with windows therein to provide an essentially skeletonized structure. The structural elements are of recyclable and/or reuseable structural material and configuration as will provide the container with a strength which is at least about 80-85% of the strength of a non-windowed container of such structural material. The sheath has barrier properties to enclose the goods therein in protected relationship.

Abstract: A corrugated board packaging box including an opening portion which is formed on a front surface portion of a box body, through which goods are taken in and out. On both sides of the front surface portion, a cut-off portion is formed to cut off by a cutting line, defined by a vertical supporting member disposed on the intermediate portion of the front surface, and on an edge of the one side of the cut-off portion, a cut-off protrusion is disposed by forming an inclined cutting line.

Abstract: A tamper evident shipping container comprising a generally rectangular box formed from corrugated paper board includes a pair of overlapping top closure panels adhered together in sealed condition by multiple strips of pressure sensitive adhesive disposed therebetween and a pair of overlapping bottom closure panels sealed together in a like manner. Retaining tabs connected to opposite ends of one of the top closure panels and one of the bottom closure panels are adhered to the end walls of the container by pressure sensitive adhesive. The flutes or corrugations which comprise the container material extend transversely of the retaining tabs and the free edges of the top and bottom closure panels so that attempted entry of the container in the regions of seal causes creasing of the container material along the lines of scorrugation. The resulting creases are readily evident from a cursory inspection of the sealed container.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel method and apparatus for packaging and shipping horticultural products including cut flowers. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel method of and packaging for packaging cut flowers in a modified atmosphere package to prolong shelf life, shipping the packaged flowers to the destination, and then at the destination, opening the package and rehydrating the cut flowers in the package by saturating the stems of the flowers with water.

Abstract: A method box for making a sturdy and light-tight box and a box thereof in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes providing a sheet of material with a first pair of opposing edges and a second pair of opposing edges. The sheet of material is grooved to form first and second pairs of grooves. Each of the first pair of grooves is spaced from one of the first pair of edges to form a first pair of sides and each of the second pair of grooves is spaced from one of the second pair of edges to form a second pair of sides. Next, the first and second pairs of sides are folded up along the first and second pair of grooves and then are secured together to form the box.

Abstract: A bulk container is formed from a blank of corrugated sheet material having wall fold lines demarcating end wall panels and side wall panels, and flap fold lines demarcating top and bottom closure flaps. A T-shaped slot in the blank separates adjacent closure flaps from one another. A first portion of each slot extends inwardly from the free outer edges of the closure flaps and terminates at a second portion which extends substantially perpendicular to the first portion. The first portion of each slot is substantially aligned with a corresponding wall fold line. The second portion of each slot extends substantially colinearly with a flap fold line. The slots reduce binding and bunching of the thick multilayer reinforced walls found in conventional bulk container constructions, and at the same time avoid formation of through-holes at the corners of the container.

Abstract: A set of blanks, a box, a method and a machine for making a packaging box that includes at least two blanks made of a fiberboard or corrugated fiberboard sheet material, i.e. a first blank comprising a series of at least four flaps for forming the side walls of the box, and a second blank comprising at least two panels joined together along a third fold line. The second blank straddles at least one fold line of the first blank, the first panel is attached to and/or centred on the first blank, and at least one of the second panels is attached to the first blank via means that enable movement of the second panels relative to the first blank when the box is formed by simultaneously wrapping said blanks around a volume having a predetermined size.

Abstract: An elongated blank (10) is used to form a thermally insulated cup (30). The blank includes a pair of spaced apart smooth portions (12, 13) connected by a middle portion (11). The blanks may have chamfered or trimmed comers to reduce the amount of waste on the sheet from which they are cut. The smooth portions are folded on opposite sides of the middle portion. The middle portion is corrugated or otherwise distorted or deformed to create air space. The folded sheet is wound around a mandrel to form a cylinder or conoid. The ends of the smooth portions are joined together, and a bottom closure (14) is attached to form the cup. The finished cup includes a smooth outer shell (12S), a smooth inner shell (13S), and a middle layer (11L) sandwiched therebetween. The middle layer forms many air spaces between the shells to thermally insulate the contents of the cup, and also provide structural strength.

Abstract: A stackable container comprising an erected H divider and a body wrap, both of corrugated cardboard material. The H divider has a laminated partition, opposite ends of which have a pair of end wall panels, each having an integral corner post flap. The flutes of the corrugated media of the erected H divider are all oriented vertically. The body wrap comprises a bottom panel that is flanked at opposite ends by an erected pair of end walls, each of which has integral corner post flanges. Opposite sides of the bottom panel are flanked by a pair of window flanges, each having a compressed tab area at opposite ends. Each adjacent pair of end wall areas of the erected H divider have a combined area which is congruent to the superposed area of an end wall of the body wrap. The flutes of the media of the body wrap end walls and corner post flanges extend vertically and parallel to the flutes of the H divider end wall panels.

Abstract: A method of making corrugated board having at least one fold region includes the steps of securing at least two sheets of paper liner in complementary facing engagement to create a first multi-layer liner. A first set of ridges of a first corrugated paper medium is secured to the first multi-layer composite liner to create a first single-face web. At least two sheets of paper liner are secured in complementary facing engagement to create a second multi-layer composite liner. A first set of ridges of a second corrugated paper medium is secured to the second multi-layer composite liner to create a second single-face web. A selected portion of the second corrugated paper medium is compressed to create an area to be bent. A second set of ridges of the first corrugated paper medium is secured to the second multi-layer composite liner. Adhesive is applied to the second set of ridges of the second corrugated paper medium, except for the compressed selected portion.

Abstract: A gabletop carton for storing liquid, viscous and solid material includes a carton material stock formed of paperboard having at least an inner facing sheet, an outer facing sheet and a fluted medium fixedly positioned between the inner and outer facing sheets. The fluted medium is positioned between the inner and outer facing sheets so as to define substantially flat, inner and outer facing sheet surfaces. The carton material stock is formed to define a bottom wall, a plurality of upstanding side walls and a top portion having a gable configuration. The bottom wall is contiguous with the upstanding side walls which are defined by a plurality of side wall creases in the material stock. The bottom wall is defined by a plurality of bottom wall creases in the material stock that are generally transverse to the side wall creases.

Abstract: A plurality of tabs extend from three edges of each head of a pair of heads for penetrably engaging respective ones of a plurality of slots disposed along opposed edges of a wrap to form an asparagus box. The pair of heads and wrap are formed from corrugated plastic sheet material and the wall segments present in opposed overhangs of each tab engage opposed triangular elements disposed at opposed ends of each slot to restrain the tab but accommodate disassembly and reassembly. A tray receives and supports the open end of the asparagus box to form a container and includes a plurality of slots for receiving tabs protruding from the wrap of an adjacent stacked container to stabilize stacking of the containers.

Abstract: A method of forming a paper container uses a three ply corrugated material having at least one inner or outer sheet of paper that may be stretched or compressed circumferentially to permit subsequent rolling of the corrugated material about a mandrel. A flattening of the upper and lower edges of the corrugated material permit rolling and seaming operations to be used to assemble the bottom to the cup and to form a lip in the upper edge.

Abstract: A case forming panel and case structures incorporating the case forming panel, the material of which being a laminate of internal and exterior liners on a flute providing medium of corrugated board having a flute pitch in depth greater than that of "A" flute, the flutes to extend in use substantially vertically, and preferably having a flute pitch of about 54 mm, a flute depth of about 27 mm, and a take up of about 1.54:1.

Abstract: A nondisassembling partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted plastic partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The matrix is held together in a nondisassembling relationship by at least one parent weld formed by heating an edge of the partitions at one or more intersections with one or more heat sources until the intersecting partitions become molten, removing the heat source or sources from edge of the intersecting partitions and allowing the partitions to cool. The parent welds formed by this process permanently secure the partitions together in the nondisassembling relationship without the use of any material other than the partitions themselves.

Abstract: A disposable insulated container comprises an inner container structure and n outer insulating wrap. The outer insulating wrap comprises a microflute laminated structure having a first corrugated laminate of microflute corrugations which extends substantially circumferentially around the side wall of the inner container and a second, outer sheet laminate of the thin flexible paper which presents a substantially smooth outer surface for engagement by the hand of a user of the container.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an upstanding container having a corrugated sidewall. Flutes in the medium of the corrugated sidewall follow preferably equal and opposite alternating lateral divergences from generally longitudinal upstanding axes. Preferred alternating divergences are waves having gradually changing angles of divergence from the respective upstanding axes. Thus, preferred medium is characterized by a pattern of wavy flutes. The pattern of wavy flutes provides improved strength and rigidity imparted by the horizontal components of the waves. Wavelength of the flutes is generally no greater than the height of the container. Wave amplitude is preferably between about 1/20th and about 1/80th of the circumference of the container. Spacing between flutes may be uniform from top to bottom of the container. In some embodiments, spacing between flutes is greater at or adjacent the top of the container than at or adjacent the bottom of the container.

Abstract: An eight sided poultry box formed from a unitary blank of corrugated paperboard. The lower ends of each of the four corner panels are provided with folds, the folds extending from peripheral corner portions of the box bottom towards the exterior surfaces of the corner panels. The folds function as abutments and restrict rotational movement of the corner panels about their longitudinal axes occasioned by compressive forces exerted on the box ends during shipment and handling. A first embodiment exhibits special utility as a manually erectable box, while a second embodiment is adapted to be erected by automatic machinery.

Abstract: A package and a method are disclosed for preserving freshness of produce using a corrugated fiberboard composed of an outer liner having a carbon dioxide permeability coefficient Pco.sub.2 of greater than 5.times.10.sup.-10 cm.sup.3 (STP)cm/cm.sup.2 .multidot.s.multidot.cmHg at a temperature of 27.degree. C.; a corrugating medium; and an inner liner having a water-vapor transmission rate of less than 100 g/m.sup.2 .multidot.day at a temperature of 27.degree. C. The end parts of the corrugated fiber board which are exposed to an outer surface of the package are substantially sealed with a seal tape. A wrapping paper covered at least on one surface thereof with a resin layer which contains therein less than 0.917 g/cm.sup.3 density of a copolymer of ethylene and .alpha.-olefin having a carbon number of 3 to 12, having a carbon dioxide permeability coefficient of greater than 8.times.10.sup.-10 cm.sup.3 (STP)cm/cm.sup.2 .multidot.s.multidot.cmHg, a permeability coefficient ratio Pco.sub.2 /Po.sub.

Abstract: A non-disassembling partition assembly for insertion into a container for dividing the space inside the container into separated cells. The assembly comprises a plurality of first slotted partitions intersecting with a plurality of second slotted partitions to form a matrix. The matrix is held together in a non-disassembling collapsible relationship by a plurality of weldments at a plurality of intersections. Each weldment is formed by injection of molten plastic between opposed face plies of intersecting partitions at an intersection at a sufficiently high temperature, to at least partially melt the spacers between the face plies of the intersecting partitions to create a weldment therebetween. The weldments are formed of a plastic which is preferably the same type of plastic as that from which the partitions are made in order to aid in the recyclability of the partition assembly.

Abstract: A bin formed with a general circular shape in plan being formed from an outside liner of paperboard and an inner paperboard flute providing medium which is affixed to the outside liner. The flutes of the flute providing medium are larger than those of "A" flute. A removable sleeve interior, an optional base and lid are provided together with methods of carriage using same.

Abstract: A composite insulator-packing container is made of a single-faced corrugated fiberboard composed of a linerboard and a corrugating medium joined to one surface of the linerboard. The fiberboard is fabricated in a form of a polygonal prism by folding an original single-faced corrugated fiberboard along ruled lines such that the linerboard is located at an outer periphery of said packing container. The ruled lines are orthogonal to flutes of the corrugating medium and are formed such that when the fiberboard is folded along the ruled lines in the form of the polygonal prism, outer peripheries of shade portions formed around a core member of a composite insulator internally touch or are located radially inwardly near inner peripheral sides of the polygonal prism. A method for packing the composite insulator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A disposable insulated drinking cup includes an inner liner, an outer annular shell, and an air-filled spacer between the liner and shell. The spacer includes a corrugated wall adhered to a backing sheet. Both the corrugated wall and backing sheet are of thin-wall construction to maximize the air volume and insulation properties of the spacer.