The disposable paper cup has a body formed of a cylindrical wall with a recess at the top. The portions of the body wall adjacent either side of the recess are aligned into a flap. The flap is folded over and secured to the exterior surface of the body wall to entirely enclose the cup body, except for an integral spout formed by the recess.

A carton (1) having a first end and a second end; a plurality of side panels (9, 11); and a sloping face at the first end of the carton. The sloping face is defined by a first triangular lid panel (3) at the first carton end. A first edge of the first triangular lid panel (3) is connected along a foldline (15) to the end of a first one of the side panels at the first carton end. The carton includes a second triangular lid panel (5) at the first end of the carton providing an end face for the carton at the first carton end. A first edge of the second triangular lid panel (5) is connected to a second edge of the first triangular lid panel (3) along a foldline (17). The carton includes a plurality of lid support panels underlying the first and second triangular lid panels (3,5) at the first carton end.

A carton (1) having a first end and a second end; a plurality of side panels (9, 11); and a sloping face at the first end of the carton. The sloping face is defined by a first triangular lid panel (3) at the first carton end. A first edge of the first triangular lid panel (3) is connected along a foldline (15) to the end of a first one of the side panels at the first carton end. The carton includes a second triangular lid panel (5) at the first end of the carton providing an end face for the carton at the first carton end. A first edge of the second triangular lid panel (5) is connected to a second edge of the first triangular lid panel (3) along a foldline (17). The carton includes a plurality of lid support panels underlying the first and second triangular lid panels (3,5) at the first carton end.

The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.

The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a paper cup comprising: a base; a sidewall; said base and said sidewall together defining a space for receiving liquid or food; an upper end portion of the cup comprising a first and second pair of opposing closure panels, whereby each panel is attached to an upper edge of the sidewall via a respective first folding line and to adjacent panels via respective second folding lines. Said panels are foldable into a closed position to form a lid of the cup. Each panel of said first pair contains two additional folding lines to enable folding inwards. Upon folding to the closed position, a first panel of said second pair is partly inserted below a second panel of said second pair, and the panels of said second pair close the upper end portion.

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a paper cup comprising: a base; a sidewall; said base and said sidewall together defining a space for receiving liquid or food; an upper end portion of the cup comprising a first and second pair of opposing closure panels, whereby each panel is attached to an upper edge of the sidewall via a respective first folding line and to adjacent panels via respective second folding lines. Said panels are foldable into a closed position to form a lid of the cup. Each panel of said first pair contains two additional folding lines to enable folding inwards. Upon folding to the closed position, a first panel of said second pair is partly inserted below a second panel of said second pair, and the panels of said second pair close the upper end portion.

The cellulose-based packaging includes a tubular body obtained by welding or bonding a sheet, including at least one longitudinal weld linking the ends of said sheet, at least one internal welding strip situated inside the packaging to form the longitudinal weld, the internal strip including a sealing material which becomes liquid during the welding of the ends and fills cavities formed at the ends of the internal strip so that the packaging is leak-proof once welded.

The cellulose-based packaging includes a tubular body obtained by welding or bonding a sheet, including at least one longitudinal weld linking the ends of said sheet, at least one internal welding strip situated inside the packaging to form the longitudinal weld, the internal strip including a sealing material which becomes liquid during the welding of the ends and fills cavities formed at the ends of the internal strip so that the packaging is leak-proof once welded.

A container comprising a wall having outer and inner sides, a closed base at one end and a curved rim at an opposite end, the rim defining a top opening of the container; a pair of arcuate crease lines formed in the wall at opposite sides of the wall below the rim that define a flap and act as a hinge allowing each flap to toggle between an open upright position in which the flap is convex and a closed lowered position in which the flap changes its shape to concave; and a closure arrangement operable to restrict at least one flap opening; the closure arrangement comprising at least one closure leaf attached to a first one of the flap so as to be movable with the first flap and to extend underneath the first flap opening when the flaps are in the closed lowered position.