HEMP PAPER SLEEVES AND OTHER DEVICES MADE FROM HEMP FOR HOLDING CUPS

Abstract

The use of hemp paper for use to manufacture paper sleeves paper sleeves and other devices made from hemp for holding cups.

Claims

1. A paper sleeve comprised of hemp paper for holding hot liquids.

2. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hot liquid comprises coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soup.

3. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve is insulated.

4. The paper sleeve of clam 1 wherein said hemp paper is one hundred percent hemp.

5. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper is comprised of from one to twenty five percent hemp.

6. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper is comprised of from twenty five to fifty percent hemp.

7. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper is comprised of from fifty to seventy-five percent hemp.

8. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper is comprised of from seventy-five to one hundred percent hemp.

9. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein remaining percentage of paper that is not hemp paper comprises any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, post-industrial recycled content wood pulp and virgin wood pulp.

10. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper has a hurd content of less than 15%.

11. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper has a hurd content of less than 10%.

12. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper has a hurd content of less than 5%.

13. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper not made from said hurd is made from bast fiber.

14. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper comprises some combination of hemp hurd, hemp bast fiber, post-consumer recycled content wood pulp and post-industrial recycled content wood pulp.

15. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper has a tensile MD strength ranging from five pounds to two hundred pounds per inch and a tensile CD strength ranging from five pounds to two hundred pounds per inch.

16. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper has an elongation MD percentage ranging from one half to twenty pounds per inch and an elongation CD percentage ranging from one half pound to twenty pounds per inch.

17. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper is treated or coated with AKD sizing.

18. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve comprises fluting.

19. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve has fluting on an external side or on both an internal and external side.

20. The paper sleeve of claim 19 wherein said fluting is patterned in a horizontal, vertical or angular direction,

21. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve is embossed on an external side or on both an internal and external side.

22. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said sleeve has a heat-activated adhesive that sticks to cup when paper sleeve is attached to said cup.

23. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said sleeve has a wide face and seamless construction, providing a surface area to accept graphics.

24. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein same paper sleeve fits around an eight ounce, ten ounce, twelve ounce, sixteen ounce or twenty ounce cup.

25. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper sleeve is unbleached.

26. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said hemp paper sleeve is bleached.

27. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve measures between seven inches and sixteen inches in length,

28. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein a fully assembled paper sleeve measures between three inches and seven inches in length and between one inch and four inches in width.

29. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve is recyclable, curbside recyclable, biodegradable or compostable.

30. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve has some combination of the following environmentally friendly features: chlorine free, toxin free, BPA free, lead free, phthalates free or PFA free.

31. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said sleeve has an outside surface having graphics and an inside surface having fluting.

32. The paper sleeve of claim 31 wherein said sleeve has a closure mechanism.

33. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said sleeve has embossment on inside surface, outside surface or both inside surface and outside surface.

34. The paper sleeve of claim 33 further comprising a closure mechanism.

35. A single face board packaging for paper sleeves to hold cups and containers of hot liquids comprising: a linerboard layer and a corrugated or fluted layer; said single face board packaging comprising hemp paper.

36. The single face board packaging of claim 35 wherein said fluting layer is either an E-flute or F-flute.

37. A tray comprised of hemp paper for carrying drinks and food; said trays being molded fiber packaging or made from cardboard, both comprised of hemp paper.

38. The tray of claim 37 wherein said hemp paper is made from one hundred percent hemp.

39. The tray of claim 37 wherein said hemp paper is comprised of from one to twenty five percent hemp.

40. The tray of claim 37 wherein said hemp paper is comprised of from twenty five to fifty percent hemp.

41. The tray of claim 37 wherein said hemp paper is comprised of from fifty to seventy-five percent hemp.

42. The tray of claim 37 wherein said hemp paper is comprised of from seventy-five to one hundred percent hemp.

43. The tray of claim 37 wherein remaining percentage of said tray that does not comprise said hemp paper comprises any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, post-industrial recycled content wood pulp and virgin wood pulp.

44. The tray of claim 37 wherein said tray is a molded tray measuring between five inches and eighteen inches in length and six inches and fourteen inches in width.

45. The tray of claim 37 wherein said try is a molded hemp paper tray having multiple rounded slots to hold cups or containers of different sizes.

46. The tray of claim 45 wherein said rounded slots extend below top edge of said tray so cups can be seated in said slots.

47. The tray of claim 45 further comprising a flat surface area to hold objects or food other than cups.

48. The tray of claim 37 wherein said tray further comprises handles.

49. The tray of claim 37 further comprising compartments to hold cups.

50. The tray of claim 37 wherein said cardboard tray accepts all types of printed graphics on the flat surface areas of said tray, including sides and bottom.

51. The tray of claim 37 wherein said tray is recyclable, curbside recyclable, biodegradable or compostable.

52. The tray of claim 37 wherein said tray has some combination of the following environmentally friendly features: chlorine free, toxin free, BPA free, lead free, Phthalates free, PFA free.

53. The tray of claim 37 wherein said cardboard tray has an internal side having a die cut handle.

54. The tray of claim 37 wherein said cardboard tray has two extended sides that have die cut handles.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0053] FIG. 1a shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve having graphics and fluting.

[0054] FIG. 1b shows a front view of an hemp paper sleeve having graphics.

[0055] FIG. 1c shows a back view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve having graphics.

[0056] FIG. 1d shows an outside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve having graphics.

[0057] FIG. 1e shows an inside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve having fluting.

[0058] FIG. 2a shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve having embossment.

[0059] FIG. 2b shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve having embossment.

[0060] FIG. 2c shows a back view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve having embossment.

[0061] FIG. 2d shows an outside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve having embossment.

[0062] FIG. 2e shows an inside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve having embossment.

[0063] FIG. 3a shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve having internal and external fluting.

[0064] FIG. 3b shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve having external fluting.

[0065] FIG. 3c shows a back view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve having external fluting.

[0066] FIG. 3d shows an outside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve having fluting.

[0067] FIG. 3e shows an inside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve having fluting.

[0068] FIG. 4 shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve having printing of a cup not shown.

[0069] FIG. 5 shows a front view of a hemp paper sleeve around a cup, the hemp paper sleeve having embossment.

[0070] FIG. 6a shows a top view of a hemp paper molded tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0071] FIG. 6b shows a top view of a hemp paper molded tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0072] FIG. 6c shows a side view of a hemp paper molded tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0073] FIG. 6d shows a back view of a hemp paper molded tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0074] FIG. 7a shows an assembled side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray having a dividers that separates the cups having sleeves, the sleeves made from hemp paper.

[0075] FIG. 7b shows a flat unassembled top view of a hemp paper cardboard tray.

[0076] FIG. 8 shows a top side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0077] FIG. 9 shows a top side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0078] FIG. 10 shows a top side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray having openings for receiving cups and a center opening for placing food.

[0079] FIG. 11 shows a top side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0080] FIG. 12 shows a side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray having openings for receiving cups and die cut handles for holding the tray.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0081] FIG. 1a shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve 10 having an outside surface 12 having graphics 14 and an inside surface 20 having fluting 21. There is a closure mechanism 16 for closing the sleeve 10.

[0082] FIG. 1b shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve 10 having an outside linerboard surface 12 having graphics 14.

[0083] FIG. 1c shows a back view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve 10 having graphics 18 and showing the closure mechanism 16.

[0084] FIG. 1d shows an outside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve 10 having an outside linerboard surface 12 having graphics 14 and 18.

[0085] FIG. 1e shows an inside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve having an inside surface 20 and fluting 21.

[0086] FIG. 2a shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve 30 having embossment 34 on outside 32 of sleeve 30 and embossment 40 on inside surface 38 of sleeve 30. A closure mechanism 36 is shown.

[0087] FIG. 2b shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve 30 having embossment 34 on outside 32 of sleeve 30.

[0088] FIG. 2c shows a back view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve 30 having embossment 34 on outside of sleeve 30. A closure mechanism 36 is shown.

[0089] FIG. 2d shows an outside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve 30 having embossment 34 on outside 32 of sleeve 30.

[0090] FIG. 2e shows an inside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve 30 having embossment 40 on inside 38 of sleeve 30.

[0091] FIG. 3a shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve 50 having external fluting 54 on outside surface 52 and internal fluting 58 on inside surface 57. A closure mechanism is shows as 56.

[0092] FIG. 3b shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve 50 having external fluting 54 on outside surface 52.

[0093] FIG. 3c shows a back view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve 50 having external fluting 54 on outside surface 52.

[0094] FIG. 3d shows an outside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve 50 having external fluting 54 on outside surface 52.

[0095] FIG. 3e shows an inside view of an unassembled hemp paper sleeve having fluting 58 on inside surface 57.

[0096] FIG. 4 shows a front view of an assembled hemp paper sleeve 70 having printing graphics 72.

[0097] FIG. 5 shows a front view of a hemp paper sleeve 82 around a cup 80, the hemp paper sleeve 82 having embossment 86 on surface 84 and inside surface (not shown).

[0098] FIG. 6a shows a top view of a hemp paper molded tray 100 having openings 102, 104, 106 and 108 for receiving cups.

[0099] FIG. 6b shows a top view of a hemp paper molded tray 129 having openings 122, 124, 126 and 128 for receiving cups.

[0100] FIG. 6c shows a side view of FIG. 6a showing a hemp paper molded tray 100 having openings for receiving cups.

[0101] FIG. 6d shows a back view of FIG. 6a showing a hemp paper molded tray 100 having openings 102, 104, 106 and 108 for receiving cups.

[0102] FIG. 7a shows an assembled side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray 120 for carrying cups 122 having sleeves 124 made from hemp paper. The tray 120 has a divider 126 having a die cut handle 128.

[0103] FIG. 7b shows a flat unassembled top view of a hemp paper cardboard tray 120 having a die cut handle 128,

[0104] FIG. 8 shows a top side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray 140 having openings 142, 144, 146 and 148 for receiving cups.

[0105] FIG. 9 shows a top side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray 150 having openings 152, 154, 156 and 158 for receiving cups.

[0106] FIG. 10 shows a top side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray 170 having openings 172, 174, 176 and 178 for receiving cups and a center opening 180 for placing food.

[0107] FIG. 11 shows a top side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray 190 having openings 192 and 194 for receiving cups.

[0108] FIG. 12 shows a side view of a hemp paper cardboard tray 200 having openings 208 and 210 for receiving cups, side portion 202 having graphics 206 and a second side 204. The sides 202 and 204 each having die cut handles 212 and 214 for holding the tray.