Patent Application
20210261312
This invention relates generally to compostable packaging, and more particularly to a paper based compostable packaging adapted to contain a shampoo product.
A large number of products are packaged in plastic containers, due their low costs and ease of manufacture. However, environmental concerns are a growing factor, and there is a growing need for paper-based packaging that is completely free of plastic.
The present invention teaches certain benefits in construction and use which give rise to the objectives described below.
The present invention provides a compostable packaging comprising 50-70% bamboo fiber, 20-40% sugarcane, and 5-15% wood fiber. Packaging of this material is adapted for use with a variety of materials, and in particular granular shampoo and related cosmetics (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lip balm, skincare, makeup, foundation).
In another embodiment, the packaging is adapted for use with medications (e.g. prescription pills, topical medications, vitamins), condiments (e.g. ketchup, mustard, teriyaki, mayonnaise), or other materials deemed suitable by those skilled in the art, given the teachings of the present invention.
A primary objective of the present invention is to provide a compostable packaging having advantages not taught by the prior art.
Another objective is to provide a compostable packaging which is paper-based.
A further objective is to provide a compostable packaging adapted to contain a granular shampoo product.
A further objective is to provide a compostable packaging adapted to contain any form of cosmetics (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lip balm, skincare, makeup, foundation), medication (e.g. prescription pills, topical medications, vitamins), condiments (e.g. ketchup, mustard, teriyaki, mayonnaise), or other materials deemed suitable by those skilled in the art, given the teachings of the present invention.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the present invention. In such drawings:
The above-described drawing figures illustrate the invention, a paper-based compostable packaging 10 for containing a variety of products, as discussed in greater detail below.
In this embodiment, the body perimeter 26 and the outer perimeter 32 each includes flanges which facilitate a proper engagement. Contours may be provide a snap/friction fit, and/or the perimeters 26 and 32 may be welded, bonded, glued, or otherwise sealed, or they may be left separate and rely on a frictional engagement, or other form of connection known in the art. In this embodiment, the body perimeter 26 and the outer perimeter 32 each include tabs 27 and 34, respectively, for facilitating opening of the compostable packaging 10. However, in other embodiments, other means of opening the compostable packaging 10 may be implemented, e.g., a textured portion to provide friction, a clip, hook, etc. In this embodiment, the compostable packaging 10 is in a generally rectangular cuboid shape, but in other embodiments, the compostable packaging 10 may be provided in alternative shapes (e.g., round/spherical, elongate, hexagonal, or any other shapes desired by one skilled in the art).
The compostable packaging 10 is paper-based and is formed by thermally molding a moldable composition, the moldable composition being 50-70% bamboo fiber, 20-40% sugarcane, and 5-15% wood fiber. In this embodiment, the compostable packaging is composed of about 60% bamboo fiber, about 30% sugarcane, and about 10% wood fiber.
In some embodiments, the main body 20 may contain the granular shampoo composition 40. As shown in
For purposes of this application, the term “granular” is defined to include any form of dry product, grain, powder, or pellet type of material that is not liquid. The term “shampoo” is defined to include shampoo and/or conditioner, body soap, or other similar health and beauty types of products of a similar nature.
In some embodiments, the material contained within the packaging 10 may be in the form of cosmetics (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lip balm, skincare, makeup, foundation), medication (e.g. prescription pills, topical medications, vitamins), condiments (e.g. ketchup, mustard, teriyaki, mayonnaise), or other form of products, such as but not limited to coffee, sugar, makeup foundation, lip balm, or any other products which may be used in conjunction with the paper-based composition.
As used in this application, the words “a,” “an,” and “one” are defined to include one or more of the referenced item unless specifically stated otherwise. The terms “approximately” and “about” are defined to mean+/−10%, unless otherwise stated. Also, the terms “have,” “include,” “contain,” and similar terms are defined to mean “comprising” unless specifically stated otherwise. Furthermore, the terminology used in the specification provided above is hereby defined to include similar and/or equivalent terms, and/or alternative embodiments that would be considered obvious to one skilled in the art given the teachings of the present patent application. While the invention has been described with reference to at least one particular embodiment, it is to be clearly understood that the invention is not limited to these embodiments, but rather the scope of the invention is defined by claims made to the invention.
