US 12,304,185 B2
Repulpable, recyclable, compostable and biodegradable reinforcement elements and paper reinforced tapes, and containers including the same
Michael J. Nowak, Vadnais Heights, MN (US); Cynthia A. Stewart-Irvin, Vancouver, WA (US); and Patrick D. Gleason, Shoreview, MN (US)
Assigned to H.B. Fuller Company, St. Paul, MN (US)
Filed by H.B. Fuller Company, St. Paul, MN (US)
Filed on Oct. 19, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/490,425.
Application 18/490,425 is a continuation of application No. 17/143,588, filed on Jan. 7, 2021, granted, now 11,826,995.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/044,599, filed on Jun. 26, 2020.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/979,236, filed on Feb. 20, 2020.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/958,108, filed on Jan. 7, 2020.
Prior Publication US 2024/0042747 A1, Feb. 8, 2024
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. B32B 29/00 (2006.01); B31B 50/62 (2017.01); B32B 7/12 (2006.01); B32B 29/02 (2006.01); B65D 5/46 (2006.01); B65D 5/54 (2006.01); B65D 75/52 (2006.01); C09J 7/21 (2018.01); C09J 7/29 (2018.01); C09J 7/35 (2018.01); C09J 7/38 (2018.01); C09J 7/40 (2018.01); C09J 167/04 (2006.01); C09J 189/00 (2006.01); D21H 25/00 (2006.01); D21H 27/10 (2006.01); C09J 5/06 (2006.01)
CPC B32B 29/005 (2013.01) [B31B 50/62 (2017.08); B32B 7/12 (2013.01); B32B 29/02 (2013.01); B65D 5/46016 (2013.01); B65D 5/54 (2013.01); B65D 75/52 (2013.01); C09J 7/21 (2018.01); C09J 7/29 (2018.01); C09J 7/35 (2018.01); C09J 7/38 (2018.01); C09J 7/403 (2018.01); C09J 167/04 (2013.01); C09J 189/00 (2013.01); D21H 25/005 (2013.01); D21H 27/10 (2013.01); C09J 5/06 (2013.01); C09J 2301/124 (2020.08); C09J 2400/263 (2013.01); C09J 2400/283 (2013.01); C09J 2431/00 (2013.01); C09J 2467/006 (2013.01); C09J 2489/006 (2013.01); Y10T 428/14 (2015.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A container comprising a reinforcement element, secured to a portion of the container, wherein the reinforcement element comprises:
a continuous paper strip having a first and second side,
a first layer of adhesive composition disposed on the first side, and
from 1 to 10 strands of a continuous fibrous substrate,
wherein the reinforcement element is secured to the container by the adhesive composition, the continuous paper strip having a basis weight of from 50 gsm to 300 gsm.