Package
AssigneeBerry Superfos Randers A/S
InventorJohan Rosell
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Abstract
A hybrid package (10) is provided and comprises a wall (20) formed from a paper or paper-based material and a frame (15) formed from a plastics material. The frame (15) includes a step which is positioned against a free edge of the wall, whereby one or more exposed edges of the wall are protected by the frame.
Claims24
A hybrid package comprising a wall formed from a paper or paper-based material and a frame formed from a plastics material, in which the frame includes a step which is positioned against a free edge of the wall, whereby one or more exposed edges of the wall are protected by the frame, wherein the frame includes a foot upon which the package rests in use, wherein the foot includes the step onto which the wall is received, wherein the step is formed by arcuate feet portions, and the arcuate feet portions are spaced by radially inwardly extending rims, and wherein the frame comprises an upper ring and a lower ring, and in which the rings are joined by a stem.
A mixed material package comprising an injection moulded polypropylene skeleton, a paperboard wraparound side sleeve, and a paperboard base, wherein the skeleton includes a foot upon which the package rests in use, wherein the foot includes a step onto which the paperboard wraparound side sleeve is received, wherein the step is formed by arcuate feet portions, and the arcuate feet portions are spaced by radially inwardly extending rims, and wherein the skeleton comprises an upper ring and a lower ring, and in which the rings are joined by a stem.
A method of forming a hybrid package comprising:
- providing a wall formed from a paper or paper-based material;
- inserting the wall into a mould;
- and injection overmoulding a frame onto the wall, wherein the frame includes a foot upon which the package rests in use, wherein the foot includes a step onto which the wall is received, wherein the step is formed by arcuate feet portions, and the arcuate feet portions are spaced by radially inwardly extending rims, and wherein the frame comprises an upper ring and a lower ring, and in which the rings are joined by a stem.
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