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US 2024/0199271 A1Published application
Closure apparatus for a recyclable container
OwnerAndrew A. KINDNESS, Alexander SCOTTinventors
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A container (100) includes a plurality of wall panels (110) that define an internal volume (138). The plurality of wall panels (110) include a front wall panel (112) that defines an opening (120). The container (100) further includes a lid (116) connected to one of the plurality of wall panels (110). The lid (116) includes a cover panel (118) and a front flap panel (114). The front flap panel (114) is defined by a flap fold line (142) and has a first surface (114a) and an opposing second surface (114b). The container (100) further includes a closure apparatus (130) affixed to the second surface (114b) of the front flap panel (114). The closure apparatus (130) is sized and shaped to be closely received with the opening (120) in the front wall panel (112). The closure apparatus (120) includes a cellulosic material.
A container comprising:
The container of any preceding claim, wherein the closure apparatus comprises a three-dimensional body having a plug portion.
The container of any preceding claim, wherein the front flap panel is hingedly connected to the lid of the plurality of wall panels along the flap fold line.
The container of any preceding claim, wherein the plurality of wall panels are biodegradable.
A closure apparatus for a container comprising a lid, the closure apparatus comprising a three-dimensional body comprised of cellulosic material, wherein the three-dimensional body is monolithic, and wherein the three-dimensional body comprises a plug portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.