Single-wall paper container with integrally embossed/debossed side wall with improved grip-ability

Abstract

A single-wall paper container for holding beverages is provided. The container comprises a side wall that is comprised of a single layer of paperboard. The container also comprises a bottom wall affixed to the side wall such that a liquid receptacle is thereby formed. The bottom wall and side wall both have exterior and interior surfaces. The container also includes a plurality of non-insulating impressed patterns. The impressed patterns are integrally formed into the side wall and are observable on the interior and exterior surfaces of the side wall. The impressed patterns are of sufficient depth to provide a non-uniform gripping surface on the side wall of the container.

1 . A single-wall paper container for holding beverages, the paper container comprising: 
 a side wall having exterior and interior surfaces, the side wall comprising a single layer of paperboard;    a bottom wall having exterior and interior surfaces, the bottom wall being affixed to the side wall to form a liquid receptacle; and,    a plurality of non-insulating impressed patterns, the patterns being integrally formed into the side wall and observable on the interior and exterior surfaces of the side wall; and,    wherein the impressed patterns are of sufficient depth to provide a non-uniform gripping surface on the side wall of the container.    
   
   
       2 . The paper container of  claim 1 , wherein the impressed patterns define a plurality of debossed surfaces outwardly raised from the side wall of the container.  
   
   
       3 . The paper container of  claim 2 , wherein the debossed surfaces include a textured substrate adhered, the textured substrate having a coefficient of friction greater than the coefficient of friction of the paperboard.  
   
   
       4 . The paper container of  claim 3 , wherein the textured substrate adhered to the debossed surfaces is a thermoplastic elastomer.  
   
   
       5 . The paper container of  claim 1 , wherein the impressed patterns define a plurality of embossed surfaces inwardly projecting into the side wall of the container.  
   
   
       6 . The paper container of  claim 1 , wherein the interior surface of the side wall is coated with polyethylene.  
   
   
       7 . The paper container of  claim 1 , wherein the interior surface of bottom wall is coated with polyethylene.  
   
   
       8 . The paper container of  claim 1 , wherein the paperboard has a basis weight of between 50 and 400 pounds per ream.  
   
   
       9 . The paper container of  claim 1 , wherein the depth of the impressed patterns are between 0.002 inches and 0.050 inches.  
   
   
       10 . The paper container of  claim 1 , wherein the paperboard is comprised of recycled paperboard stock.  
   
   
       11 . The paper container of  claim 1 , wherein the impressed pattern comprises a plurality of repeated indicia.  
   
   
       12 . The paper container of  claim 1 , wherein the impressed patterns define a plurality of embossed and debossed surfaces, wherein the embossed surfaces inwardly project into the side wall of the container and the debossed surfaces are outwardly raised from the side wall of the container.  
   
   
       13 . The paper container of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the exterior and interior surfaces of the side wall are coated with a polyethylene coating.  
   
   
       14 . A single-wall paper container for holding beverages, the paper container comprising: 
 a side wall having exterior and interior surfaces, the side wall comprising a single layer of paperboard;    a bottom wall having exterior and interior surfaces, the bottom wall being affixed to the side wall to form a liquid receptacle; and,    a plurality of non-insulating impressed patterns, the patterns being integrally formed into the side wall and observable on the interior and exterior surfaces of the side wall; and,    wherein the impressed patterns are of sufficient depth to provide a non-uniform gripping surface on the side wall of the container, each of the plurality of impressed patterns having an insulating value that is substantially the same as adjacent non-embossed portions of the side wall.    
   
   
       15 . The paper container of  claim 14 , wherein the impressed patterns define a plurality of debossed surfaces outwardly raised from the side wall of the container.  
   
   
       16 . The paper container of  claim 15 , wherein the debossed surfaces include a textured substrate adhered thereto, the textured substrate having a coefficient of friction greater than the coefficient of friction of the paperboard.  
   
   
       17 . The paper container of  claim 16 , wherein the textured substrate adhered to the debossed surfaces is a thermoplastic elastomer.  
   
   
       18 . The paper container of  claim 14 , wherein the impressed patterns define a plurality of embossed surfaces inwardly projecting into the side wall of the container.  
   
   
       19 . The paper container of  claim 14 , wherein the impressed patterns define a plurality of embossed and debossed surfaces, wherein the embossed surfaces inwardly project into the side wall of the container and the debossed surfaces are outwardly raised from the side wall of the container.  
   
   
       20 . The paper container of  claim 14 , wherein at least one of the exterior and interior surfaces of the side wall are coated with a polyethylene coating.  
   
   
       21 . The paper container of  claim 14 , wherein at least one of the exterior and interior surfaces of the bottom wall are coated with a polyethylene coating.  
   
   
       22 . The paper container of  claim 14 , wherein the paperboard has a basis weight of between 50 and 400 pounds per ream.  
   
   
       23 . The paper container of  claim 14 , wherein the depth of the impressed patterns are between 0.002 inches and 0.050 inches.  
   
   
       24 . The paper container of  claim 14 , wherein the paperboard is of one of either comprised recycled and virgin grade paperboard stock.  
   
   
       25 . The paper container of  claim 14 , wherein the impressed pattern comprises a plurality of repeated indicia.