Polymeric coated storage container

Abstract

A container for transporting goods and materials includes a container body constructed of fiber or metal and a polymeric coating applied to the interior of the container body, the exterior thereof, or both such surfaces. The container may include a closure assembly adapted to secure a cover to the container body. A substrate suitable for use in the construction of containers for storing goods and materials includes a single fiber layer or multiple laminated and adhesively joined fiber layers forming a structure having a first side and a second side. The polymeric coating is bonded to the first side, the second side, or both sides to form the substrate. The fiber layer may be formed in the shape of various storage containers either before or after coating with the polymeric coating. A method for forming a substrate for use as a storage container is also disclosed.

1 . A container for transporting goods and materials, comprising: 
 a container body, wherein the container body includes an inner surface and an outer surface; and    a polymeric coating bonded to the inner surface, the outer surface, or both the inner surface and the outer surface.    
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric coating is a thermoset polymer.  
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the thermoset polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polyurea, and epoxy.  
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric coating is a thermoplastic polymer.  
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer is polyvinylchloride.  
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the polymeric coating is approximately 12 mils.  
   
   
       7 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container body is polygonal shaped.  
   
   
       8 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container body is substantially cylindrical-shaped.  
   
   
       9 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container body is constructed of fiber.  
   
   
       10 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the polymeric coating forms a hydroxyl bond with the fiber of the container body.  
   
   
       11 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container body is open-ended and comprises a rim, and wherein the rim is adapted to receive a cover for enclosing the open end of the container body.  
   
   
       12 . The container of  claim 11 , further comprising a closure assembly adapted to secure the cover to the container body, the closure assembly comprising: 
 a split ring member cooperating with the cover and the rim of the container body, the split ring member having a cross-section configured to cooperate with the cover and the rim of the container body;    a locking device co-acting with the split ring member for securing the split ring member to the cover and the rim of the container body and effecting a seal between the cover and container body; and    a polymeric coating applied to at least an inner surface of the split ring member that contacts the cover and the rim of the container body.    
   
   
       13 . A substrate for use in construction of containers for storing goods and materials, comprising: 
 at least one fiber layer comprising a first side and a second side; and    a polymeric coating bonded to the first side, the second side, or both the first side and the second side of the at least one fiber layer.    
   
   
       14 . The substrate of  claim 13 , wherein the polymeric coating is a thermoset polymer or a thermoplastic polymer.  
   
   
       15 . The substrate of  claim 14 , wherein the thermoset polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polyurea, and epoxy.  
   
   
       16 . The substrate of  claim 14 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer is polyvinylchloride.  
   
   
       17 . The substrate of  claim 13 , wherein the polymeric coating forms a hydroxyl bond with the fiber layer.  
   
   
       18 . A method of forming a substrate for use as a storage container, comprising the steps of: 
 a) providing at least one fiber layer comprising a first side and a second side; and    b) applying a polymeric coating to the first side, the second side, or both the first side and the second side of the at least one fiber layer.    c) allowing the polymeric layer to form a hydroxyl bond with the at least one fiber layer.    
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising the step of: 
 d) forming the at least one fiber layer coated with the polymeric coating into the shape of a storage container.    
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the at least fiber layer is formed in the shape of a storage container before the step of applying the polymeric coating is accomplished.