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• the present invention relates, generally, to ecologically sustainable methods and apparatus for manufacturing containers and packaging materials and, more particularly, to the use of novel slurries for use in vacuum forming molded fiber products to replace plastics.
• molded paper pulp (molded fiber) has been used since the 1930s to make containers, trays and other packages, but experienced a decline in the 1970s after the introduction of plastic foam packaging. Paper pulp can be produced from old newsprint, corrugated boxes and other plant fibers.
• Type 1 molded pulp manufacturing also known as "dry” manufacturing, uses a fiber slurry made from ground newsprint, kraft paper or other fibers dissolved in water. A mold mounted on a platen is dipped or submerged in the slurry and a vacuum is applied to the generally convex backside. The vacuum pulls the slurry onto the mold to form the shape of the package. While still under the vacuum, the mold is removed from the slurry tank, allowing the water to drain from the pulp. Air is then blown through the tool to eject the molded fiber piece. The part is typically deposited on a conveyor that moves through a drying oven.
• Type 2 molded pulp manufacturing also known as "wet” manufacturing, is typically used for packaging electronic equipment, cellular phones and household items with containers that have 0.02 inch (0.5 mm) to .06 inch (1.5 mm) walls.
• Type 2 molded pulp uses the same material and follows the same basic process as Type 1 manufacturing up the point where the vacuum pulls the slurry onto the mold. After this step, a transfer mold mates with the fiber package, moves the formed "wet part” to a hot press, and compresses and dries the fiber material to increase density and provide a smooth external surface finish. See, for example, http://wvv ⁇ .stratasys om/solutions/additive- maiiufa Aiiring/toolirig molded-fiber;
• Fiber-based packaging products are biodegradable, compostable and, unlike plastics, do not migrate into the ocean.
• presently known fiber technologies are not well suited for use with meat and poultry containers, prepared food, produce, microwavable food containers, and lids for beverage containers such as hot coffee.
• Various embodiments of the present invention relate to methods, chemical formulae, and apparatus for manufacturing vacuum molded, fiber-based packaging and container products including, inter alia: i) meat, produce, horticulture, and utility containers embodying novel geometric features which promote structural rigidity; ii) meat, produce, horticulture containers having embedded and/or topical moisture/vapor barriers; iii) vacuum tooling modified to re-direct spray nozzles to increase the size of vent holes in produce and horticulture containers; iv) microwavable/oven-heated containers embodying embedded and/or topical moisture, oil, and/or vapor barriers, and/or retention aids to improve chemical bonding; v) meat containers embodying a moisture/vapor barrier which preserves structural rigidity over an extended shelf life; vi) lids for hot beverage containers embodying a moisture/vapor barrier; and vii) vacuum tooling modified to include a piston for ejecting beverage lids having a negative draft from the mold.
• FIG. l is a schematic block diagram of an exemplary vacuum forming process using a fiber-based slurry in accordance with various embodiments
• FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of an exemplary closed loop slurry system for controlling the chemical composition of the slurry in accordance with various embodiments
• FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary produce container depicting a rolled edge, overhanging skirt, and ribbed structural features for enhancing hoop strength in accordance with various embodiments;
• FIG. 4 is an end view of the container shown in FIG. 3 in accordance with various embodiments
• FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an exemplary produce container including extended vent holes in accordance with various embodiments
• FIG. 5B is an end view of the container shown in FIG. 5A in accordance with various embodiments.
• FIGS. 6A - 6C are alternate embodiments of food containers illustrating various shelf and rib features in accordance with various embodiments
• FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an exemplary rinsing tool including spray nozzles configured to rinse pulp from vent hole inserts in accordance with various embodiments;
• FIG. 8 is a close up view of the spray nozzles shown in
• FIG. 7 in accordance with various embodiments.
• FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the excess fiber targeted for removal by the spray nozzles shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 in accordance with various embodiments;
• FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an exemplary microwavable food container in accordance with various embodiments.
• FIG. 11A is a perspective view of an exemplary meat container in accordance with various embodiments.
• FIG. 11B is an end view of the microwavable food container shown in FIG. 11A in accordance with various embodiments;
• FIG. 12 is an alternative embodiment of a shallow food tray illustrating a shelf having off-set ribs in accordance with various embodiments
• FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an exemplary lid for a liquid (e.g., soup or a beverage such as coffee or soda) container in accordance with various embodiments;
• a liquid e.g., soup or a beverage such as coffee or soda
• FIG. 14 is a top view of the lid shown in FIG. 13 in accordance with various embodiments.
• FIG. 15 is a side elevation view of the lid shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 in accordance with various embodiments;
• FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an exemplary mold for use in manufacturing the lid shown in FIGS. 13 - 15 in accordance with various embodiments;
• FIG. 17 is a side elevation view of the mold of FIG. 16 shown in the retracted position in accordance with various embodiments;
• FIG. 18 is a side elevation view of mold of FIG. 17 shown in the extended position in accordance with various embodiments.
• FIG 19 is a perspective view of utility (non-food) container in accordance with various embodiments.
• Various embodiments of the present invention relate to fiber-based or pulp-base products for use both within and outside of the food and beverage industry.
• the present disclosure relates to particular chemical formulations of slurries adapted to address the unique challenges facing the food industry including oil barriers, moisture barriers, and water vapor barriers, and retention aids, the absence of which have heretofore prevented fiber-based products from displacing single use plastic containers and components in the food industry.
• the present disclosure further contemplates fiber-based containers having geometric and structural features for enhanced rigidity.
• an exemplary vacuum forming system and process 100 using a fiber-based slurry includes a first stage 101 in which mold (not shown for clarity) in the form of a mirror image of the product to be manufactured is envelop in a thin wire mesh form 102 to match the contour of the mold.
• a supply 104 of a fiber-based slurry 104 is input at a pressure (Pi) 106 (typically ambient pressure).
• Pi pressure
• P2 lower pressure
• a second stage 103 involves accumulating a fiber layer 130 around the wire mesh in the shape of the mold.
• the mold enters a third stage 105 for either wet or dry curing.
• a wet curing process the formed part is transferred to a heated press (not shown) and the layer 130 is compressed and dried to a desired thickness, thereby yielding a smooth external surface finish for the finished part.
• a dry curing process heated air is passed directly over the layer 130 to remove moisture therefrom, resulting in a more textured finish much like a conventional egg carton.
• the vacuum mold process is operated as a closed loop system, in that the unused slurry is re-circulated back into the bath where the product is formed.
• some of the chemical additives discussed in more detail below
• some of the additives are absorbed into the individual fibers, and some of the additive remains in the water-based solution.
• the fibers which have absorbed some of the additives
• the remaining additives are re-circulated back into the tank. Consequently, only the additives captured in the formed part must be replenished, as the remaining additives are re-circulated with the slurry in solution.
• the system maintains a steady state chemistry within the vacuum tank at predetermined volumetric ratios of the constituent components comprising the slurry.
• FIG. 2 is a closed loop slurry system 200 for controlling the chemical composition of the slurry.
• a tank 202 is filled with a fiber-based slurry 204 having a particular desired chemistry, whereupon a vacuum mold 206 is immersed into the slurry bath to form a molded part. After the molded part is formed to a desired thickness, the mold 206 is removed for subsequent processing 208 (e.g., forming, heating, drying, top coating, and the like).
• the Hot Press Temperature Range is around 150-250 degree C, with a Hot Press Pressure Range around i40-i7okg/cm 2 .
• the final product density should be around 0.5-1.5 g/cms, and most likely around 0.9-1.1 g/cms.
• Final product thickness is about o.3-i.5mm, and preferably about 0.5- 0.8mm.
• a fiber-based slurry comprising pulp and water is input into the tank 202 at a slurry input 210.
• a grinder may be used to grind the pulp fiber to create additional bonding sites.
• One or more additional components or chemical additives may be supplied at respective inputs 212 - 214.
• the slurry may be re-circulated using a closed loop conduit 218, adding additional pulp and/or water as needed.
• a sampling module 216 is configured to measure or otherwise monitor the constituent components of the slurry, and dynamically or periodically adjust the respective additive levels by controlling respective inputs 212 - 214.
• the slurry concentration is around 0.1-1%, most ideally around 0.3-0.4%.
• the various chemical constituents are maintained at a predetermined desired percent by volume; alternatively, the chemistry may be maintained based on percent by weight or any other desired control modality.
• the pulp fiber used in 202 can also be mechanically grinded to improve fiber-to-fiber bonding and improve bonding of chemicals to the fiber.
• the slurry undergoes a refining process which changes the freeness, or drainage rate, of fiber materials. Refining physically modifies fibers to fibrillate and make them more flexible to achieve better bonding. Also, the refining process can increases tensile and burst strength of the final product.
• Freeness in various embodiments, is related to the surface conditions and swelling of the fibers. Freeness (csf) is suitably within the range of 200-700, and preferably about 220-250 for many of the processes and products described herein.
• FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary produce container (e.g., mushroom till) 300 depicting a rolled edge 302, overhanging skirt 304, and various structural features including side panels exhibiting an outward bow, side ribs 306 and bottom ribs 308 for enhancing hoop strength.
• hoop strength refers to a measure of the applied lateral force along opposing vectors 310 versus the resulting deflection.
• the initial hoop strength of a container is primarily a function of geometry, hoop strength tends to degrade as the container absorbs moisture leached from its contents (e.g., mushrooms).
• the present inventor has determined that coupling various geometric features with slurry chemistries optimized for various applications can sustain hoop strength over extended shelf times. That is, by incorporating a moisture repellant barrier into the slurry (and/or applying a moisture repellant surface coating), the hoop strength may be maintained for a longer period of time even as the container contents bleed moisture.
• FIG. 4 is an end view of a container 400 generally analogous to the container shown in FIG. 3, and illustrates a width dimension 402, a height dimension 404, and a skirt length 408 in the range of .1 to 5 millimeters, and preferably about 1.5 mm.
• the skirt extends downwardly; alternatively, the skirt may extend at an oblique or obtuse angle relative to a vertical plane.
• Width and height dimensions 402, 404 may be any desired values, for example in the range of 20 to 400 mm, and preferably about 60 to 200 mm.
• the various slurries used to vacuum mold containers according to the present invention comprises a fiber base mixture of pulp and water, with added chemical components to impart desired performance characteristics tuned to each particular product application.
• the base fiber may include any one or combination of at least the following materials: softwood (SW), bagasse, bamboo, old corrugated containers (OCC), and newsprint (NP).
• SW softwood
• OOC old corrugated containers
• NP newsprint
• the base fiber may be selected in accordance with the following resources, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by this reference: “Lignocellulosic Fibers and Wood Handbook: Renewable Materials for Today's Environment,” edited by Mohamed Naceur Belgacem and Antonio Pizzi (Copyright 2016 by Scrivener Publishing, LLC) and available at
• a fiber base of OCC and NP may be used, where the OCC component is between 50% - 100%, and preferably about 70% OCC and 30% NP, with an added moisture/water repellant in the range of 1% - 10% by weight, and preferably about 1.5% - 4%, and most preferably about 4%.
• the moisture/water barrier may comprise alkylketene dimer (AKD) (for example, AKD 80) and/or long chain diketenes, available from FOBCHEM at
• cationic dye or fiber reactive dye may be added to the pulp.
• Fiber reactive dyes such as Procion MX, bond with the fiber at a molecular level, becoming chemically part of the fabric.
• adding salt, soda ash and/or increase pulp temperature will help the absorbed dye to be furtherly locked in the fabric to prevent color bleeding and enhance the color depth.
• a starch component may be added to the slurry, for example, liquid starches available commercially as Topcat® L98 cationic additive, Hercobond, and Topcat® L95 cationic additive (available from Penford Products Co. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa).
• liquid starches available commercially as Topcat® L98 cationic additive, Hercobond, and Topcat® L95 cationic additive (available from Penford Products Co. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa).
• the liquid starch can also be combined with low charge liquid cationic starches such as those available as Penbond® cationic additive and PAF 9137 BR cationic additive (also available from Penford Products Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa).
• Topcat L95 may be added as a percent by weight in the range of .5% - 10%, and preferably about 1% - 7%, and particularly for products which need maintain strength in a high moisture environment most preferably about 6.5%; otherwise, most preferably about 1.5-2.0%.
• dry strength additives such as Topcat L95 or Hercobond which are made from modified polyamines that form both hydrogen and ionic bonds with fibers and fines. Dry strength additives help to increase dry strength, as well as drainage and retention, and are also effective in fixing anions, hydrophobes and sizing agents into fiber products.
• Those additives may be added as a percent by weight in the range of .5% - 10%, and preferably about 1% - 6%, and most preferably about 3.5%.
• wet and dry processes may benefit from the addition of wet strength additives, for example solutions formulated with polyamide-epichlorohydrin (PAE) resin such as Kymene 577 or similar component available from Ashland Specialty Chemical Products at http://wwvv.ashland.com/products.
• Kymene 577 may be added in a percent by volume range of .5% - 10%, and preferably about 1% - 4%, and most preferably about 2% or equal amount with dosing of dry strength additives.
• Kymene 577 is of the class of polycationic materials containing an average of two or more amino and/or quaternary ammonium salt groups per molecule. Such amino groups tend to protonate in acidic solutions to produce cationic species.
• Other examples of polycationic materials include polymers derived from the modification with epichlorohydrin of amino containing polyamides such as those prepared from the condensation adipic acid and dimethylene triamine, available commercially as Hercosett 57 from Hercules and Catalyst 3774 from Ciba-Geigy.
• FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an exemplary produce container 500 including extended relief holes 502.
• FIG. 5B is an end view of a container 504 illustrating extended vent holes 506.
• extended vent holes refers to holes made using the modified tooling shown in FIGS. 9 - 7, discussed below.
• one or more horizontally extending shelfs 602, 604 may be disposed between an upper region and a lower region of a side wall.
• the shelf may be disposed in the range of 30% - 50% of the wall height from the top of the tray, and preferably about 35%.
• the shelf may be created by indenting the side panel and/or varying the draft angle.
• a lower region 606 exhibits a draft angle in the range of about 4- 6° (and preferably about 5 0 )
• an upper region 608 exhibits a draft angle in the range of about 6- 8° (and preferably about 7 0 ).
• various rib configurations 610 may be disposed along the bottom and up the side panels of food containers. Ribs may be configured to terminate at a shelf, above the shelf (e.g., in the upper region of a side wall, for example 25% of the distance down from the top edge), below the shelf (e.g., in the lower region of a side wall, for example 25% of the distance down from the shelf), or at the top edge of the side wall. As shown in FIG. 6C, ribs 612 may extend from the bottom of the container upwardly and terminate at the shelf, whereupon subsequent ribs 614 may be off set from the ribs 612 and extend upwardly from the shelf. The ribs may terminate in a rounded, squared, or other desired geometrical shape or configuration.
• FIG. 7 is a directional water impingement cleaning system 700 including a plurality of re-directed spray nozzles 704 configured to rinse excess pulp from vent hole inserts 706. More particularly, a mold (not shown) is covered by a wire mesh 708, the mold including the inserts which correspond to vent holes in the finished product. A supply conduit 702 distributes rinse water to a manifold 711 which includes a plurality of spray nozzles, each configured to direct rinse water to remove excess fiber proximate the inserts.
• a close up view 800 of a section of a manifold 811 depicts a spray nozzle 802 configured to direct rinse water proximate a corresponding insert 706.
• a spray nozzle 802 configured to direct rinse water proximate a corresponding insert 706.
• the extended vent holes may be realized without having to adjust the underlying mold or inserts.
• the excess fiber 900 targeted for removal by the improved spray nozzles of the present invention provides extended vent holes using existing molds and presently known inserts.
• molded fiber containers can be rendered suitable as single use food containers suitable for use in microwave, convection, and conventional ovens by optimizing the slurry chemistry.
• the slurry chemistry should advantageously accommodate one or more of the following three performance metrics: i) moisture barrier; ii) oil barrier; and iii) water vapor (condensation) barrier to avoid condensate due to placing the hot container on a surface having a lower temperature than the container.
• the extent to which water vapor permeates the container is related to the porosity of the container, which the present invention seeks to reduce.
• the container is effectively impermeable to oil and water, it may nonetheless compromise the user experience if water vapor permeates the container, particularly if the water vapor condenses on a cold surface, leaving behind a moisture ring.
• the present inventor has further determined that the condensate problem is uniquely pronounced in fiber-based applications because water vapor typically does not permeate a plastic barrier.
• the present invention contemplates a fiber or pulp-based slurry including a water barrier, oil barrier, and water vapor barrier, and an optional retention aid.
• a fiber base of softwood (SW) /bagasse at a ratio in the range of about io% - 90%, and preferably about 7:3 may be used.
• AKD may be used in the range of about .5% - 10%, and preferably about 1.5% - 4%, and most preferably about 3.5%.
• the grease and oil repellent additives are usually water based emulsions of fluorine containing compositions of fluorocarbon resin or other fluorine-containing polymers such as UNIDYNE TG 8111 or UNIDYNE TG-8731 available from Daikin or World of Chemicals at http_:/A ⁇ 3 ⁇ 4 ⁇
• the oil barrier component of the slurry may comprise, as a percentage by weight, in the range of .5% - 10%, and preferably about 1% - 4%, and most preferably about 2.5%.
• an organic compound such as Nalco 7527 available from the Nalco Company of Naperville, 111. May be employed in the range of .1% - 1% by volume, and preferably about .3%.
• a dry strength additive such as an inorganic salt (e.g., Hercobond 6950 available at http://solenis.eom/en/mdustries/tissue- tO el/ ' innovations/hercQbond-dry-strengl:h-ad.di lives/ ; see also http://www.sfm.state.or.us/CR2K_SubDB/MSDS/HERCOBOND_ 6950.PDF) may be employed in the range of .5% - 10% by weight, and preferably about 1.5% - 5%, and most preferably about 4%.
• Hercobond 6950 available at http://solenis.eom/en/mdustries/tissue- tO el/ ' innovations/hercQbond-dry-strengl:h-ad.di lives/ ; see also http://www.sfm.state.or.us/CR2K_SubDB/MSDS/HERCOBOND_ 6950.PDF
• an inorganic salt
• vapor barrier performance is directly impacted by porosity of the fiber tray. Reducing the porosity of the fiber tray and, hence, improving vapor barrier performance can be achieved using at least two approaches. One is by improving freeness of the tray material by grinding the fibers. The second way is by topical spray coating using, for example, Daikin S2066, which is a water based long chain Flourione-containing polymer. Spray coating may be implemented using in the range of about o.i%-3% by weight, and preferably about 0.2% - 1.5 %, and most preferably about 1%.
• an exemplary microwavable food container 1000 depicts two compartments; alternatively, the container may comprise any desired shape (e.g., a round bowl, elliptical, rectangular, or the like).
• the various water, oil, and vapor barrier additives may be mixed into the slurry, applied topically as a spray on coating, or both.
• the present invention contemplates a fiber or pulp-based slurry including a water barrier and an optional oil barrier.
• a fiber base of softwood (SW)/bagasse and/or bamboo/bagasse at a ratio in the range of about io% - 90%, and preferably about 7:3 may be used.
• AKD may be used in the range of about .5% - 10%, and preferably about 1% - 4%, and most preferably about 4%.
• a water based emulsion may be employed such as UNIDYNE TG 8111 or UNIDYNE TG-8731.
• the oil barrier component of the slurry may comprise, as a percentage by weight, in the range of .5% - 10%, and preferably about 1% - 4%, and most preferably about 1.5%.
• a dry strength additive such as Hercobond 6950 may be employed in the range of .5% - 10% by weight, and preferably about 1.5% - 4%, and most preferably about 4%.
• the slurry chemistry may be combined with structural features to provide prolonged rigidity over time by preventing moisture/water from penetrating into the tray.
• FIG. 11A is a perspective view of an exemplary meat container 1100
• FIG. 11B is an end view of the meat container shown in FIG. liA including sidewall ribs 1102 and bottom ribs 1104.
• FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an exemplary shallow meat container 1200 including a rib 1202 extending along the bottom and upwardly along the side wall, terminating at a shelf 1204.
• the chemistry for lids is similar to meat trays and microwave bowls discussed above.
• the present invention contemplates a fiber or pulp-based slurry including a water/moisture barrier and an optional retention aid.
• AKD As a moisture/water barrier, AKD may be used in the range of about .5% - 10%, and preferably about 1% - 4%, and most preferably about 4%. Rigidity may be enhanced by Hercobond 6950 in the range of .5% - 10% by weight, and preferably about 1% - 4%, and most preferably about 2% or, alternatively, an equal amount as dry strength additives used in the system. Kymene may also be added in the range of .5% - 10%, and preferably about 1% - 4%, and most preferably about 3%. In various embodiments, the Hercobond and/or the Kymene (or functionally analogous additives) may be added to the slurry before addition of the AKD.
• an exemplary lid 1300 includes an inclined platform 1302 surrounded by a retaining wall 1303 designed to urge liquid which leaves the inside of the container toward a sip hole 1304.
• a small venting aperture 1310 may be disposed on the platform 1302.
• a crown 1306 defines a volumetric space between the top of the cup (not shown) and the platform 1302, and a lock ring 1308 is configured to securely snap around the top of the cup.
• FIG. 14 is a top view of the lid shown in FIG. 13, including a platform 1402 venting aperture 1410, and sip hole 1404 for comparison.
• FIG. 15 is a side elevation view of a lid 1500, highlighting a negative draft 1522 associated with the lock ring.
• Conventional wisdom suggests that vacuum molded products may not embody zero or negative draft features, because conventional vacuum mold tooling does not allow the finished part to be removed from the tool, inasmuch as the negative draft feature would "lock” the part to the tool in much the same way as the finished part "locks" itself to its mating component (here, the beverage cup).
• the present invention contemplates a vacuum mold tool which removes the lid from the mold, notwithstanding the presence of the zero or negative draft locking feature, as described in greater detail below in conjunction with FIGS 13 - 18.
• a tool for making a fiber-based lid having a zero or negative draft comprises a retractable piston having a shape which generally to a mirror image of the lid, and which is configured to extend to unlock the finished lid from that part of the mold which the lid locks to.
• a mold assembly 1600 includes a mold block 1620 supporting a lock ring mold portion 1608 (corresponding to the lock ring 1308 of FIG. 13), a retractable piston assembly comprising a crown portion 1630 having an inclined platform 1602 (corresponding to the inclined platform 1302 of FIG. 13), and a shaft portion 1640.
• a lid is vacuumed formed in a slurry bath (not shown) and then transferred onto the hot press shown in Fig 16.
• a female portion of the lid tool then compresses the wet vacuumed formed lid using heat and pressure.
• FIG. 17 is a side elevation view of the mold of FIG. 16 shown in the retracted position.
• the crown portion 1706 of the piston is adjacent the lock ring portion 1708 of the mold block 1720 when the piston is in the retracted position shown in FIG. 17.
• the negative draft portion 1522 of the lid locks around the corresponding negative draft portion 1722 of the lock ring portion 1708 of the mold.
• the piston is extended upwardly, forcing the lock ring of the lid to momentarily expand and unlock from the mold.
• FIG. 18 shows the piston in the extended position.
• the shaft 1840 forces the crown portion 1830 away from the lock ring portion 1808, unlocking the lid from the negative draft feature 1822 of the mold.
• the piston is extended pneumatically, and allowed to retract by its own weight once the high pressure air is released.
• FIG 19 is a perspective view of utility (non-food) container 1900 including sidewall ribs 1902 and a perimeter lip 1904 in accordance with various embodiments.
• any one or combination of the aforementioned chemistries may be used in the construction of the container.
• the contained liquid includes a water component
• a suitable moisture/water barrier may be employed
• the contained material includes an oil component
• a suitable oil barrier may be employed, and so on.
• a method for manufacturing a produce container includes: forming a wire mesh over a mold comprising a mirror image of the produce container; immersing the wire mesh in a fiber-based slurry bath; drawing a vacuum across the wire mesh to cause fiber particles to accumulate at the wire mesh surface; and removing the wire mesh from the slurry bath; wherein the slurry comprises a moisture/water barrier component in the range of 1.5% - 4% by weight.
• the slurry comprises a moisture barrier component in the range of about 4%.
• the moisture barrier component comprises alkyltene dimer (AKD).
• the moisture barrier component comprises alkyltene dimer (AKD) 80.
• the slurry comprises a fiber base of OCC/NP at a ratio in the range of .5/9.5.
• the slurry further comprises a dry strength component in the range of 1% - 7% by weight.
• the starch component comprises a cationic liquid starch.
• the slurry further comprises a wet strength component such as Kymene (e.g., Kymene 577) in the range of 1% - 4% by weight.
• Kymene e.g., Kymene 577
• the mold comprises a rolled edge including a vertically descending skirt.
• the moisture/water barrier comprises AKD in the range of about 4%, wherein the AKD may be added to the pulp slurry as a diluted solution (e.g., 1: 10 AD K: Water); the slurry comprises a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1% - 7%; and the mold comprises a rolled edge including a vertically descending skirt, at least one bottom rib, and at least one sidewall rib.
• a diluted solution e.g., 1: 10 AD K: Water
• the slurry comprises a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1% - 7%
• the mold comprises a rolled edge including a vertically descending skirt, at least one bottom rib, and at least one sidewall rib.
• a produce container manufactured according to the foregoing methods is also provided.
• a directional rinse assembly In a vacuum mold assembly of the type including a wire mesh surrounding a mold form having a substantially vertical insert configured to provide a vent hole in a finished container, a directional rinse assembly is provided.
• the directional rinse assembly includes: a water supply conduit; a manifold connected to the water supply conduit; and a spray nozzle connected to the manifold and configured to direct a spray of water at the insert along a vector having a horizontal component.
• the mold includes a plurality of substantially vertical inserts
• the directional rinse assembly further includes a plurality of spray nozzles, each configured to direct a spray of water at respective inserts along respective vectors each having a horizontal component.
• a method for manufacturing a zero or nearly zero porosity food container includes a wet press procedure as the first step, followed by an extra surface coating procedure for applying a thin layer of water based long chain fluorine-containing polymers such as Daikin S 2066, in the range of about o.5%-6% by weight, and preferably about 1% - 5%, and most preferably about 4%.
• a method for manufacturing a microwavable and/or oven worthy food container includes: forming a wire mesh over a mold comprising a mirror image of the microwavable food container; immersing the wire mesh in a fiber-based slurry bath; drawing a vacuum across the wire mesh to cause fiber particles to accumulate at the wire mesh surface; and removing the wire mesh from the slurry bath; wherein the slurry comprises a moisture barrier component in the range of .5% - 10% by weight, an oil barrier in the range of .5% - 10% by weight, and a retention aid in the range of .05% - 5% by weight.
• the moisture/water barrier component is in the range of about 1.5% - 4%
• the oil barrier is in the range of about 1% - 4%
• the retention aid is in the range of about .1% - .5%.
• the moisture barrier component comprises alkyltene dimer (AKD).
• the moisture barrier component comprises alkyltene dimer (AKD) 79.
• the slurry comprises a fiber base of SW/bagasse at a ratio in the range of .5/9.5.
• the slurry further comprises a rigidity component in the range of 1% - 5% by weight.
• the rigidity component comprises a dry inorganic salt.
• the oil barrier comprises a water based emulsion.
• the oil barrier comprises TG 8111.
• the retention aid comprises an organic compound.
• the retention aid comprises Nalco 7527 ⁇
• the moisture/water barrier comprises AKD in the range of about 4%; the slurry comprises bagasse and a dry inorganic salt; the oil barrier comprises a water based emulsion; and the vapor barrier comprises an organic compound.
• a microwavable container manufactured according to the foregoing methods is also provided.
• a method of manufacturing a meat tray including: forming a wire mesh over a mold comprising a mirror image of the meat tray; immersing the wire mesh in a fiber- based slurry bath; drawing a vacuum across the wire mesh to cause fiber particles to accumulate at the wire mesh surface; and removing the wire mesh from the slurry bath; wherein the slurry comprises a moisture/water barrier component in the range of .5% - 10% by weight and an oil barrier in the range of .5% - 10% by weight.
• the moisture/water barrier component is in the range of about 1% - 4% and the oil barrier is in the range of about 1% - 4.
• the moisture barrier component comprises alkyltene dimer (AKD).
• the moisture barrier component comprises alkyltene dimer (AKD) 79.
• the slurry comprises a fiber base of SW/bagasse at a ratio in the range of 1/9.
• the slurry includes a rigidity component in the range of 1.5% - 4% by weight.
• the rigidity component comprises a dry inorganic salt.
• the oil barrier comprises a water based emulsion.
• the oil barrier comprises TG 8111 in the range of about 1.5% by weight; the TG8111 may be added to the pulp slurry as a diluted solution (e.g., 1:5, TG8111: Water).
• the moisture/water barrier comprises AKD in the range of about 4%; the slurry comprises bagasse and a dry inorganic salt; and the oil barrier comprises a water based emulsion.
• a meat tray manufactured according to the foregoing methods is also provided.
• the meat tray includes at least one sidewall rib and at least one bottom rib.
• a method of manufacturing a lid for a beverage container includes: forming a wire mesh over a mold comprising a mirror image of the lid; immersing the wire mesh in a fiber-based slurry bath; drawing a vacuum across the wire mesh to cause fiber particles to accumulate at the wire mesh surface; and removing the wire mesh from the slurry bath; wherein the slurry comprises a moisture/water barrier component in the range of .5% - 10% by weight, a rigidity component in the range of 1% - 4% by weight, and a polycationic component in the range of about 1% - 4%.
• the moisture/water barrier component is in the range of about 1% - 4% and the oil barrier is in the range of about 1% - 4.
• the moisture barrier component comprises alkyltene dimer (AKD).
• the moisture barrier component comprises alkyltene dimer (AKD) 80.
• the slurry comprises a fiber base of SW/bagasse at a ratio in the range of 1/9.
• the slurry further comprises a rigidity component in the range of 1.% - 4% by weight.
• the rigidity component comprises a dry inorganic salt.
• the moisture/water barrier comprises AKD in the range of about 4%; the slurry comprises bagasse and a dry inorganic salt; and the slurry comprises a polycationic material in the range of about 1% - 4% by weight.
• a lid manufactured according to the foregoing methods is also provided.
• the lid further includes a lock ring having a non-positive draft.
• a vacuum tool is also provided for manufacturing a fiber- based beverage lid having a crown and a lock ring including a negative draft.
• the tool includes: a mold block supporting a lock ring mold portion corresponding to the lid lock ring; a retractable piston assembly comprising a crown mold portion corresponding to the lid crown and a piston shaft; and a pneumatic actuator configured to extend the piston shaft to thereby remove the lid lock ring from the lock ring mold portion.
• the vacuum tool further includes a wire mesh removably surrounding the crown mold portion and the lock ring mold portion.
• exemplary means "serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations, nor is it intended to be construed as a model that must be literally duplicated.

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