WO2022197908A1 - Vaisselle pelable - Google Patents

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WO2022197908A1
WO2022197908A1 PCT/US2022/020723 US2022020723W WO2022197908A1 WO 2022197908 A1 WO2022197908 A1 WO 2022197908A1 US 2022020723 W US2022020723 W US 2022020723W WO 2022197908 A1 WO2022197908 A1 WO 2022197908A1
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Ellie GHASSALI
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Peelable Dinnerware LLC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/02—Plates, dishes or the like
    • A47G19/03—Plates, dishes or the like for using only once, e.g. made of paper

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  • This disclosure is generally related to disposable food serving items, and, in particular, multi-use disposable food serving items. Description of the Related Art In current times, people are becoming more concerned about the environment, excess 15 waste, management of natural resources, and issues regarding sustainability. With regard to the preparation and eating of meals, the use of traditional ceramic or plastic dishware (or other food containers) requires the washing of the dishware after a meal is completed. While such traditional dishware is reusable, the washing of dishware (either by hand or via an automatic dishwasher) after meals can use thousands of gallons per year of water. 20 The use of this large amount of water can be considered to be environmentally unfriendly by many people.
  • Embodiments of the invention can include a peelable plate comprising: a base; a plurality of liner layers disposed adjacent to the top surface of the base; a base adhesive layer disposed between the base and the plurality of liner layers; and a plurality of liner adhesive 5 layers disposed between the liner layers.
  • the liner adhesive layers include adhesive properties that allow a top liner layer of the plurality of liner layers to be peeled away from another liner layer of the plurality of liner layers while the another liner layer remains in its original position.
  • the base adhesive layer includes adhesive properties that allow a 10 top liner layer of the plurality of liner layers to be peeled away from other liner layers of the plurality of liner layers while the other liner layers of the plurality of liner layers remain in their original positions.
  • each of the liner layers include a tab portion extending outwardly from each respective liner layer.
  • the base adhesive layer is a base 15 coating on a top surface of the base.
  • the base coating includes a natural wax, such as soy wax.
  • the liner adhesive layers include an oil-based substance.
  • the plurality of liner layers are compressed against the base.
  • the base is formed of a paper-based material infused with cellulose fiber. In some embodiments, the base has a greater stiffness than each of the plurality 20 of liner layers. In some embodiments, the base has a greater thickness than each of the plurality of liner layers. In some embodiments, each of the liner layers has a basis weight in the range of 30-60 pounds. In some embodiments, each of the liner layers has a basis weight in the range of 35-45 pounds. In some embodiments, each of the liner layers has a basis weight of 40 pounds. 25 In some embodiments, the liner adhesive layers include a coating that is added to each side of each of the liner layers, the coating having a coating weight in the range of 2-20 pounds.
  • the coating has a coating weight in the range of 5-15 pounds. In some embodiments, the coating has a coating weight in the range of 9 pounds. In some embodiments, the base has a thickness in the range of 3-5 mm. In some embodiments, the 30 base has a thickness of 3mm. In some embodiments, a top surface of the base defines a recess in the base, and the plurality of liner layers are disposed, at least in part, within the recess in the base. In some embodiments, the plurality of liner layers includes in the range of 10-50 liner layers. In some embodiments, the plurality of liner layers includes in the range of 20-25 liner 35 layers.
  • the plurality of liner adhesive layers form a food resistant barrier between the plurality of liner layers.
  • each liner adhesive layer is disposed around a perimeter region of each liner layer.
  • Embodiments of the invention can include a peelable food container comprising: a base; a plurality of liner layers disposed against the top surface of the base; and a base adhesive layer disposed between the base and the plurality of liner layers; and a plurality of liner 5 adhesive layers disposed between the liner layers, wherein each of the liner layers include a tab portion extending outwardly from each respective liner layer.
  • Embodiments of the invention can include a method of forming a peelable food plate, the peelable food plate including a base, a plurality of liner layers disposed adjacent to the top surface of the base, a base adhesive layer disposed between the base and the plurality of liner 10 layers, and a plurality of liner adhesive layers disposed between the liner layers, the method comprising: compressing and heating the base, base adhesive layer, liner layers and liner adhesive layers to form the peelable plate.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a peelable plate, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 2 and 3 are views of the peel plate of Figure 1,.
  • Figure 4 is a cross sectional partially exploded view of the peel plate of Figure 1.
  • Figures 5A and 5B are views of a peelable plate, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 6A and 6B are views of a peelable bowl, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 7A and 7B are views of a peelable cup, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 8A and 8B are views of a peelable sauce cup, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 9A and 9B are views of a peelable tray, in accordance with another 35 embodiment of the present invention.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments of the invention. However, one skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be practiced without these details. In other instances, 5 well-known structures have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring descriptions of the embodiments of the invention.
  • peelable plate 100 in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
  • peelable plate 100 includes a base 110 and a plurality of peelable liner layers 150 disposed adjacent to base 110.
  • Liner adhesive layers 154 are disposed between liner layers 150.
  • a user can beneficially use peelable plate 100 to serve and eat a meal. After the meal is finished, a top liner layer 150a can be removed from the a next liner layer 150b and discarded. The user is then left with a clean liner layer 150 so that the peel plate 100 can be reused without the need to wash the peel plate.
  • each of the liner layers 150 are thinner than the base 110 (and thinner than a typical disposable plate), 30 less waste is generated by merely throwing out a liner layer than if an entire plate were to be discarded.
  • the peelable plate 100 includes a plurality of (e.g., 25) liner layers 150, the peelable plate can be reused multiple times without having to disposed of the peelable plate 100 or the base 110.
  • the base 110 is thicker and more rigid than the liner layers 150, and provides stability and firmness to the peelable plate 35 100.
  • the liner adhesive layers 154 disposed between the liner layers 150 include characteristics such that when food and liquid is placed on a top liner layer 150a, the food and liquid is prevented from touching or contaminating next liner layer 150b disposed below top liner layer 150a. In other words, an adhesive layer 154 disposed between two liner layers 150 forms a food and liquid resistant seal between the layers. 5 On the other hand, and liner adhesive layer 154 allows a user to peel away or remove a top liner layer 150a from another liner layer 150b directly below liner layer 150a, while liner layer 150b and the remainder of the liner layers 150 remain in place.
  • each liner layer 150 can include a tab portion 152 to allow a user to more easily grab and peel away liner layer 150.
  • each respective tab 10 portion may not include a respective liner adhesive layer 154 so that tab portion 152 may be more easily held and separated from an adjacent tab portion 152 of another liner layer 150.
  • tab portions 152 can extend diagonally out from corner portions of respective liner layers 150.
  • a base adhesive layer 170 can be used to secure multiple liner 15 layers 150 to base 110.
  • base 110 can include a substantially rectangular floor 124.
  • Floor 124 can include floor sides 126 which meet at floor corner portions 128.
  • base side walls 112 extend outward from floor 124. Base side walls 112 can be of a sufficient height such that food can be satisfactorily maintained on peelable plate 100.
  • Base side walls 20 112 can meet at base side corners 116.
  • Extension walls 114 can extend perpendicularly outward from side walls 112.
  • Extension walls 114 can include extension wall edges 120 that meet at extension wall corners 122.
  • a base bend 118 can be formed at the intersection of the side walls 112 and extension walls 114.
  • a liner layer extension portion 156 can form a seal against extensions walls 114 via liner adhesive layer 154 such that food 25 and liquid is stopped from contacting lower liner adhesive layers 154.
  • liner layer corners 158 can align with respective extension wall corners 122.
  • each liner layer 150 (e.g., 150a, 150b, 150c) and respective liner adhesive layer 154 (e.g., 154a, 154b, 154c) can be shaped to fit into the recess 172 defined by a top surface 174 of base 110.
  • the plurality of liner layers 150 a shaped and dimensioned to fit the contours formed on the top surface 174 of base 110.
  • a liner layer floor 162 can be shaped to fit against a top surface 174 of floor 124 of base 110.
  • a peelable plate 100 can include a single base 110 and in the range of 1050 liner layers 150, or alternatively, 2025 liner layers 150. In other embodiments, more or fewer liner layers my be included in peelable plate 100.
  • Base 110 can be thicker and more rigid than liner layers 150. base 110 provides structure and support for peelable plate 100 and the liner layers 150.
  • the 5 base 110 can have a thickness (before any coating or adhesive layer is applied) in the range of 3-5 mm, and in some embodiments, the base 110 can have a thickness of 3 mm.
  • Liner layers 150 can have a basis weight (before any coating or adhesive layer is applied) in the range of 30-60 lb., in some embodiments 35-45 lb., and in some embodiments 40lb. Alternatively, other ranges can be used, as would be known to one of skill in the art, as informed by the present 10 disclosure.
  • the base adhesive layer 170 can include a non-toxic food safe adhesive or edible glue. Alternatively, other suitable substances can be used. Base adhesive layer 170 should be of sufficient thickness, composition and adhesiveness such that a stack of multiple liner layers 150 can be secured to base 110, and that when a top liner layer 150 is peeled away from and removed from a stack of multiple liner layers 150, the remaining liner layers 150 remain affixed 20 to the base 110.
  • liner adhesive layers 154 can be formed from coating liner layers 150 on each side (i.e., a top and bottom surface) with a coating weight in the range of 2-20 lb. In some embodiments, a coating weight in the range of 10-15 lb. can be used. In some embodiments, a coating weight in the range of 9 lb. can be used. Alternatively, other ranges can 25 be used, as would be known to one of skill in the art, as informed by the present disclosure.
  • the coating can include an oil-based or other biodegradable coating, such as, by way of non-limiting example, bees wax, soy wax, silicon wax, or another suitable waxy substance, as would be known to one of skill in the art, as informed by the present disclosure.
  • a silicone oil could be used as the coating.
  • the liner adhesive 30 layers should be substantially odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
  • base 110 can be formed of paper or a paper-like substance, and can include sugarcane pulp and/or wood pulp, or another suitable substance, as would be known to one of skill in the art, as informed by the present disclosure.
  • Liner layers 150 can be formed of a paper suitable for providing peelable coverage of the base 110, such as, for 35 example, a paper formed from wood pulp, as would be known to one of skill in the art, as informed by the present disclosure.
  • basis weight is intended to have the meaning as would be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • basis weight measures paper density in terms of the weight per unit area of a ream of paper that has been cut to a standard size during the manufacturing process. 5
  • coat weight is intended to have the meaning as would be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • the term coating weight is a measure of the amount of coating added to a base stock of paper in the manufacturing of coated papers. In some cases, coat weight is measured as pounds of coating on the surface of a 25 x 38-inch ream of paper. 10
  • a peelable plate 100 can be formed by compressing and heating base 110, base adhesive layer 170, multiple liner layers 150 and liner adhesive layers 154 with a high pressure heat press.
  • the wax or other substances comprising the liner adhesive layers 154 are forced outward toward and to the outer perimeter edges of the liner layers 150, creating a food resistant seal between liner layers 154 15 to prevent food or liquid particles from penetrating from a top liner layer 150 to other layers 150.
  • This configuration provides protection against mold, and generally allows for a food safe product.
  • the multiple liner layers 150 and be shaped to conform to the shape of the recess 172 defined by the top surface 174 of base 110.
  • the liner adhesive can be formed largely at a 20 peripheral perimeter portion of liner layers 150.
  • liner adhesive layers 154 can be added to liner layers 150 by running the liner layer 150 sheets through rollers that are dipped in to a melted wax or other suitable adhesive.
  • the adhesive could be coated on in other manners, as would be known to one of skill in the art, as informed by the present disclosure.
  • a peelable plate can be provided that exhibits many beneficial properties.
  • the peelable plate can be microwavable, grease resistant, water resistant, heat resistant, slice-resistant, and eco-friendly.
  • an oil- based or other biodegradable liner adhesive layer provides a non-stick surface for the peelable plate.
  • embodiments of the peelable plate can be compostable.
  • a slice-resistant quality is derived from a combination of the adhesive layers, thickness of each liner layer, an alignment of fibers of the liner layers, and a tightly compact formation (i.e., being compressed together) of the layers.
  • the peelable plate can be reused for multiple meals without it needing to be washed.
  • Other embodiments of the invention can be formed in shapes different from that of peelable plate 100.
  • FIG. 5A and 5B there is shown a substantially round peelable plate 500, in accordance with embodiments of the invention. Peelable plate 500 includes a substantially round plate base 510 and a substantially round extension wall edge 520.
  • peelable bowl 600 in accordance 5 with embodiments of the invention.
  • Peelable bowl 600 includes a substantially round bowl base 610 and a substantially round extension wall edge 620.
  • Bowl base 610 is shaped and dimensioned in a rounded bowl-like manner.
  • peelable cup 700 in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
  • Peelable cup 700 includes a substantially round bowl base 10 710 and a substantially round extension wall edge 720.
  • Cup base 710 is shaped and dimensioned in a rounded cup-like manner.
  • peelable sauce cup 800 in accordance with embodiments of the invention.
  • Peelable sauce cup 800 includes a substantially round and tapered bowl base 810 and a substantially round extension wall edge 15 820. Cup base 810 is shaped and dimensioned in a rounded sauce cup-like manner. With reference to figures 9A and 9B, there is shown a peelable tray 900, in accordance with embodiments of the invention. Peelable tray 900 includes a substantially rectangular tray base 910 and a substantially rectangular extension wall edge 920. tray base 810 is shaped and dimensioned in a serving tray -like manner. 20 These and other changes can be made in light of the above-detailed description.

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La présente invention concerne une plaque pelable qui peut comprendre une base, une pluralité de couches de revêtement disposées adjacentes à la surface supérieure de la base, une couche adhésive de base disposée entre la base et la pluralité de couches de revêtement et une pluralité de couches adhésives de revêtement disposées entre les couches de revêtement. Chacune des couches de revêtement peut comprendre une partie languette s'étendant vers l'extérieur à partir de chaque couche de revêtement respective. La base peut avoir une rigidité supérieure à celle de chacune de la pluralité de couches de revêtement et la base peut avoir une épaisseur supérieure à celle de chacune de la pluralité de couches de revêtement.
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