Patent ID: 6099674
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: B32B,B65D,Y02W,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
In a method of producing a laminated package, the steps comprising producing a dry base layer of cellulosic fibers containing a mixture of recycled and virgin pulp producing a sheet of paper having a smooth printable first surface, printing graphics on the smooth printable first surface of said paper sheet, continually moving the base layer in a path of travel, continuously applying the printed paper sheet to a first surface of said moving base layer while applying adhesive between contiguous surfaces of said moving base layer and said printed paper sheet to bond the printed paper to said moving base layer and produce a laminated structure with said printed sheet being bonded to substantially the entire surface area of the base layer, cutting the laminated structure into segments and forming each segment into the configuration of a box with said printed paper sheet constituting an outer face of the box.