Kenaf paper sleeves, cups, trays, containers and other similar devices

Abstract

Paper sleeves for holding hot liquids are manufactured using paper comprising kenaf. Said sleeve is comprised of 1 to 100% kenaf and may include hurd and bast fibers. The kenaf paper may be treated such as by bleaching, and may include environmentally friendly features such as being recyclable or compostable.

Description

[0001] KENAF PAPER SLEEVES, CUPS, TRAYS, CONTAINERS AND OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES

[0002] Related Applications

[0003] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application Serial No.

[0004] 19 / 365,924 filed October 22, 2025 which is a continuation-in-part of 19 / 363,199 filed October 20, 2025 which claims benefit to and priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63 / 711,080 filed October 23, 2024.

[0005] Field of the Invention

[0006] The use of kenaf paper to manufacture paper sleeves, cups, trays, containers and other similar devices.

[0007] Background of the Invention

[0008] Kenaf is a plant that is known for its fiber uses. It is predominately used to create ropes, kenaf stalks and can also be used to make twine, cloth and paper. Kenaf plants can reach over six feet in height.

[0009] Kenaf is an annual plant. The stalks of the kenaf plant can typically be harvested for fiber in approximately 120 days after the kenaf crop is planted, assuming ideal soil and climate conditions. Kenaf is intolerable to cold weather.

[0010] Kenaf can produce between five and ten tons of fiber per acre in four to five months' time. Hemp's fiber production is generally less than half of kenaf's. External bast fibers typically comprise about 30-40% of the plant, while internal hurd core fibers comprise the remaining 60-70% of the plant. Hemp stalks typically consist of 25% bast (long fiber) and 75% hard core fiber. Kenaf is cultivated for the soft bast fiber in the stem. The kenaf bast fiber is similar to a softwood or pine fiber. Softwood is a high quality fiber typically used in commercial paper production. Kenaf has high fiber and biomass yielding values.

[0011] Pulping kenaf requires less energy and chemical inputs for processing than pulping from other weed sources.

[0012] Kenaf can be successfully ground in a mode range of soil types, from high organic peat soils to sandy desert soils. Kenaf shows excellent tolerance to drought conditions.

[0013] Kenaf is a similar fiber to jute. Kenaf's scientific name is Hibiscus cannabinus.

[0014] Summary of the Invention

[0015] The present invention relates to paper sleeves and other devices made from kenaf for holding beverage cups or soup containers. The definition of cups includes paper beverage cups and paper soup containers, and insulated, coated versions of the cups and containers. The definition of kenaf paper includes machine made kenaf paper.

[0016] The present invention relates to a paper sleeve for holding cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea or soup where the paper sleeve is comprised of kenaf paper made from one hundred percent kenaf. The present invention relates to a paper sleeve for holding cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soup where the paper sleeve is comprised of kenaf paper made from one to twenty five percent kenaf. The present invention relates to a paper sleeve for holding cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soup where the paper sleeve is comprised of kenaf paper made from twenty five to fifty percent kenaf. The present invention relates to a paper sleeve for holding cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea or soup where the paper sleeve is comprised of kenaf paper made from fifty to seventy-five percent kenaf. The present invention relates to a paper sleeve for holding cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea or soup where the paper sleeve is comprised of kenaf paper made from seventy-five to one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the paper that is not kenaf paper to be made of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of paper that is not kenaf paper to be made of post-industrial recycled content wood pulp. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of paper that is not kenaf paper to be made of virgin wood pulp. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of paper that is not kenaf paper to be made from any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, post-industrial recycled content wood pulp and virgin wood pulp. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the paper sleeve is made of twenty to forty percent kenaf and the remainder of the paper sleeve be comprised of any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, post-industrial recycled content wood pulp and virgin wood pulp.

[0017] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper to have a hurd content of less than 15%. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper to have a hurd content of less than 10%. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper to have a hurd content of less than 5%. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper that is not made from the hard of the kenaf stalk to be made from the bast fiber of the kenaf stalk. It is an object of the present invention for kenaf paper to be made from some combination of kenaf hurd, kenaf bast fiber, postconsumer recycled content wood pulp and post-industrial recycled content wood pulp. It is an object of the present invention for kenaf paper to be made from some combination of kenaf hurd, kenaf bast fiber, post-consumer recycled content wood pulp, post-industrial recycled content wood pulp, preservatives, chemicals and additives. It is an object of the present invention to use as low a hurd content percentage as possible to increase the strength of kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention to make kenaf paper without using any clay, fillers, chemicals or additives. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper to comprise clay, fillers, chemicals or additives.

[0018] It is an object of the present invention to harvest kenaf plants to make kenaf paper.

[0019] Tensile strength refers to the maximum stress needed to break a strip of paper sheet. Tensile strength is measured in two directions - machine direction, commonly abbreviated as ND, and cross direction, commonly abbreviated as CD. Cross direction is also referred to as transverse direction, commonly abbreviated as TD. ND means the direction that the paper web runs on a paper machine, while CD means the direction perpendicular to MD. It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper have a tensile MD strength ranging from five pounds to two hundred pounds per inch, preferably from twenty pounds to one hundred pounds per inch. It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper have a tensile CD strength ranging from five pounds to two hundred pounds per inch, preferably from twenty pounds to one hundred pounds per inch. It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper have a ND strength greater than CD strength. It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper have a ND strength greater than or equal to CD strength.

[0020] Elongation percentage refers to the stretch required to rupture a paper sheet. Elongation percentage is measured in two directions - machine direction, commonly abbreviated as MD, and cross direction, commonly abbreviated as CD. It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper have an elongation MD percentage ranging from one half to twenty pounds per inch, preferably from two pounds to ten pounds per inch. It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper have an elongation CD percentage ranging from one half pound to twenty pounds per inch, preferably from two pounds to ten pounds per inch. It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper has more stretch built into it in both MD and CD directions than wood pulp paper. It is an object of the present invention that the greater MD and CD stretch percentages allow kenaf paper to fold without the risk of cracking.

[0021] It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper be treated or coated with AKD sizing, a wax derivative. It is an object of the present invention to use AKD sizing as a preventative measure to reduce the level of curling in the kenaf paper sleeves so that the kenaf paper sleeve will lay flat on a surface.

[0022] It is an object of the present invention that E-flute corrugated cardboard comprise kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention that E-flute corrugated cardboard comprised of kenaf paper have a flute height ranging from one thirty second to one eighth of an inch and have between eighty five flutes to one hundred flutes per linear foot.

[0023] It is an object of the present invention that F-flute corrugated cardboard comprise kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention that F-flute corrugated cardboard comprised of kenaf paper have a flute height ranging from one sixty fourth to one eighth of an inch and have between one hundred twenty flutes to one hundred thirty five flutes per linear foot.

[0024] The present invention relates to single face board packaging used in the manufacturing of paper sleeves to hold cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea or soup. Single face board packaging has only two layers, a linerboard layer and a corrugated or fluted layer. It is an object of the present invention for single face board packaging to comprise kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention for the linerboard layer to comprise kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention for the corrugated or fluted layer to comprise kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention for single face board packaging comprised of kenaf paper to be used as a paper sleeve for holding cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea or soup. It is an object of the present invention to use E-flute or F-flute as the fluted layer in single face board packaging for kenaf paper sleeves.

[0025] It is an object of the present invention to use the exposed kenaf fluting in the kenaf paper sleeve to allow air to flow between the kenaf paper sleeve and the hot cup. It is an object of the present invention to allow air to flow between the kenaf paper sleeve and the hot cup to lower the temperature between the hot cup and a person's hand. It is an object of the present invention to allow air to flow between the kenaf paper sleeve and the hot cup to reduce humidity and keep the kenaf paper sleeve from getting moist and soft.

[0026] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf fluting in the kenaf paper sleeve to be patterned in a horizontal, vertical, or angular direction. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf fluting in the kenaf paper sleeve to be in a horizontal direction of straight lines that run from left to right or right to left on the paper sleeve. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf fluting on the kenaf paper sleeve to be in a vertical direction of straight lines that run from the top to the bottom of the paper sleeve. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf fluting in the kenaf paper sleeve to run in an angular direction from the top to the bottom, left to right or right to left on the paper sleeve.

[0027] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf fluting on the kenaf paper sleeve to be located on the inside of the paper sleeve, with the kenaf linerboard on the outside of the paper sleeve, said kenaf fluting placed against the cup. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf fluting on the kenaf paper sleeve to be located on both the inside and outside of the paper sleeve, the kenaf fluting placed against the cup. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf fluting on the kenaf paper sleeve to be located on the outside of the paper sleeve, with the kenaf linerboard side placed against the cup. It is an object of the present invention to use a repeating, raised embossed design on the kenaf paper sleeve as a substitute for kenaf fluting on the paper sleeve. It is an object of the present invention for the repeating, raised embossed design to be located on the inside of the kenaf paper sleeve, with the linerboard on the outside of the kenaf paper sleeve and with the repeating, raised embossed design placed against the cup. It is an object of the present invention for the repeating, raised embossed design to be located on both the outside and inside of the kenaf paper sleeve.

[0028] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to have a heat-activated adhesive that sticks to the cup when the paper sleeve is attached to the cup.

[0029] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to be made from any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, postindustrial recycled content wood pulp and virgin wood pulp.

[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the kenaf paper sleeve has a face and a seamless construction, which provides an excellent surface area to accept all types of graphics on the kenaf paper linerboard of the sleeve.

[0031] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper linerboard on the sleeve to be printable, allowing for ink and graphics to be attached to the sleeve. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to be printable with water-soluble inks. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to be printable with non-water-soluble inks. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to be printable with inks certified as food safe. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to comprise flexographic printed graphics or text, digitally printed graphics or text, post-printed graphics or text, or pre-printed graphics or text. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to have coupons, bar codes, or QR codes printed on the sleeve. It is an object of the present invention to use printed information on the kenaf paper sleeve such as bar codes to track sales of cups to which the kenaf paper sleeve is attached.

[0032] It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf paper sleeve to contain printed social messaging. It is an object of the present invention to use printed information on the kenaf paper sleeve to track the impact of social messaging on sales of the cups to which the sleeves are attached.

[0033] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to have an advertisement printed on it. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf paper sleeve be used as an advertising vehicle to communicate messages, coupons or contests to customers.

[0034] The present invention relates to a method that comprises using a separate digital printing system to pre-print single or multiple color graphics and / or text on rolls of kenaf paper linerboards used to make kenaf paper sleeves. It is an object of the present invention for the method to comprise using a separate digital printing system to pre-print on rolls of kenaf paper linerboards prior to the linerboards being cut before they are attached to kenaf paper fluting to create paper sleeves. It is an object of the present invention for the ink or toner to form a thin layer on the surface of the kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention for the ink or toner to be adhered to the kenaf paper by using some combination of fuser fluid, heat or LIV curing. The present invention relates to a method that comprises using a digital printing system to post-print single or multiple color graphics and / or text on kenaf paper sleeves. It is an object of the present invention for the method to comprise taking unassembled (defined as unfolded and unglued) kenaf paper sleeves already separately produced on a machine and feeding the paper sleeves to a separate digital printing system.

[0035] It is an object of the present invention for the method to comprise the digital printing system depositing ink or toner onto the linerboard of the paper sleeve comprised of kenaf paper to form an image. It is an object of the present invention for the ink or toner to form a thin layer on the surface of the paper sleeve comprised of kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention for the ink or toner to be adhered to the paper sleeve comprised of kenaf paper by using some combination of fuser fluid, heat, or UV curing.

[0036] It is an object of the present invention to have a digital printing system to use inkjet printing featuring Piezo print heads to achieve photo quality printing onto kenaf paper sleeves.

[0037] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve designed to hold cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea or soup to be sized to fit around an eight ounce beverage cup. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve designed to hold cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea or soup to be sized in a way that the same size fits around a ten ounce, twelve ounce, sixteen ounce or twenty ounce beverage cup. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve designed to hold cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea or soup to be sized to fit around an eight ounce, ten ounce, twelve ounce, sixteen ounce or twenty ounce beverage cup. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve designed to hold cups of hot liquids such as soup to be sized to fit around a half pint, pint, half quart and quart container.

[0038] It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper sleeves be brown in color, commonly called unbleached or kraft. It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper sleeves be white in color, commonly called bleached. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to be comprised of bleached kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper to be whitened with hydrogen peroxide during the bleaching process. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to be comprised of unbleached kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve to be of a color other than white or brown. It is an object of the present invention to use non-toxic bleaching to whiten kenaf paper. It is an object of the present invention that kenaf paper used to make paper sleeves be bleached, unbleached or of a color other than white or brown, said kenaf paper sleeve designed to hold cups of hot liquids such as coffee, tea or soup.

[0039] It is an object of the present invention for an unassembled (unfolded and unglued) kenaf paper sleeve to measure between seven inches and sixteen inches in length, preferably between eight inches and twelve inches in length. It is an object of the present invention for a fully assembled (defined as folded and glued) kenaf paper sleeve to measure between three inches and seven inches in length, preferably between four inches and six inches in length. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf paper sleeve to measure between one inch and four inches in width, preferably between one and a half inches and three inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for a fully assembled kenaf paper sleeve to fit snugly around a cup.

[0040] The present invention relates to a kenaf paper tray used to carry drinks and food. The definition of tray includes paper trays made from molded fiber packaging and trays made from cardboard, the trays used to carry drinks and food. It is an object of the present invention that molded fiber kenaf paper trays are more rigid and sturdier than kenaf paper cardboard trays. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf paper tray is comprised of kenaf paper made from one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf paper tray is comprised of kenaf paper made from one to twenty five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf paper tray is comprised of kenaf paper made from twenty five to fifty percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf paper tray is comprised of kenaf paper made from fifty to seventy-five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf paper tray is comprised of kenaf paper made from seventy-five to one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the tray that does not comprise kenaf paper to be made of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the tray that does not comprise kenaf paper to be made of post-industrial recycled content wood pulp. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the tray that does not comprise kenaf paper to be made of virgin wood pulp. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the tray that does not comprise kenaf paper to be made from any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, post-industrial recycled content wood pulp and virgin wood pulp. In a preferred embodiment the kenaf paper tray comprises twenty to forty percent kenaf and the remaining percent of the tray comprised of any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, post-industrial recycled content wood pulp, virgin wood pulp, bamboo and bagasse.

[0041] It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf paper tray to be rectangular, circular or square shaped.

[0042] It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf paper tray to hold a maximum of four beverage cups. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf paper tray to comprise handles.

[0043] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper tray to be printable, allowing for ink and graphics to be attached to the tray. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper tray to be embossable, allowing for graphics or text to be embossed on the tray. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper tray to be printable with water-soluble inks. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper tray to be printable with non-water-soluble inks. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper tray to be printable with inks certified as food safe. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper tray to comprise flexographic printed graphics or text, digitally printed graphics or text, post-printed graphics or text, or pre-printed graphics or text. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper tray to have coupons, bar codes, or QR codes printed on the tray.

[0044] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper tray to have an advertisement printed on it. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf paper tray be used as an advertising vehicle to communicate messages, coupons or contests to customers.

[0045] It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf paper to be oil and grease resistant, preventing grease from escaping through the kenaf paper cardboard tray. It is an object of the present invention of the kenaf paper cardboard tray to be oil and grease resistant. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper cardboard tray to be coated with an oil and grease resistant material.

[0046] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper cardboard tray to be leak-proof. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf paper cardboard tray be coated with a water-resistant material.

[0047] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper cardboard trays to comprise compartments instead of rounded slots to hold beverage cups. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper cardboard trays to comprise an upright handle. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper cardboard trays to comprise a side handle or hand gripping area.

[0048] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper cardboard tray to accept all types of printed graphics on the flat surface areas of the tray, including the sides and bottom. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper cardboard tray to accept all types of embossed graphics on the flat surface areas of the tray, including the sides and bottom.

[0049] It is an object of the present invention for a molded tray comprised of kenaf paper to measure between five inches and eighteen inches in length, preferably between seven inches and twelve inches. It is an object of the present invention for a molded tray comprised of kenaf paper to measure between six inches and fourteen inches in width, preferably between seven inches and twelve inches.

[0050] It is an object of the present invention for a molded kenaf paper tray to have multiple rounded slots to hold beverage cups or containers of different sizes. It is an object of the present invention for a molded kenaf paper tray to have multiple rounded slots, the rounded slots extending below the top edge of the tray so that cups can be seated in the slots, reducing the amount of liquid spillage from the cups. It is an object of the present invention for a molded kenaf paper tray to have a flat surface area to hold objects or food other than cups.

[0051] It is an object of the present invention for the molded kenaf paper tray to be oil and grease resistant. It is an object of the present invention for the molded kenaf paper tray to be coated with an oil and grease resistant material.

[0052] It is an object of the present invention for the molded kenaf paper tray to be leak proof. It is an object of the present invention that the molded kenaf paper tray be coated with a water-resistant material. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve or tray be recyclable. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve or tray be curbside recyclable.

[0053] The present invention relates to a kenaf paper sleeve or tray that is more environmentally friendly than a sleeve or tray made from virgin paper or even paper made with recycled content. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve or tray to be toxin free. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve or tray to be chlorine free. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve or tray to not include BPAs (bisphenol A), Lead, Phthalates, and PFAs (perfluoroalkoxy alkanes). It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve or tray to be biodegradable. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve or tray to be compostable. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf paper sleeve or tray to have some combination of the following environmentally friendly features: chlorine free, toxin free, compostable, recyclable, biodegradable, BPA free, lead free, Phthalates free, PFA free.

[0054] The present invention relates to molded fiber containers, trays and bowls that are more sustainable alternatives to foam.

[0055] The present invention relates to a molded fiber container, also known as a clamshell or clamshell container comprising kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for a molded fiber container to be hinged. It is an object of the present invention for a molded fiber container to be unhinged. It is an object for a molded kenaf fiber clamshell container of the present invention to comprise two to ten compartments.

[0056] It is an object of the present invention for a molded kenaf fiber clamshell container to be compostable. It is an object of the present invention for a molded kenaf fiber clamshell to comprise printing or embossing. It is an object of the present invention for a molded kenaf fiber clamshell to have insulation properties that maintain the temperature of food stored in the hinged container. It is an object of the present invention for a molded kenaf fiber clamshell to serve, carry, store and deliver food. It is an object of the present invention for a molded kenaf fiber clamshell to measure between two inches and sixteen inches in length, between two inches and sixteen inches in width, and between one inch and six inches in height.

[0057] It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber clamshell container to further comprise molded fibers made from some combination of bamboo, bagasse, recycled material, virgin material and additives.

[0058] It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container tray is comprised of one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container tray is comprised of one to twenty five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container tray is comprised of twenty five to fifty percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container tray is comprised of fifty to seventy-five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container tray is comprised of seventy- five to one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container tray that does not comprise kenaf to be made of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container tray that does not comprise kenaf to be made of post-industrial recycled content wood pulp. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container tray that does not comprise kenaf to be made of virgin wood pulp. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container tray that does not comprise kenaf to be made from any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, postindustrial recycled content wood pulp, virgin wood pulp, bamboo and bagasse. In a preferred embodiment the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container tray comprises twenty to forty percent kenaf and the remaining percent of the clamshell container tray comprised of any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, post-industrial recycled content wood pulp and virgin wood pulp.

[0059] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container to be oil and grease resistant. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container to be coated with an oil and grease resistant material.

[0060] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container to be leak-proof. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber clamshell container be coated with a water-resistant material. The present invention relates to a molded fiber tray comprising kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber tray to be in a circular, oval, rectangular or square shape. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber tray to comprise two to ten compartments. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber tray to not have any compartments.

[0061] The present invention relates to a takeout kenaf paper container that has an interlocking flap enclosure. It is an object of the present invention for the container to be coated with wax. It is an object of the present invention for the container to be oil and grease resistant.

[0062] It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber tray is comprised of one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber tray is comprised of one to twenty five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber tray is comprised of twenty five to fifty percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber tray is comprised of fifty to seventy-five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber tray is comprised of seventy-five to one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the kenaf molded fiber tray that does not comprise kenaf to be made from any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives. In a preferred embodiment the kenaf molded fiber tray comprises twenty to forty percent kenaf and the remaining percent of the tray comprised of any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber tray to be compostable. It is object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber tray to comprise embossing or printing. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber tray to measure between five inches and twenty inches in length, between five inches and twenty inches in width, and between one half of an inch and four inches in height.

[0063] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber tray to be oil and grease resistant. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber tray to be coated with an oil and grease resistant material.

[0064] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber tray to be leakproof. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber tray to be coated with a water-resistant material.

[0065] The present invention relates to a molded fiber cup carrier tray that comprises kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray to comprise dividers to enable carrying, storage and delivery of between one and six cups of different sizes.

[0066] It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray is comprised of one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray is comprised of one to twenty five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray is comprised of twenty five to fifty percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray is comprised of fifty to seventy- five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray is comprised of seventy-five to one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray that does not comprise kenaf to be made from any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives. In a preferred embodiment the kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray comprises twenty to forty percent kenaf and the remaining percent of the tray comprised of any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives.

[0067] It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray to be compostable. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray to comprise embossing or printing. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber cup carrier tray to measure between two inches and twenty inches in length, between two inches and twenty inches in width, and between two inches and twenty inches in height.

[0068] The present invention relates to a molded fiber egg carton comprised of kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber egg carton to comprise partitions to hold between one egg and forty eight eggs.

[0069] It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber egg carton is comprised of one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber egg carton is comprised of one to twenty five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber egg carton is comprised of twenty five to fifty percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber egg carton is comprised of fifty to seventy-five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber egg carton is comprised of seventy-five to one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the kenaf molded fiber egg carton that does not comprise kenaf to be made from any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives. In a preferred embodiment the kenaf molded fiber egg carton comprises twenty to forty percent kenaf and the remaining percent of the tray comprised of any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives.

[0070] It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber egg carton to be compostable. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber egg carton to comprise embossing or printing.

[0071] It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber egg carton to measure between three inches and fifteen inches in length, between three inches and fifteen inches in width, and between one inch and six inches in height. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber egg carton that holds up to four eggs to measure between three inches and six inches in length, between three inches and six inches in width, and between one inch and five inches in height. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber egg carton that holds up to six eggs to measure between four inches and eight inches in length, between three inches and six inches in width, and between one inch and five inches in height. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber egg carton that holds up to twelve eggs to measure between ten inches and fifteen inches in length, between three inches and six inches in width, and between one inch and six inches in height. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber egg carton that holds up to eighteen eggs to measure between ten inches and fifteen inches in length, between four inches and eight inches in width, and between one and six inches in height. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber egg carton that holds up to thirty eggs, also known as a thirty-egg flat, to measure between ten inches and fifteen inches in length, between ten inches and fifteen inches in width, and between one inch and six inches in height.

[0072] The present invention relates to a molded fiber bowl that is comprised of kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for a molded fiber lid for the bowl to comprise kenaf.

[0073] It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber bowl and the molded fiber lid for a bowl is comprised of one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber bowl and the molded fiber lid for a bowl is comprised of one to twenty five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber bowl and molded fiber lid for a bowl is comprised of twenty five to fifty percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber bowl and the molded fiber lid for the bowl is comprised of fifty to seventy-five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber bowl and the molded fiber lid for the bowl is comprised of seventy-five to one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the kenaf molded fiber bowl and the molded fiber lid for the bowl that does not comprise kenaf to be made from any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives. In a preferred embodiment the kenaf molded fiber bowl and molded fiber lid for the bowl comprises twenty to forty percent kenaf and the remaining percent of the bowl and lid comprised of any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives.

[0074] It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber bowl to be compostable. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber bowl to comprise embossing or printing. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber bowl lid to be compostable. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber bowl lid to comprise embossing or printing.

[0075] It is an object of the present for the kenaf molded fiber bowl to be round or oval in shape. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber bowl to be square or rectangular in shape. It is object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber round bowl to range in size from four ounces to fifty ounces. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber round bowl to comprise the following measurements. Top of the bowl diameters measuring between four inches and eleven inches, bottom of the bowl diameters measuring between one inch and nine inches, and heights measuring between one inch and six inches. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber rectangular bowl to range in size from four ounces to fifty ounces. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber rectangular bowl to comprise the following measurements: between four inches and eleven inches in length, between four inches and nine inches in width, and between one and six inches in height.

[0076] It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of an eight ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between four inches and six inches, for the bottom diameter of an eight ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between one inches and three inches, and for the height of an eight ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between one inch and three inches.

[0077] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber bowl to be oil and grease resistant. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber bowl to be coated with an oil and grease resistant material.

[0078] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber bowl to be leak-proof. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber bowl be coated with a water-resistant material.

[0079] It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of a twelve ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between five inches and seven inches, for the bottom diameter of a twelve ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between two inches and five inches, and for the height of a twelve ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between one inch and three inches.

[0080] It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of a sixteen ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between five inches and nine inches, for the bottom diameter of a sixteen ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between two inches and six inches, and for the height of a sixteen ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between one inch and five inches.

[0081] It is an object of the present invention for a sixteen ounce kenaf molded fiber rectangular bowl to measure between four inches and eight inches in length, between four inches and eight inches in width, and between one and four inches in height.

[0082] It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of a twenty-four ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between six inches and ten inches, for the bottom diameter of a twenty-four ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between three inches and seven inches, and for the height of a twenty-four ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between one inch and four inches.

[0083] It is an object of the present invention for a twenty-four ounce kenaf molded fiber rectangular bowl to measure between six inches and ten inches in length, between four inches and eight inches in width, and between one and five inches in height.

[0084] It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of a thirty-two ounce kenaf molded fiber bowl to measure between six inches and eleven inches, for the bottom diameter of a thirty-two ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between three inches and eight inches, and for the height of the thirty-two ounce kenaf molded fiber bowl to measure between one inch and five inches.

[0085] It is an object of the present invention for a thirty-two ounce kenaf molded fiber rectangular bowl to measure between six inches and eleven inches in length, between four inches and nine inches in width, and between one and five inches in height. It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of a forty ounce kenaf molded fiber bowl to measure between six inches and eleven inches, for the bottom diameter of a forty ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between three inches and eight inches and for the height of the forty ounce kenaf molded fiber bowl to measure between one inch and five inches.

[0086] It is an object of the present invention for a forty ounce kenaf molded fiber rectangular bowl to measure between six inches and eleven inches in length, between four inches and nine inches in width, and between two and six inches in height.

[0087] It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of a forty-six ounce kenaf molded fiber bowl to measure between six inches and eleven inches, for the bottom diameter of a forty-six ounce kenaf molded fiber round bowl to measure between four inches and nine inches, and for the height of the forty-six ounce kenaf molded fiber bowl to measure between two inches and six inches.

[0088] It is an object of the present invention for a forty-six ounce kenaf molded fiber rectangular bowl to measure between six inches and eleven inches in length, between four inches and nine inches in width, and between two and six inches in height.

[0089] The present invention relates to a molded fiber cup comprised of kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for a molded fiber lid for the cup to comprise kenaf.

[0090] It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber cup and molded fiber cup lid is comprised of one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber cup and molded fiber cup lid is comprised of one to twenty five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber cup and molded fiber cup lid is comprised of twenty five to fifty percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber cup and molded fiber cup lid is comprised of fifty to seventy-five percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention that the kenaf molded fiber cup and molded fiber cup lid is comprised of seventy-five to one hundred percent kenaf. It is an object of the present invention for the percentage of the kenaf molded fiber cup and molded fiber cup lid that does not comprise kenaf to be made from any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives. In a preferred embodiment the kenaf molded fiber cup and molded fiber cup lid comprises twenty to forty percent kenaf and the remaining percent of the cup and cup lid comprised of any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives.

[0091] It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber cup to be compostable. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber cup to comprise embossing or printing. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber cup lid to be compostable. It is an object of the present invention for a kenaf molded fiber cup lid to comprise embossing or printing.

[0092] It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber cup to comprise single wall, spiral wall, double wall or ripple wall construction. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber cup to range in size from four ounces to twenty-four ounces. It is an object of the present invention for the kenaf molded fiber cup to comprise the following measurements: top of the cup diameters measuring between one inch and five inches, bottom of the cup diameters measuring between one inch and five inches, and heights measuring between one inch and eight inches.

[0093] It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of a four ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between one inch and four inches, for the bottom diameter of a four ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between one inch and four inches, and for the height of a four ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between one inch and four inches.

[0094] It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of an eight ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between two inches and five inches, for the bottom diameter of an eight ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between two inches and five inches, and for the height of an eight ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between two inches and five inches.

[0095] It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of a twelve ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between two inches and five inches, for the bottom diameter of a twelve ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between two inches and five inches, and for the height of a twelve ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between two inches and six inches.

[0096] It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of a sixteen ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between two inches and five inches, for the bottom diameter of a sixteen ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between two inches and five inches, and for the height of a sixteen ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between three inches and seven inches. It is an object of the present invention for the top diameter of a twenty ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between two inches and five inches, for the bottom diameter of a twenty ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between two inches and five inches, and for the height of a twenty ounce kenaf molded fiber cup to measure between four inches and eight inches.

[0097] Brief description of Drawings

[0098] Figure la shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve having graphics and fluting.

[0099] Figure lb shows a front view of a kenaf paper sleeve having graphics.

[0100] Figure 1c shows a back view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve having graphics.

[0101] Figure Id shows an outside view of an unassembled kenaf paper sleeve having graphics.

[0102] Figure le shows an inside view of an unassembled kenaf paper sleeve having fluting.

[0103] Figure 2a shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve having embossment.

[0104] Figure 2b shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve having embossment.

[0105] Figure 2c shows a back view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve having embossment. Figure 2d shows an outside view of an unassembled kenaf paper sleeve having embossment.

[0106] Figure 2e shows an inside view of an unassembled kenaf paper sleeve having embossment.

[0107] Figure 3a shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve having internal and external fluting.

[0108] Figure 3b shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve having external fluting.

[0109] Figure 3c shows a back view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve having external fluting.

[0110] Figure 3d shows an outside view of an unassembled kenaf paper sleeve having fluting.

[0111] Figure 3e shows an inside view of an unassembled kenaf paper sleeve having fluting.

[0112] Figure 4 shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve having printing of a cup not shown.

[0113] Figure 5 shows a front view of a kenaf paper sleeve around a cup, the kenaf paper sleeve having embossment.

[0114] Figure 6a shows a top view of a kenaf molded tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0115] Figure 6b shows a top view of a kenaf molded tray having openings for receiving cups. Figure 6c shows a side view of a kenaf molded tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0116] Figure 6d shows a back view of a kenaf molded tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0117] Figure 7a shows an assembled side view of a kenaf cardboard tray having dividers that separates the cups having sleeves, the sleeves made from kenaf.

[0118] Figure 7b shows a flat unassembled top view of a kenaf cardboard tray.

[0119] Figure 8 shows a top side view of a kenaf cardboard tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0120] Figure 9 shows a top side view of a kenaf cardboard tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0121] Figure 10 shows a top side view of a kenaf cardboard tray having openings for receiving cups and a center opening for placing food.

[0122] Figure 11 shows a top side view of a kenaf cardboard tray having openings for receiving cups.

[0123] Figure 12 shows a side view of a kenaf cardboard tray having openings for receiving cups and die cut handles for holding the tray.

[0124] Figure 13 shows a top view of an open kenaf molded fiber egg carton.

[0125] Figure 14 shows a top view of a kenaf molded fiber tray.

[0126] Figure 15 shows a top view of a kenaf molded fiber tray.

[0127] Figure 16 shows a side view of a kenaf molded fiber bowl.

[0128] Figure 17 shows a top view of an open kenaf molded fiber claim shell. Detailed Description of the Drawings

[0129] Figure la shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve 10

[0130] having an outside surface 12 having graphics 14 and an inside surface 20 having fluting 21. There is a closure mechanism 16 for closing the sleeve 10.

[0131] Figure lb shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve

[0132] 10 having an outside linerboard surface 12 having graphics 14.

[0133] Figure 1c shows a back view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve

[0134] 10 having graphics 18 and showing the closure mechanism 16.

[0135] Figure Id shows an outside view of an unassembled kenaf paper

[0136] sleeve 10 having an outside linerboard surface 12 having graphics 14 and 18.

[0137] Figure le shows an inside view of an unassembled kenaf paper

[0138] sleeve having an inside surface 20 and fluting 21.

[0139] Figure 2a shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve 30

[0140] having embossment 34 on outside 32 of sleeve 30 and embossment 40 on inside surface 38 of sleeve 30. A closure mechanism 36 is shown.

[0141] Figure 2b shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve

[0142] 30 having embossment 34 on outside 32 of sleeve 30.

[0143] Figure 2c shows a back view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve

[0144] 30 having embossment 34 on outside of sleeve 30. A closure mechanism 36 is shown.

[0145] Figure 2d shows an outside view of an unassembled kenaf paper

[0146] sleeve 30 having embossment 34 on outside 32 of sleeve 30.

[0147] Figure 2e shows an inside view of an unassembled kenaf paper

[0148] sleeve 30 having embossment 40 on inside 38 of sleeve 30.

[0149] Figure 3a shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve 50

[0150] having external fluting 54 on outside surface 52 and internal fluting 58 on inside surface 57. A closure mechanism is shows as 56.

[0151] Figure 3b shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve 50 having external fluting 54 on outside surface 52.

[0152] Figure 3c shows a back view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve

[0153] 50 having external fluting 54 on outside surface 52.

[0154] Figure 3d shows an outside view of an unassembled kenaf paper

[0155] sleeve 50 having external fluting 54 on outside surface 52.

[0156] Figure 3e shows an inside view of an unassembled kenaf paper

[0157] sleeve having fluting 58 on inside surface 57.

[0158] Figure 4 shows a front view of an assembled kenaf paper sleeve 70 having printing graphics 72.

[0159] Figure 5 shows a front view of a kenaf paper sleeve 82 around a cup 80, the kenaf paper sleeve 82 having embossment 86 on surface 84 and inside surface (not shown).

[0160] Figure 6a shows a top view of a kenaf molded tray 100 having openings 102, 104, 106 and 108 for receiving cups.

[0161] Figure 6b shows a top view of a kenaf molded tray 129 having openings 122, 124, 126 and 128 for receiving cups.

[0162] Figure 6c shows a side view of Figure 6a showing a kenaf molded tray 100 having openings for receiving cups.

[0163] Figure 6d shows a back view of Figure 6a showing a kenaf molded tray 100 having openings 102, 104, 106 and 108 for receiving cups.

[0164] Figure 7a shows an assembled side view of a kenaf cardboard tray 120 for carrying cups 122 having sleeves 124 made from kenaf. The tray 120 has a divider 126 having a die cut handle 128.

[0165] Figure 7b shows a flat unassembled top view of a kenaf cardboard tray 120 having a die cut handle 128.

[0166] Figure 8 shows a top side view of a kenaf cardboard tray 140 having openings 142, 144, 146 and 148 for receiving cups. Figure 9 shows a top side view of a kenaf cardboard tray 150 having openings 152, 154, 156 and 158 for receiving cups.

[0167] Figure 10 shows a top side view of a kenaf cardboard tray 170 having openings 172, 174, 176 and 178 for receiving cups and a center opening 180 for placing food.

[0168] Figure 11 shows a top side view of a kenaf cardboard tray 190 having openings 192 and 194 for receiving cups.

[0169] Figure 12 shows a side view of a kenaf cardboard tray 200 having openings 208 and 210 for receiving cups, side portion 202 having graphics 206 and a second side 204. The sides 202 and 204 each having die cut handles 212 and 214 for holding the tray.

[0170] Figure 13 shows a top view of an open kenaf molded fiber egg carton 300. Figure 14 shows a top view of a kenaf molded film tray 310.

[0171] Figure 15 shows a top view of a kenaf molded fiber tray 320.

[0172] Figure 16 shows a side view of a kenaf molded fiber bowl 330.

[0173] Figure 17 shows a top view of an open kenaf molded fiber clam shell 340.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A paper sleeve comprised of kenaf paper for holding hot liquids.

2. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve is insulated.

3. The paper sleeve of clam 1 wherein said kenaf paper is one hundred percent kenaf.

4. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said kenaf paper is comprised of from one to twenty five percent kenaf.

5. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said kenaf paper is comprised of from twenty five to fifty percent kenaf.

6. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said kenaf paper is comprised of from fifty to seventy-five percent kenaf.

7. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said kenaf paper is comprised of from seventy-five to one hundred percent kenaf.

8. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein percentage of paper that is not kenaf paper comprises any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, post-industrial recycled content wood pulp and virgin wood pulp.

9. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said kenaf paper has a hurd content of less than 15%.

10. The paper sleeve of claim 9 wherein said kenaf paper not made from said hurd is made from bast fiber.

11. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said kenaf paper comprises some combination of kenaf hurd, kenaf bast fiber, post-consumer recycled content wood pulp and post-industrial recycled content wood pulp.

12. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said kenaf paper has a tensile MD strength ranging from five pounds to two hundred pounds per inch and a tensile CD strength ranging from five pounds to two hundred pounds per inch, an elongation MD percentage ranging from one half to twenty pounds per inch and an elongation CD percentage ranging from one half pound to twenty pounds per inch.

13. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said kenaf paper is treated or coated with AKD sizing.

14. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve comprises fluting.

15. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve has fluting on an external side or on both an internal and external side.

16. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said sleeve has a face and seamless construction, providing a surface area to accept graphics.

17. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said kenaf paper sleeve is unbleached.

18. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said kenaf paper sleeve is bleached.

19. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve is recyclable, curbside recyclable, biodegradable or compostable.

20. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said paper sleeve has some combination of the following environmentally friendly features: chlorine free, toxin free, BPA free, lead free, phthalates free or PFA free.

21. The paper sleeve of claim 1 wherein said sleeve has an outside surface having graphics and an inside surface having fluting.

22. A single face board packaging for paper sleeves to hold cups and containers of hot liquids comprising:a linerboard layer and a corrugated or fluted layer;said single face board packaging comprising kenaf paper.

23. The single face board packaging of claim 22 wherein said fluting layer is either an E-flute or F-flute.

24. A tray comprised of kenaf for carrying drinks and food;said trays being molded fiber packaging or made from cardboard, both comprised of kenaf.

25. The tray of claim 24 wherein said tray is made from one hundred percent kenaf .

26. The tray of claim 24 wherein said tray is comprised of from one to twenty five percent kenaf.

27. The tray of claim 24 wherein said tray is comprised of from twenty five to fifty percent kenaf.

28. The tray of claim 24 wherein said tray is comprised of from fifty to seventy-five percent kenaf.

29. The tray of claim 24 wherein said trey is comprised of from seventy-five to one hundred percent kenaf.

30. The tray of claim 24 wherein percentage of said tray that does not comprise said kenaf comprises any combination of post-consumer waste recycled content wood pulp, post-industrial recycled content wood pulp, virgin wood pulp, bamboo and bagasse.

31. The tray of claim 24 wherein said tray is a molded kenaf paper tray having multiple rounded slots to hold cups or containers of different sizes.

32. The tray of claim 31 further comprising a flat surface area to hold objects or food other than cups.

33. The tray of claim 24 wherein said tray further comprises handles.

34. The tray of claim 24 wherein said cardboard tray accepts all types of printed graphics on the flat surface areas of said tray, including sides and bottom.

35. The tray of claim 24 wherein said tray is recyclable, curbside recyclable, biodegradable or compostable.

36. The tray of claim 24 wherein said tray has some combination of the following environmentally friendly features: chlorine free, toxin free, BPA free, lead free, Phthalates free, PFA free.

37. A molded fiber egg carton comprised of kenaf comprising partitions that hold between one egg and forty eight eggs.

38. The molded fiber egg carton of claim 37 wherein said egg carton is comprised of one hundred percent kenaf.

39. The molded fiber egg carton of claim 37 wherein said egg carton is comprised of one to twenty five percent kenaf.

40. The molded fiber egg carton of claim 37 wherein said egg carton is comprised of twenty five to fifty percent kenaf.

41. The molded fiber egg carton of claim 37 wherein said egg carton is comprised of fifty to seventy five percent kenaf.

42. The molded fiber egg carton of claim 37 wherein said egg carton is comprised of seventy five to one hundred percent kenaf.

43. The molded fiber egg carton of claim 37 wherein percentage of kenaf molded fiber egg carton not comprised of kenaf to be made from any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives.

44. The molded fiber egg carton of claim 37 wherein said egg carton comprises twenty to forty percent kenaf and the remaining percent of the egg carton comprised of any combination of recycled material, bamboo, bagasse, virgin materials and additives.

45. A molded fiber clamshell container comprised of kenaf.

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