Composite container

Abstract

A composite container for the storage of material. The composite container including a carton body constructed to define a enclosure. The enclosure coated on one surface with a heat sealable material. Secured to the coated surface of the enclosure is a cap portion.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A container apparatus for the storage of material, comprising: 
 a carton body portion defining an enclosure;    a heat sealable material coating a surface of the enclosure; and    at least one cap portion continuously secured to the surface by the heat sealable material.    
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the heat sealable material and the cap portion are the same material.  
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the heat sealable material and the cap portion comprise a thermoplastic material.  
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 3 , wherein the thermoplastic material comprises a low density polyethylene material.  
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the heat sealable material extends over substantially an entire surface of the carton.  
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the carton body comprises stiff paper.  
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion is formed in the shape of a pour spout.  
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion is formed in the shape of a handle.  
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion forms a side of the enclosure.  
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion forms a top of the enclosure.  
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion is two pieces forming a top and a bottom of the enclosure.  
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is substantially cylindrical.  
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is box shaped.  
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion is formed to include a pattern.  
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 14 , wherein the pattern is text.  
     
     
         16 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion is printed to display a pattern.  
     
     
         17 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion if formed to integrate a threaded screw top.  
     
     
         18 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion is formed to include a reseable flap.  
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the cap portion and the heat sealable material are welded together.  
     
     
         20 . The container of  claim 19 , wherein the weld is created using an ultrasonic generator.  
     
     
         21 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion and the heat sealable material are bonded together.  
     
     
         22 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap portion extends beyond the enclosure to increase the volume of the container.  
     
     
         23 . A receptacle for the storage of material, comprising: 
 a body portion defining an enclosure, the enclosure folded to form a first end and a closed second end;    a heat sealable material coating a surface of the enclosure;    a cap portion secured to the first end by the heat sealable material and the second end.    
     
     
         24 . A method of constructing a container, the method including the steps of: 
 providing a carton body defining an enclosure;    coating the carton body with a heat sealable material; and    securing a cap portion to the carton body to seal the enclosure.