Paper wraps, paper wrapped products, and methods of making the same

Abstract

The present disclosure provides paper wraps, paper wrapped products, such as rolled bath tissue, paper towel products, or bundles of rolled bath tissue or paper towels, and methods for covering a product or bundled products in a paper wrap. For example, printed paper wraps and their use are described, wherein the printed paper wraps comprise at least one heat-sealable adhesive that may be applied in varying locations, coverage levels, and patterns comprising different seal strengths, which may be sealed using heat and/or pressure external to the products for packaging and protective purposes.

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         52 . A paper wrap comprising:
 a planar sheet of paper;   the planar sheet of paper having a first surface and a second surface;   wherein at least one portion of the first surface of the paper wrap comprises printed markings;   wherein at least one portion of the first surface of the paper wrap is coated with at least one adhesive; and   wherein the at least one adhesive covers between about 20% and about 80% of the first surface of the paper wrap.   
     
     
         53 . The paper wrap of  claim 52 , wherein the at least one adhesive covers between about 35% and about 65% of the first surface of the paper wrap. 
     
     
         54 . The paper wrap of  claim 52 , wherein the printed markings comprise decorative elements, patterns, informational markings, eye marks, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         55 . The paper wrap of  claim 52 , wherein the basis weight of the paper wrap is between about 12 lbs/3000 ft 2  to about 20 lbs/3000 ft 2 . 
     
     
         56 . The paper wrap of  claim 52 , wherein the basis weight of the paper wrap is between about 20 lbs/3000 ft 2  to about 30 lbs/3000 ft 2 . 
     
     
         57 . The paper wrap of  claim 55 , wherein the at least one adhesive coated on the first surface of the paper wrap is applied at a dry coating weight of from about 0.2 lbs/3000 ft 2  to about 1 lb/3000 ft 2 . 
     
     
         58 . The paper wrap of  claim 55 , wherein the at least one adhesive coated on the first surface of the paper wrap is applied at a dry coating weight of from about 0.25 lbs/3000 ft 2  to about 0.5 lbs/3000 ft 2 . 
     
     
         59 . The paper wrap of  claim 56 , wherein the at least one adhesive coated on the first surface of the paper wrap is applied at a dry coating weight of from about 0.25 lbs/3000 ft 2  to about 3 lbs/3000 ft 2 . 
     
     
         60 . The paper wrap of  claim 56 , wherein the at least one adhesive coated on the first surface of the paper wrap is applied at a dry coating weight of from about 0.5 lbs/3000 ft 2  to about 1.25 lbs/3000 ft 2 . 
     
     
         61 . The paper wrap of  claim 52 , wherein the at least one adhesive coated on the first surface of the paper wrap is a heat-sealable adhesive. 
     
     
         62 . The paper wrap of  claim 52 , wherein the at least one adhesive coated on the first surface of the paper wrap is a non-wax adhesive that comprises a heat-sealable polyvinyl alcohol polyvinyl acetate. 
     
     
         63 . The paper wrap of  claim 52 , wherein at least one portion of the second surface of the paper wrap is coated with at least one adhesive. 
     
     
         64 . The paper wrap of  claim 52 , wherein between about 20% and about 80% of the second surface of the paper wrap is coated with at least one adhesive. 
     
     
         65 . The paper wrap of  claim 55 , wherein between about 20% and about 80% of the second surface of the paper wrap is coated with at least one adhesive. 
     
     
         66 . The paper wrap of  claim 57 , wherein between about 20% and about 80% of the second surface of the paper wrap is coated with at least one adhesive, and wherein the at least one adhesive coated on the first surface of the paper wrap and the at least one adhesive coated on the second surface of the paper wrap are each non-wax adhesives that comprise a heat-sealable polyvinyl alcohol polyvinyl acetate. 
     
     
         67 . The paper wrap of  claim 55 , wherein substantially 100% of the second surface of the paper wrap is coated with at least one adhesive. 
     
     
         68 . The paper wrap of  claim 56 , wherein substantially 100% of the second surface of the paper wrap is coated with at least one adhesive. 
     
     
         69 . The paper wrap of  claim 59 , wherein substantially 100% of the second surface of the paper wrap is coated with at least one adhesive, and wherein the at least one adhesive coated on the first surface of the paper wrap and the at least one adhesive coated on the second surface of the paper wrap are each non-wax adhesives that comprise a heat-sealable polyvinyl alcohol polyvinyl acetate.