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A composite multi-ply tubular consumer products container having an outwardly visible raised design formed along a sidewall thereof is disclosed. The container is comprised of a continuous body ply wrapped about a longitudinal axis into an elongate tubular shape. The body ply has an exterior surface

A composite multi-ply tubular consumer products container having an outwardly visible raised design formed along a sidewall thereof is disclosed. The container is comprised of a continuous body ply wrapped about a longitudinal axis into an elongate tubular shape. The body ply has an exterior surface on which at least one protruding or raised panel member is positioned, whereupon a continuous label ply is wrapped about the exterior surface of the body ply and the at least one protruding member so that the at least one protruding member forms the raised design on that portion of the label ply wrapped thereabout. A method of making such a container, and an apparatus on which the container may be made, are also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multi-ply tubular consumer products container, said container comprising:a continuous body ply, said body ply having a pair of spaced and opposed side edges;said body ply being wrapped about a longitudinal axis into an elongate tubular shape, said body ply having an ext

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multi-ply tubular consumer products container, said container comprising:a continuous body ply, said body ply having a pair of spaced and opposed side edges;said body ply being wrapped about a longitudinal axis into an elongate tubular shape, said body ply having an exterior surface and a continuous joint line extending the length of the body ply where the side edges thereof adjoin one another as the body ply is wrapped into said tubular shape;at least one protruding member positioned on the exterior surface of the body ply spaced from said joint line; anda continuous label ply wrapped about the exterior surface of the body ply and said at least one protruding member, said label ply being adhered to the exterior surface of the body ply, so that said at least one protruding member forms at least one outwardly visible raised design on the portion of the label ply wrapped thereabout.