16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Plastic bags for packaging; plastic pouches for packaging; plastic roll stock for packaging; and packaging materials of paper Valves of plastic, other than parts of machines; and plastic packaging components for containers and cartons, namely, dispensing and closable pour spouts and container and carton closures
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Plastic bags for packaging; plastic pouches for packaging; plastic roll stock for packaging; and packaging materials of paper Valves of plastic, other than parts of machines; and plastic packaging components for containers and cartons, namely, dispensing and closable pour spouts and container and carton closures
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METHODS OF RECYCLING FLEXIBLE PACKAGES FORMED OF RECYCLABLE BARRIER LAMINATES
Disclosed are recyclable flexible package and a method of recycling such packages. The flexible package includes a hollow body defining an interior chamber for holding an oxygen sensitive product. The body is formed of a laminated film formed of two layers of a single polymer material, e.g., polyethylene, and at least one interposed barrier layer, e.g., polyvinyl alcohol, that is resistant to the passage of oxygen therethrough and which is water-soluble. The single polymer constitutes at least 95% by weight of the laminated film, whereupon the package is suitable for recycling without requiring separation of the materials thereof by shredding the laminated film and subjecting those pieces to an aqueous wash to dissolve the barrier layer.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B02C 23/20 - Adding fluid, other than for crushing or disintegrating by fluid energy after crushing or disintegrating
B32B 1/00 - Layered products having a non-planar shape
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
carrying containers, made predominantly of plastic and predominantly of non-metal, formed of flexible packaging materials for commercial use, namely, containers for carrying liquid food, beverage, and household products
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MECHANICALLY RECYCLABLE BARRIER LAMINATES FOR MAKING FLEXIBLE PACKAGING AND METHODS OF RECYCLING FLEXIBLE PACKAGES FORMED OF RECYCLABLE BARRIER LAMINATES
Disclosed are recyclable flexible package and a method of recycling such packages. The flexible package includes a hollow body defining an interior chamber for holding an oxygen sensitive product. The body is formed of a laminated film formed of two layers of a single polymer material, e.g., polyethylene, and at least one interposed barrier layer, e.g., polyvinyl alcohol, that is resistant to the passage of oxygen therethrough and which is water-soluble. The single polymer constitutes at least 95% by weight of the laminated film, whereupon the package is suitable for recycling without requiring separation of the materials thereof by shredding the laminated film and subjecting those pieces to an aqueous wash to dissolve the barrier layer.
B32B 3/04 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
B32B 3/06 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for securing layers togetherLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 15/085 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
B32B 15/09 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyesters
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
MECHANICALLY RECYCLABLE BARRIER LAMINATES FOR MAKING FLEXIBLE PACKAGING AND METHODS OF RECYCLING FLEXIBLE PACKAGES FORMED OF RECYCLABLE BARRIER LAMINATES
Disclosed are recyclable flexible package and a method of recycling such packages. The flexible package includes a hollow body defining an interior chamber for holding an oxygen sensitive product. The body is formed of a laminated film formed of two layers of a single polymer material, e.g., polyethylene, and at least one interposed barrier layer, e.g., polyvinyl alcohol, that is resistant to the passage of oxygen therethrough and which is water-soluble. The single polymer constitutes at least 95% by weight of the laminated film, whereupon the package is suitable for recycling without requiring separation of the materials thereof by shredding the laminated film and subjecting those pieces to an aqueous wash to dissolve the barrier layer.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 1/00 - Layered products having a non-planar shape
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags Details
B65D 75/26 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in laminated sheets or wrapper blanks
B02C 23/20 - Adding fluid, other than for crushing or disintegrating by fluid energy after crushing or disintegrating
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MECHANICALLY RECYCLABLE BARRIER LAMINATES FOR MAKING FLEXIBLE PACKAGING AND METHODS OF RECYCLING FLEXIBLE PACKAGES FORMED OF RECYCLABLE BARRIER LAMINATES
Disclosed are recyclable flexible package and a method of recycling such packages. The flexible package includes a hollow body defining an interior chamber for holding an oxygen sensitive product. The body is formed of a laminated film formed of two layers of a single polymer material, e.g., polyethylene, and at least one interposed barrier layer, e.g., polyvinyl alcohol, that is resistant to the passage of oxygen therethrough and which is water-soluble. The single polymer constitutes at least 95% by weight of the laminated film, whereupon the package is suitable for recycling without requiring separation of the materials thereof by shredding the laminated film and subjecting those pieces to an aqueous wash to dissolve the barrier layer.
B32B 3/04 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
B32B 3/06 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for securing layers togetherLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 15/085 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
B32B 15/09 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyesters
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
Disclosed is a recyclable flexible package and method of making it. The flexible package includes a hollow body defining an interior chamber for holding a product. The body is formed of a laminated film resistant to the passage of oxygen therethrough and is formed of at least one layer of a first type of thermoplastic material. A degassing valve is mounted on the body and is formed of the first type of thermoplastic material. The first type of thermoplastic material of the body and the valve constitute at least 95% by weight of the package, whereupon the package is suitable for recycling without requiring separation of the materials thereof.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
A package including a fitment for dispensing a liquid from a flexible bag is disclosed. The fitment is secured to the bag and includes a compressible bulb and a piercing member that are coupled together. In two embodiments the fitment is configured so that the piercing member pierces through a wall of the bag to dispense the bag's contents through an outlet port of the fitment. One of those embodiments includes a separate valve to open and close the outlet port. Another embodiment does not include a separate valve to open and close the outlet port. A third embodiment makes use of a fitment connected to a filling gland of the bag and which is in communication with the interior of the bag. That third embodiment includes a frangible seal forming part of the fitment and which is pierced by the piercing member to dispense the liquid from the bag.
A flexible package and methods of making the same are disclosed. The package is formed of a flexible sheet material and includes plural panels connected together to form an internal compartment holding a flowable granular or particulate material. The package includes a transverse seal line which includes a permanently sealed section and a releasably securable sealed section. The releasably securable sealed section is configured to be peeled open to form a spout for the package. The package also includes a re-closable connector located adjacent the releasably securable section to close the spout after it has been opened. The package also includes a handle for lifting and carrying the package and for facilitating pouring the contents of the package out of the spout.
B65D 30/20 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by shape or construction with folds, e.g. to facilitate collapsing
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 33/22 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices using adhesive applied to integral parts, e.g. to flaps using heat-activatable adhesive
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 33/00 - Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
B65D 75/12 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks in sheets or blanks initially folded to form tubes with the ends of the tube closed by flattening and heat-sealing
B65D 75/36 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
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FLEXIBLE PACKAGES WITH CLOG RESISTANT DEGASSING VALVE AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
A flexible package with a one-way, pressure-equalizing or degassing valve and method of making the same is provided. The package includes a tortuous path preventing particulate materials, e.g., fine powders, from clogging or interfering with opening and closing of said valve. The package includes a heat seal including discontinuities or gaps which defines a tortuous path between the valve and the compartment within the package in which the particulate material is located, allowing air and internal gases trapped in the package to escape through the valve while preventing fine powders, dust and particulate from reaching the valve body by trapping or collecting them in the tortuous path.
A flexible package with a one-way, pressure-equalizing or degassing valve and method of making the same is provided. The package includes a tortuous path preventing particulate materials, e.g., fine powders, from clogging or interfering with opening and closing of said valve. The package includes a heat seal including discontinuities or gaps which defines a tortuous path between the valve and the compartment within the package in which the particulate material is located, allowing air and internal gases trapped in the package to escape through the valve while preventing fine powders, dust and particulate from reaching the valve body by trapping or collecting them in the tortuous path.
A flexible package with a one-way, pressure-equalizing or degassing valve and method of making the same is provided. The package includes a tortuous path preventing particulate materials, e.g., fine powders, from clogging or interfering with opening and closing of said valve. The package includes a heat seal including discontinuities or gaps which defines a tortuous path between the valve and the compartment within the package in which the particulate material is located, allowing air and internal gases trapped in the package to escape through the valve while preventing fine powders, dust and particulate from reaching the valve body by trapping or collecting them in the tortuous path.
B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags Details
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
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Pierce at first use dispensing tap for flexible bag with filling gland and bag including the same
A package including a fitment for dispensing a liquid from a flexible bag is disclosed. The fitment is secured to the bag and includes a compressible bulb and a piercing member that are coupled together. In two embodiments the fitment is configured so that the piercing member pierces through a wall of the bag to dispense the bag's contents through an outlet port of the fitment. One of those embodiments includes a separate valve to open and close the outlet port. Another embodiment does not include a separate valve to open and close the outlet port. A third embodiment makes use of a fitment connected to a filling gland of the bag and which is in communication with the interior of the bag. That third embodiment includes a frangible seal forming part of the fitment and which is pierced by the piercing member to dispense the liquid from the bag.
A package 10 including a fitment 20 for dispensing a liquid from a flexible bag is disclosed. The fitment is secured to the bag and includes a compressible bulb 28 and a piercing member 30 that are coupled together. The fitment is configured so that the piercing member pierces through a wall 14 of the bag to dispense the bag's contents through an outlet port 40 of the fitment. A separate valve 26 opens and closes the outlet port. The fitment is connected to a filling gland 202 of the bag which is in communication with the interior of the bag. A frangible seal 216 forming part of the fitment is pierced by the piercing member to dispense the liquid from the bag.
A package 10 including a fitment 20 for dispensing a liquid from a flexible bag is disclosed. The fitment is secured to the bag and includes a compressible bulb 28 and a piercing member 30 that are coupled together. The fitment is configured so that the piercing member pierces through a wall 14 of the bag to dispense the bag's contents through an outlet port 40 of the fitment. A separate valve 26 opens and closes the outlet port. The fitment is connected to a filling gland 202 of the bag which is in communication with the interior of the bag. A frangible seal 216 forming part of the fitment is pierced by the piercing member to dispense the liquid from the bag.
A package including a fitment for dispensing a liquid from a flexible bag is disclosed. The fitment is secured to the bag and includes a compressible bulb and a piercing member that are coupled together. The fitment is configured such that when the bulb is first actuated, e.g., pressed, it causes the piercing member to pierce through the wall of the bag so that the contents of the bag can be dispensed through an outlet port of the fitment. In one embodiment of the fitment a portion of the piercing member is permanently located within the bag after first use and a valve is provided to open and close the outlet port thereafter. In another and more preferred embodiment the piercing member is extended into and out of the bag to dispense the contents of the bag through the outlet port, without necessitating use of a separate valve to open and close that port.
A flexible package for dispensing a liquid. The package includes a fitment and a piercing member. The fitment is secured to a wall of the flexible package and has a passageway extending through it and a screw-thread section. The piercing member has a passageway extending through it, a piercing tip, and a screw-thread section. The piercing member is configured for insertion in the passageway of the fitment, with the screw-thread sections engaging each other to cause the piercing tip to penetrate the package, whereupon the liquid within the package can flow into and through the piercing member.
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
Dispensing system for dispensing flowable materials, flexible bag or pouch for use in dispensing system, and methods of filling dispensing bottles and dispensing flowable materials therefrom
A dispensing system, a flexible bag or pouch for use therewith, and methods for filling a dispensing bottle with a flowable product and dispensing the same are disclosed. The system includes a flexible bag and a dispensing bottle. The flowable product is located in the bag. The bag includes a first end and a second end. The bottle includes an interior chamber, a squeezable sidewall surrounding the chamber and a bottom cap including a dispensing valve. The bag is disposed in the chamber with the second end opened to form an open mouth, whereupon the flowable product is in communication with the dispensing valve. Squeezing of the bottle's sidewall applies pressure to the flowable product to cause it to be dispensed out of the bottle through dispensing valve.
A flexible side-gusseted package and methods of making the same are disclosed. The package has a central longitudinal axis, a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of gusseted side panels. The front panel is secured to the gusseted side panels along a pair of side seal lines. The back panel is secured to the gusseted side panels along a pair of side seal lines. Each of the seal lines includes a pair of end portions and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion, e.g., a concave recessed portion, of each side seal line is located closer to the central longitudinal axis than the end portions of the side seal lines to provide a package which is somewhat necked-down at its middle, to facilitate grasping of the package by users.
B65B 43/06 - Forming flat bags from webs from more than one web
B65B 43/08 - Forming three-dimensional containers from sheet material
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
An apparatus and method are provided for dispensing a liquid from within a flexible package. The apparatus includes a fitment and a piercing member. The fitment is secured to a wall of the flexible package and has a passageway extending through it and a screw-thread section. The piercing member has a passageway extending through it, a piercing tip, and a screw-thread section. The piercing member is configured for insertion in the passageway of the fitment, with the screw-thread sections engaging each other to cause the piercing tip to penetrate the package, whereupon the liquid within the package can flow into and through the piercing member.
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
B65D 37/00 - Portable flexible containers not otherwise provided for
B65D 77/06 - Liquids or semiliquids enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers
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SPIGOT WITH LIQUID DISPENSING VALVE AND PIERCING MEMBER FOR POUCH
A package including a fitment (20, 120) for dispensing a liquid from a flexible bag (10) is disclosed. The fitment (20, 120) is secured to the bag (10) and includes a compressible bulb (50, 166) and a piercing member (30, 126) that are coupled together. The fitment (20, 120) is configured such that when the bulb (50, 166) is first actuated, e.g., pressed, it causes the piercing member (30, 126) to pierce through the wall of the bag (10) so that the contents of the bag (10) can be dispensed through an outlet port (42, 142) of the fitment. In one embodiment of the fitment (20, 120) a portion of piercing member (30) is permanently located within bag (10) after first use and a valve (26) is provided to open and close outlet port (42) thereafter. In another embodiment piercing member (126) is extended into and out of bag (10) to dispense the contents of bag (10) through outlet port (142), without necessitating use of a separate valve to open and close that port.
B67D 3/04 - Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping-holes of casks, e.g. for beer
B67B 7/00 - Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers
B65D 77/06 - Liquids or semiliquids enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers
B65D 47/38 - Closures with frangible parts adapted to be pierced, torn or removed, to provide discharge openings with piercing means arranged to act subsequently as a valve to control the opening
35.
SPIGOT WITH LIQUID DISPENSING VALVE AND PIERCING MEMBER FOR POUCH
A package including a fitment (20, 120) for dispensing a liquid from a flexible bag (10) is disclosed. The fitment (20, 120) is secured to the bag (10) and includes a compressible bulb (50, 166) and a piercing member (30, 126) that are coupled together. The fitment (20, 120) is configured such that when the bulb (50, 166) is first actuated, e.g., pressed, it causes the piercing member (30, 126) to pierce through the wall of the bag (10) so that the contents of the bag (10) can be dispensed through an outlet port (42, 142) of the fitment. In one embodiment of the fitment (20, 120) a portion of piercing member (30) is permanently located within bag (10) after first use and a valve (26) is provided to open and close outlet port (42) thereafter. In another embodiment piercing member (126) is extended into and out of bag (10) to dispense the contents of bag (10) through outlet port (142), without necessitating use of a separate valve to open and close that port.
B67D 3/04 - Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping-holes of casks, e.g. for beer
B65D 47/38 - Closures with frangible parts adapted to be pierced, torn or removed, to provide discharge openings with piercing means arranged to act subsequently as a valve to control the opening
B65D 77/06 - Liquids or semiliquids enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers
B67B 7/00 - Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers
36.
Pierce at first use fluid dispensing valve and flexible package including the same
A package including a fitment for dispensing a liquid from a flexible bag is disclosed. The fitment is secured to the bag and includes a compressible bulb and a piercing member that are coupled together. The fitment is configured such that when the bulb is first actuated, e.g., pressed, it causes the piercing member to pierce through the wall of the bag so that the contents of the bag can be dispensed through an outlet port of the fitment. In one embodiment of the fitment a portion of the piercing member is permanently located within the bag after first use and a valve is provided to open and close the outlet port thereafter. In another and more preferred embodiment the piercing member is extended into and out of the bag to dispense the contents of the bag through the outlet port, without necessitating use of a separate valve to open and close that port.
Disclosed are apparatus and methods for producing bags filled with a flowable particulate material from a continuous tube of flexible material. The apparatus includes a one-way valve application station having a valve applicator mechanism and a cutting and heating mechanism configured for movement with the bag through the apparatus. The valve applicator mechanism holds a one-way valve for insertion within the bag as the bag is moved through the apparatus. The cutting and heating mechanism is configured to be moved in unison with the valve applicator mechanism to cooperate with it to cut a vent hole in the bag at the valve and to weld the valve to the bag. Then the valve applicator mechanism and the cutting and heating mechanism are moved to apply another one-way valve to another filled bag and the bag with the valve secured thereto is sealed. The resulting sealed bag is suitable for stable palletization.
B65B 1/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
B65B 1/18 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles for filling valve-bags
B65B 43/46 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using grippers
B65B 61/00 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags Details
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
Flexible packages and methods of filling them are disclosed. The package includes front and a rear panels. The front and rear panels each have a pair of side edges, a bottom edge, and a top edge. Respective ones of the side and bottom edges of the panels are secured together. The panels confront each other at the top portion of the package to form an interface through which the package may be filled. The top portion of the package is reinforced with reinforcing layers to form at least one top extension, which includes a handle for supporting the package.
B65B 3/17 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles for filling valve bags
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
A flexible side-gusseted package (20) and methods of making the same are disclosed. The package (20) has a central longitudinal axis (A), a front panel (22), a back panel (24), and a pair of gusseted side panels (26, 28). The front panel (22) is secured to the gusseted side panels (26, 28) along a pair of side seal lines (30, 32). The back panel (24) is secured to the gusseted side panels along a pair of side seal lines (34, 36). Each of the seal lines (30, 32, 34, 36) includes a pair of end portions (30A, 32A, 34A, 36A) and an intermediate portion (30B, 32B, 34B, 36B). The intermediate portion (30B, 32B, 34B, 36B), e.g., a concave recessed portion, of each side seal line (30, 32, 34, 36) is located closer to the central longitudinal axis (A) than the end portions (30A, 32A, 34A, 36A) of the side seal lines (30, 32, 34, 36) to provide a package (20) which is somewhat necked-down at its middle, to facilitate grasping of the package (20) by users..
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
B65D 30/20 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by shape or construction with folds, e.g. to facilitate collapsing
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Package system with automatic shut-off valve for use with dispensing devices
A package system for dispensing a flowable material into a conduit of a dispensing apparatus. The package system includes a package and a connector. The package, e.g., a bag-in-box, comprises a hollow bag and a tap fitment for enabling the contents of the bag to flow out when the fitment is open. The connector includes an automatic shut off valve and is arranged to be fixedly secured to the conduit of the dispensing apparatus and releasably secured to the fitment. The valve is arranged to enable the flow of flowable material from the package into the conduit when the fitment is open, while preventing any of that material from flowing out of the conduit when the connector is disconnected from the fitment.
A package, a fitment and method for dispensing a flowable material is disclosed. The package includes a hollow body formed of a flexible material and a fitment secured thereto. The fitment includes an outer gland and a plunger and overlies a frangible penetration zone in the hollow body of the package. The outer gland includes a passageway extending through it. The plunger has a cylindrical wall defining a hollow interior and a free end disposed within the passageway of the gland. The plunger is arranged to be moved along the passageway, so that its free end penetrates through the penetration zone into the interior of the package to provide an exit port for the material. The free end of the plunger also serves to hold portions of the walls of the package away from the exit port to prevent blockage thereof.
A package system (20) for dispensing a flowable material into a conduit (10) of a dispensing apparatus. The package system includes a package (22) and a connector (26). The package, e.g., a bag-in-box, comprises a hollow bag (28) and a tap fitment (24) for enabling the contents of the bag to flow out when the fitment is open. The connector (26) includes an automatic shut off valve (44) and is arranged to be fixedly secured to the conduit of the dispensing apparatus and releasably secured to the fitment. The valve is arranged to enable the flow of flowable material from the package into the conduit when the fitment is open, while preventing any of that material from flowing out of the conduit when the connector is disconnected from the fitment.
F16K 15/04 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members shaped as balls
F16L 37/407 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied the lift valve being of the ball type
B67D 3/04 - Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping-holes of casks, e.g. for beer
B65D 77/06 - Liquids or semiliquids enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers
45.
Single brew beverage cartridge system including same and method of use
Disclosed is a single brew beverage cartridge for use in a brewing apparatus. The cartridge includes a lid and a cup shaped filter suspended below the lid and in which a beverage brewing ingredient is held. The lid includes an annular collar to prevent the lid from deforming when a needle of the brewing apparatus pierces it during the brewing process. Preferably the cartridge is formed of materials so that it is compostable and biodegradable.
Disclosed is a single brew beverage cartridge (20) for use in a brewing apparatus (10). The cartridge (20) includes a lid (22) and a cup shaped filter (24) suspended below the lid (22) and in which a beverage brewing ingredient (26) is held. The lid (22) includes an annular collar (28) to prevent the lid from deforming when a needle (16) of the brewing apparatus pierces it during the brewing process. Preferably the cartridge (20) is formed of materials so that it is compostable and biodegradable.
A package including a fitment for holding a liquid therein to dispense the liquid and the fitment itself. The fitment is a metering dispensing valve arranged to be secured to a flexible bag for selectively dispensing a metered quantity of the liquid therefrom. It includes a piercing member for piercing through the bag to provide access to the interior of the bag and a compressible bulb having a reservoir in it. The dispensing valve also includes an inlet valve to the reservoir and an outlet valve from the reservoir. The bulb is arranged to be compressed and then released to enable a metered amount of the liquid to be drawn into a reservoir. The bulb can then be compressed again to dispense the metered amount of liquid from the reservoir through the outlet valve to the outlet.
A package for dispensing a flowable material is disclosed. The package includes an interior chamber for holding the flowable material, a coupling insert located within the chamber and a piercing member. The piercing member includes a dispensing tube and is arranged to pierce through the package to communicate with the chamber and thereafter to snap-connect to the coupling insert. The contents of the package can then be dispensed from the package via the dispensing tube. The coupling insert is arranged to be moved to any desired position within the chamber. The package's wall may be constructed, e.g., be transparent and/or include target indicia thereon, to facilitate the positioning of the coupling insert at the desired position.
A one-way valve (20) and a flexible package (10) including the valve are disclosed. The valve basically comprises a base member (22), a flexible septum (24) and a stake (36). The base member is mounted on a wall (12) of the package and includes a valve seat (32) and at least one inlet port (34). The septum is formed of a resilient material and is connected to the base member by the stake, with a first portion of the septum contiguous with the stake fixed in position with respect to the base member and a second portion of the septum engaging the valve seat and covering and sealing the at least one inlet port. The septum is arranged to flex off of the valve seat to unseal the at least one inlet port when the pressure of gas at the at least one inlet port reaches a threshold.
A one-way valve and a flexible package including the valve are disclosed. The valve basically comprises a base member, a flexible septum and a stake. The base member is mounted on a wall of the package and includes a valve seat and at least one inlet port. The septum is formed of a resilient material and is connected to the base member by the stake, with a first portion of the septum contiguous with the stake fixed in position with respect to the base member and a second portion of the septum engaging the valve seat and covering and sealing the at least one inlet port. The septum is arranged to flex off of the valve seat to unseal the at least one inlet port when the pressure of gas at the at least one inlet port reaches a threshold.
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
A fitment for package holding a liquid and a package including such a fitment. The fitment is a metering dispensing valve arranged to be secured to a flexible bag for selectively dispensing a metered quantity of the liquid therefrom. It includes a compressible bulb and a piercing member which when actuated pierces through the bag to enable a metered amount of the liquid to be drawn into a reservoir in the bulb. The bulb can then be compressed to dispense the metered amount of liquid from the reservoir. The dispensing valve also includes a inlet valve to the reservoir and an outlet valve from the reservoir. The fitment may include a pair of barriers to enable it to be sterilized before being secured to the bag form an aseptic package.
Apparatus (20) for holding a flexible package (10) filled with a liquid (12). The apparatus includes an inflatable' void-filling device (24) and a rigid outer container (22) having a lid (34) and a hollow interior in which the flexible package is located. The lid is arranged to be located over the filled package, whereupon some void results therebetween. The inflatable device is located within the hollow interior over the flexible package and arranged to be filled with compressed gas to cause it to completely fill the void. The compressed gas within the inflatable member automatically expands it to fill the void, irrespective of changes in the volume taken up by the filled package within the outer container.
B65D 81/05 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
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ASEPTIC PACKAGING FOR FOODS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASEPTICALLY PACKAGING FOODS
Flexible packages for use in an aseptic filling and sealing apparatus and systems incorporating the packages and apparatus. The packages are formed of a flexible material and include an openable line so that the package can be opened, filled and sealed with a product under aseptic conditions.
B65B 55/00 - Preserving, protecting or purifying packages or package contents in association with packaging
B65B 9/10 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs
B65B 51/26 - Devices specially adapted for producing transverse or longitudinal seams in webs or tubes
B65B 61/00 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASEPTICALLY PACKAGING FOODS
A system for sealing products within flexible packages under aseptic conditions. Packages made according to the apparatus and method of the invention are formed of a flexible material and include an openable line, so that the package can be opened, filled and sealed with a product under aseptic conditions.
B65B 55/00 - Preserving, protecting or purifying packages or package contents in association with packaging
B65B 9/10 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs
B65B 51/26 - Devices specially adapted for producing transverse or longitudinal seams in webs or tubes
B65B 61/00 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
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Flexible packages with liquid dispensing tap and methods of making the same
Flexible packages for holding and selectively dispensing a liquid therefrom and methods of making those packages. Each package is formed of a flexible material and includes a tap fitment having a generally boat shaped base section sealed between contiguous portions of the package. The fitment includes a valve to enable liquid within the package to be dispensed. The flexible package is arranged to be located within an outer carton, with a portion of the fitment extending out of the carton. The packages can be made on an automated form, fill and seal machine or can be made of precursor packages on an automated fill and seal machine.
