Packet opening and discharging device and method of using

US11767212B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC · US

Inventors

• Madison Kay Gildersleeve · Vadnais Heights, US
• Michelle Marie Hayden · San Francisco, US
• Peter Dalton · Madison, US
• Ladd Peterson Rowe · Lake Como, US
• John Parker · Monmouth Beach, US
• Leeya Jackson · Minneapolis, US
• Chase Zreet · Boulder, US
• Farin Nikdel · New York, US
• Funmilayo Danielle Adejobi · Alden Manor, US
• Felipe Ribeiro Dos Santos · São Paulo, BR

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 5, 2021
• Grant date: Sep 26, 2023
• Expiry date: Jan 16, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D1/0004
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to open and discharge the contents of a packet or sachet. In some embodiments, a portable dispensing device includes a housing, an opening mechanism, and a discharging mechanism. In some configurations, the device includes a rotatable axle, a rotatable cap disposed at an end of the housing, and a roller element (coupled to the axle) that is configured to rotate with manual rotation of the rotatable cap, and a slot in the housing that permits at least a portion of the packet to advance through, wherein the slot and housing assists with pressing opposing packet walls together to discharge the contents of the packet. In some configurations, the opening mechanism also includes another housing slot where a corner of the packet may be fed and a knife element disposed to facilitate removal of the corner to thereby open the packet.