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System for preventing blockage of evacuation of flexible packaging

US11851256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2022
Grant dateDec 26, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D2001/0827
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present application relates to a system for evacuating fluid from a flexible container. The system includes a spout connected to a flexible container. A passageway within the spout is in fluid communication with an inside of the flexible container, and the passageway has a top end and a bottom end. An evacuation facilitating structure is positioned proximate the bottom end of the passageway and has a fluid channel therethrough. The evacuation facilitating structure blocks portions of the wall of the flexible container from entering the bottom end of the passageway and preventing fluid from evacuating the container via the passageway.

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