Bag, in particular plastics bag, for used coffee capsules, method for collecting and recycling used coffee capsules and use of such bags for collection and shipping of used coffee capsules
US12280942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2210/167
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bag, preferably a plastics bag, for the collection of waste, which may include damp waste such as used coffee capsules, wherein, a bag opening is present in the bag front wall, and further comprising a closing flap which has an adhesion area to cover and close the bag opening. The disclosure further relates to a method for collecting waste, which may include damp waste such as used coffee capsules, using the bag according to the disclosure. Moreover, a method for recycling used coffee capsules, comprising collecting a plurality of bags according to the disclosure filled therewith and subjecting this plurality of bags to a melting process. Finally, described herein is use of the bags according to the disclosure for the collection of waste, which may include damp waste such as used coffee capsules, or for the shipping of waste such as used coffee capsules to a collection point.
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