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Laser scored package

US5229180A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1991
Grant dateJul 20, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24917
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structure for use in making an easy open package comprises a thermoplastic sheet material. The sheet material has a strip of reflective metal on one surface. Over the metal strip on the opposite surface of the sheet material is a score line. The score line may be formed by a laser. The metal strip reflects the laser and provides a score line of more uniform depth and also provides barrier properties in the area of the score line.

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