Aseptic pour spout seal for flat top end closures
US5234160A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/062
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aseptic pour spout seal for a flat top end closure having two oppositely disposed outer closure panels, and two oppositely disposed fold-in panels, one of which serves as the pour spout when opened. Each of the fold-in panels includes a substantially triangular panel portion, and a pair of fold-back panels integrally connected to and folded between the substantially triangular panel portion and the respective adjacent outer closure panels. Diagonal opening-assist score lines are formed on the outer closure panels adjacent the respective fold-back panels. An abhesive release coating is applied to the outside surfaces of the pour spout, and to the inside surfaces of either the pair of fold-back pour panels or the adjacent areas defined by the diagonal opening-assist score lines. A suitable sealant is overlain on the abhesive release coating on the pair of fold-back pour panels or the adjacent areas.
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