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Piercing nozzle for pouch fitment

US5325995A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1993
Grant dateJul 5, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67B7/26
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved nozzle for piercing and draining a wide variety of fluid materials, such as milk, juice, relish and ketchup, from pouches of plastic film. The piercing nozzle is easily inserted into plastic pouches and is designed to provide that, after initial penetration, the force necessary to insert the piercing portion remains substantially constant.

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