Patent · US Expired

Rigidly brimmed wide mouth stretch resistant pouch

US5476322A · kind A · utility

9Cited by
5References
8Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 1994
Grant dateDec 19, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 14, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D75/008
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible, thin wall, multi-layer plastic film pouch having an open end and possessing high strength resistance against being manually torn or stretched. A portion of the pouch, extending to the open end, projects upwardly through a substantially rigid annular flange. The end portion, being mechanically stretched outwardly and downwardly over the annular flange, fits tightly over, around and beneath the flange. The pouch is secured to the flange without further means of attachment. Thus, with the pouch being secured to the flange, the end portion provides the pouch with a substantially rigid brimmed annular opening that facilitates storage, aggressive handling and use of existing filling and closure equipment for filling and closure of the pouch.

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