Hybrid container having a rigid body and polymer film ends
US5996884A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D75/525
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel hybrid beverage container having a rigid body and flexible polymer film ends is disclosed herein. The hybrid container may be folded in a closed state for storage, and erected for a filling state. The top end of the container has a recloseable access for filling and sealing the container with a beverage. The container may also have a handle device. In one preferred embodiment, the rigid body is composed of a polyethylene coated fiberboard material. In another embodiment, the rigid body is composed of a mineral filled polyolefin.
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