Method of providing a thermally-processed commodity within a plastic container
US6568156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/13
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for providing a thermally processed commodity in a plastic container. The container is exposed to elevated temperatures to form an—intermediate finish section. A commodity is dispensed within the plastic container. A closure engages the intermediate finish section. The container and the commodity are thermally processed. The finish section being within a predetermined range whereby the finish section and the closure result in retaining a hermetic seal.
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