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Assembly comprising a package and a processed cheese portion

US7318941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 5, 2001
Grant dateJan 15, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D85/76
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assembly including a processed cheese portion (22) and a package (26) closely wrapping the portion. The package includes an element which itself comprises a film (2) tightly wrapping the portion and in contact therewith, and tear-initiating member (11) for enabling the sheet (2) to be torn along at least one tear line (8) when a gripping tab (10) of the element is pulled. At least a first part of the or each tear line (8) is defined by or made from a material of the film (2).

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