Method for applying a resealable pouring element to a container and corresponding container

US7516595B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SIG Technology AG · CH

Inventors

• Matthias Dammers · Alsdorf, DE
• Hans-Willi Mainz · Heinsberg, DE
• Sven Hagen · Grevenbroich, DE
• Markus Wassum · Gottmadingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 8, 2003
• Grant date: Apr 14, 2009
• Expiry date: Oct 21, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D51/20
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for applying a reclosable pouring element comprising a pouring opening and a flange and having a removable cap, to a container having an opening. The method comprising the steps of connecting the pouring element to a lid of the container having an opening by affixing the flange of the pouring element to the lid in a liquid-tight fashion. Sealing a section of a closure film on the pouring element so that the pouring opening of the pouring element still remains open. Connecting the lid to the container body in a liquid-tight fashion. Sterilizing an interior of the container. Filing the container with a product through the pouring opening. Closing the container by sealing the closure film onto the pouring element in such a fashion that the pouring opening of the pouring element is closed in a liquid-tight fashion and applying the cap to the pouring element.