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Rupturable opening for sealed container

US7556191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 2004
Grant dateJul 7, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2231/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container formed from a paperboard laminate and including a rupturable opening for gaining access to the contents of the container, the opening being defined by an embossment pattern in a wall of the container. The embossment defines a weakened area which includes the layers of the laminate, but without destruction or deterioration of selected ones of the barrier/sealing layers of the laminate. A method is disclosed.

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