Methods for producing and using containers for housing product
US7585266B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B70/868
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible container and method for making and using same are provided. In an embodiment, the container comprises a base portion including a bottom, side walls, and an interior, the bottom defining a substantially flat planar surface when the container houses product and the container rests on its bottom, an upper panel portion, that is designed to be received within the interior of the base portion and includes side panels that define a closure member, the upper panel being so constructed and arranged to define a substantially flat surface when the closure member is closed and portions of the upper panel are folded over, the upper panel includes a portion that is sealed to the base portion, and a pair of handles may also be coupled to the base portion. The container provides improved methods of filling, sealing, handling, transporting, and merchandising the container.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.