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Method for producing a detachably connected container having barrier properties

US7845147B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2006
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/22
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided of forming a multi-pack container assembly having at least two containers joined together by a channel. The method includes the steps of providing sheet having a barrier layer thermoforming the sheet into a multi-pack container assembly having a plurality of containers wherein each container comprises a flange and the flanges of adjacent containers are connected by an engineered area of weakness or channel. Resultant containers can be used for low-moisture, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat food products.

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