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Flexible container having flexible handles

US8231029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 2010
Grant dateJul 31, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D75/5883
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible container has flexible top and bottom handles for facilitating dispensing of a flowable substance stored therein. The container includes a flexible panels enclosing an interior of the container and forming a top segment, an opposite bottom segment, a front side segment, a rear side segment, and a pair of side segments bounding the interior. A rigid fitment provides an access opening through either the top segment or a front side segment. A flexible bottom handle structure surrounds a handle opening. It is defined by at least one of the flexible panels, the bottom handle structure being positioned along a center portion of the bottom segment between the front side and rear side segments. The bottom handle has a folded portion at the opening to provide a smooth gripping surface.

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