Product dispensing system with directional flexing container
US8308023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/9493
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A product dispensing system including a container having multiple walls that define an internal volume, at least one of the walls including a pre-formed flex line, and a dispenser including a frame having a front end and a rear end, the frame including a stop positioned proximate the rear end and a support deck extending between the front end and the rear end, and an opening tool positioned to open the container as the container is moved along the support deck into engagement with the stop, wherein the engagement between the stop and the container effects a flexing of the container along the pre-formed flex line.
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