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Assembly of a container and a closure

US8579142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV S.A. · BE

Inventors

Sarah Vanhove · Boutersem, BE
Daniel Peirsman · Leuven, BE
Vanessa Valles · Leuven, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 15, 2009
Grant date	Nov 12, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 28, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D51/1661
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assembly of a container and a closure: the container comprising an outer shell having a neck portion defining a first access opening and a flexible inner bag having a neck finish defining second access opening; the closure being fixed to the container, said closure comprising at least two access ports positioned in front of said access openings and; the assembly comprising sealing means positioned between the closure and the container, characterized in that said sealing means comprise at least two distinct sealing members, one positioned between the closure and the neck portion, the other positioned between the closure and the neck finish.

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