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Stackable package and a packaging assembly made therewith

US8770407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2009
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D71/70
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention concerns a flexible or semi-flexible stackable package (1) for flowable products, comprising a package body (2) with side (3), top (4) and bottom (5) walls, and a neck (6) adapted to receive closing and/or dispensing means (15) that extends outwardly from one of said walls (3, 4, 5) characterized in that: (i) said neck (6) is off-centered and tilted relative to the vertical axis (V) of said package (1) with an angle (α) comprised between 1° and 179°, preferably comprised between 20° and 60°, more preferably an angle of 45°, and (ii) the package body walls (3, 4, 5) comprise at least one flattened, rounded, or recessed portion (7), such that when stacked in a package assembly (10), the neck (6) of said package (1) fits in between a space (8) defined by similar packages disposed adjacent to said neck (6).

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