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Food package having opening feature

US8814430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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88References

19Claims

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Assignee

KRAFT FOODS R & D, INC. · US

Inventors

Paul Veternik · Munich, DE
Stefan Scheuch · Munich, DE
Ronald H. Exner · Icking, DE
Olav Dagestad · Oslo, NO
Paul E. Doll · Madison, US
Deborah A. Lyzenga · East Hanover, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 23, 2010
Grant date	Aug 26, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D2575/565
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A package for a food product is provided and includes a fin seal, where the package is configured for controlled opening using an opening feature. The opening feature may include an integral flap separable from the remainder of the package to form an access opening to an interior of the package. The flap may be defined by one or more score or scribed lines that extend only partially through the package. The flap may have a portion extending into the fin seal area. Opening of the flap may expose adhesive of the fin seal area which can be utilized for attaching the flap to reclose the package.

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