In-mould labelled container
US8833235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2565/385
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention concerns an injection-molded capsule for use in a food preparation machine, said capsule for use in a food preparation machine comprising: (i) a structure (1) with a lower side (2), at least three pillars (3) extending from the lower side and linked to a circular upper frame (4) which defines the surroundings of the capsule top side, the pillars (3) having cross-sections S1, S2 and S3, the lower side (2) being a solid wall that comprises a dispensing opening (5) and is centered across the vertical symmetry axis VSA of said capsule, and (ii) a label (6) attached to the outer surface of the lower side (2), pillars (3) and upper circular frame (4), thus forming an envelope that defines capsule side walls, characterized in that the injection point IP of the capsule is off-centered in the vicinity of said dispensing opening (5), opposed the pillar (3) having a cross-section S3 relatively to the axis VSA, and in that S1=S2 and S3>S1.
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