Flexible packaging manufactured by welding and containing a material that is recycled or from renewable resources
US9352881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W90/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an essentially tubular flexible packaging intended for containing a semi-liquid or pasty product, which includes an apron, a head, an added piece of material at least on the inside of the apron, and optionally a lid, the apron consists of a rolled-up sheet and includes a longitudinal weld for assembling the edges thereof together, and the head being attached to the edge of one of the ends of the apron. The apron includes a ratio of at least 30% of recycled material or material from renewable resources, and the added piece of material is arranged so as to eliminate a discontinuity in the inner surface in the area of the longitudinal weld.
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