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Spout assembly for a flexible bag

US9511907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2014
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D75/5877
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spout assembly for a flexible bag having a base flange, a body and a dual lead thread. The base flange has a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one of the top surface and the bottom surface are configured for coupling to a flexible bag. The body extends from the base flange and includes a proximal end corresponding to the base flange and a distal end spaced apart therefrom, and, an inner surface and an outer surface. The dual lead thread extends along the outer surface of the body between the proximal end and the distal end. The dual lead thread has a first threadform and a second threadform. The first threadform has a first threadform length. The second threadform has a second threadform length. The length of the first threadform is different than that of the second threadform.

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