Method for forming a pouch
US9617024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05C17/00583
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming and filling a pouch, comprises forming opposing walls of a film; sealing the opposing walls of film together to form at least one pouch; filling an interior section of the at least one pouch through an opening in an upper portion of the at least one pouch with a flowable material; forming a top sealed expressing-shaped region to close the opening in the at least one pouch; and cradling the pouch with a foldable flat that is more rigid than the pouch that can be folded or rolled to compress the pouch to express the flowable material through the expressing shaped region.
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