Abstract

The instant disclosure relates to manufacturing of recycle-ready spouted or flat pouches for all types of liquid and viscous food and non-food products across a range of processes that include hot fill, retort, cold/ambient fill, and high-pressure processing. That is, embodiments herein include preparing pouches that are fully recyclable, and can withstand the many possible processing conditions under which spouted or flat pouches for all types of liquid and viscous food and non-food products may encounter. The pouches are formed from multi-layer laminate films made from polymer materials with an added compatibilizer component that make the polymer materials in the multi-layer films be compatible with recycling processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
• B65D 75/26 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in laminated sheets or wrapper blanks
• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture

Abstract

The instant disclosure relates to manufacturing of recycle-ready spouted or flat pouches for all types of liquid and viscous food and non-food products across a range of processes that include hot fill, retort, cold / ambient fill, and high-pressure processing. That is, embodiments herein include preparing pouches that are fully recyclable, and can withstand the many possible processing conditions under which spouted or flat pouches for all types of liquid and viscous food and non-food products may encounter. The pouches are formed from multi-layer laminate films made from polymer materials with an added compatibilizer component that make the polymer materials in the multi-layer films be compatible with recycling processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 27/32 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyolefins

Abstract

A closure for a container. The closure includes an outer shell having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The closure also including an inner cap having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. A plurality of ribs extend from the inner cap to the outer shell. A tamper-evident band encircles the distal end of the inner cap. The tamper-evident band includes a plurality of tamper-evident segments. Each tamper-evident segment has a tab coupled with one of the plurality of ribs and a break segment. A first end of the break segment is coupled with the tab and a second end of the break segment is coupled with an adjacent one of the plurality of ribs.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 41/34 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers
• B65D 47/32 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with means for venting
• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture

Abstract

A tamper-evident closure for a container includes a straw having an outer edge with an outwardly extending projection. The closure includes a cap with a rib. A tamper-evident tab extends from the rib. The tab has an inwardly extending lug configured to engage with the outwardly extending projection of the straw as the cap rotates relative to the straw when the cap and the straw are secured together. The tab has a has a foldable portion configured to fold the lug inwardly to provide a visual indication when the cap is an unsealed configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 47/10 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
• B65D 47/12 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
• B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
• B65D 55/02 - Locking devicesMeans for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture

Abstract

A tamper-evident closure for a container includes a straw having an outer edge with an outwardly extending projection. The closure includes a cap with a rib. A tamper-evident tab extends from the rib. The tab has an inwardly extending lug configured to engage with the outwardly extending projection of the straw as the cap rotates relative to the straw when the cap and the straw are secured together. The tab has a foldable portion configured to fold the lug inwardly to provide a visual indication when the cap is an unsealed configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 35/44 - Closures
• B65D 41/34 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers
• B65D 47/12 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures

Abstract

A closure for a container. The closure include an outer shell having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The closure also including an inner cap having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. A plurality of ribs extend from the inner cap to the outer shell. A tamper-evident band encircles the distal end of the inner cap. The tamper-evident band includes a plurality of tamper-evident segments. Each tamper-evident segment has a tab coupled with one of the plurality of ribs and a break segment. A first end of the break segment is coupled with the tab and a second end of the break segment is coupled with an adjacent one of the plurality of ribs.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 41/34 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers
• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
• B65D 47/32 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with means for venting

Abstract

A tamper-evident closure for a container includes a straw having an outer edge with an outwardly extending projection. The closure includes a cap with a rib. A tamper-evident tab extends from the rib. The tab has an inwardly extending lug configured to engage with the outwardly extending projection of the straw as the cap rotates relative to the straw. The tab has a hinge coupled with the rib. The hinge is configured to rotate the tab outwardly relative to the rib. The tab also has a foldable portion configured to fold to provide a visual indication when the cap is an unsealed configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 47/10 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
• B65D 47/12 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
• B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture

Abstract

A tamper-evident closure for a container includes a straw having an outer edge with an outwardly extending projection. The closure includes a cap with a rib. A tamper-evident tab extends from the rib. The tab has an inwardly extending lug configured to engage with the outwardly extending projection of the straw as the cap rotates relative to the straw when the cap and the straw are secured together. The tab has a foldable portion configured to fold the lug inwardly to provide a visual indication when the cap is an unsealed configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 41/34 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers
• B65D 35/44 - Closures
• B65D 47/12 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures