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Opening arrangement for packing containers of thin plastic film together with a packing container provided with the opening arrangement
Assignee: Tetra Pak Developpement SA
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Filing: 1979-09-13
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Granted: 1981-05-12
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Expires: 1999-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A packing container having an outer casing and a package body disposed within the outer casing is disclosed. A wall portion of the package body is folded over and affixed to itself in the folded position, and a thin cutting thread is arranged within the folded wall portion so that the cutting thread is accessible from outside the packing container. Upon being pulled away from the wall portion, the cutting thread cuts through the wall portion to provide an opening in the package body.
Inventors
- 👤 Anders R. Rausing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/30; B65D77/32; B65D77/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A packing container comprising: an outer casing including a first and a second end portion, said casing having an opening in said first end portion; a package body disposed within said outer casing, said body having a thin flexible wall; means for holding a portion of the wall in a folded position to form a fold therein; a cutting thread disposed within said fold; closure means on said opening, said cutting thread being secured to said closure means, whereby when said closure means is pulled from said opening, said cutting thread cuts through said portion of the wall to provide an opening therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A packing container comprising: an outer casing including a first and a second end portion, said casing having an opening in said first end portion; a package body disposed within said outer casing, said body having a thin flexible wall; means for holding a portion of the wall in a folded position to form a fold therein; a cutting thread disposed within said fold; closure means on said opening, said cutting thread being secured to said closure means, whereby when said closure means is pulled from said opening, said cutting thread cuts through said portion of the wall to provide an opening therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The packing container of claim 1 wherein the outer casing is substantially cylindrical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The packing container of claim 1 wherein said closure means comprises a removable cover strip affixed to said first end portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The packing container of claim 3 wherein said cutting thread is attached to said cover strip such that said cutting thread cuts through said portion of the wall as said cover strip is removed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The packing container of claim 3 wherein said cover strip includes a lug which may be lifted to remove said strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The packing container of claim 3 wherein said cutting thread passes through said fold and each end of said cutting thread is attached to said cover strip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The packing container of claim 1 wherein said portion of the wall which is held in a folded position is arranged directly beneath said opening, and wherein said portion of the wall has a substantial length whereby said portion of the wall projects through said opening to form a pouring spout when said closure means is removed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The packing container of claim 7 wherein a portion of said wall of said package body is affixed to an inner surface of said outer casing around said opening to prevent said pouring spout from falling back through said opening subsequent to being formed.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-05-11 | 1984-11-10 | 1985-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-11 | 1988-11-10 | 1989-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-11 | 1992-11-10 | 1993-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |