US4830273A
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Plastic pour spout bonding
Assignee: International Paper Co
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Filing: 1988-05-02
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Granted: 1989-05-16
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Expires: 2008-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A paperboard carton for containing and pouring liquid has a pour spout fitment adhesively secured to its upper surface and at least partially over a reinforcing patch on said upper surface to spread the upward force exerted by opening the fitment over an area of the carton surface larger than the bottom surface of the fitment so as to prevent the fitment from being torn away from the carton surface. In addition to the force distribution, the tensile strength of the added patch material is much greater than the strength of the carton coating, thus this new patch material becomes the primary seal.
Inventors
- 👤 Roderick W. Kalberer
- 👤 Robert L. Gordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/72; B65D5/74; B65D5/746; B65D5/02; B65D5/06; B65D5/067; B65D5/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A paperboard blank for a carton to contain and from which to pour liquid comprising: (a) an upper surface part, (b) a reinforcing patch adhesively secured to said upper surface part at a selected area, (c) a pour spout fitment having a base part which includes a flat bottom portion adhesively secured to said upper surface part at said selected area and at least partially over said reinforcing patch, (d) said fitment having a closure part removably secured to said base part, the strain imposed upon said fitment by the removal of said closure part being distributed by said reinforcing patch over an area greater than the area of the said flat bottom portion of the fitment, thereby preventing the said fitment from being torn away from the said upper surface part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A paperboard blank for a carton to contain and from which to pour liquid comprising: (a) an upper surface part, (b) a reinforcing patch adhesively secured to said upper surface part at a selected area, (c) a pour spout fitment having a base part which includes a flat bottom portion adhesively secured to said upper surface part at said selected area and at least partially over said reinforcing patch, (d) said fitment having a closure part removably secured to said base part, the strain imposed upon said fitment by the removal of said closure part being distributed by said reinforcing patch over an area greater than the area of the said flat bottom portion of the fitment, thereby preventing the said fitment from being torn away from the said upper surface part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A carton formed from the blank as set forth in claim 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A blank as set forth in claim 1 in which the said fitment is at least partly formed of plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A blank as set forth in claim 1 in which the said fitment parts are both formed from plastic in a single piece and are interconnected along a fold line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A blank as set forth in claim 1 in which the said reinforcing patch is formed of plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A blank as set forth in claim 4 in which the said fitment parts are heat sealed to each other, and the base part is heat sealed to the reinforcing patch and the reinforcing patch is heat sealed to the top surface of the blank.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A blank as set forth in claim 1 in which the reinforcing patch is formed at least in part of 1 to 6 mil polyethylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A blank as set forth in claim 1 in which the said blank is coated with polyethylene.
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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) | 1992-05-15 | 1992-11-14 | 1993-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-15 | 1996-11-14 | 1997-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-15 | 2000-11-14 | 2001-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |