Methods of making flexible containers

Abstract

Methods of making non-durable self-supporting flexible containers.

Description

technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to methods of making containers, and in particular to containers made of flexible materials. Background technique [0002] Fluid products include liquid products and / or pourable solid products. In various embodiments, a container can be used to receive, contain and dispense one or more fluid products. Also, in various embodiments, containers may be used to receive, contain and / or dispense individual articles or separately packaged portions of products. A container may contain one or more product volumes. The product volume is configured to be filled with one or more fluid products. The container receives a fluid product when filling its product volume. Once filled to the desired volume, the container can be configured to contain the fluent product in its product volume until the fluent product is dispensed. The container contains the fluid product by providing a barrier around the fluid product. The barrie...

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Problems solved by technology

Both fabrications are energy-intensive processes that may require complex equipment

[0008] Second, some conventional rigid containers for fluid products may require large amounts of material

This may require a large amount of material which increases the cost of the container and makes its disposal difficult

[0009] Third, some conventional rigid containers for fluid products can be difficult to decorate

The size, shape (e.g. curved surface) and / or material of some rigid containers make it difficult to print directly on their outer surface

Labeling requires additional materials and handling and limits the size and shape of the trim

Packaging provides a large decorative area, but also requires additional materials and handling, often at significant cost

[0010] Fourth, some conventional rigid containers used for fluid products may be prone to certain types of damage

If a rigid container is pressed against a hard object, the container can become dented, which can make it look unsightly

And if the rigid container is dropped, the container may break, which can cause loss of its fluid product

[0011] Fifth, some fluid products in conventional rigid containers can be difficult to dispense

Other users may need to apply so much hand force that they cannot easily control the degree to which the container is deformed; these users may dispense more fluid product than they desire

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