Method of forming a flexible container

Abstract

A method of forming a flexible container is disclosed, the method comprising joining a first flexible material and a second flexible material together to form a joined material; using the joined material, at least partially forming a structural support volume and a an inflation port in communication with the support volume; and a product volume and a fill port in communication with the product volume formed at least in part by bonding a third flexible material to the bonded material.

Description

technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to containers, and in particular, the present disclosure relates to methods of forming containers made from flexible materials. Background technique [0002] Flowable 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 fluent products. Also, in various embodiments, the container can be used to receive, hold and / or dispense individual articles or separately packaged portions of a product. A container may contain one or more product volumes. The product volume may be configured to be filled with one or more fluent products. The container receives the fluent product as it fills its product volume. Once filled to the desired volume, the container can be configured to hold the fluent product in its product volume until the fluent product is dispensed. The container holds the fluent product by providing a bar...

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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 flowable products may require large amounts of material

This can require a large amount of material which adds to the cost of the container and can make its disposal difficult

[0009] Third, some conventional rigid containers for flowy 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 costly

[0010] Fourth, some conventional rigid containers used for flowable 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 flowable product

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

Other users may need to apply so much of their hand that they cannot easily control the degree to which they deform the container; these users may dispense more than their desired amount of runny product

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