Flexible containers with integral dispensing spout

Abstract

A flexible container (2000) comprises: a multiple dose product volume for a fluent product; a structural support frame including a folded leg of a gusset on a top of the container, wherein the structural support frame supports the product volume in a stand-up orientation; a dispenser (2060) for dispensing fluent product (2051), formed by a tear-open opening in a sealed leg of the gusset in the top of the container; and a flow channel in fluid communication with the product volume and the dispenser. Externally compressing the container allows to dispense the fluent product through the flow channel the dispenser, and the dispenser, in stand-up position of the container, is situated higher than an uppermost portion of the structural support frame.

Description

technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to flexible containers, and in particular to flexible containers with biased dispensing. 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, hold and / or dispense individual articles or separately packaged portions of products. A container may contain one or more product spaces. The product space is configured to be filled with one or more fluid products. When filling the product space of the container, the container receives a fluid product. Once filled to the desired volume, the container can be configured to hold the fluent product in its product space until the fluent product is dispensed. The container holds the fluent product by providing a barrier around the fluent product. The bar...

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Problems solved by technology

Both types of manufacturing are energy-intensive processes that may require complex equipment

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

This can require a significant amount of material which adds to the cost of the container and contributes to the difficulty of its disposal

[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 decorations

Overwraps provide a large decorative area, but also require additional materials and treatments, often at significant cost

[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 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 strength that they cannot easily control the degree to which the container is deformed; these users may dispense more fluid product than they desire

[0012] Sixth, when using conventional rigid containers, it may be difficult for manufacturers to change such containers from one product size to another

Unfortunately, making a new size of the container can be costly, time consuming and difficult to coordinate

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