Paper-based or paperboard-based containers and related methods

By folding the upper seal area over a longitudinal seal strip, the top panel is kept free of obstructions, enabling unrestricted access and efficient use, thus improving the drinking experience in paperboard-based containers.

JP7752618B2Active Publication Date: 2025-10-10ELOPAK AS
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2022542362
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-07-09
Filing Date
2021-01-08
Publication Date
2025-10-10
Estimated Expiration
2041-01-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing paperboard-based containers for pourable food products face limitations in providing unrestricted access and efficient use of the top panel due to the presence of upper seal structures that obstruct direct consumption and placement of opening devices.

Method used

The upper seal area is folded over a longitudinal seal strip instead of the top panel, allowing the top panel to be free of seal structures and enabling unrestricted access and placement of opening devices or closures.

Benefits of technology

This design provides unobstructed access to the food product, allowing for efficient use of the top panel and easy dispensing through the placement of opening devices or closures, enhancing the drinking experience.

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Abstract

A paper or paperboard-based container (100) for holding tiltable food products is described, the container comprising a generally planar bottom portion, a top portion arranged opposite the bottom portion and comprising a top panel and a top seal area (126) forming a top seal of the container, wall portions comprising a plurality of wall sections (108b, 108c) extending between the bottom portion and the top portion and abutting the top panel, and a longitudinal seal strip (14) extending between the bottom portion and the top portion across at least one of the wall sections, the top seal area being folded over at least one of the wall sections comprising the longitudinal seal strip (14) and attached thereto. Blanks and sleeves for producing the container are also described, as are methods for producing the container.
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