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Dual compartment flexible pouch and a fitment with dual-dispensing capabilities therefor

a dual-dispensing capability, flexible pouch technology, applied in the direction of liquid transfer devices, transportation and packaging, flexible tubular containers, etc., can solve the problems of difficult opening of pouches, packaging is not suitable for selective dispensing of contents of one, and pouches may be difficult to open

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-26
BOURQUE RAYMOND ANTHONY +5
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However, these pouches may be difficult to open, particularly by children, because of the force and dexterity needed to pierce the pouch with the straw.
Again, the force and dexterity needed to tear off the end off these pouches can make these pouches difficult to open, especially for children.
These packages are not suitable for selective dispensing of the contents of one of the compartments because it is difficult to selectively apply pressure to only one of the compartments.

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[0016] A preferred embodiment of the dual-compartment pouch comprises a plastic fitment comprising two through passages wherein one of the compartments is in fluid communication with a first through passage of said fitment and the other of the compartments is in fluid communication with the second through passage of said plastic fitment.

[0017] The dual-dispensing plastic fitment can comprise a substantially tubular body portion having a dividing rib integrally formed therein defining two through passages having axially spaced open ends and at least one basal welding rib integrally formed near the base of the body portion on the outer periphery thereof and outwardly projecting therefrom; and the dividing rib extending from the body portion to provide at least one downwardly projecting welding rib.

[0018] The invention also provides the use of the fitments described above in dual-compartment flexible pouches and packages.

[0019] The dual compartments can be arranged in a contiguous (...

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Abstract

Disclosed is a dual-dispensing plastic fitment comprising (a) a substantially tubular body portion having a dividing rib integrally formed therein defining two through passages having axially spaced open ends; (b) the dividing rib extending from the body portion to provide at least one downwardly projecting welding rib; (c) at least one basal welding rib integrally formed near the base of the body portion on the outer periphery thereof and outwardly projecting therefrom. Also disclosed are dual compartment flexible pouches and packages incorporating the fitment.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] The application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 519,297, filed Nov. 12, 2003, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.[0002] This invention relates to dual compartment flexible pouches and packages. This invention also relates to dual-dispensing fitments and packages incorporating the fitments. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Flexible pouches are known for use in packaging liquid, fluid or paste-like products. The pouches are often intended for single-use (i.e., a single serving) applications, but in some instances may be reclosable for multiple uses. Particularly notable are pouches for beverages such as juices and other flavored drinks that are consumed directly from the pouch. Currently, flexible beverage pouches are typically provided with a plastic-wrapped pointed straw removably adhered to the pouch that is intended to pierce the pouch in a predefined location to access the co...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D75/00B65D81/32
CPCB65D81/3261B65D75/008
Inventor BOURQUE, RAYMOND ANTHONYCHUNG, DANIEL YOUNG-DOOESTABROOK, RICHARD M.KORNICK, JOSEPHOLIVARES-CORDOBA, JOSE TIRSOVISIOLI, DONNA LYNN
Owner BOURQUE RAYMOND ANTHONY
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