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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PEPSICO INC
- Publication Date
- 2005-10-27
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 741,847, filed on Dec. 19, 2003, which is incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention is directed to collapsible containers for packaging and dispensing fluids, particularly liquids and flowable powders. In particular, the present invention is directed to seamless thermoplastic containers for packages, such as a “bag-in-box” and beverage carton liners, and recyclable substitutes for beverage pouches and drink boxes.
[0004] 2. Related Background Art
[0005] Collapsible containers are used for storing and dispensing a variety of fluids, particularly liquids and flowable powders. For example, collapsible containers are used as liners for cartons used for storing beverages and other flowable materials. In addition, collapsible containers are used in “bag-in-box” (“BIB”) applications. A BIB is useful in a v...