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Flexible Stand-Up Pouch with Integral Fitment and Internal Straw

a stand-up pouch and integrated technology, applied in the field of flexible stand-up pouches, can solve the problems of unsafe conditions and messiness, and achieve the effect of convenient opening

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-21
WFCP LLC
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Benefits of technology

[0007]It is an object of the invention to eliminate the need to puncture a whole through the pouch to insert the straw.
[0008]It is an object of the invention to eliminate the use of pointed straw ends which can injure the user.
[0009]It is an object of the invention to eliminate the spills caused by straw insertion.

Problems solved by technology

The external straw is punctures through the side of the pouch creating messy and sometimes unsafe conditions.

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[0018]FIG. 1 shows an example of a flexible stand-up pouch 20 containing an internal straw 7 and an integral fitment 6. The flexible stand-up pouch 20 has vertical walls 2, a base 5, sealed sides 3 and 4, and a top end with a sealing portion 1, containing a fitment 6. The fitment 6 has an internal straw 7 and a screw cap 8. The fitment 6 also has seal wall 30 for a sealing engagement with the sealing portion 1 on the top of the pouch.

[0019]FIG. 2 shows the details of the fitment 6 with a screw cap 8 which screws unto the fitment 6. The screw cap 8 also has a tamper evident ring 9 that disassociates from the screw cap 8 along perforations 19 so that it is evident if the cap 8 has been tampered with. The straw 7 is a free moving straw which can be moved up and down in the fitment 6. The straw is initially held in place by tabs 10 from the walls of the cap 8 engaging the straw 10. The fitment 6 has a base portion 16 with the sealing portion 1 on the side and a neck portion 18 on the to...

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Abstract

A fitment for a liquid containing pouch wherein the fitment is attached to the top portion of the pouch by sealing the top portion of the pouch together and to the sealing portion of the fitment. The fitment having a straw therein and a removeable cap for sealing the liquid in the pouch. The cap can be removed to allow access to the straw and the liquid in the pouch. The cap ban be replaced on the fitment to reseal the pouch. Since the straw is already in the fitment it is easier to use than liquid containing pouches where the straw has to be inserted into the pouch by breaking a seal. Further the straw in the fitment helps prevent spills and injuries associated with straws having to break the seal of the pouch.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to flexible stand-up pouches can more particularly to the fitments for straws and drinking spouts.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The stand-up pouches may be constructed out of a wide range of food grade materials including plastics, foils and laminations or plastic and foils. The fitments and straws re constructed of flexible food grade plastic materials. The pouch shapes vary but they are all sealed on three of the four sides. In all cases the fitment / straw is inserted in the opening at the top of the pouch. The fitment and top side are then sealed together to make a liquid tight enclosure.[0003]There are many stand-up pouches available with external straw fitments. The external straw is punctures through the side of the pouch creating messy and sometimes unsafe conditions. The pouches containing fitments eliminate the straw problems, however made it necessary to tilt or squeeze the pouch to drink the contents. The integral fitmen...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D30/22B65D33/00B65D33/16
CPCB65D47/10B65D2575/583B65D77/283B65D75/5883
Inventor ROGERS, WILLIAM D.
Owner WFCP LLC
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