Packaging

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-28
IMI CORNELIUS UK
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[0021]The pouch is preferably made of transparent or translucent material and the sleeve arranged so that, when the pouch is filled in the sleeve, the customer can see the contents of the pouch through the window as the pouch is being filled. This may add to the “theatre” of dispense, especially where dispense is accompanied by a change in the characteristics of the product in the pouch, for example where ice or other special effects are created in the product. In a preferred arrangement, the sleeve is provided with windows in front and rear panels. With this arrangement, the contents of the pouch can be illuminated with light from the side remote from the customer and this may further enhance the “theatre” of dispense. Alternatively or additionally, the sleeve may be provided with a reflective or other suitable surface onto which an image or o

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However, the pouches can be unstable and difficult to handle, especially if containing a particularly ho

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[0038]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, according to a first embodiment of the invention, a beverage pouch sleeve 2 comprises a single sheet of folded cardboard. The sleeve comprises a front panel 6, a back panel 4 and two shaped panels 8, 10. The front and back panels, 4, 6 are joined at a top edge and folded about a score line 12 until the bottom edge 18 of the back panel 4 is substantially level with the bottom edge 20 of the front panel 6. One shaped panel 10 extends from a side edge of the back panel 4 and is folded about a score line 14 until it overlaps the front panel 6. Similarly, a shaped panel 8 extends from a side edge of the front panel 6 and is folded about a score line 16 until it overlaps the back panel 4.

[0039]The shaped panels 8, 10 are secured to the outer faces of the front and back panels 6, 4 and the bottom edges of the front and back panels 6, 4 are left open. The assembled sleeve defines a cavity into which a beverage pouch 22 can be inserted. The outer faces of th...

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Abstract

A packaging sleeve for a beverage pouch having a spout through which the pouch can be filled and a removable cap for closing the spout until it is desired to consume the beverage. The sleeve is configured to define a cavity arranged to receive the pouch so that the spout projects from the sleeve at one end and the sleeve is capable of standing unsupported on a surface at the other end while the pouch is supported in the sleeve. The sleeve is flexible to allow the pouch to be squeezed while consuming the beverage.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]This invention relates to the packaging and delivery of flowable bulk materials intended to be consumed, and in particular, but not exclusively, to a sleeve arranged to receive a pouch in which the flowable bulk material is contained. The invention has application to a wide range of flowable bulk materials including beverages and other flowable food products such as soups, sauces, syrups, ice cream, sorbet and the like. For convenience the invention is described hereinafter with reference to the packaging and delivery of beverages but it will be understood that we do not intend to be limited thereto and that the invention extends to and includes any flowable bulk materials that can be consumed either directly or when added to another food product.[0002]Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are traditionally sold pre-packaged in plastic or glass bottles, cans or pre-filled cartons. They are sold through different retail outlets such as shops, ba...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D65/22
CPCB65D75/525
Inventor TROTMAN, STEPHEN CRAIGHOLDWAY, ANDREW JOHNBURNETT, MARTIN DESMONDMORSE, SIMON EDWARD
Owner IMI CORNELIUS UK
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