Mixing package and methods of forming and using same

a technology of mixing package and mixing container, which is applied in the direction of packaging, transportation and packaging, container/bottle construction, etc., to achieve the effect of high squeezing pressur

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-03-29
STEELE MARK
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[0006]The present invention solves many of the problems that plague conventional mixing packages and packaging methods. Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a package or pouch generally constructed of a flexible polymer material or film laminate. Two or more mixing compartments are provided. In addition, one or more zipper or like access devices are ...

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However, a relatively low level pulling force on the outside of the package proximate the zipper devices will cause the in...

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[0020]Referring generally to FIGS. 1-7, a flexible package 10 in accordance with the present invention, and the steps for using the flexible package 10, are shown or described. The package 10 generally includes a first or front panel portion 12 and a second or back panel portion 14 configured to define a package interior 9 adapted to hold contents or product 11. The package 10 can further include a bottom panel portion and one or more side panel portions. The panel portions can be joined to form or define an inner cavity of the main package 10 for holding, transporting, or otherwise containing material contents. The material contents can include solids, fluids (e.g., liquid or gaseous contents), powders, gels, granular substances, foods, and like substances, materials or contents.

[0021]Each of the panel portions can include internal sealant surfaces. The joining of the front and back panels 12, 14 can create corresponding side or seal edges and top and bottom seals. Alternatively, t...

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A package having two or more selectively isolated compartments and a mixing region is disclosed. A mixing region can be included between the mixing compartments, with respective access devices (e.g., zipper or film member) provided to provide selective communication between the compartments and the mixing region. One or more pull members can be included on the exterior of the package such that pulling on the tabs opens the access devices to facilitate communication between the compartments and their respective contents.

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PRIORITY[0001]This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 376,864, filed Aug. 25, 2010 and entitled MIXING PACKAGE AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to flexible packaging and, more particularly, to flexible packaging adapted to selectively mix the contents of two or more compartments or chambers.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Various conventional flexible packages exist for separating two or more products or components prior to use. In general, at least one of the components is a liquid. Pressure causes the contents to exert force upon a frangible tape or seal until a breaking or bursting point is reached. At the point of rupture, the previously separated contents are then brought into communication with each other.[0004]While generally effective in mixing the pouch contents after pressure is applied, these conventi...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D25/08
CPCB65D81/3266
Inventor STEELE, MARKMELCHOIR, GREG
Owner STEELE MARK
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