Containers for holding materials

Abstract

The invention provides for a container that may include a liquid-holding vessel and a skeleton shell supporting the liquid holding vessel. The liquid-holding vessel may comprise a flexible polymer or plastic material for preventing contact between a liquid stored in or dispensed from the container and the skeleton. The liquid-holding vessel and the closure may be formed from a minimal amount of polymer or plastic. The invention also provides for a connection of a liquid-holding vessel with a fitment to the skeleton shell using ultrasonic means. Further, a skeleton shell with mating features allowing the skeleton shell to be formed with smooth edges is provided.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE[0001]This application is a continuation of PCT / US2012 / 054035, filed Sep. 6, 2012, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 533,137, filed on Sep. 9, 2011, each of which is entirely incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]Packaging used for containing liquids can generate large amounts of waste. In some cases, packaging used for containing liquids can be recycled. Packaging used for containing liquids has been described in PCT Publication No. WO 2007 / 0066090, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.[0003]Traditionally, many beverages such as wine, beer and milk have been supplied in glass bottles. The glass used to make these bottles may itself be recycled. However, the energy required to make the bottles is high. Also, the weight of the resulting packaging is high, increasing the amount of energy required to transport the products. While the glass can be recycled, this does require that the bottl...

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Benefits of technology

[0016]Another aspect of the invention is directed to a container comprising a materials holding container having a fitment; and a shell comprising one or more scalloped features on both sides of a flange, wherein the shell includes a neck configured to support the fitment.

[0017]Additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from the following detailed de

Problems solved by technology

Packaging used for containing liquids can generate large amounts of waste.

However, the energy required to make the bottles is high.

Also, the weight of the resulting packaging is high, increasing the amount of energy required to transport the products.

This is a problem since, unlike some other forms of waste, glass is not biodegradable.

Again, if the container is disposed of in a landfill site or the like, the bottle is not biodegradable.

Also, bottles take up a volume larger than that of the material itself due to their hollow, rigid, structure, and therefore take up an excessive amount of space in a landfill site.

A problem with such packages is that they are difficult to recycle, and the waterproof coating prevents them fully decomposing.

The problem is exacerbated when a plastic dispensin

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