Flexible containers with a pouring spout

Abstract

Containers are provided which include a flexible packaging suitable for containing a product in the form of granules, powder or flakes. Such containers include those having a first cut made in an outer wall of the packaging, the cut forming a first through-opening for pouring. A pouring spout may be inserted in the first opening. The spout may be pivotable about a horizontal hinge line (x), between a retracted closed position and an extended open position. A reinforcing element may be attached to a portion of the packaging around the first opening and the spout. The reinforcing element may be more rigid than the flexible packaging and may have a second through-cut that forms a second opening in the reinforcing element, juxtaposed on the first opening in the packaging and communicating with the latter opening.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a container, made of flexible material, for products in the form of granules, powder or flakes.PRIOR ART[0002]Products in the form of granules, powder or flakes (e.g. detergents, coffee or other food products) are widely sold in packaging made of a flexible material. The containers generally used are made of paper, cardboard, plastic or multi-layer materials of various types and compositions.[0003]The main characteristic of this type of packaging, unlike rigid or semi-rigid packaging, consists in the ability to adapt to the volume, and possibly the shape, of the contents, which change as said contents are consumed. However, packaging of the aforementioned type has a number of disadvantages, relating to the need for the packaging to include an opening suitable for pouring the contents.[0004]One solution commonly used consists in cutting or removing part of the packaging, in general a top corner, shown by way of example in FIG. 1 w...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a container that allows for easy dispensing of the contents and resealing after use. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more convenient and flexible container for use in various situations.

Problems solved by technology

However, packaging of the aforementioned type has a number of disadvantages, relating to the need for the packaging to include an opening suitable for pouring the contents.

The problems with such a solution include the difficulty in controlling the amount dispensed during pouring and / or preventing, when closing the packaging, the contents from spilling with the result, in the latter case, that the packaged product is exposed to moisture, external pests, inappropriate use by children, etc.

Prior art solutions aimed at overcoming the abovementioned problems include attaching hinges or tape or “tin tie” closure means to the packaging (for example, near the top joint 10 of the flaps of the packaging), but they have the disadvantage that it is not easy to dispense a controlled amount of the contents without resorting to the use of spoons and scoops, which becomes more awkward the more the contents are used up.

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