US2016214779A1PendingUtilityA1

Flexible containers with a pouring spout

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Sep 12, 2013Filed: Sep 12, 2014Published: Jul 28, 2016
Est. expirySep 12, 2033(~7.1 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Francesco Riva
B65D 75/5877B65D 5/744
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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.

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         12 . A container comprising a packaging which comprises a flexible material with at least one outer wall, the packaging being suitable for containing a product in the form of granules, powder or flakes, wherein:
 a first cut is made in the outer wall, said cut forming a corresponding first through-opening for pouring,   a pouring spout is inserted in said first opening, and the spout is pivotable about a horizontal hinge line (x), between a retracted closed position and an extended open position; and   a reinforcing element is attached to a portion of the packaging around the first opening and the spout, wherein the reinforcing element is more rigid than the flexible packaging and wherein the reinforcing element has a second cut that forms a second opening in the reinforcing element, at least partially juxtaposed on the first opening and communicating with the latter.   
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the first cut has the shape of an inverted U which defines, in the wall, a first tab that is rigidly secured to the spout and is pivotable outwards along with the spout about said hinge line (x). 
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the second cut has the shape of an inverted U which defines, in the reinforcing element, a second tab that is rigidly secured to the spout and is pivotable outwards along with the spout about said hinge line (x). 
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 14 , wherein the second tab of the reinforcing element is also rigidly secured to the first tab of the packaging and is pivotable outwards along with the first tab and with the spout about said hinge line (x). 
     
     
         16 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the spout comprises a central portion and two side flanks spaced apart horizontally, wherein the side flanks are retracted into the packaging, inserted in the second opening of the reinforcing element and in contact with two respective opposite vertical sides of the second opening, in such a way that, during the movements of pivoting of the spout about the hinge line (x), the side flanks of the spout slide against, and are guided by, the respective opposite vertical sides. 
     
     
         17 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the spout comprises a central portion and two side flanks spaced apart horizontally, wherein the side flanks are retracted into the packaging, and are each inserted in one of a pair of substantially vertical slots, spaced apart horizontally on opposite sides of the second opening, in such a way that, during the movements of pivoting of the spout about the hinge line (x), each slot engages in sliding contact with both the opposite faces of a respective side flank of the spout and guides the movements of the spout. 
     
     
         18 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the reinforcing element is attached to an outer surface of the packaging. 
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the reinforcing element is attached to an inner surface of the packaging. 
     
     
         20 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the reinforcing element takes the form of a plate or label with a closed or open frame or a closed or open ring. 
     
     
         21 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the reinforcing element comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: plastic, metal, paper, cardboard and card. 
     
     
         22 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the flexible material from which the packaging is in the form of a sheet of polymer material.

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