Packaging and a method of manufacture thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11945621
APP PUB NO 20170217610A1
SERIAL NO

15501581

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Abstract

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The invention provides a method of manufacturing packaging comprising the steps of: a) providing a packaging material (2) comprising cartonboard, semi-rigid plastics or other semi-rigid packaging material; b) forming fold lines (8) and/or cuts within the packaging material (2) by subjecting the packaging material (2) to laser (12) or mechanical scoring; c) folding the packaging material (2) along the fold lines (8) and/or cuts and securing in position to form a substantially tubular container (200); and d) forming at least one seal (302, 304) by sealing together at least two opposing regions (122, 124, 126, 128) of a blank (4) to form an at least partially sealed package (300); e) performing at least one of steps b), c) and d) on a horizontal or vertical fill, form and seal apparatus (400).

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KRAFT FOODS SCHWEIZ HOLDING GMBHCHOLLERSTRASSE 4 ZUG 6300

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Galavis, Borden David Emiro Deerfield, US 1 0
Kowalewski, Alain Deerfield, US 5 70

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