Containers and materials with improved punctureability

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9657155
SERIAL NO

14034298

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The present description includes containers having an improved puncture design that can be punctured without substantial deformation of the container. Such containers are particularly suitable for use in preparing beverages using automatic machines, particularly those used for preparation of single serve beverages. Also provided are thermoplastic materials having improved punctureability for use in containers, containers for preparation of a beverage, and methods for preparing a beverage using such containers.

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PRINTPACK ILLINOIS INCELGIN IL 60123

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  • 2013 Application Filing Year
  • B65D Class
  • 3140 Applications Filed
  • 2702 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 86.06 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bowen, Harold Stephen Hayes, US 8 124
Elleithy, Rabeh Williamsburg, US 9 151
O'Brien, Patrick L Toano, US 23 830

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  • 19 Citation Count
  • B65D Class
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