Containers and materials with improved punctureability
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May 23, 2017
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Sep 23, 2013
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Abstract
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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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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PRINTPACK ILLINOIS INC | ELGIN 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
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bowen, Harold Stephen | Hayes, US | 8 | 124 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 124 | |||
Elleithy, Rabeh | Williamsburg, US | 9 | 151 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 151 | |||
O'Brien, Patrick L | Toano, US | 23 | 830 |
# of filed Patents : 23 Total Citations : 830 |
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- 19 Citation Count
- B65D Class
- 91.66 % this patent is cited more than
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