Containers and materials with improved punctureability

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9657155
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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

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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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