# US 2010/0163440 A1 · Holder > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2010/0163440 A1 - Document ID: US20100163440A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 12/663,827 - Filed: 2008-06-11 - Published: 2010-07-01 - Earliest claimed: 2007-06-11 - Assignees: Sara Lee/DE N.V. - Inventors: Ka Cheung Tsang - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20100163440A1 ## CPC - B65D 85/8043: {Packages adapted to allow liquid to pass through the contents (B65D85/808 takes precedence; filters or reusable cartridges for coffee or tea makers, not used as packages A47J31/06)} - B65D 81/3266: {separated by a common rupturable seal, a clip or other removable fastening device} - A47J 31/005: {Portable or compact beverage making apparatus, e.g. for travelling, for use in automotive vehicles} - A47J 31/407: {with ingredient-containing cartridges; Cartridge-perforating means} - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - A47J: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES ## Abstract A holder and method for obtaining a holder, wherein the holder is provided with a first and a second wall part. The first and second wall part are interconnected such that therebetween at least a first storage space, at least a first fluid connection and at least a first seal removable through fluid pressure and defining an opening are formed. The at least first removable connection is communication with the first storage space and seals a communication to or from the at least first fluid connection. With the method for obtaining the holder, prior to forming the connection of the first and second wall parts, a lacquer is locally applied to one of the first and second wall parts, which after connection results in a controlled reduced adhesion for obtaining the at least first removable seal. Here in the proximity of the removable seal, an additional connection of the first wall part to the second wall part is provided. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A closed holder comprising: a first wall part; and a second wall part, wherein the first and the second wall part are interconnected such that at least a first storage space, at least a first fluid connection and at least a first removable seal are formed therebetween, the first removable seal being removable through fluid pressure and defining an opening when removed, wherein the first removable seal is in communication with the first storage space and seals a communication to or from the at least first fluid connection, wherein the first removable seal is formed by a part of the connection of the first wall part to the second wall part, and wherein, in proximity of the first removable seal, an additional connection of the first wall part to the second wall part is provided. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The holder according to claim 1, wherein the second wall part extends substantially in a single plane. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The holder according to claim 1, wherein the first and the second wall part are interconnected by a welded connection. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The holder according to claim 2, wherein the first removable seal is formed by a weakened portion of the welded connection. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The holder according to claim 4, wherein the weakened portion of the welded connection is obtained by a previously applied lacquer provided in a layer at a predetermined connecting location, wherein the lacquer reduces the weldability of the first and second wall parts at the predetermined connecting location in a controlled manner. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The holder according to claim 5, wherein the predetermined connecting location is tuned in length and width for forming an opening under the influence of a predetermined fluid pressure. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The holder according to claim 5, wherein the lacquer layer is applied in an accurately controlled thickness. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The holder according to claim 6, wherein the recipe of the lacquer layer is tuned to the reduced adhesion required for the predetermined fluid pressure. ### Claim 9 (depends on 5) The holder according to claim 5, wherein the previously applied lacquer layer covers a surface with a size which is an overmeasure larger than the predetermined connecting location at the location of the first removable seal. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The holder according to claim 9, wherein the overmeasure corresponds to a largest possible inaccuracy that can occur when placing the second wall part on the first wall part during the process of forming the holder. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The holder according to claim 10, wherein the overmeasure all round is up to 2.5 mm. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The holder according to claim 1, wherein the additional connection extends to a considerable extent along a circumference of the at least first fluid connection. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The holder according to claim 1, further comprising a second removable seal, wherein the second removable seal is removable through fluid pressure. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The holder according to claim 13, wherein the first removable seal provides a discharge of the first storage space. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The holder according to claim 13, wherein the second removable seal provides a supply to the first storage space. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The holder according to claim 13, wherein in proximity of the second removable seal, an additional connection of the first wall part to the second wall part is provided. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The holder according to claim 1, further comprising a mixing chamber, wherein the first removable seal, when removed can effect a fluid communication from the at least one first storage space to the mixing chamber, via the at least first fluid connection. ### Claim 18 (depends on 13) The holder according to claim 13, further comprising a second fluid connection, wherein the second removable seal, when removed, can effect a fluid communication between the second fluid connection and the at least first storage space. ### Claim 19 A method for forming a holder provided with a first and a second wall part, the method comprising: applying a lacquer to one of the first wall part and the second wall part, the lacquer configured to reduce adhesion of a removable seal between the first wall part and the second wall part after connection of the first and second wall parts; interconnecting the first and the second wall part such that at least a first storage space, at least a first fluid connection and at least a first removable seal are formed therebetween, wherein the first removable seal is removable through fluid pressure and defines an opening when removed, wherein the first removable seal is in communication with the first storage space and seals a communication to or from the at least first fluid connection, wherein in proximity of the first removable seal an additional connection of the first wall part to the second wall part is provided. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The method according to claim 19, wherein the additional connection is formed by additionally heating the lacquer in an area where it should not break open such that the weakening action of the lacquer, at least in that portion, is undone. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The method according to claim 20, wherein during the additional heating pressure is applied to the location of the additional connection. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The method according to claim 21, wherein the pressure is applied with a forming element.