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US 2013/0193020 A1Published application
Re-Usable Carafe System with Re-Closable Pouches
AssigneeEcologic
InventorsJulie Corbett, Romeo Graham, Robert Watters, Michael Sirois
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Abstract
An environmentally efficient packaging/delivery system that is cost effective, carbon effective and readily recyclable while being very usable for dispensing pourable materials (primarily dairy and juice) is disclosed. The system leverages light-weight flexible refill pouches with re-sealable closures that are securely installed in re-usable carafes in the home. Single-use packaging is reduced since light-weight flexibles are used as distribution and retail packaging, and a durable carafe is used repeatedly in the home.
Claims18
A material holding apparatus comprising:
- a re-usable container comprising:
- a receiving feature for receiving a fitment on a re-closeable pourable material containing pouch wherein the receiving feature is adapted to allow the fitment to be:
- securely held to support the pouch,
- resist twisting of the pouch, and
- to release the fitment if desired;
- positioned optimally for dispensing the pourable material;
- and
- a translucent window that permits an estimate to be made of the level of pourable material in the pouch;
- the re-closeable material containing pouch for holding and dispensing pourable material comprising:
- a fitment that fits securely into the receiving feature of the container to support the pouch and deter it from twisting but is removable from the receiving feature with adequate force;
- an opening for dispensing the pourable material that is re-closable and indicates whether the opening has been opened previously;
- and
- a recyclable material that holds the pourable material.
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