WO2009106935A2 - Flip over sealer - Google Patents
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- WO2009106935A2 WO2009106935A2 PCT/IB2008/051086 IB2008051086W WO2009106935A2 WO 2009106935 A2 WO2009106935 A2 WO 2009106935A2 IB 2008051086 W IB2008051086 W IB 2008051086W WO 2009106935 A2 WO2009106935 A2 WO 2009106935A2
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- pouch
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- 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
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
- B65D85/804—Disposable containers or packages with contents which are mixed, infused or dissolved in situ, i.e. without having been previously removed from the package
- B65D85/808—Disposable containers or packages with contents which are mixed, infused or dissolved in situ, i.e. without having been previously removed from the package for immersion in the liquid to release part or all of their contents, e.g. tea bags
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02W—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Y02W30/00—Technologies for solid waste management
- Y02W30/50—Reuse, recycling or recovery technologies
- Y02W30/80—Packaging reuse or recycling, e.g. of multilayer packaging
Definitions
- the invention relates to, but is not limited to, reusable or disposable infusers for tea, coffee, herbs, spices, etc.
- the infusers can either be in the forms of flat pouch or pyramid bag with a sealable top, which can seal the infuser by simply flipping over one side of the cuffs to the other side.
- the invention includes a sealable top with cuffs, which is an extension of the main body of the pouch, folded and bounded on both sides of the pouch. This "Flip Over
- Sealer provides an effective mechanism to seal infusers with no tool required.
- the invention provides an effective flip-over sealer design to secure disposable or reusable infusers with no tool required. [10] By simply flipping over one side of the cuffs at the top of the infuser pouch over to the other side, the infuser may be sealed.
- Figure 1 is a multiple perspective view of an arrangement of the sealable top with cuffs, which is an extension of the main body of the pouch, folded and bounded on both sides of the pouch;
- Figure 2 is a multiple perspective view of a typical application of the "flip over sealer” by simply flipping over one side of the cuffs toward the other side;
- Figure 3 is a multiple perspective view of a variation of "flip over sealer” application, which would result in a pyramid shaped infuser.
- Figure 1 shows one arrangement of the sealable top with cuffs (11), which are attached to the main pouch (10) with jointed edges (12) along both sides. This allows the pouch to stay open so any desirable ingredients, such as tea and herbs, can be added in easily.
- cuffs 11
- the cuffs can be further reinforced by reinforcement edge (13) along the edges of the cuffs. This optional reinforcement will strengthen the cuffs thus help securing the contents inside the pouch.
- Figure 2 shows a typical application of the 'Flip Over Sealer' by simply flipping over one of the cuffs (11) toward the other side.
- the sealable top consists of cuffs with jointed edges (12), seals the top of the pouch (10) to prevent the contents inside from escaping out of the infuser pouch.
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Abstract
The invention provides an efficient flip-over sealer design to secure disposable or reusable infusers with no tool required. The infusers can either be in flat pouch form or in pyramid bag form, with a sealable top consisting of cuffs bounded to the infuser pouch along two edges. By simply flipping over one side of the cuffs at the top of the infuser pouch over to the other side, the infuser may be sealed. This sealable top can be reversed to allow repeated applications or, simply be disposed after each use.
Description
Description
FLIP OVER SEALER
Technical Field
[I] The invention relates to, but is not limited to, reusable or disposable infusers for tea, coffee, herbs, spices, etc.
[2] The infusers can either be in the forms of flat pouch or pyramid bag with a sealable top, which can seal the infuser by simply flipping over one side of the cuffs to the other side.
Background Art [3]
Disclosure of Invention
Technical Problem
[4] There is currently no disposable infuser available for making tea bags using loose- leaf tea, which is normally the form for high quality teas. [5] Existing infusers are typically in the forms of metal ball, mesh strainer, or spoon strainer. These infusers are normally costly, awkward to use, and require cleaning. [6] It would be advantageous to provide a low-cost, disposable infuser which can be sealed without any tool. [7] It would also be advantageous to provide a reusable infuser with a similar design.
Technical Solution [8] The invention includes a sealable top with cuffs, which is an extension of the main body of the pouch, folded and bounded on both sides of the pouch. This "Flip Over
Sealer" provides an effective mechanism to seal infusers with no tool required.
Advantageous Effects [9] The invention provides an effective flip-over sealer design to secure disposable or reusable infusers with no tool required. [10] By simply flipping over one side of the cuffs at the top of the infuser pouch over to the other side, the infuser may be sealed.
[I I] This sealable top can be reversed to allow repeated applications or, simply be disposed after each use.
Description of Drawings [12] Figure 1 is a multiple perspective view of an arrangement of the sealable top with cuffs, which is an extension of the main body of the pouch, folded and bounded on both sides of the pouch; [13] Figure 2 is a multiple perspective view of a typical application of the "flip over sealer" by simply flipping over one side of the cuffs toward the other side; and
[14] Figure 3 is a multiple perspective view of a variation of "flip over sealer" application, which would result in a pyramid shaped infuser.
[15] For purposes of clarity and brevity, like elements and components will bear the same descriptions and numbering throughout the Figures. Best Mode
[16]
Mode for Invention
[17] Figure 1 shows one arrangement of the sealable top with cuffs (11), which are attached to the main pouch (10) with jointed edges (12) along both sides. This allows the pouch to stay open so any desirable ingredients, such as tea and herbs, can be added in easily. To seal the infuser, one side of the cuffs is flipped over to the other side. The cuffs can be further reinforced by reinforcement edge (13) along the edges of the cuffs. This optional reinforcement will strengthen the cuffs thus help securing the contents inside the pouch.
[18] Figure 2 shows a typical application of the 'Flip Over Sealer' by simply flipping over one of the cuffs (11) toward the other side. The sealable top, consists of cuffs with jointed edges (12), seals the top of the pouch (10) to prevent the contents inside from escaping out of the infuser pouch.
[19] Figure 3 shows a variation of this 'Flip Over Sealer' application. It shows the cuffs
(11) are attached to the pouch (10) at the center instead of along the edges. The modified arrangement of jointed edges (12) allows the cuffs to be pushed in from the edges to form a pyramid shaped bag. One side of the cuffs can then be flipped over to the other side hence encloses and seals the pouch. Industrial Applicability
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Claims
Claims
[1] A flip over sealer, comprising: a container pouch, for holding the content; a pair of sealable cuffs, for flipping over to the other side to seal the pouch, operationally wrapped to said pouch; and a pair of jointed edges, for attaching both short edges of the cuffs to the pouch, firmly bond said cuffs to said pouch.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US6695108P | 2008-02-26 | 2008-02-26 | |
| US61/066,951 | 2008-02-26 |
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| WO2009106935A2 true WO2009106935A2 (en) | 2009-09-03 |
| WO2009106935A3 WO2009106935A3 (en) | 2009-12-30 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| PCT/IB2008/051086 Ceased WO2009106935A2 (en) | 2008-02-26 | 2008-03-23 | Flip over sealer |
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| US8727620B2 (en) | 2012-09-28 | 2014-05-20 | S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. | Storage bag with dimple features |
| US9114914B2 (en) | 2012-09-28 | 2015-08-25 | S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. | Storage bag with textured area on lips to facilitate closing process |
| US9604761B2 (en) | 2012-09-28 | 2017-03-28 | S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. | Storage bag with features that facilitate sealing and unsealing of the bag |
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