Package making – Methods – Filling preformed receptacle and closing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-20
2010-12-07
Tawfik, Sameh H. (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Filling preformed receptacle and closing
C053S453000, C053S591000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845147
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided of forming a multi-pack container assembly having at least two containers joined together by a channel. The method includes the steps of providing sheet having a barrier layer thermoforming the sheet into a multi-pack container assembly having a plurality of containers wherein each container comprises a flange and the flanges of adjacent containers are connected by an engineered area of weakness or channel. Resultant containers can be used for low-moisture, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat food products.
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Henderson Eric Thomas
Michels John Joseph
Cahoon Colin P.
Carstens & Cahoon LLP
Diaz Celina M.
Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Tawfik Sameh H.
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