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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2000
Mauro Laciacera, Modena, IT;
Claudia Miani, Bologna, IT;
Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A., Pully, CH;
Abstract
A closable opening device ( ) having a frame ( ) defining a through hole ( ) and fitted about a pierceable portion ( ) of a sealed package ( ) for pourable food products; a removable cap ( ) cooperating with the frame ( ) to close the hole ( ); and a substantially tubular cutting member ( ) engaging, in use, the hole ( ) in angularly and axially movable manner, and having an end edge ( ) in turn having, on the face, cutting means ( ) cooperating with the pierceable portion ( ) to open the package ( ); the frame ( ) and the cutting member ( ) are molded in one piece in a preassembly configuration, wherein they are secured coaxially to each other by breakable connecting means ( ).