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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2011
Amy Johnson Krasucki, Maplewood, MO (US);
Edgar Merino, Waco, TX (US);
Brian Scott Canady, Cambridge City, IN (US);
Amy Johnson Krasucki, Maplewood, MO (US);
Edgar Merino, Waco, TX (US);
Brian Scott Canady, Cambridge City, IN (US);
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
Reclosable pour systems useful on any suitable container and containers comprising the reclosable pour systems are disclosed. The system features a pour opening comprising a hinged flap and a tab that enables latchable reclosing and reopening of the pour opening, to allow the pouring of a flowable material contained within the container. A unitary blank capable of being cut and folded to produce a container comprising the reclosable pour system, as well as methods of manufacture and use of a container comprising the reclosable pour system, are also disclosed.