Steven E Frazier

US Patent:

60274387, Feb 22, 2000

Filed:

Mar 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/041609

Inventors:

Steven G. Frazier - Stockbridge GA
Hsar Hmun - Norcross GA
Steven Gosling - Brampton, CA
Michael Coo - Burlington, CA

Assignee:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B31B 164

US Classification:

493196

Abstract:

An apparatus for inserting a dip strip within a flexible pouch. The apparatus has a first advance means for advancing a predetermined length of the dip strip material and a punch means for punching a hole in the material. The apparatus has a second advance means for advancing the strips of the flexible pouch material and an insertion means for inserting the dip strip material between the strips of the flexible material. The apparatus also includes a side sealing means for sealing a plurality of lateral lines along the strips of the flexible material and a cross sealing means for sealing the dip strip material between the strips of the flexible material in the vicinity of the dip strip hole such that a transverse seal line is created and the flexible pouch is formed.

US Patent:

61791733, Jan 30, 2001

Filed:

Oct 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/183089

Inventors:

Steven G. Frazier - Stockbridge GA
Hsar Hmun - Norcross GA
Walter V. Sweet - Roswell GA

Assignee:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65D 7706

US Classification:

222573

Abstract:

A spout for a wall of a flexible pouch. The spout includes a substantially hollow tube and a flange surrounding the tube. The flange includes a plurality of channels so as to provide a plurality of fluid passageways through the spout.

US Patent:

60450061, Apr 4, 2000

Filed:

Jun 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/089151

Inventors:

Steven G. Frazier - Stockbridge GA
Hsar Hmun - Norcross GA
Steven Gosling - Brampton, CA
Michael Coo - Burlington, CA

Assignee:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65D 3556

US Classification:

222105

Abstract:

A disposable liquid containing and dispensing package. The package has a flexible bag with an upper and a lower bag wall. The upper and lower bag walls have a periphery and a middle portion. The upper bag wall has a spout positioned within the middle portion of the wall. The spout has a first side and a second side. A dip strip is attached to the upper bag wall on the first side of and spaced apart from the spout and attached to the middle portion of the upper bag wall on the second side of and spaced apart from the spout.