Global Patent Index - EP 0576499 B1

EP 0576499 B1 19960605 - Method of manufacturing flexible containers

Title (en)

Method of manufacturing flexible containers

Title (de)

Verfahren zur Herstellung von flexiblen Grossbehältern

Title (fr)

Procédé de fabrication des recipients souples

Publication

EP 0576499 B1 19960605 (EN)

Application

EP 92906677 A 19920319

Priority

  • GB 9200489 W 19920319
  • GB 9115430 A 19910717
  • GB 9106050 A 19910321

Abstract (en)

[origin: WO9216438A1] A flexible intermediate bulk container is produced by cutting down from a top edge (11) and across the width of a tubular base panel (10) so that at least 25 % of base panel material terminates at cut edges (22) of two apertures (12) and only the remainder continues into opposing portions (30) which are joined at their top edges (11) to provide a lifting handle (31). A top closure panel (40) is secured across the top of the load carrying portion of the container, between the cut edges (22), and below the handle (31). The resultant container has a well defined aperture for lifting purposes and, when filled and stored out in the open, good stability in high winds. Material terminating at the cut edges (22) may be cut away completely, as shown, or may remain as flaps which are incorporated into the handle (31).

IPC 1-7

B65D 88/16

IPC 8 full level

B65D 88/16 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B65D 88/1681 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

WO 9216438 A1 19921001; EP 0576499 A1 19940105; EP 0576499 B1 19960605

DOCDB simple family (application)

GB 9200489 W 19920319; EP 92906677 A 19920319