(19)
(11) EP 0 980 334 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
25.02.1999

(43) Date of publication:
23.02.2000 Bulletin 2000/08

(21) Application number: 98923342.4

(22) Date of filing: 06.05.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7B65D 33/16, B65D 77/20
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9809/216
(87) International publication number:
WO 9850/279 (12.11.1998 Gazette 1998/45)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU NL PT SE

(30) Priority: 09.05.1997 US 853773
09.05.1997 US 854246
09.05.1997 US 854247

(71) Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Cincinnati,Ohio 45202 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • RANDALL, Catherine, Jean
    Cincinnati, OH 45215 (US)
  • MEYER, Eric, Walter
    Wyomington, OH 45215 (US)

(74) Representative: Engisch, Gautier et al
BVBA Procter & Gamble Europe SPRL,Temselaan 100
1853 Strombeek-Bever
1853 Strombeek-Bever (BE)

   


(54) FLEXIBLE, COLLAPSIBLE, SELF-SUPPORTING STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS