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(11) EP 0 294 120 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
06.12.1989 Bulletin 1989/49

(43) Date of publication A2:
07.12.1988 Bulletin 1988/49

(21) Application number: 88304853.0

(22) Date of filing: 27.05.1988
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)4: B65D 33/16
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB

(30) Priority: 02.06.1987 GB 8712905

(71) Applicant: ROBERT L. FLEMING LIMITED
Dundee DD1 4LW Scotland (GB)

(72) Inventors:
  • Tripp, Donald Colin
    Nailsea Bristol Avon BS19 2YT (GB)
  • Smart, Roger Hugh
    Angus DD7 6JY Scotland (GB)

(74) Representative: Pattullo, Norman et al
Murgitroyd and Company 373 Scotland Street
Glasgow G5 8QA
Glasgow G5 8QA (GB)


(56) References cited: : 
   
       


    (54) Flexible container


    (57) A flexible container comprises a tubular body 1 one end of which is closed by folding an end portion 4 of the container against the container across the width therefore twice to form a double fold 5. A length of adhesive tape 6 is affixed along said fold and said container to provide a tear strip for opening the container.







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