Package with unique opening device and method for opening package

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8590282
APP PUB NO 20110036056A1
SERIAL NO

12912089

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Abstract

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A package and method for opening the package are disclosed. The method may include applying pressure to at least one tab area of the package. The at least one tab area may include a first tab portion and a second tab portion, the first tab portion and the second tab portion being disposed in a first position substantially sealed from each other. The method may further include breaching a first breachable bubble, the first breachable bubble being formed within the first tab portion, and breaching a second breachable bubble, the second breachable bubble being formed within the second tab portion. Further, the method may include causing the first tab portion and the second tab portion to shift from the first position to a second position in fluid communication with each other.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • POPPACK, LLC

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Perell, William S San Francisco, US 26 450
Rappaport, Irving S Palo Alto, US 27 4635
Sorensen, Leif B Cape Canaveral, US 15 314

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