초록 ▼

The present invention is directed to a container having a tear-away top. In general, the container comprises an outer substrate layer, an inner aseptic layer secured to the outer substrate layer, and a cut in the outer substrate layer. In order to preserve the product in the container, the cut is of

The present invention is directed to a container having a tear-away top. In general, the container comprises an outer substrate layer, an inner aseptic layer secured to the outer substrate layer, and a cut in the outer substrate layer. In order to preserve the product in the container, the cut is of a predetermined depth such that the cut does not puncture the inner aseptic layer. The cut, however, is sufficiently deep so that a predetermined portion of the top may be torn away from the container at the cut. The present invention also includes a method for manufacturing a container that has a tear-away top. The method generally includes the steps of providing an outer substrate layer, securing an inner aseptic layer to the outer substrate layer, making a cut of predetermined depth in the outer substrate layer such that the cut does not puncture the inner aseptic layer, and then forming a container. After the container has been formed, a predetermined portion of the top may be torn away from the container at the cut.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A container having a top, a bottom, and at least one wall connecting said top and said bottom, said container comprising:an outer substrate layer; an inner aseptic layer secured to said outer substrate layer; and a cut of predetermined depth in said outer substrate layer on a top surface and at l

1. A container having a top, a bottom, and at least one wall connecting said top and said bottom, said container comprising:an outer substrate layer; an inner aseptic layer secured to said outer substrate layer; and a cut of predetermined depth in said outer substrate layer on a top surface and at least one wall surface of said container, such that said cut does not puncture said inner aseptic layer; whereby a predetermined portion of said top and a predetermined portion of said at least one wall may be torn away from said container at said cut, thereby forming an opening through both said top and said at least one wall such that a user is enabled to pour the contents of said container through said opening.