Patent ID: 11945621
Assignee: KRAFT FOODS SCHWEIZ HOLDING GMBH
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 0:
1. A method of manufacturing packaging comprising the steps of:
a) providing a self-supporting, semi-rigid packaging material that is a carton-board, plastic, or a combination thereof;
b) forming score lines comprising at least one cut within the packaging material by subjecting the packaging material to laser or mechanical scoring;
c) folding the packaging material along the at least one cut and forming a longitudinal seal securing the packaging material in position to form a tubular container; and
d) forming at least one end seal by folding at least a first side panel and a second side panel about a respective triangular fold line assembly to form at least one gabled end region and sealing together at least two opposing regions of the packaging material to form a partially sealed package, the at least one gabled end region being present in a finally formed package as at least one gabled end region;
e) performing at least one of steps b), c) and d) on a horizontal or vertical fill, form, and seal apparatus.