Patent ID: 7516595
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A method for applying a reclosable pouring element comprising a pouring opening, a flange with a threaded ferrule, a closure film and a removable cap to a container having an opening, wherein the container comprises a body, a base and a lid, comprising the steps of: connecting the reclosable pouring element to the lid of the container having an opening by affixing the flange of the reclosable pouring element to the lid in a liquid-tight fashion; connecting the lid to the body in a liquid-tight fashion; connecting the base to the body; sterilising an interior of the container including the pouring opening; filling the container with a product through the pouring opening; closing the container by sealing the closure film onto the reclosable pouring element allowing the pouring opening of the reclosable pouring element to be closed in a liquid-tight fashion; and applying the cap to the reclosable pouring element, wherein before sterilising, a section of the closure film is sealed to a thread free area of the threaded ferrule of the reclosable pouring element in such a way that the pouring opening of the reclosable pouring element remains open while sterilising and until filling.