Beverage-brewing package

US12376698B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-12376698-B2
Application numberUS-202117229266-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 13, 2021
Priority dateJun 28, 2016
Publication dateAug 5, 2025
Grant dateAug 5, 2025

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A beverage brewing package includes a cup and a sealant film. The cup may be formed by a thermoforming process.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A cup for a beverage brewing package formed from a multi-layer sheet, the cup comprising a floor, a brim located spaced-apart from the floor and extending circumferentially around a central axis, and a side wall extending from the floor to the brim, wherein the multi-layer sheet includes an outer-skin layer and an inner-skin layer spaced-apart from the outer-skin layer, wherein at least one of the outer-skin layer and the inner-skin layer compr…

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What does patent US12376698B2 cover?
A beverage brewing package includes a cup and a sealant film. The cup may be formed by a thermoforming process.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Berry Plastics Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A47J31/3676. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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