公开(公告)号：EP1332090A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-06

申请号：EP01993565.9

申请日：2001-10-31

Applicant: Kellogg Company

Inventor： OURS, David, C. ,  SCHERER, Randall, D. ,  MABE, James, E.

IPC: B65B69/00

CPC classification number: B65B69/0033 ,  Y10T83/02 ,  Y10T83/0448 ,  Y10T83/0581 ,  Y10T83/207 ,  Y10T83/2185 ,  Y10T83/4473 ,  Y10T83/4577 ,  Y10T83/6476

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting open a case of product having a top and a bottom is provided. The case is placed on a conveyor (102) and moved to a cutting apparatus (106). The top is cut open at the cutting apparatus. The case is moved to a lift apparatus (108). The top of the case is opened and the product is lifted from the bottom of the case. The case is then cut by a bottom cutting apparatus (110) thereby separating the bottom of the case from the top of the case.

公开(公告)号：EP1037808A1

公开(公告)日：2000-09-27

申请号：EP98964773.0

申请日：1998-12-17

Applicant: KELLOGG COMPANY

Inventor： OURS, David, C. ,  ROBOTHAM, James, O. ,  BRADLEY, David, L. ,  BORGERSON, Michael

IPC: B65D5/56 ,  B65D5/70 ,  B65D5/74

CPC classification number: B65D5/744 ,  Y10S493/907

Abstract: Dispensing assembly for a carton with a sealed liner filled with product therein. A pour spout or flap is mounted to a dispensing opening to pivot between an open and closed positions. The liner is bonded to the pour spout or flap in a way that when the spout or flap is initially opened, that portion of the liner bonded thereto separates from the rest of the liner, providing access to the contents thereof.