Patents Assigned to Trinity Associates
  • Fitment attachment methods in horizontal form/fill/seal machines
    Patent number: 4512136
    Abstract: The method of forming a pouch in a horizontal form/fill/seal machine and applying a dispensing fitment to a folded edge of the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: Trinity Associates, a Partnership of the State of Pennsylvania
    Inventor: William C. Christine
  • Gussetted bottom pouch
    Patent number: 4452378
    Abstract: A pouch which is formed to provide an inwardly folded bottom wall to which a discharge fitment is attached so that the weight of the fluidic material within the pouch causes the bottom wall to be extended when the pouch is disposed in a generally vertical configuration to provide a funnel by which all of the contents of the pouch may be discharged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: Trinity Associates
    Inventor: William C. Christine
  • Combined piercer and valve for flexible bag
    Patent number: 4440316
    Abstract: A valve or tap is provided for use with a flexible film pouch or bag of the type that contains liquids or fluidic material, and wherein the valve includes a sealing flange or a fitment that is suitably secured or affixed to the outer surface of the film or bag, and a piercer is provided for selectively puncturing the bag or film when manual pressure is applied to a cap so that the material in the bag can be selectively dispensed from the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Assignee: Trinity Associates
    Inventor: William C. Christine