Patents by Inventor Felix Rigling

Felix Rigling has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230278748
    Abstract: A pouring element for a composite package is represented and described, including a main body with a pouring tube and a circumferential fastening flange, a hollow cylindrical cutting element arranged concentrically and guided movably in the pouring tube and a resealable screw cap. The cutting element can be driven for the first opening of the composite package by the screw cap. At least two guide ribs formed on the pouring tube interact correspondingly with transfer means formed internally on the cutting element such that an opening path with an at least a predominantly axial piercing segment in front and followed by a straight rotational segment about the longitudinal axis of the pouring tube. The cutting element is arranged such that it can be guided along the opening path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Remo Zürcher, Felix Rigling
  • Patent number: 10752398
    Abstract: A pouring element for a composite packaging, in particular a beverage carton for liquid foodstuffs is shown and described, comprising a basic body having a fastening flange and a pouring tube, a cutting element which is arranged and guided in the pouring tube and a closure cap which can be joined to the basic body, wherein during actuation for the first time, the cutting element can be driven by first drive means formed on the closure cap and by second drive means formed on the inner wall of the cutting element and wherein the movement of the cutting element follows different gradients, and a composite packaging is also shown and described, in particular a beverage carton for liquid foodstuffs, having a pack gable-top panel which is suitable for receiving a pouring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: SIG Technology AG
    Inventors: Philippe Hauser, Felix Rigling, Markus Wassum
  • Patent number: 10597190
    Abstract: A pouring element for a composite packaging, in particular for a beverage carton for liquid food, comprising a fastening flange and a pouring tube, a cutting element arranged and guided in the pouring tube, first guide means formed in the pouring tube and second guide means formed on the cutting element, wherein the first and second guide means cooperate correspondingly, and a composite packaging, in particular a beverage carton for liquid foods, with a packaging gable panel suitable for accommodating a pouring element. The first guide means is formed by a surrounding and self-contained rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: SIG Technology AG
    Inventors: Philippe Hauser, Felix Rigling, Markus Wassum
  • Publication number: 20190193894
    Abstract: A pouring element for a composite packaging, in particular a beverage carton for liquid foodstuffs is shown and described, comprising a basic body having a fastening flange and a pouring tube, a cutting element which is arranged and guided in the pouring tube and a closure cap which can be joined to the basic body, wherein during actuation for the first time, the cutting element can be driven by first drive means formed on the closure cap and by second drive means formed on the inner wall of the cutting element and wherein the movement of the cutting element follows different gradients, and a composite packaging is also shown and described, in particular a beverage carton for liquid foodstuffs, having a pack gable-top panel which is suitable for receiving a pouring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Philippe Hauser, Felix Rigling, Markus Wassum
  • Publication number: 20190144158
    Abstract: A pouring element for a composite packaging, in particular for a beverage carton for liquid foods, comprising a fastening flange and a pouring tube, a cutting element arranged and guided in the pouring tube, first guide means formed in the pouring tube and second guide means formed on the cutting element, wherein the first and second guide means cooperate correspondingly, and a composite packaging, in particular a beverage carton for liquid foods, with a packaging gable panel suitable for accommodating a pouring element. The first guide means is formed by a surrounding and self-contained rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: SIG Technology AG
    Inventors: Philippe Hauser, Felix Rigling, Markus Wassum
  • Publication number: 20090302037
    Abstract: A re-closable pouring element for cardboard/plastic composite packages, especially for drinks packages, which comprises an encompassing fixing flange as well as a frame element that is provided with an outer thread and an inner thread, a cutting element that has an outer thread, and a screw cap having an inner thread, wherein the cutting element is produced in the spraying position at the end of the frame element opposite to the fixing flange and together with this has been injection moulded across at least one connecting bridge in a unitary manner, and wherein the cutting element is situated in the interior of the frame element at the assembly position of the pouring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: SIG TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventor: Felix Rigling
  • Publication number: 20080210745
    Abstract: A reclosable pouring element for cardboard/plastic composite packagings, in particular beverage packagings, comprising a frame element having a circular mounting flange and an external thread and an internal thread, a piercing element having an external thread and a screw cap with an internal thread wherein the piercing element in the injection-moulding position is produced on the end of the frame element opposed to the mounting flange and injection-moulded integrally therewith via connecting bridges and wherein the piercing element in the assembly position of the pouring element is arranged inside the frame element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: SIG TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventor: Felix Rigling
  • Patent number: D637906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: SIG Technology AG
    Inventors: Felix Rigling, Jörg Helas
  • Patent number: D647800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: SIG Technology AG
    Inventors: Felix Rigling, Jörg Helas
  • Patent number: D648215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: SIG Technology AG
    Inventors: Felix Rigling, Jörg Helas