GB2542272A - Hermetically-sealable single-dose pack or bag containing a biodegradable coffee capsule or waffle - Google Patents
Hermetically-sealable single-dose pack or bag containing a biodegradable coffee capsule or waffle Download PDFInfo
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- GB2542272A GB2542272A GB1615030.2A GB201615030A GB2542272A GB 2542272 A GB2542272 A GB 2542272A GB 201615030 A GB201615030 A GB 201615030A GB 2542272 A GB2542272 A GB 2542272A
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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Abstract
An hermetically-sealable single-dose pack or bag containing a biodegradable capsule or waffle suitable for storing ground coffee, characterized in that the pack or bag is made from a biodegradable material. Preferably the capsule/waffle is made from bioplastic and has a suitable shape to be used in a coffee machine or brewer. Also preferably, the package or bag comprises two layers of film that are coupled together with a vegetable resin. The capsule preferably has micro-perforations on at least one side allowing liquid pass in and out.
Description
HERMETICALLY-SEALABLE SINGLE-DOSE PACK OR BAG CONTAINING A BIODEGRADABLE COFFEE CAPSULE OR WAFFLE.
DESCRIPTION
The present invention refers to a hermetically-sealable single-dose pack or bag containing a biodegradable coffee capsule or waffle.
Biodegradable capsules or waffles containing ground coffee, suitable for being used in home coffee machines are known. They are used once and then discarded into the rubbish with consequent biodegradability.
The problem deriving from the use of said capsules or waffles is that they are inserted in packs normally made of flexible metallic material in the steps of production, sale and storage both at the level of the production and distribution chain, and at the level of the end customer. Said material must be adapted for ensuring the conservation of the waffle so as to maintain the organoleptic properties of the coffee until its end use. The package is opened at the moment of end use and then discarded, but since it is made of non-biodegradable material, it causes a consequent non-recoverable pollution that damages the environment.
Therefore, the present invention has the purpose of indicating a hermetically-sealable single-dose pack or bag containing a biodegradable coffee capsule or waffle, adapted for overcoming the aforementioned drawbacks.
An object of the invention is an hermetically-sealable single-dose pack or bag containing a biodegradable capsule or waffle containing ground coffee, characterized in that said single-dose pack or bag is made of biodegradable material. A particular object of the present invention is a hermetically-sealable single-dose pack or bag containing a biodegradable coffee capsule or waffle, as described better in the claims, which form an integral part of the present description.
The invention is now described hereinafter with an embodiment example (and variants thereof) and in reference to the attached drawings given purely as an example and not for limiting purposes, in which: figures 1 and 2 show embodiments examples of pack or bag adapted for containing a biodegradable coffee capsule or waffle: figure 2 shows a package in opened out form since it contains a waffle; figures 3 and 4 show embodiments of a coffee capsule or waffle suitable for being inserted in the aforementioned pack or bag: in figure 3 the capsule is shown in two views, from above and in side section, whereas in figure 4 the capsule is shown in two views from the upper and lower sides.
The capsule or waffle (figures 3 and 4) is made completely from biodegradable material.
For example it can be made of bioplastic, preferably PLA (polylactic acid) , but it can also be made for example from MaterBi ®, material deriving from corn starch.
The material is thermoformed biodegradable and compostable. It contains ground coffee and has microperforations 1 on one side or on both sides for the liquid coffee drink to come out from, following use, inserting it in the suitable container of the coffee machine. It can also have a micro-perforated disc 2 on one side or on both sides to protect the content, preventing ground coffee from coming out, and to cover and close another thermowelded micro-perforated disc 2.
The discs are made of PLA or filter paper and in any case from absolutely biodegradable and compostable material.
The capsule or waffle is provided with a shape adapted for being used in the suitable container of the coffee machine, for example in the figures it is substantially cylindrical.
The single-dose pack or bag (figures 1 and 2) is also made of biodegradable material, preferably flexible.
For example it can be made of bioplastic, preferably PLA (polylactic acid) , but it can also be made for example from MaterBi ®, material deriving from corn starch.
Therefore, the material of the pack or bag is also biodegradable and compostable.
The pack or bag is adapted for being hermetically closed after the insertion therein of a waffle or capsule as described above, in order to ensure that the organoleptic characteristics of the coffee are maintained over time, and therefore it is of a size such as to allow a waffle to be contained.
In a preferred variant example, the biodegradable pack or bag is made of two coupled films, preferably flexible. - at the external side of the pack or bag a film adapted to give consistency and printability to the whole pack or bag, and to be printed with ink of vegetable nature. In an embodiment example a film is used produced by the firm
Sidaplax films (USA), code EF45; - at the internal side of the pack or bag a film adapted to maintain the chemical-physical olfactory characteristics of the coffee, and to be a light barrier towards the inside of the pack or bag , and a barrier against oxygen. In an embodiment example a film is used produced by the firm
Innovia Films , code NatureFlex 22 NM White .
The coupling between the two films is made by glue of vegetable resin.
All the materials used are biodegradable, including the vegetal colours, as well as the gluing resin.
In order to avoid the biodegrading of the capsule before the end use, it is preferable , at the moment of hermetic closure, injecting inert preserving gas inside the package, for example non-pressurised nitrogen.
The package is adapted for being opened for end use, also allowing the gas to escape. Since it is inert, the gas comes out into the environment without causing any pollution problem.
The biodegradable single-dose pack or bag containing the capsule can in turn be inserted into a box containing many packages, for better distribution and storage.
The advantages deriving from the application of the present invention are clear.
After use, the waffle can be reinserted into the singledose package opened on one side, and the entire thing can be discarded as biodegradable, compostable waste.
From the description given above, those skilled in the art are able to make the object of the invention without introducing further constructive details.
Claims (9)
1. Hermetically-sealable single-dose pack or bag containing a biodegradable capsule or waffle containing ground coffee, characterized in that said single-dose pack or bag is in a material of biodegradable kind.
2. Pack or bag according to claim 1, wherein the capsule or waffle is made of bioplastic, preferably PLA (polylactic acid), or of compostable thermoformed material deriving from corn starch.
3. Pack or bag according to claim 1, wherein the capsule or waffle has micro-perforations (1) on one side or on both sides for the liquid coffee drink to come out from.
4. Pack or bag according to claim 1, wherein the capsule or waffle has a micro-perforated disc (2) and, covering and closing it, another thermowelded micro-perforated disc (2) on one side or on both sides.
5. Pack or bag according to claim 4, wherein the discs are made of PLA or filter paper.
6. Pack or bag according to claim 1, wherein the capsule or waffle is provided with a shape adapted to be used in a suitable container of a coffee machine.
7. Pack or bag according to claim 1, wherein said pack or bag comprises a first flexible film and a second flexible film, coupled by gluing by vegetable resin: - at the external side of the pack or bag said first flexible film adapted to give consistency and printability to the whole pack or bag, and to be printed with ink of vegetable nature; at the internal side of the pack or bag said second flexible film adapted to maintain the chemical-physical olfactory characteristics of the coffee, and to be a light barrier towards the inside of the pack or bag , and a barrier against oxygen.
8. Pack or bag according to claim 1, wherein said pack or bag is made of bioplastic, preferably PLA (polylactic acid), or of biodegradable compostable material deriving from corn starch.
9. Pack or bag according to claim 1, wherein in said pack or bag at the moment of hermetic closure inert preserving gas is injected.
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