Tetra Laval International has patented a method for producing liquid food product packages from a web of packaging material. The process involves capturing reel data, printing decors on the material, and forming packages in a packaging machine. The method includes pre-printed and on-site printed sub-sections on the packaging material. GlobalData’s report on Tetra Laval International gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for producing packages with liquid food from packaging material
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11999521B2) discloses a method for producing packages holding liquid food products from a web of packaging material. The method involves receiving reels of packaging material, capturing reel data from tags attached to the reels, transferring this data to a printing information database, and printing decors on the packaging material based on the information provided. The method also includes forming packages from the decorated web in a packaging machine. The web of packaging material consists of pre-printed and on-site printed sections, with the printing information database containing decor data for the on-site printed sections. Additionally, the method involves using reference objects for on-site printing position information and weakening lines for facilitating folding.
Furthermore, the patent includes claims related to the printing process, such as individual decors for each blank, settings information for various devices in the printing module and packaging machine, and the separation of printing information and packaging machine information databases. The patent also covers a system for implementing the method, including a reel holder, tag reader, data communication module, printing module, and packaging machine. The system is designed to print decors on the packaging material and form packages based on the provided information. Overall, the patent aims to streamline the production process of packages for liquid food products by integrating printing and packaging operations efficiently, ensuring accurate decor placement and package formation.
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