INFUSIBLE POUCH AND COVER

摘要

The combined infusible pouch and cover (1) comprises a first leaf (2) and a second leaf (3) which are sealed together by a weld or seal (4). The pouch (5) containing an infusible substance is centrally attached to the second leaf (3) by a staple (7). The leaves (2, 3) are each provided with a respective hinge line (8, 9) such that a portion in the area of the seal (4) forms a handle (10) which is easily grasped by the user for squeezing excess fluid from the pouch (1) and disposing of the pouch and cover (1). In use the pouch will be positioned inside a cup down the inside edge thereof and supported on the edge of the cup with the second leaf (3) hanging down the outside of the cup. The first leaf (2) is then swung up and away from the cup and pivots about the portion (10) by the hinge (8) and at the same time the portion (10) will also pivot about the hinge (9) connecting the portion (10) to the leaf (3) so neither leaf need pivot more than 180 degrees. A method and apparatus for the production of the combined infusible pouch and cover (1) is also disclosed.