Flexible Stand-Up Pouch with Integral Fitment and Internal Straw

Abstract

A fitment for a liquid containing pouch wherein the fitment is attached to the top portion of the pouch by sealing the top portion of the pouch together and to the sealing portion of the fitment. The fitment having a straw therein and a removeable cap for sealing the liquid in the pouch. The cap can be removed to allow access to the straw and the liquid in the pouch. The cap ban be replaced on the fitment to reseal the pouch. Since the straw is already in the fitment it is easier to use than liquid containing pouches where the straw has to be inserted into the pouch by breaking a seal. Further the straw in the fitment helps prevent spills and injuries associated with straws having to break the seal of the pouch.

1 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip comprising:
 a base having a sealing side portion, and a neck portion,   an aperture extending through the base and the neck portion,   a straw extending through the aperture in the base and neck portion,   a cap removeably attached to the neck portion of the base and covering the straw extending out of the neck, wherein the sealing side portion of the base engages the sealing top strip of the pouch to contain liquids in the pouch.   
   
   
       2 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 1  having a tamper ring at the bottom of the cap and engaging the base, the tamper ring having a breakable portion such that removing the cap will sever a portion of the tamper ring from the cap showing that the cap has been tampered with. 
   
   
       3 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 2  having, a perforated breakable portion on the cap. 
   
   
       4 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 1  having, tabs in the neck of the base to engage the straw in the aperture of the neck. 
   
   
       5 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 1  having, threads on the inside of the cap and threads on the outside of the neck portion such that the cap and the neck portion can be treaded together. 
   
   
       6 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 1  having, a concave portion on the inside of the cap for covering the portion of the straw extending out of the neck portion. 
   
   
       7 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 1  having, a screw off cap on the fitment. 
   
   
       8 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 1  having, a snap off cap on the fitment. 
   
   
       9 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 1  having, ears on the cap for assisting in turning the cap on the fitment. 
   
   
       10 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 2  having, threads on the inside of the cap and threads on the outside of the neck portion such that the cap and the neck portion can be treaded together. 
   
   
       11 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 10  having, a concave portion on the inside of the cap for covering the portion of the straw extending out of the neck portion. 
   
   
       12 . A fitment with a straw for a pouch having a sealing top strip as in  claim 11  having, tabs in the neck of the base to engage the straw in the aperture of the neck.