Recloseable pouch with reinforced handle and method of making same
US6533711B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S493/923
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible package, and a method of forming such package, which includes two sheets of material joined together at side portions and a bottom portion, with the top edge being open. The top edge is sealed at one portion thereof to provide a reinforced portion, and the remaining portion forms a discharge spout. A handle opening is formed in the reinforced portion, and a fastening strip extends across the entire top edge to provide a openable fastening strip at the spout, and to provide a non-openable portion adjacent the handle opening to provide reinforcement thereat.
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