Flexible package and method of making the same

US9850036B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INC. · US

Inventors

• James J. Sanfilippo · Barrington, US
• John E. Sanfilippo · Barrington, US
• Jeanne M. Skaggs · Arlington Heights, US
• Francisco Javier Soria · West Chicago, US
• Milorad Radenovic · Chicago, US
• Bohdan Wyslotsky · Algonquin, US
• Paul N. Georgelos · Naperville, US
• Pat Montefusco · Genoa, US
• Roy Speer · Barrington, US
• Roman Forowycz · Shorewood, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 25, 2013
• Grant date: Dec 26, 2017
• Expiry date: May 11, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B31B2170/20
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible, stackable, recloseable container for storing a quantity of products comprising a plurality of walls defined by a first sheet and a second sheet attached to at least a portion of the first sheet. The second sheet extends over at least three of the walls. The opposing container walls each have a sealed portion and one or more tucks, the tucks comprising a portion of the first sheet tucked toward the interior volume. A portion of the second sheet defines a recloseable feature located over an opening for reclosing the container. The second sheet includes a line of reduced strength at or adjacent at least a boundary adjacent the tucks and disposed between the opposing container walls each having the sealed portion and an adjacent container wall. The second sheet can include a hinge about which the recloseable feature pivots from closed position to open position.