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Structured reclosable packaging

a technology of reversible packaging and structure, which is applied in the field of reversible packaging with interior support, can solve the problems of not meeting the needs of the modern consumer, the design of the bag is not suitable for the modern consumer, and the bag packaging generally cannot maintain a predetermined shape or configuration, and cannot stand upright, etc., to achieve the effect of reducing the overall production cost, minimizing the required materials, and cost-effectiv

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-10
DOBOY
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[0007] In order to provide cost effective, bag-like rigid packaging and an efficient method for manufacturing the same, the present invention provides flexible packaging with an interior support that is able to contain products such as snacks, confections, pet foods, and liquids. The structured packaging of the present invention provides for a bag that has been appropriately sheared and reinforced. The bag has a supportive structure affixed inside the package that can supply support for the product and provide a method for keeping the package open for easy access or pouring. Additionally, the bag may have a reclosable top portion that encloses the contents of the bag.
[0013] Accordingly, the present invention provides a cost effective rigid packaging that maintains the versatility and manufacturing benefits of a more flexible bag / package. The structured packaging of the present invention minimizes the materials required for producing each bag and reduces the overall production expenses by decreasing the number of manufacturing steps. Additionally, the present invention provides a reclosable structured packaging that is not limited to the methods of enclosing rigid canisters. Any of the existing methods of enclosing bag packaging are usable with the structured packaging of the present invention. This and other benefits of the dual nature of a structured bag are achieved by the present invention.

Problems solved by technology

However, the designs fail to address certain needs of the modern consumer.
For instance, the bag designs offer little if any protection for the contents they enclose.
Further, bag packaging generally cannot maintain a predetermined shape or configuration, nor stand upright.
While pouch packaging can usually maintain its upright position, it fails to offer strong protection for its contents.
Pouch packaging typically requires more side seals than exist on standard bag packaging, thereby incurring additional time and expense for the manufacturing process of pouch packaging.
Canister designs typically provide more support and protection to their contents than bag designs, but available canisters have a limited number of shapes or configurations and are restricted in the types of reclosable lids they can use.
Perhaps even more significant, canister designs require dense materials that are expensive to acquire, manufacture, and transport.

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[0020] As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a flexible package (bag 1) with a supportive structure 2 built into the package. The supportive structure 2 is appropriately formed and affixed to the lower portion 4 of bag 1 such that the bag encapsulates the support as shown. Preferably, the support for the supportive structure 2 is generally borne by the bag 1, and the supportive structure 2 fits snuggly therein such that the bag 1 fits around the exterior of the supportive structure 2 and substantially conforms to the shape and configuration of the supportive structure 2. The supportive structure 2 may be heat sealed, or the like, to bag 1 to ensure that supportive structure 2 is properly retained therein. The upper portion 6 of bag 1 may extend beyond the height of the support 2 such that the upper portion 6 of bag 1 is flexible and has the general characteristics of a bag without a support. For instance, the support may be 3½ inches in height, while the bag may extend upward beyond the top ...

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Abstract

Disclosed herein is flexible packaging with a relative rigid structure portion, and an efficient method for manufacturing the same, that provides flexible packaging with an interior support that is able to contain products such as snacks, confections, pet foods, and liquids. The present invention provides for shearing and reinforcing portions of a primary web to form a bag. A supportive structure is also sheared and configured into a predetermined shape. The supportive structure is affixed inside the lower portion of the bag and provides form and support to the bag. The bag may also have a reclosable top portion that encloses the contents of the packaging.

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[0001] This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 698,009, filed Oct. 26, 2000, entitled “CUTTING AND LAMINATING APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING REINFORCED WEB,” and U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 410,149, filed Sep. 12, 2002, entitled “FLAT-BOTTOMED RECLOSABLE PACKAGE WITH GUSSETS.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to reclosable packaging with interior support, and manufacturing processes for the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to packaging that may include properties of both a reclosable / resealable bag, but more specifically the characteristics of a structured canister that provides support and protection to the contents of the packaging. The packaging of the present invention may be used to contain foodstuffs in a structured and supported manner that has the outward look and feel of a flexible bag. [0003] Various existing packaging designs provide a reclosable feature that allows the contents of the packag...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D30/08B65D30/20B65D33/02B65D33/25
CPCB65D31/02B65D33/2508B65D33/02B65D31/10
Inventor AASEN, ERIC J.
Owner DOBOY
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