Pouch multipackage

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-09
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
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[0007] It is one object of this invention to unitize two or more individual pouches into an efficient multipackage that is easily displayed and carried.
[0009] It is another object of this invention to stabilize an inherently unstable group of individual pouches using a multipack header adhered to a top portion of each individual pouch.

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Individual pouches are often difficult to display and manage and existing pouch multipackages often do not give the consumer direct visual feedback of what is bundled within the box.
Such double pouches increase the volume of product sold but are typically limited to only two pouches per package and generally result in awkward display and carrying.

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[0031]FIG. 1-15 show several preferred embodiments of multipack header 30 and unitized package 10 of two or more pouches 20. According to a preferred embodiment of this invention, a “pouch” may comprise polyester, metallized PET, mylar, foil, paper or other non-rigid container for holding food product, liquids, powders, pellets, aggregrate and / or other goods that may be packaged in a disposable, flexible container. Although pouches are the preferred package described in this invention, bags and other suitable containers may also be unitized using the invention described herein.

[0032] A pouch typically includes laminates with a high temperature, non-sealable film composing an outer layer and a sealable film composing the inner layer. The pouch typically includes a bottom, which may provide a self-supporting base, and two generally parallel sides extending and / or tapering towards a top. According to one preferred style of pouch, called a “gusseted pouch,” a self-supporting, generally...

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Abstract

A package for unitizing at least two pouches includes a flexible multipack header positioned between the pouches and adhered along a top portion of the pouches. Attachment areas for the pouches may be positioned along an outer surface of the multipack header, an inner surface of the multipack header, folding tabs and / or panels of the multipack header and / or along two sides of a triangular cross-section formed by the multipack header.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to a multipack header for unitizing at least two pouches into a convenient package and a multipackage made therewith. [0003] 2. Description of Prior Art [0004] Pouches are commonly used to package and market products such as noodles, juice, coffee and pet food. Such pouches are generally constructed of moisture resistant, flexible material and often are displayed to consumers in bins, shelves or hung on peg hooks. Pouches of this sort are generally sold individually or in multipackages unitized in paperboard or cardboard tertiary boxes. Individual pouches are often difficult to display and manage and existing pouch multipackages often do not give the consumer direct visual feedback of what is bundled within the box. [0005] One solution in the prior art to bundling multiple packages has been a double pouch or “saddle bag” wherein two pouches are sealed to each other across one edge for subseque...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D30/00B65D33/06A45F5/00
CPCB65D33/06B65D33/008
Inventor ARENDS, CRAIGSLOMSKI, EDWARD J.MARCO, LESLIE S.VAN ERDEN, DONALD L.MOREAU, JASON R.
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
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