Flexible stand-up package, and methods of dispensing

Abstract

A flexible storage package defined by a body having a first part, a second part, and a third, base part. At least one and preferably both of the first part and the second part have an interior volume for receiving and dispensing a product. Each of the first part and the second part is movable, in relation to the third part, from a first position to a second position. The first position can also be referred to as a “display” or “standing” position. The second position can also be referred to as a “use” position. When both of the parts are in the first position, the package has a generally triangular or tent-like configuration. The third part forms the base of the triangle or tent. When both of the parts are in the second position, the package has a generally flat or planar configuration.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application having Ser. No. 60 / 804,044 filed Jun. 6, 2006 entitled Flexible Stand-Up Package, and Methods of Dispensing, the entire disclosure which is incorporated herein.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002]This disclosure generally relates to flexible polymeric packages, particularly for storing and dispensing items, and methods of using.BACKGROUND [0003]Various types of packaging are known. Examples include flexible paper bags, flexible plastic bags (which may be resealable and reclosable), cardboard or paperboard boxes and other shaped containers, and rigid plastic containers.[0004]Storage of these packaging materials can be an issue. For example, flexible plastic packages (e.g., bags) are available in different sizes of paperboard boxes, based on the package size.[0005]Rigid paperboard boxes have their disadvantages. At times, it is difficult to neatly and efficiently arrange the boxes...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]To facilitate the repositioning, a first part is hingedly connected

Problems solved by technology

Storage of these packaging materials can be an issue.

At times, it is difficult to neatly and efficiently arrange the boxes for storage because of their different sizes.

These boxes are not the most convenient to take along, because they can easily be crushed and deformed if pushed against other items.

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