Handle assembly for packages and method of making same

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-17
MCKENNA S JOSEPH +1
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[0006] The present disclosure relates to a handle assembly that internally seals to a side gusset of a package to assist in efficiently pouring contents from the package without providing contamination exposure to the package and without separating from the package. The handle assembly attaches within an opening of the side gusset.

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The configuration of current handles for flexible bags results in inconvenient and inefficient handling or pouring of the bag's contents.
As such, these handles remain exposed during non-use of the bag, such as during manufacturing of the bag or during storage of the bag, leading to tearing and / or fraying of the handles.

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[0021] The following detailed description illustrates the disclosure by way of example and not by way of limitation. The description clearly enables one skilled in the art to make and use the disclosure, describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives, and uses of the disclosure, including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the disclosure.

[0022] The terms “bag” and “package” are used interchangeably wherein the bag / package may comprise a rigid construction, a semi-rigid construction and a non-rigid construction.

[0023] Referring to the drawings, a package A in the form of a flexible bag 10 comprises a handle assembly 12 internally sealed to the flexible bag 10 (FIG. 1). The flexible bag 10 includes a front panel 14, a back panel 16, a bottom panel 18 and opposing side gussets 20. Each side gusset 20 further includes an inside wall 22 (FIG. 2) and an outside wall 24. Additionally, at least one of the side gussets 20 has a gusset openi...

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Abstract

A handle assembly for a pourable package. The handle assembly attaches to a package having a front panel, a back panel, a bottom panel and opposing side gussets in which each side gusset has an inside wall and an outside wall. The handle assembly partially positions within an opening of the side gusset and partially positioned beyond the opening. The handle assembly comprises hand portions, each hand portion having a tab that extends beyond the opening and along the inside wall of the side gusset. The handle assembly further comprises a seal member positioned on the inside wall of the side gusset and around the opening wherein the seal member seals the tabs to the inside wall of the side gusset and seals the opening.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 809,980 filed Jun. 1, 2006.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE [0003] The present disclosure relates to handle assemblies for pourable packages. In particular, the present disclosure relates to handles attached to a side gusset of a package in the form of a flexible bag. The flexible bag can be plastic or paper. The present disclosure also relates to methods of attaching the handle assembly to the flexible bag. [0004] The configuration of current handles for flexible bags results in inconvenient and inefficient handling or pouring of the bag's contents. Since these handles attach to sides of the bags, these handles tear away from the bag when the user pours contents from the bags as the content's weight applies a force to the interface of the handles and the bag. Further...

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IPC IPC(8): B65B61/14B65B61/00B65D33/06
CPCB65D33/10B65B61/14
Inventor MCKENNA, S. JOSEPHORR, EUGENE E.
Owner MCKENNA S JOSEPH
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