Package with strap handle

a strap handle and packaging technology, applied in the direction of packaging, packaging preventing decay, sealing, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the integrity of the package, affecting the quality of the package, so as to achieve stable and pressure-distributing, easy handling, and easy pouring

a strap handle and packaging technology, applied in the direction of packaging, packaging preventing decay, sealing, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the integrity of the package, affecting the quality of the package, so as to achieve stable and pressure-distributing, easy handling, and easy pouring

US20090277916A1Inactive Publication Date: 2009-11-12STEELE MARK
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[0021]Referring to FIGS. 1 through 4, a strap handled package 30 is depicted in an embodiment of the invention. The strap handled package 30 may include a first panel portion 32 and a second panel portion 34 with a gusset panel portion 36 disposed therebetween. Various embodiments can further include additional panels, such as sides, bottom, top, etc., gusseted or non-gusseted. The package panel portions can be formed of a single web material and folded or formed to define the distinct panel portions, or one or more film materials or webs can be separately joined to define the various structures of the package. The cross-hatching in the figures is used generally to denote sealing and / or panel edges or seams.

[0022]In one embodiment, a portion of a handle 38 extends between the first and second panels 32 and 34 external to the gusset portion 36. The first and second panels 32 and 34 may be further characterized as having end edges 42 and longitudinal edges 46. In one embodiment, the e...

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Abstract

A package, and method of manufacturing the same, the package having an attached strap handle for ease in carrying and pouring of the contents. In one embodiment, the package includes a pair of panels separated by a gusseted panel portion. Each end of the strap handle is attached to the package through slits that are formed at the confluence of the gusset panel portion and a respective one of the panels. Seams or seals may be formed to effectively seal the slits and may bond the handles to the package. The handle may additionally include first and second strap handles, and a strap or member spanning between the first and second strap handles.

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PRIORITY APPLICATIONS [0001]This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 050,816, filed May 6, 2008, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002]The present invention relates generally to flexible packaging and, more particularly, to flexible packaging having at least one strap handle.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]Flexible and / or disposable packaging including handles for ease of handling and transport are known. For heavier packages, certain handle designs cause discomfort to the user because the handles are too narrow, thus causing the lifting and handling forces to be concentrated over a small area on the palm of the user's hand.[0004]U.S. Patent Publication No. 2008 / 0080794 discloses a strap style handle. The strap handle is disposed within an elongated hole cut out of the center of a gusset panel. The strap is comprised of a heat sealable film. The ends of the strap are adhered t...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
12 Nov 2009
Publication
US20090277916A1
IPC
B65D25/28
CPC
B65D75/566; B65D75/56
Inventors
STEELE, MARK