Flexible package and method of forming a cuff

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-21
STEELE MARK
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[0006]The package can include a top region proximate the access opening, the top region having a cuff member, such as an access device for one-time or re-closeable use. The access device can permit selective access into the internal cavity of the package through the access opening. The t

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Such conventional designs are often cumbersome and difficult to use.
For instance, typical stand-up packages are not capable of use as a bowl or

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[0018]While the invention is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, specifics thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the intention is not to limit the invention to the particular embodiments described. On the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. For illustrative purposes, hatching or shading in the figures is provided to demonstrate sealed portions and / or integrated devices for the package.

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[0019]A purpose of the present invention is to form a package, such as a flexible package, to have a top region or portion capable of folding over to form a cuff. Such a cuff configuration facilitates using the package as a bowl or other like container for accessing or dispensing material contents. The various em...

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A package having a foldable top region is provided. The package generally includes panel portions that at least partially define an interior cavity therebetween and accessible through an access opening. The top portion can provide a cuff member or cuff region that can be folded and unfolded to facilitate use of the package as a bowl or other cuffed container for material contents. The package can be adapted to hold its shape as a bowl or cuffed container.

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PRIORITY[0001]This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 080,102, filed Jul. 11, 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 packages having a cuff, and methods for forming a cuff or cuffed region, or using packages as a bowl.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Flexible packages used for items like food, liquid and other material content are meant to store, transport and serve as the consumption container. Namely, it is often desirable to have a package adapted for the end user to consume the contents directly from the package, rather than transferring the contents to a bowl, plate, or other container or device. Such conventional designs are often cumbersome and difficult to use. For instance, typical stand-up packages are not capable of use as a bowl or to drink out of because they are not genera...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D37/00
CPCB65D33/007
Inventor STEELE, MARK
Owner STEELE MARK
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