Bag with a pocket for a thermal insulating material and method of making same

Abstract

A flexible, reclosable bag includes a first bag web, a second bag web, and a pocket-forming web, which form a flexible, reclosable bag having a pocket for inserting a thermal influencing material. The pocket-forming web may contain a cut, thereby forming an opening in the pocket. The pocket and / or the flexible, reclosable bag may include a fastener, such as a zipper tape fastener or a zipper slider fastener. Additionally, a method for making a flexible, reclosable bag having a pocket for receiving a thermal influencing material is disclosed.

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]The present disclosure relates generally to a flexible bag and more specifically to a reclosable, flexible bag having features useful for, among other things, influencing the temperature of the contents of the bag.BACKGROUND[0002]The packaging industry provides packaging products that are capable of serving various functions. For example, the packaging industry provides simple, flexible bags in which items can be shipped. The bags may serve various functions, such as, for example, providing a means for keeping counted items separate; easily transporting smaller or numerous items; providing protection from dirt, dust, and the like; and serving any other suitable purpose as recognized by one skilled in the art.[0003]The food industry often uses reclosable, plastic bags to ship food products. As such, reclosable plastic bags have evolved to cater towards this use. For example, because fasteners do not always provide an airtight seal, especially if the faste...

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Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a flexible, reclosable bag with a pocket for receiving temperature influencing material. The bag is made from two layers of bag webs that are sealed together along their edges to form a pocket. The pocket-forming web is connected to the bag webs along their edges to form the pocket. The pocket-forming web may have a cut to allow for the insertion and removal of the temperature influencing material. The bag may also be folded to create two layers of bag webs with a pocket in between. The technical effects of this invention include a flexible, reclosable bag with a pocket for temperature influencing material that is easy to use and reclose."

Problems solved by technology

For example, because fasteners do not always provide an airtight seal, especially if the fastener becomes disengaged during product shipment, food products may become lose freshness or even become ruined.

Another problem facing many industries, such as the food industry, is temperature control.

Coolers, however, can be heavy, bulky, and difficult to transport in some situations.

These solutions, however, are not without problems.

For example, some coolers that are of a more flexible type are difficult to properly clean and dry, which may lead to the growth of mold.

Even with coolers that are easier to clean and dry, improper cleaning or storing, e.g., storing the cooler before it is entirely dry, may lead to mold or, at a minimum, undesirable musty smells.

Furthermore, none of these solutions are disposable, i.e., after using the cooler to bring the desired goods to the final destination, the user must carry the cooler back.

While this may be desirable, for example, if some items still remain in the cooler, this may be undesirable in other situations.

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