Recloseable Stand-Up Flexible Packages

Abstract

Recloseable, stand-up flexible packages are provided for containing a product therein. The packages (10) generally include gusseted top and bottom walls (16, 18) disposed between front and back panels (12, 14). In embodiments, a line of weakness (25) may define an opening panel (24) extending across at least a portion of the gusseted top wall (16) onto a portion of one or both of the front panel (12) and back panel (14). A resealable flexible sealing label (26) may be disposed over and extend beyond the opening panel (24) over a portion of one or both of the front panel (12) and back panel (14) in an overlapping area. In embodiments, a transverse peelable seam (15) extends from and is positioned along an edge of the gusseted top wall (16) and one of the front or back panel (12, 14), the transverse peelable seam (15) being formed from a peelable and resealable adhesive.

Description

BACKGROUND [0001]The present application relates generally to packages for containing various products. More particularly, the present application relates to a stand-up flexible package for containing food products. Desirably, the stand-up flexible package can be repeatedly opened and closed.[0002]A variety of different types of flexible packaging are known in the art for containing and dispensing products, particularly food products. Often, consumers may desire stand-up packages that can be easily and repeatedly opened and closed to obtain access to the product therein. Although various solutions have been offered to address these problems, many of these solutions are undesirable because they can impair a seller's ability to display and stack the product, impair a consumer's ability to access the product within the container, or fail to effectively limit propagation of tears when the package is opened.[0003]Thus, there exists a need to provide a simple, cost effective and useful so...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent describes a new type of stand-up flexible package for containing products. These packages have a unique design that allows for easy opening and resealing, as well as convenient handling and storage. The package includes a flexible film with front and back panels that are sealed together along edges and a gusseted top and bottom wall. An opening panel is created in the package body with a flexible sealing label that can be peeled off to open the package. The label has a resealable adhesive for creating a tight and reliable closure. The package can be used for a variety of purposes and provides convenient and efficient packaging for various products.

Problems solved by technology

Although various solutions have been offered to address these problems, many of these solutions are undesirable because they can impair a seller's ability to display and stack the product, impair a consumer's ability to access the product within the container, or fail to effectively limit propagation of tears when the package is opened.

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