Pouches and pouch products

Abstract

To provide a pouch that can enhance the visibility of information printed on the pouch and can be easily gripped at a location other than a storage section that stores an article. [Solution] A pouch 1 comprises overlapping films 11 and an openable / closable zipper 12, with an upper seal portion 21, a left seal portion 22, a bottom portion 23 and a right seal portion 24 around the periphery of the film, with the zipper located below the upper seal portion, and a first unsealed portion R1 to which no film is attached being present in the area surrounded by the zipper, left seal portion, bottom and right seal portion, the first unsealed portion being a storage portion capable of storing an item, and the ratio of the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion to the vertical dimension of the pouch being 0.24 or greater, or the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion being 4.0 cm or greater.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pouch capable of containing an article, and also to a pouch product comprising a pouch and an article contained in a containing portion of the pouch. [Background technology]

[0002] Utility Model Document 1 (Non-Patent Document 1) discloses a pouch having an exterior film that forms a sealed space for containing food and an atmosphere improver. To form the sealed space, a sealed portion where a film is bonded exists around the periphery of the film. By placing food in the unsealed portion (storage portion) of this pouch, a pouch product (pouch food) can be obtained. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3250967 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In pouch products containing articles such as food, information such as product details and product selling points is printed on the pouch.

[0005] In the pouch of Utility Model Document 1, the area of ​​the unsealed portion (reservation portion) is relatively large, so a relatively large number of items can be stored in the unsealed portion (reservation portion) of the pouch. However, the unsealed portion (reservation portion) is prone to wrinkles and unevenness due to the effects of the items stored therein, which can reduce the visibility of information printed in the unsealed portion. For example, characters printed in the unsealed portion may appear distorted or missing.

[0006] On the other hand, the surface of the seal portion where the film is attached is relatively flat. Furthermore, the seal portion where the film is attached is relatively strong and is resistant to scratches. Therefore, by printing information on the seal portion, the printed information can be made difficult to see due to distortion or chipping.

[0007] However, in the pouch of Utility Model Document 1, the area of ​​the seal where the two films are bonded together is relatively small. Therefore, when printing information on the seal, it is necessary to reduce the amount of information printed on the seal or to make the information printed on the seal small. Note that in many conventional pouches, no information is printed on the seal.

[0008] Therefore, the pouch of Utility Model Document 1 has the problem that the visibility of the information printed on the pouch is low.

[0009] The pouch in Utility Model Document 1 is provided with a zipper (opening and closing seal) at a position relatively close to the top end of the pouch. In conventional pouches, an opening is formed in the pouch by cutting and removing an upper portion of the pouch by a distance of 1.0 cm to 2.5 cm. Then, with the zipper (opening and closing seal) open, an article contained in the unsealed portion (container) can be taken out through the opening.

[0010] The pouch of Utility Model Document 1 has a zipper (opening and closing seal) located relatively close to the top edge of the pouch. Therefore, when one tries to firmly grasp the upper part of the pouch with one's hand, the part being grasped by the hand may reach the storage section where the article is stored. Gripping the storage section with one's hand applies unintended force to the article stored in the storage section. This can cause the article to deform, chip, or become heated. Furthermore, grasping the storage section with one's hand can easily cause unevenness or damage to the film in the storage section. On the other hand, when one tries to grasp the pouch with one's hand so as not to reach the storage section where the article is stored, the area of ​​the part being grasped by the hand is too small, making it difficult to grasp the pouch with a weak force.

[0011] Therefore, the pouch of Utility Model Document 1 has a problem in that the pouch is difficult to grip.

[0012] The object of the present invention is to provide a pouch that can enhance the visibility of information printed on the pouch and can be easily gripped in a location other than the storage section that stores an item. Another object of the present invention is to provide a pouch product using the above pouch. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] The following pouches and pouch articles are disclosed herein:

[0014] Item 1. A pouch comprising overlapping films and an openable / closable zipper, wherein a top seal, a left seal, a bottom seal, and a right seal are present around the periphery of the film, the film is bonded at the top seal, the left seal, and the right seal, the zipper is located below the top seal, and a first unsealed section to which the film is not bonded is present in the area surrounded by the zipper, the left seal, the bottom, and the right seal, the first unsealed section being a storage section capable of storing an article, and wherein the ratio of the vertical dimension of the top seal to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.24 or more, or the vertical dimension of the top seal is 4.0 cm or more.

[0015] Item 2. The pouch according to Item 1, wherein the ratio of the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.24 or greater.

[0016] Item 3. The pouch according to Item 2, wherein the ratio of the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.27 or greater.

[0017] Item 4. The pouch according to Item 3, wherein the ratio of the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.30 or greater.

[0018] Item 5. The pouch according to any one of Items 1 to 4, wherein the ratio of the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.50 or less.

[0019] Item 6. The pouch according to any one of Items 1 to 5, wherein the upper seal portion has a vertical dimension of 4.0 cm or more.

[0020] Item 7. The pouch according to Item 6, wherein the upper seal portion has a vertical dimension of 4.5 cm or more.

[0021] Item 8. The pouch according to Item 7, wherein the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion is 5.0 cm or more.

[0022] Item 9. The pouch according to any one of Items 1 to 8, wherein the upper seal portion has a vertical dimension of 8.0 cm or less.

[0023] Item 10. The pouch according to any one of Items 1 to 9, wherein a second unsealed portion where the film is not attached exists between the upper seal portion and the zipper.

[0024] Item 11. The pouch according to Item 10, wherein the second unsealed portion has a vertical dimension of 0.5 cm or more.

[0025] Item 12. The pouch according to Item 10 or 11, wherein the second unsealed portion has a vertical dimension of 3.0 cm or less.

[0026] Item 13. The pouch according to any one of Items 1 to 12, wherein the vertical dimension of the pouch is 10.0 cm or more.

[0027] Item 14. The pouch according to Item 13, wherein the vertical dimension of the pouch is 15.0 cm or more.

[0028] Item 15. The pouch according to any one of Items 1 to 14, wherein the vertical dimension of the pouch is 25.0 cm or less.

[0029] Item 16. The pouch according to Item 15, wherein the vertical dimension of the pouch is 20.0 cm or less.

[0030] Item 17. The pouch according to any one of Items 1 to 16, wherein the film is made of aluminum.

[0031] Item 18. The pouch according to any one of Items 1 to 17, wherein a notch is present in at least one of the left and right ends of the film between the upper seal and the zipper.

[0032] Item 19. A pouch product comprising the pouch according to any one of items 1 to 18 and an article accommodated in the accommodation portion of the pouch.

[0033] Item 20. The pouch product according to Item 19, wherein the item accommodated in the accommodation portion of the pouch is food, a quasi-drug, a medicine, a cosmetic, or a daily necessities item.

[0034] Item 21. The pouch product according to Item 20, wherein the item contained in the container of the pouch is a food product.

[0035] Item 22. The pouch product according to Item 21, wherein the item contained in the container of the pouch is a supplement food. [Effects of the Invention]

[0036] The pouch according to the present invention comprises overlapping films and an openable / closable zipper. In the pouch according to the present invention, a top seal, a left seal, a bottom seal, and a right seal are present around the periphery of the film, and the film is bonded at the top seal, the left seal, and the right seal. In the pouch according to the present invention, the zipper is located below the top seal, and a first unsealed section, where the film is not bonded, is present in the area surrounded by the zipper, the left seal, the bottom, and the right seal, and this first unsealed section is a storage section capable of containing an item. In the pouch according to the present invention, the ratio of the vertical dimension of the top seal to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.24 or greater, or the vertical dimension of the top seal is 4.0 cm or greater. The pouch of the present invention has the above-mentioned configuration, which improves the visibility of the information printed on the pouch and makes it easy to grip the pouch in places other than the storage section that stores the item. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0037] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pouch according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view of a pouch according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a left side view of a pouch according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a right side view of a pouch according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a top view of a pouch according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a bottom view of a pouch according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a five-view diagram showing a front view, a left side view, a right side view, a top view, and a bottom view of a pouch according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining how to use the pouch shown in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining how to use the pouch shown in FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a front view of a pouch according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0038] The present invention will be described in detail below.

[0039] (pouch) The pouch according to the present invention comprises overlapping films and an openable / closable zipper. The zipper is openable and serves as an openable / closable seal.

[0040] In the pouch according to the present invention, the film is surrounded by a top seal, a left seal, a bottom seal, and a right seal, and the film is bonded to the top seal, the left seal, and the right seal. In the pouch according to the present invention, the zipper is located below the top seal, and a first unsealed portion, where the film is not bonded, exists in the area surrounded by the zipper, the left seal, the bottom seal, and the right seal, and the first unsealed portion is a storage portion capable of storing an item.

[0041] In the pouch of the present invention, the ratio of the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion to the vertical dimension of the pouch (vertical dimension of the upper seal portion / vertical dimension of the pouch) is 0.24 or more, or the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion is 4.0 cm or more.

[0042] The pouch of the present invention has the above-mentioned configuration, which improves the visibility of the information printed on the pouch and makes it easy to grip the pouch in places other than the storage section that stores the item.

[0043] Specifically, the pouch according to the present invention has a relatively large upper seal area. Because the upper seal area is relatively large, a large amount of information can be printed on the upper seal area, and the information printed on the upper seal area can be displayed in large letters. This improves the visibility of the information printed on the pouch.

[0044] In addition, the surface of the upper seal portion to which the film is attached is relatively flat. Furthermore, the upper seal portion to which the film is attached is relatively strong and is resistant to scratches. Therefore, by printing information on the upper seal portion, the information printed on the seal portion is less likely to appear distorted or missing. Because the upper seal portion is resistant to scratches, the information printed on the pouch can be maintained in good condition. Therefore, the pouch according to the present invention can improve the visibility of the information printed on the pouch.

[0045] Furthermore, the pouch according to the present invention has a relatively large upper seal area and a zipper (opening and closing seal) located relatively far from the top end of the pouch. This allows the upper seal of the pouch to be firmly gripped by hand, preventing the gripped portion from reaching the storage compartment where the item is stored. Gripping the storage compartment by hand can apply unintended force to the items stored in the storage compartment, causing deformation, chipping, or overheating of the items. In contrast, the pouch according to the present invention can be easily gripped by hand without reaching the storage compartment where the item is stored, making it less likely that unintended force will be applied to the items stored in the storage compartment, resulting in less deformation, chipping, or overheating of the items.

[0046] In the pouch according to the present invention, the area of ​​the top seal portion is relatively large, so that a relatively large area of ​​the top seal portion can be cut and removed when forming an opening in the pouch. Therefore, before the top seal portion of the pouch is cut and removed, a large amount of information can be printed on the pouch, including the top seal portion of the pouch, while after the top seal portion of the pouch is cut and removed, the pouch can be made compact. After the top seal portion of the pouch is cut and removed, the pouch becomes more portable and convenient. Furthermore, because the cut-and-removed top seal portion (the upper part of the pouch) contains a large amount of information, such as product details and product selling points, the cut-and-removed top seal portion can be stored as a source of information rather than discarded.

[0047] The pouch according to the present invention can improve the visibility of the information printed on the pouch while also improving portability and convenience.

[0048] In the pouch of the present invention, after cutting and removing the upper seal portion, the zipper (opening and closing seal portion) can be opened and the item stored in the first unsealed portion (storage portion) can be removed through the opening.

[0049] The pouch according to the present invention satisfies at least one of (1) a first configuration in which the ratio (vertical dimension of the upper seal portion / vertical dimension of the pouch) is 0.24 or greater, and (2) a second configuration in which the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion is 4.0 cm or greater. In the pouch according to the present invention, the ratio (vertical dimension of the upper seal portion / vertical dimension of the pouch) may be 0.24 or greater, and the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion may be 4.0 cm or greater. In the pouch according to the present invention, the ratio (vertical dimension of the upper seal portion / vertical dimension of the pouch) may be 0.24 or greater, and the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion may be 4.0 cm or greater.

[0050] The above ratio (vertical dimension of the upper seal portion / vertical dimension of the pouch) is preferably 0.25 or more, more preferably 0.26 or more, even more preferably 0.27 or more, even more preferably 0.28 or more, particularly preferably 0.29 or more, and most preferably 0.30 or more. When the above ratio (vertical dimension of the upper seal portion / vertical dimension of the pouch) is equal to or greater than the above lower limit, the effects of the present invention can be more effectively exhibited.

[0051] The ratio (vertical dimension of the upper seal portion / vertical dimension of the pouch) is preferably 0.50 or less, more preferably 0.48 or less, more preferably 0.46 or less, more preferably 0.44 or less, even more preferably 0.42 or less, even more preferably 0.40 or less, still more preferably 0.38 or less, particularly preferably 0.36 or less, and most preferably 0.35 or less. When the ratio (vertical dimension of the upper seal portion / vertical dimension of the pouch) is equal to or less than the upper limit, the volume of the storage section can be increased, and more articles can be stored in the pouch.

[0052] The vertical dimension of the upper seal is preferably 4.1 cm or more, more preferably 4.2 cm or more, more preferably 4.3 cm or more, more preferably 4.4 cm or more, more preferably 4.5 cm or more, even more preferably 4.6 cm or more, even more preferably 4.7 cm or more, still more preferably 4.8 cm or more, particularly preferably 4.9 cm or more, and most preferably 5.0 cm or more. If the vertical dimension of the upper seal is equal to or greater than the above-mentioned lower limit, the effect of the present invention can be more effectively exhibited.

[0053] The vertical dimension of the upper seal is preferably 8.0 cm or less, more preferably 7.8 cm or less, more preferably 7.6 cm or less, more preferably 7.4 cm or less, more preferably 7.2 cm or less, more preferably 7.0 cm or less, even more preferably 6.8 cm or less, even more preferably 6.6 cm or less, even more preferably 6.4 cm or less, particularly preferably 6.2 cm or less, and most preferably 6.0 cm or less. If the vertical dimension of the upper seal is below the above upper limit, the volume of the storage section can be increased, and more articles can be stored in the pouch.

[0054] From the viewpoint of making it easier to cut and remove the upper seal portion and further improving the airtightness of the zipper, it is preferable that there is a second unsealed portion between the upper seal portion and the zipper where no film is attached.

[0055] The vertical dimension of the second unsealed portion is preferably 0.3 cm or more, more preferably 0.4 cm or more, more preferably 0.5 cm or more, even more preferably 0.6 cm or more, even more preferably 0.7 cm or more, even more preferably 0.8 cm or more, particularly preferably 0.9 cm or more, and most preferably 1.0 cm or more. If the vertical dimension of the second unsealed portion is equal to or greater than the above-mentioned lower limit, the upper seal portion can be more easily cut and removed, and the sealing performance of the zipper can be further improved. The lower end of the vertical dimension of the second unsealed portion is the center line of the zipper.

[0056] The vertical dimension of the second unsealed portion is preferably 3.0 cm or less, more preferably 2.8 cm or less, more preferably 2.6 cm or less, more preferably 2.4 cm or less, even more preferably 2.2 cm or less, even more preferably 2.0 cm or less, even more preferably 1.8 cm or less, particularly preferably 1.6 cm or less, and most preferably 1.5 cm or less. When the vertical dimension of the second unsealed portion is equal to or less than the above upper limit, the pouch can be made compact while maintaining a relatively large area for the upper sealed portion.

[0057] The vertical dimension of the pouch is preferably 8.0 cm or more, more preferably 9.0 cm or more, more preferably 10.0 cm or more, even more preferably 11.0 cm or more, even more preferably 12.0 cm or more, still more preferably 13.0 cm or more, particularly preferably 14.0 cm or more, and most preferably 15.0 cm or more. If the vertical dimension of the pouch is equal to or greater than the above lower limit, the area of ​​the upper sealed portion and the volume of the storage portion can be further increased.

[0058] The vertical dimension of the pouch is preferably 30.0 cm or less, more preferably 27.5 cm or less, more preferably 25.0 cm or less, more preferably 24.0 cm or less, more preferably 23.0 cm or less, even more preferably 22.0 cm or less, even more preferably 21.0 cm or less, still more preferably 20.0 cm or less, particularly preferably 19.0 cm or less, and most preferably 18.0 cm or less. When the vertical dimension of the pouch is below the above upper limit, the pouch can be made compact while maintaining a relatively large area for the upper sealed portion.

[0059] The left-right dimension of the pouch is preferably 5.0 cm or more, more preferably 5.5 cm or more, even more preferably 6.0 cm or more, even more preferably 6.5 cm or more, still more preferably 7.0 cm or more, particularly preferably 7.5 cm or more, and most preferably 8.0 cm or more. If the left-right dimension of the pouch is equal to or greater than the above lower limit, the area of ​​the upper seal portion and the volume of the storage portion can be further increased.

[0060] The left-right dimension of the pouch is preferably 30.0 cm or less, more preferably 20.0 cm or less, more preferably 17.5 cm or less, more preferably 15.0 cm or less, more preferably 14.5 cm or less, even more preferably 14.0 cm or less, even more preferably 13.5 cm or less, still more preferably 13.0 cm or less, particularly preferably 12.5 cm or less, and most preferably 12.0 cm or less. If the left-right dimension of the pouch is equal to or less than the above upper limit, the pouch can be made compact.

[0061] The left-to-right dimension of each of the left and right seal portions is preferably at least 0.10 cm, more preferably at least 0.15 cm, more preferably at least 0.20 cm, more preferably at least 0.25 cm, even more preferably at least 0.30 cm, even more preferably at least 0.35 cm, still more preferably at least 0.40 cm, particularly preferably at least 0.45 cm, and most preferably at least 0.50 cm. If the left-to-right dimension of each of the left and right seal portions is at least the above-mentioned lower limit, the hermeticity of the pouch can be further improved.

[0062] The left-right dimension of each of the left and right seal portions is preferably 3.0 cm or less, more preferably 2.8 cm or less, more preferably 2.6 cm or less, more preferably 2.4 cm or less, even more preferably 2.2 cm or less, even more preferably 2.0 cm or less, still more preferably 1.8 cm or less, particularly preferably 1.6 cm or less, and most preferably 1.5 cm or less. When the left-right dimension of each of the left and right seal portions is equal to or less than the above-mentioned upper limit, the volume of the storage section can be increased, and more articles can be stored in the pouch.

[0063] Examples of the material for the film include resin, paper, aluminum, etc. From the viewpoint of further increasing the airtightness of the pouch, the material for the film is preferably aluminum.

[0064] The zipper material may be resin, paper, aluminum, etc. From the viewpoint of making the zipper easier to open and close and further increasing the airtightness of the pouch, the zipper material is preferably resin.

[0065] It is preferable that a notch is present on at least one of the left and right edges of the film between the upper seal and the zipper.It is preferable that a notch is present on both the left and right edges of the film between the upper seal and the zipper.The presence of the notch makes it easier to cut and remove the upper seal.Furthermore, it is possible to cut and remove the upper seal at a predetermined position.

[0066] The bottom of the pouch is formed by folding back the film at the bottom edge of the pouch. A bottom seal may be present at the bottom of the film, and a film may be bonded to the bottom seal. A top seal, a left seal, a bottom seal, and a right seal may be present around the periphery of the film, and a film may be bonded to the top seal, the left seal, the bottom seal, and the right seal. The pouch may use one or two films.

[0067] The present invention will be clarified by describing specific embodiments of the present invention below with reference to the drawings.

[0068] 1 to 6 are front, back, left side, right side, top and bottom views of a pouch according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 7 is a five-view diagram showing the front, left side, right side, top and bottom views of a pouch according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] 1 to 6 comprises overlapping films 11 and an openable / closable zipper 12. In pouch 1, an upper seal portion 21, a left seal portion 22, a bottom portion 23, and a right seal portion 24 are present around the periphery of film 11, and film 11 is bonded to upper seal portion 21, left seal portion 22, and right seal portion 24. In pouch 1, zipper 12 is located below upper seal portion 21, and a first unsealed portion R1 to which film 11 is not bonded exists in the area surrounded by zipper 12, left seal portion 22, bottom portion 23, and right seal portion 24, and first unsealed portion R1 is a storage portion capable of storing an article.

[0070] In pouch 1, the ratio of the vertical dimension of upper seal portion 21 to the vertical dimension of pouch 1 (vertical dimension of upper seal portion 21 / vertical dimension of pouch 1) is 0.24 or more, or the vertical dimension of upper seal portion 21 is 4.0 cm or more.

[0071] In pouch 1, information such as product details and product selling points (ABC..., 12345..., and abc... on the front; OPQ..., αβγδε..., and оpq... on the back) is printed on the surface of film 11 in upper seal portion 21. Because the area of ​​upper seal portion 21 is relatively large, a large amount of information is printed on upper seal portion 21, and the information printed on upper seal portion 21 is displayed in large letters.

[0072] In the pouch 1, a second unsealed portion R2 exists between the upper sealed portion 21 and the zipper 12, where the film 11 is not attached.

[0073] In the pouch 1, notches 31 and 32 are present on both the left and right ends of the film 11 at a position between the upper seal portion 21 and the zipper 12.

[0074] 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining how to use the pouch shown in FIG.

[0075] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in the pouch 1, the upper seal portion 21 can be removed by cutting along the broken lines starting from the cutout portions 31 and 32.

[0076] After upper seal portion 21 is cut along the dashed lines and removed, separated pouches 1X and 1Y shown in FIG. 9 are obtained.

[0077] The separated pouch 1X (the upper part of the pouch 1) includes an upper seal portion 21 and contains a large amount of information or information displayed in large letters. The separated pouch 1Y (the lower part of the pouch 1) contains a storage portion. The separated pouch 1Y is compact and has excellent portability and convenience. With the zipper 12 of the separated pouch 1Y open, the items stored in the storage portion can be removed from the opening.

[0078] In addition, the following dimensions are shown in Figure 8.

[0079] T1: Vertical dimension of the upper seal T2: Pouch vertical dimension T3: Pouch width T4: Vertical dimension of the second unsealed part

[0080] FIG. 10 is a front view of a pouch according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] 10 includes a laminated film 11A and an openable / closable zipper 12A. In the pouch 1A, a top seal portion 21A, a left seal portion 22A, a bottom seal portion 23A, and a right seal portion 24A are present around the periphery of the film 11A, and the film 11A is bonded to the top seal portion 21A, the left seal portion 22A, the bottom seal portion 23A, and the right seal portion 24A. In the pouch 1A, a zipper 12A is located below the top seal portion 21A, and a first unsealed portion R1 to which the film 11A is not bonded is present in the area surrounded by the zipper 12A, the left seal portion 22A, the bottom seal portion 23A, and the right seal portion 24A. This first unsealed portion R1 is a storage portion capable of storing an item.

[0082] In the pouch 1A, a second unsealed portion R2 where the film 11A is not bonded exists between the upper sealed portion 21A and the zipper 12A.

[0083] In pouch 1A, notches 31A and 32A are present at both the left and right ends of film 11A, between upper seal portion 21A and zipper 12A.

[0084] (Pouch product) The pouch product according to the present invention comprises the above-mentioned pouch and an article contained in the above-mentioned containing portion of the pouch.

[0085] The article contained in the receiving portion of the pouch (the article that can be contained in the receiving portion of the pouch) is preferably solid at 25° C., and is preferably a tablet.

[0086] Examples of the article contained in the storage section of the pouch (articles that can be contained in the storage section of the pouch) include food, quasi-drugs, medicines, cosmetics, and daily necessities. The article contained in the storage section of the pouch is preferably food, quasi-drugs, medicines, cosmetics, or daily necessities. The article contained in the storage section of the pouch is more preferably food, quasi-drugs, medicines, or cosmetics. The article contained in the storage section of the pouch is even more preferably food, quasi-drugs, or medicines. The article contained in the storage section of the pouch is particularly preferably food. The article contained in the storage section of the pouch is most preferably a food supplement. The use of the pouch according to the present invention can protect the above-mentioned articles.

[0087] For example, if the product contained in the pouch is a food supplement, printing information on the upper seal can visually highlight the appeal of the food supplement. Also, if the product contained in the pouch is a diet food, cutting and removing a large area of ​​the upper seal to compact the pouch matches the image of dieting, which is to "cut" weight and body fat and "compact" the body. This makes it easier for users to intuitively understand the concept of the pouch product.

[0088] The pouch product according to the present invention can be used as follows: The top seal of the pouch is cut and removed to form an opening in the pouch. If notches are present on both the left and right edges of the film between the top seal and the zipper, the top seal is cut using the notches as starting points. With the zipper open, the item contained in the container is removed through the opening. [Explanation of symbols]

[0089] 1,1A...pouch 1X, 1Y...separated pouches 11, 11A...Film 12,12A...Chuck 21, 21A...Upper seal part 22, 22A...Left side seal 23...Bottom 23A...Bottom seal 24, 24A...Right side seal 31, 31A, 32, 32A...Notch R1: First unsealed section R2: Second unsealed section

Claims

1. A pouch comprising overlapping films and an openable / closable zipper, A top seal portion, a left seal portion, a bottom seal portion, and a right seal portion are present around the periphery of the film, and the film is bonded together at the top seal portion, the left seal portion, and the right seal portion; The zipper is located below the upper seal portion, a first unsealed portion to which the film is not attached exists in a portion surrounded by the zipper, the left-side seal portion, the bottom portion, and the right-side seal portion, and the first unsealed portion is a storage portion capable of storing an article; A pouch in which the ratio of the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.24 or greater, or the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion is 4.0 cm or greater.

2. 2. The pouch of claim 1, wherein the ratio of the vertical dimension of the top seal to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.24 or greater.

3. 3. The pouch of claim 2, wherein the ratio of the vertical dimension of the top seal to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.27 or greater.

4. 4. The pouch of claim 3, wherein the ratio of the vertical dimension of the upper seal portion to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.30 or greater.

5. 2. The pouch of claim 1, wherein the ratio of the vertical dimension of the top seal to the vertical dimension of the pouch is 0.50 or less.

6. 2. The pouch according to claim 1, wherein the upper seal portion has a vertical dimension of 4.0 cm or more.

7. 7. The pouch according to claim 6, wherein the upper seal portion has a vertical dimension of 4.5 cm or more.

8. 8. The pouch according to claim 7, wherein the upper seal portion has a vertical dimension of 5.0 cm or more.

9. 2. The pouch according to claim 1, wherein the upper seal portion has a vertical dimension of 8.0 cm or less.

10. The pouch according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a second unsealed portion where the film is not bonded exists between the upper seal portion and the zipper.

11. The pouch according to claim 10, wherein the second unsealed portion has a vertical dimension of 0.5 cm or more.

12. The pouch according to claim 10, wherein the second unsealed portion has a vertical dimension of 3.0 cm or less.

13. The pouch according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the vertical dimension of the pouch is 10.0 cm or more.

14. 14. The pouch according to claim 13, wherein the vertical dimension of the pouch is 15.0 cm or more.

15. The pouch according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the vertical dimension of the pouch is 25.0 cm or less.

16. 16. The pouch of claim 15, wherein the vertical dimension of the pouch is 20.0 cm or less.

17. The pouch according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the film is made of aluminum.

18. The pouch according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a notch is present in at least one of the left and right edges of the film at a position between the upper seal portion and the zipper.

19. The pouch according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and an article contained in the containing portion of the pouch.

20. The pouch product according to claim 19, wherein the article contained in the containing portion of the pouch is a food product, a quasi-drug, a medicine, a cosmetic, or a daily necessities product.

21. The pouch product according to claim 20, wherein the item contained in the container of the pouch is a food product.

22. The pouch product according to claim 21, wherein the item contained in the container of the pouch is a food supplement.

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