Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Reclosable packaging with a handle, and methods and devices for making such packaging
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Application No.: US14803614Application Date: 2015-07-20
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Publication No.: US10232984B2Publication Date: 2019-03-19
- Inventor: Russell A. Leeker , Erica Canavesi
- Applicant: Nestec SA
- Applicant Address: CH Vevey
- Assignee: Nestec SA
- Current Assignee: Nestec SA
- Current Assignee Address: CH Vevey
- Agent Ronald A. Burchett; Julie M. Lappin
- Main IPC: B65D33/18
- IPC: B65D33/18 ; B23K26/38 ; B23K26/402 ; B65B9/20 ; B65B61/16 ; B65D33/08 ; B65D75/58 ; B65D75/56 ; B23K103/00 ; B65B51/06 ; B65B51/26 ; B65B61/18

Abstract:
A reclosable pour-spout packaging, such as a bag, has a top handle and can be manufactured on a form-fill-seal machine. A reclosable structure can reversibly close and open the interior of the packaging. The handle can comprise a cut extending through the packaging. An additional seal area in the packaging can provide support so that a punch and die assembly can punch or cut the handle in the additional seal area. Additionally or alternatively, a laser device, a blade, a knife, or another cutting tool can form the handle in the additional seal area. The additional sealed area can provide stiffness for carrying the packaging and also prevent access into the packaging where the handle is made. The additional seal area can be positioned below the top seal of the packaging so that less material is used for the handle.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160023809A1 RECLOSABLE PACKAGING WITH A HANDLE, AND METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MAKING SUCH PACKAGING Public/Granted day:2016-01-28
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