Abstract: A coextruded film having an integral tear path is provided such that the tear path has a thickness that is smaller than the overall thickness of the coextruded film, said product being formed by a method and on an apparatus that introduces an elongated void in at least one of the extrudates before being combined with other extrudates into the coextruded film, said elongated void accounting for the reduced thickness of the tear path.

Abstract: A coextruded film having an integral tear path is provided such that the tear path has a thickness that is smaller than the overall thickness of the coextruded film, said product being formed by a method and on an apparatus that introduces an elongated void in at least one of the extrudates before being combined with other extrudates into the coextruded film, said elongated void accounting for the reduced thickness of the tear path.

Abstract: Bag holding and supporting apparatus for holding and supporting a bag, especially of the flexible-walled plastic-film type, in an open and upright position for more convenient and efficient placement of articles or merchandise in the bag. The holding and supporting apparatus is situated adjacent a generally horizontal surface on which the bottom of the bag rests and the bag holder resiliently engages an upper sidewall portion of the bag near the top open end. An upright member has a base at the lower end for securing the apparatus relative to the horizontal surface. The upright member includes two portions in telescoping relationship to accommodate different height bags. A supporting head is attached to the upper end of the upright member and is of modified R-shape in cross section with opposing sides of the R-shape adapted to resiliently engage the sidewall of the bag for ease of insertion and removal of the bag from the head.