Abstract: A plurality of like, thermoformable plastic laminate articles and a method of making same in which a substantially flexible plastic sheet is bonded to a substantially rigid thermoformable plastic core. The sheet has markings disposed on one face thereof, and the markings are disposed at the same predetermined location with respect to the core for all of the plurality of articles.

Abstract: A flexible duplex bag having a resealable closure and a method of making same includes an outer bag having (a) front and rear panels connected together at side edges thereof, (b) a gusset connecting together top portions of said front and rear panels. An inner bag substantially co-extensive with the outer bag is provided and has (a) front and rear panels connected together at side edges thereof, and (b) a gusset connecting together top portions of the inner bag front and rear panels. A resealable closure is provided connected to the outer bag gusset astride a location where the outer bag gusset joins the outer bag front panel. A handle is connected to the outer bag and bridges the outer bag gusset. The resealable closure preferably includes a first matable section bonded to the outer bag gusset, and a second matable section bonded to a top portion of the outer bag front panel. In a first embodiment, the handle is coupled to the outer bag rear panel and to the second matable section of the resealable closure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a duplex bag having a handle. The bag includes an inner and outer web of thermal plastic material. The outer web includes a front panel, a rear panel and a handle portion. The handle portion is integral with the front and rear panels and has a width less than the width of the front and rear panels. The inner web includes a front panel, a rear panel and a gusset portion. The gusset portion is integral with the front and rear panels and may have a line of perforations spaced from and parallel to the front and rear panels. All panels have about the same dimensions. The handle portion and the gusset portion may be adjacent one another at a top end of the bag. The front panel of the outer web overlies the front panel of the inner web and the rear panel of the outer web overlies the rear panel of the inner web. A side seam is formed at each lateral edge portion of said front and rear panels and seals the panels together.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a flexible bag comprises an inner bag for storing product having a top end region provided with a channel flap. The flap comprises a flexible pouring spout closed above by a folded portion of the inner bag and closed below by a seal. In another embodiment, a flexible bag comprises an inner bag for storing product having a top end region and a channel flap connected thereto. The channel flap comprises a flexible pouring spout. The channel flap and inner bag are provided with juxtaposed die cut openings which define a flow inlet for the pouring spout.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bag having an outer unitary piece of flexible plastic material including generally rectangular front and rear plastic panels and a gusset connecting the panels at a first end portion of the bag, and an inner unitary piece of flexible plastic material including generally rectangular front and rear panels and a gusset connecting the last-mentioned panels at the first end portion of the bag. The ends of the inner and outer unitary pieces of flexible plastic material opposite the first end of the bag are open to facilitate introducing goods into the bag. The side edges of the gussets and the panels are connected together so that the bag when filled can approximate the shape of a hexahedron with the gusset of said outer piece of flexible plastic material being flattened and closing the first end portion of the bag. At least a portion of the outer unitary piece is frangible so as to facilitate access to the goods in the bag and thereafter permit reuse of the bag.

Abstract: A bag having a handle includes a front, a rear, and an end wall of flexible plastic, and is capable of being manufactured at high speed by automatic machinery. Left and right side walls of flexible plastic are provided, each side wall having a Y-shaped seam so that the bag assumes a cubic or hexahedral shape when filled. A flexible plastic handle is provided and bridges at least a portion of a rectangular end wall. Preferably, structure is provided for gaining access to the bag interior, and the plastic portions joined at the Y-shaped seams are substantially co-planar with no plastic overlap. The bag may be manufactured by folding a first flexible plastic sheet over on itself and then making an interior fold at the folded portion to provide a M-shaped cross section at one bag end. A second flexible plastic sheet is folded over on itself and affixed to the bag so as to span at least a portion of the first plastic sheet bag end having the M-shaped fold therein.

Abstract: A reusable flexible plastic bag is provided with a handle which serves to carry the bag and to reseal it. The bag is manufactured from two webs: a web from which the bag panels are formed and a web from which a loop handle is formed. The top end of the bag is not provided with a gusset. The loop handle is secured to the bag panels and is provided with a frangible region which can be broken to form two separate handle portions. The handle portions are releasably joined by mating slide closure structure. The slide closure joint can be peeled away by pulling the handle portions apart thereby providing access to the folded top end of the bag. The top end of the bag may be provided with perforations which may be broken to gain access to the bag contents. The bag may be resealed by means of the handle slide closure.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a flexible bag comprises an inner bag for storing product having a top end region provided with a channel flap. The flap comprises a flexible pouring spout closed above by a folded portion of the inner bag and closed below by a seal. In another embodiment, a flexible bag comprises an inner bag for storing product having a top end region and a channel flap connected thereto. The channel flap comprises a flexible pouring spout. The channel flap and inner bag are provided with juxtaposed die cut openings which define a flow inlet for the pouring spout.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a duplex bag having a handle. The bag includes an inner and outer web of thermal plastic material. The outer web includes a front panel, a rear panel and a handle portion. The handle portion is integral with the front and rear panels and has a width less than the width of the front and rear panels. The inner web includes a top panel, a bottom panel and a gusset portion. The gusset portion is integral with the top and bottom panels and has a line of perforations spaced from and parallel to the top and bottom panels. All panels have about the same dimensions. The handle portion and the gusset portion are adjacent one another at a top end of the bag. The front panel overlies the top panel and the rear panel overlies the bottom panel. A side seam is formed at each lateral edge portion of said front, top, bottom, and rear panels and seals the panels together.

Abstract: A plastic bag for packaging articles including fresh meats and the like has an absorbent insert attached to the interior surface of the rear panel of the bag. The insert is generally rectangular and is attached to the rear panel along the side closest to the bag opening so that the insert cannot be dislodged when the bag is filled. The insert absorbs blood and other fluids in the meats to keep the package neat and clean and minimize the danger of leakage.

Abstract: A resealable reusable flexible plastic bag with a loop handle is disclosed for packaging heavy loads, for example large quantities of granular goods such as dog foods, in a sealed manner. The bag comprises flexible outer panels connected by a flexible gusset, inner flexible panels also connected by a flexible gusset, and a closure having flexible mating portions connected to the outer gusset. The outer gusset includes a frangible portion such as a line of perforations to facilitate access to the inner gusset. The inner gusset also includes a frangible portion to facilitate access to the goods therein. The flexible mating portions of the closure are separably connectable to each other to prevent access to the goods when connected and to facilitate access to the goods when separated.

Abstract: A reusable plastic bag with a loop handle is disclosed for packaging goods in a sealed manner with perforations being provided to facilitate access to the goods without interfering with the reusability of the bag. The bag is made from a laminate of opaque plastic material on which printing is applied and over which is bonded a transparent layer to protect the printing and increase the strength of the bag.

Abstract: A plastic bag has a front panel joined along its side edges to a rear panel with a gusset at one end of the panels. A handle is disposed within the gusset and connected to the panels by a triangular weld.

Abstract: A bag of polymeric plastic material has an opening at one end and a gusset at the opposite end. Within the gusset there is disposed a handle welded to front and rear panels of the bag along a fold line. The handle is shorter than the length of the gusset.