Abstract: A re-sealable bag (1) including a closure (13) is provided, which is sealed to the front wall (3) in the interior of the bag (1). The two-part closure (13) is sealed by the edges of the two closure parts (13a, 13b) to the internal face of the front wall (3) below the removal opening that is covered by a security strip (11). A cover sheet (15), which is sealed to the internal closure part (13a) and to the internal face of the front wall (3) above the opening, protects the closure (13) from coming into contact with the contents prior to the initial opening of the bag.

Abstract: A bag of paper or plastic with a grooved closure (111) fastened at the upper ends of the front and rear bag walls (103, 105) is provided. The closure is covered by a section (119) which projects beyond the rear bag wall (105) and which is applied over the closure (111). A breaking location is provided in the section (119) in order to create access to the grooved closure (111) or the contents of the bag.

Abstract: A bag is has an opening defined by a pair of walls and a pair of gussets. The walls are joined by the gussets. The bag has two slits. Each of the two slits is formed adjacent a wall and a gusset. Each of the two slits is adjacent the opening. A zipper comprises a pair of interlocking sections. The zipper is inserted through the slits. The interlocking sections are secured to at least a portion of each of the walls.

Abstract: A container has a reclosable zipper seal. The zipper comprises a pair of interlocking sections attached to respective portions of the container. The interlocking sections are secured to portions of the container by an adhesive. No sewing is used to secure the interlocking sections to the sides of the container. The adhesive may provide a significant resistance to permeation by organisms or other contaminants. The adhesive sealing of the interlocking sections to the container may thus provide a significant resistance of the container to exogenous infestation. Alternatively, the interlocking sections may comprise a plastic material such that upon the interlocking sections being sewn to the container, the container may be appreciably resistant to exogenous infestation. Where a gusseted bag is used, portions of the gussets may be adhesively sealed, such as through external application of an adhesive or by applying heat to a heat-sealable outer ply of the bag.

Abstract: A container has a reclosable zipper seal. The zipper includes a slider that facilitates opening and closing of the zipper. The container also has a handle. The handle may be secured to the zipper. The handle does not compromise the utility, function, or performance of the container, the zipper, or the slider. The handle may remain secured to the container after the container has been opened. The container may also include a tamper evidence device, such as a membrane, which provides an indication as to whether the container has been substantially opened. The tamper evidence device may be part of the container, the zipper, the slider, or combinations thereof.