Abstract: A collapsible bag is provided for receiving and discharging fluids, pastes, or gases, and contains at least one composite film with a rough internal layer. The bag due to the roughened internal layer is specifically configured such that the inner walls of the bag will not stick to each other.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to flexible packages having an access control feature in the form of a strip of a malleable sheet material that can be used to form a dead fold to re-close an opened package and prevent spilling. The access control feature can also be used to keep the mouth of the package open for easier access when the contents of the package are being consumed. Exemplary embodiments operate in an intuitive manner and are easy to use. The access control feature provides a tactile cue to the user for properly closing the package, as well as visual assurance that the package has been closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a packaging bag from a flexible film material (2) comprising the following steps: feeding of the flexible film material (2); adding an additional material (7) to the flexible film material (2) and producing at least one stiffened partial region (6) from the additional material (7), wherein the additional material (7) is hardened and forms the stiffened partial region (6). The invention further relates to a device for producing a packaging bag, comprising: a film feeding device (10) for feeding flexible film material (2) and an additional material adding device (11) for adding an additional material (7).

Abstract: A tamper evident product distribution pouch especially well-suited for pharmaceuticals is provided, which is made from a single sheet of folded and sealed flexible plastic in a simplified folding and heat-sealing operation that reduces manufacturing steps. The tamper evident pharmaceutical pouch includes a header containing an arrangement of mounting holes and a slot for use as a handle. A pouch is formed by folding over the sheet of material and heat sealing the edges along the length of the pouch. The opening of the pouch adjacent the header. This opening is covered by a flap that extends down from the header over the opening. The flap is not sealed along the edges and can be completely pivoted away from the opening. Adhesive is placed on the flap that contacts the front of the pouch to close and seal the pouch opening.

Abstract: Methods for creating multi-layered bags with increased or maintained strength involve forming a ribbed pattern in one or more film layers of a multi-layered bag. The method also includes non-continuously laminating the film layers of the multi-layered bag together. In one or more implementation, a transverse direction ring rolling process forms the ribbed pattern and bonds the film layers together. In one or more additional implementations, the ribbed pattern and lamination are formed separately. Still further implementations include forming network patterns one or more film layers of a multi-layered bag. Multi-layered bags formed in accordance with one or more implementations of the present invention include one or more of increased strength or reduced basis weight.

Abstract: A liner for use in a bulk container is provided. The liner comprises a first flexible panel a second flexible panel and a first seal joining the first and second panels and a second seal joining the first and second panels. The first flexible panel comprises at least one ply of thermoplastic material and the second flexible panel comprises at least one ply of material that has a higher heat threshold than the at least one ply contained in the first flexible panel.

Abstract: A filling-packaging body formed to have both such a durability that can withstand a large amount of filled material filled therein and easily unsealing property. The filling-packaging body (1) is formed by filling the filled material in a three-side seal bag having an overlapped part formed by cylindrically curving a laminated film (10) and overlapping both side edge parts of the laminated film, a plurality of vertical seal parts (2a) and (2b) (two seal parts are shown) formed at the overlapped part roughly parallel with each other in such a state that a band-like non-seal part (5) is left at the tip side of the outer surface side-edge part of the overlapped part, and lateral seal parts (3) and (4) formed to cross the longitudinal both end parts of the vertical seal parts (2a) and (2b). The laminated film (10) is formed by interposing a base material layer (12) for imparting strength to the film between an inner layer (11) and an outer layer (13) which are seal layers formed of a low density polyethylene.

Abstract: A thermoplastic bag suitable for use as a liner for a garbage canister or trash receptacle may be made from a multi-layered thermoplastic web material. The multi-layer web material may include a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. Under typical conditions, the layers may tend to block or adhere together to remain in their adjacent position. However, the layers may delaminate and separate from each other when sufficient forces are applied. Delamination of the layers allows the layers to move with respect to each other when the force is applied. The delaminating of the layers absorbs energy which may increase tear and puncture resistance.

Abstract: A sealed storage bag of multiple compartment structure, wherein a separated condition of compartments is needed until just before the use, such as an infusion bag of a mixing type of two kinds of liquid or a bag for cooked storage food with flavoring materials. A sealed storage bag comprises a flexible outer bag; an inner bag as a rectangular small compartment having an inner storage space, which is separated, by a film member, from an outer storage space in the outer bag; a filling port for filling contents; and a discharge port for discharging the contents.

Abstract: A packaging container comprising an outer layer of machine direction oriented polyethylene (1) bonded to an inner layer of polyethylene (2) by a bonding layer such as adhesive (3). The machine direction oriented polyethylene (1) serves to stiffen the package and provide resistance to heat when the inner sealant layers of polyethylene (2) are heat sealed together. The resulting package (4) simplifies recycling due to the substantial polyethylene composition. Further, additions of degradable additive may be combined with the machine direction oriented polyethylene (1) and polyethylene (2) to enhance degradation.

Abstract: A multilayer film according to the present invention is a multilayer film, in which an outermost layer and an innermost layer are laminated via an intermediate layer arranged from one to three layers, with the intermediate layer including at least one layer being made of 0 to 55 weight % of a linear polyethylene having a density of 0.910 to 0.930 g/cm3, 5 to 15 weight % of a high-density polyethylene having a density of 0.950 to 0.970 g/cm3, and 35 to 85 weight % of a linear polyethylene having a density of 0.900 to 0.910 g/cm3 and polymerized using a single-site catalyst, and having a density lower than the outermost layer and the innermost layer, and each of the outermost layer and the innermost layer being formed of a polyethylene or a mixture of two or more types of polyethylene.

Abstract: A liner for use in a bulk container is provided. The liner comprises a first flexible portion, a second flexible portion, a first seal joining the first and second portions, a second seal joining the first and second portions, a third seal joining the first and second portions, and a fourth seal joining the first and second portions. The first portion is a better barrier than the second portion.

Abstract: A flexible film pouch includes an aperture to access its contents, and a closure means such as a re-sealable spout is applied over the aperture to permit sealed storage of the contents after opening. The closure means is attached to the flexible film pouch by means of a patch that is bonded to the inside of the pouch adjacent to the aperture. The patch is selected to have a mating surface that bonds with the inner surface of the pouch, where such bonding is preferably conducted by ultrasonic welding or adhesive bonding. The patch itself may have a hole that permits access to the contents of the pouch, or the closure means may include a cutting surface that tears a portion of the patch to permit access.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a multi layer film to be used as a flexible packaging material for enclosing and containing one or more compressible products in a sealed condition. The 5 layer film according to the invention consists of I. a first layer comprising low density polyethylene, II. a second layer comprising high density polyethylene, III. a third layer comprising linear low density polyethylene, IV. a fourth layer comprising high density polyethylene and V. a fifth layer comprising linear low density polyethylene.

Abstract: A container for liquids or semi-solid contents is formed from one or more pieces of paper, where the paper openings are sealed and the body of the container is coated with a material that renders the body impermeable to the contents. The coating material could be biodegradable, such that the entire container biodegrades after use. The container could also be sealed using crimping or folding the ends of the paper, and the paper could be layered to improve the impermeability effects.

Abstract: A piping bag for applying pasty or creamy foods includes an essentially frustoconical bag section including at least one antimicrobial active ingredient.

Abstract: There is provided a bag with a pouring spout that can surely improve opening properties and shape retention of a spout port part without the need to render the spout port part bulky, can prevent clogging of the spout port part caused by flexing of the spout port part, and can reliably and easily spout the contents of the bag. The bag with a pouring spout comprises a narrow-width spout port part provided at one end of a laminated film bag, characterized in that in the region of the spout port part, a tape shaped sheet material, which has been cut into a desired length, is applied to the inner surface of at least one of the laminated films provided on both respective sides of the bag.

Abstract: The bag has a back panel, a front panel, an upper panel having an upper panel body and a flap and a floor panel. The back panel has a handle opening near the top of the panel. The front panel is shorter than the back panel and is connected to the back panel at the sides of the panel. The upper panel body is sealed to the back panel below the back panel handle, below the upper panel handle and above the flap fold line to form a bag top. The heat sealing desirably forms a seal strip that extends across the width of the bag below the handles and above the flap fold line to connect the upper panel body to the back panel. The top of the bag folds back away from the bag central opening so the handles are not soiled during loading.

Abstract: A package is fabricated with a first polymer film having reverse printed matter thereon, a second polymer film, and a woven bag, wherein the printed matter is between the first and second polymer films, and the second polymer film is positioned with the first polymer film at an outward facing side of the woven bag, or is positioned at an inward facing side of the woven bag. The second polymer film of the composite isolates the printed matter from cross contamination with contents intended for the woven bag.

Abstract: A bag can be formed of a material having a layer that is substantially water-impervious. A portion of the material can be folded to form a base of the bag. Water-based adhesives can be used with the folded portions to form the base, and openings can be provided in the layer of the material to permit the adhesives to dry.

Abstract: An easy-open package includes a pouch including a discrete laminate including a base strip and a panel section having a die cut, the panel section sealed to the base strip; at least one of the base strip and the panel section anchored to a first side panel; and a product in the pouch.

Abstract: A plastic bag includes a plastic bag body with 4-layer gussets on two sides and 2-layer film in the middle. The plastic bag body is provided with a curved hot-seal line near a bottom edge of the bag body. The curved hot seal line turns upward on two sides and is recessed in the middle. Since plastic bags with the structure referred to herein eliminate a stress concentration at a bottom hot-seal location, such plastic bags have increased load-bearing capacity.

Abstract: A laminating sheet includes a translucent ply and an adhesive coating applied to the translucent ply. The adhesive coating is activatable by at least one of pressure and heat and is provided on the translucent ply in a configuration providing at least one form of indicia that is visible prior to the adhesive being activated. A method of manufacturing a laminating sheet is also disclosed, whereby an adhesive coating activatable by at least one of pressure and heat is applied to a translucent ply and is configured to provide at least one form of visible indicia.

Abstract: A waste collection device configured to shred, treat waste with disinfectant, and/or remove water from the waste, and a waste recycling system.

Abstract: An easy-open resealable package is formed from a flexible laminate that includes an inner structure adhesively laminated to an outer structure. An opening feature is formed in the laminate and is operable for forming an opening into the package. A region of pressure-sensitive adhesive is disposed between the inner and outer structures proximate the opening feature. One or more lines of weakness in the outer structure form at least one peel strip as an integral portion of the outer structure. The at least one peel strip is positioned such that peeling off the at least one peel strip exposes the pressure-sensitive adhesive, which remains on the inner structure. After opening the package by operating the opening feature, and the user can reclose the package by folding down an end portion of the package and adhering the end portion to the pressure-sensitive adhesive so as to substantially close the opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging, in particular a foodstuffs packaging, preferably for foodstuffs such as ice cream in cones and the like. The packaging (10) comprises a lid portion (14) and a packaging body (12), wherein the packaging body (12) is conical, in particular pointed conical, and wherein the lid portion (14) is held on the packaging body (12) when the packaging is closed.

Abstract: Weather-resistant charcoal bags are formed from a woven thermoplastic layer and optionally having a barrier film layer. The charcoal bags can also have a flat bottom for improved advertising.

Abstract: A multi-layered bag with a re-sealable closure assembly attached thereto is provided, as well as a method of manufacturing the same. Specifically, multi-layered paper composite bags with a re-sealable closure assembly attached to the innermost layer of the bag as well as a method of manufacturing the same are provided. A slider-operated zipper is a particularly preferred embodiment of a re-sealable closure assembly. The bags may be gusseted and comprise an outer paper layer, a middle paper layer and an inner plastic film or sheet layer, and the bottom of the bag may be open bottomed or close bottomed.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer laminate film with easy unsealability, heat resistance and easy cuttability, having a seal layer (A) and a base material layer (B), the multilayer laminate film containing the seal layer (A) and the base material layer (B) composed of a mixture of 10-50 parts by weight of high-density polyethylene and 50-90 parts by weight of polypropylene, laminated on the seal layer (A) in one layer or two or more layers, wherein the base material layer (B) is composed of one member selected from the group consisting of (a) an ethylene/butene copolymer with density of 0.93 g/cm3-0.94 g/cm3, polymerized using multisite catalyst, (b) high-density polyethylene with a density of 0.945 g/cm3-0.965 g/cm3 and (c) an ethylene/propylene block or random copolymer, further wherein the layer thickness of the seal layer (A) is 1 ?m-20 ?m while the layer thickness of the base material layer (B) is 20 ?m-100 ?m, as well as a packaging container and packaging bag employing it as a lid material.

Abstract: An easily openable packaging bag according to the present invention does not produce an opening piece resulting in a small piece of waste when opening, and facilitates opening even with a single hand. Furthermore the easily openable packaging bag of the present invention can be also applied to a packaging bag provided with barrier characteristics. The easily openable packaging bag joins both ends of a packaging material into a tube shape. Both of the joined ends are heat sealed to form a bonded rear portion in a rear portion of the tube portion and solid contents are contained in an inner section of the tube portion. A weakened portion is formed in a portion not occupied by the contents in the tube portion along a circumferential direction of the tube portion and the weakened portion is not provided in at least a portion of the bonded rear portion.

Abstract: A discrete pouch is disclosed having a closure system transversely secured across an open end thereof. The discrete pouch includes first and second major surfaces joined together by a pair of sides. The discrete pouch also has a closed bottom, an open top, and a closure system secured to the second major surface adjacent to the open top. The discrete pouch is designed to have the open top sealed after it is filled with products and the closure system is capable of being opened and closed multiple times.

Abstract: Container for heating food in an electrical bread toaster or other radiant heating device comprises a closed or partially open pouch formed of flexible sheet material comprising a woven fabric, such as glass or KEVLAR fibers, coated or impregnated with an electrically non-conductive heat resistant material, for example PTFE.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antibacterial laminate having at least either of antibacterial property and antifungal property. The antibacterial laminate is composed of at least a base layer (4) comprising a polymer film or paper, an antibacterial layer (2) on which a metal having at least either of antibacterial property and antifungal property is deposited, and a coating layer (1) for covering the antibacterial layer (2). This antibacterial laminate is characterized in that the antibacterial layer (2) is formed between the base layer (4) and the coating layer (1), and the coating layer (1) is composed of a substantially nonporous polymer coating film.

Abstract: A pillow packaging bag, a pillow type packaging body, a heat seal bar for pillow packaging machine, and a pillow packaging machine. The pillow packaging bag enabling the suppression of the occurrence of pin holes in a handling step and a transportation course after packaging comprises two lateral seal parts positioned roughly parallel with each other and a contents filling part held by the two lateral seal parts. Damping portions connected to the contents filling portion are formed near both side end parts of the lateral seal part from the border line thereof with the contents filling part near the center part of the lateral seal part toward the lateral seal part.

Abstract: There is proposed a non-self supporting type flexible package bag provided with a film-shaped one-way pouring nozzle, which is excellent in not only the non-return function and liquid cutting properties but also the pouring property of a liquid packed material as a filling material (packed material in the bag can be poured smoothly until the end). In the flexible package bag provided with the film-shaped one-way pouring nozzle protruding from a side portion, corner portion or top portion of the package bag body, a coating layer made from a water-repellent material or an oil-repellent material is provided on an outer surface of the film-shaped one-way pouring nozzle, while a wet-treated layer is provided on an inner face of a pouring path in the film-shaped one-way pouring nozzle.

Abstract: A disposable piping bag (1) comprises a container of polymer film. The piping bag is formed essentially from a thin-walled polymer tube, and an outwardly oriented surface of the piping bag has a rough surface structure.

Abstract: A flexible rollstock material used in the construction of microwave cooking bags. The rollstock material includes, in progressive inner to outer layers, polyester, metal, adhesive, paper, adhesive and polypropylene. The formed bags are sufficiently strong to support the bag without external packaging while providing a printable exterior surface. The bag is subject to high heat cooking of protein without deleterious affect to the bag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular pouch (10) having a tubular pouch body (20) and a lid piece (30) and, optionally, a base, especially a standing base or stand-up base, the tubular pouch body (20) having, in a lid-piece region (35), a sloped and/or angled peripheral rim (40) suitable for attachment of a lid piece (30).

Abstract: A packaging bag includes a plain woven plastic bag body having two opposite major walls facing each other to define an accommodation space, and at least one anti-slip plastic layer formed by thermo-coating on an outer surface of at least one of the major walls so as to provide a frictional force for preventing slippage of the bag body. The bag body is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene and polyethylene. The anti-slip plastic layer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: A bag for a flowable material comprising a plurality of walls coupled together by way of a plurality of seals to define a substantially fluid tight cavity. The plurality of walls each comprising a laminate structure comprising a sealant layer of a polyethylene material, a core layer of an oriented polypropylene material, and a cap layer of an EVOH material.

Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.

Abstract: The storage bag includes two sidewalls with peripheral edges and the sidewalls being attached together along at least a portion of the peripheral edges. One or more additional sidewalls may be disposed within the bag, and these additional sidewalls may be connected to form an inner bag. Any inner bag sidewalls may be laminated to the outer bag sidewalls or hang loose from the outer bag sidewalls. One or more of the sidewalls may include an adhesive for adhering to an opposing sidewall or item in the bag, a thin perforated layer disposed over an adhesive, a line of perforations for tearing, and/or one or more perforations for venting. Furthermore, processes for manufacturing a storage bag are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drink receptacle (1), especially in the form of a drinking bag, having a wall (2) composed of a flexible composite material (3), the composite material (3) being water-impervious and gas-impervious and being at least essentially impervious to chemical and biological toxins, in particular warfare agents, or at least retarding their passage, and comprising an outer backing layer (4) and a film-like inner layer (5), wherein the backing layer (4) is textile-like and the inner layer (5) is laminated onto the backing layer (4), in particular at least essentially coextensively. The drink receptacle (1) of the invention combines good NBC protective or resistance properties with high mechanical stability, in particular puncture resistance, and also with a greater ease of manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a reusable bag for food storage. The reusable bag has a nylon shell defining an interior compartment for receiving a food item, and an interior surface. The reusable bag also has a polymer-containing coating that at least partially covers the interior surface of the nylon shell. The polymer-containing coating is of the type that is suitable for contacting and handling the food item, and in one embodiment is formed of a liquid silicone rubber. The reusable bag advantageously provides for suitable food storage while also being durable and washable to allow repeated re-use of the bag.

Abstract: Described are synergistically-effective compositions consisting essentially of zinc ricinoleate or solutions thereof and one or more of the substituted monocyclic organic compounds: 1-cyclohexylethan-1-yl butyrate; 1-cyclohexylethan-1-yl acetate; 1-cyclohexylethan-1-ol; 1-(4?-methylethyl)cyclohexylethan-1-yl propionate; and/or 2?-hydroxy-1?-ethyl(2-phenoxy)acetate and uses of same and compositions containing same for preventing and/or suppressing malodors. Also described for the purpose of application to an inanimate laminar substantially solid surface are malodor-suppressing composition-containing stick articles containing an ester-terminated polyamide or an amide-terminated polyamide structural support polymer in combination with the aforementioned synergistically-effective zinc ricinoleate-substituted monocyclic organic compound composition. Also described is a package for conveniently handling the aforementioned stick article.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a flame resistant storage bag that is flame resistant, lifesaving, and easy carry. The present invention provides a flame resistant bag comprising a bag body and a flame resistant block within the bag body, wherein the bag body comprises: a first flame resistant layer, a thermal insulating layer, and a second flame resistant layer, wherein the inner surface of the second flame resistant layer is coated with a coating layer.

Abstract: A package (599) with three layers allows sterilization of the package contents, provides a separate area for a scavenger and minimizes the oxygen transmission rate for the package and has, in one embodiment, a third layer (330) with a first section (336) of breathable polymeric material, a second section (334) of substantially non-breathable polymeric material and a third section (332) of breathable polymeric material which is positioned between a first layer (512) of substantially non-breathable polymeric material and a second layer (514) of substantially non-breathable polymeric material. The first layer (512) and the second layer (514) are fixed together to define a non-breathable pouch (516); and the third layer (330) is fixed to the first layer (512) and the second layer (514) and divides the non-breathable pouch (516) into a first compartment (592) and a second compartment (594).

Abstract: The present invention provides a new antistatic method and its application to members. The present invention is an antistatic method featured to mount multiple resin based composites with different triboelectric series order on the surface and members featured to have multiple resin based composites with different triboelectric series order on the surface. The members are resin based sheets, resin based films or resin molded materials. The resin based composites are adhesives, bonding agents, printing ink or paint.

Abstract: A bag for placing in a cylindrical or barrel-shaped container includes front and rear panels (11, 12) between which side panels (13, 14) folded double are positioned. The base of the bag runs to a point along edges (17, 18). When the bag is unfolded this is able to come into contact with the inside wall of a cylindrical or barrel-shaped container having a round base and neck without significant stresses. As a result high material stresses are avoided and the barrier properties of the bag are retained. The front and rear panels (11, 12) can be joined to one another by breakable fastening lips (22, 23).

Abstract: An ultra-strong tear resistant, cut resistant, puncture resistant bag having a high shear strength or modulus is provided by weaving ribbons of flat polypropylene sheet into a bag. The bag is formed by weaving a cylindrically shaped object, cutting the object transversely and sealing up one end to form the bag. The physical properties of the ribbon-woven bag easily accommodate holding refuse including bricks, wood with nails, glass and other refuse in a lightweight disposable bag. In an alternative embodiment, the ribbon-woven bag is overlain with sheets laminated to the exterior of the bag to provide a fluid-tight container.