Abstract: The invention relates to a suction bag emptying device (20) comprising a container (19) for receiving a suction bag (3), the container (19) having a discharge point for discharging the contents of the suction bag. The emptying device (20) comprises means for puncturing a bag portion without making contact with the bag. The invention further relates to an assembly comprising at least one suction bag (3) and a suction bag emptying device (20), and to a method for emptying a suction bag (3).

Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus includes: a first conveying member pair that folds a sheet; a second conveying member pair that conveys downstream the sheet folded by the first conveying member pair; and a third conveying member pair that further folds the sheet folded by the first conveying member pair. The second conveying member pair is rotatable forward and reversely when driven to convey, and is locked in one rotational direction but is rotatable in the other rotational direction when not driven.

Abstract: The invention relates to a package (1, 1?, 1?, 1??, 100) formed of a sheet (10). The package comprises a first sealing region (2) extending in a first direction and a second sealing region (4) extending in a second direction which is substantially parallel to the first direction, the first and second sealing regions (2, 4) being spaced apart a first distance. Further, the package comprises a third sealing region (6) extending in a third direction which is substantially perpendicular to the first and second directions and a fourth sealing region (8) extending in a fourth direction which is substantially parallel to the third direction, the third and fourth sealing regions (6, 8) being spaced apart a second distance.

Abstract: The plastic bag may include flexible thermoplastic sidewalls that have a pattern imparted onto them. The wrinkle pattern may be a plurality of linear ribs formed into the sidewall that may be arranged adjacent and parallel to one another. To impart the pattern to the sidewall, a thermoplastic web used to make the sidewall may be directed between a first cylindrical roller and a second cylindrical roller, each of which may have a plurality of spaced ridges extending about their peripheries. When the web is directed between the first and second rollers, the meshing of the ridges may form ribs into the web.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flexible pouch including a front panel and a back panel. An absorbent material is disposed on an interior of the flexible pouch between the front panel and the back panel. Liquid that is deposited in the flexible pouch is absorbed by the absorbent material and prevented from egress from the flexible pouch. A method to manufacture the flexible pouch with absorbent material is also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to machines for manufacturing a flexible pouch that sterilizes the flexible pouch material, seals the fitment within the pouch, and inspects the fitment installation. A sterilization chamber in the machine a box having an oxygen supplied entry compartment, a hydrogen peroxide supplied center compartment, and an oxygen supplied exit compartment. To a secure the fitment within the flexible pouch, a seal bar including a center cavity disposed between a pair of sideways L-shaped portions is used. After the fitment is installed into the flexible pouch, it is inspected with a digital photograph analysis apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for closing bags or the like, including two complementary profile members (A, B), characterized in that each of the two complementary profile members includes at least two profiled attachment elements (112, 114, 116, 118) for which form a multiple closure, in that said profiled elements for attachment have flattened portions (300) distributed over the length thereof, and in that said profiled attachment elements are supported by at least one respective support mat (102, 104) on which said profiled attachment elements are integrally formed, wherein the support mat is to be attached onto a support wall (500) and has a width (l4) that is greater than the total width (l3) of the profiled attachment elements.

Abstract: A VFFS bag is provided that is dimensionally stable, aesthetically pleasing, and renders items stored in it highly visible. The bag includes first and second gusseted side walls that span a depth of the bag and front and rear walls that span a width of the bag. The bag has a substantially rectangular closed bottom end. In order to maximize the viewabilty of stored items and reduce the amount of film material in the bag, the bag has a depth to width ratio of at least 1.5:1 at the bottom of the bag. Stability is enhanced by sizing the gussets such that they closely approach but do not overlap a line longitudinally bisecting the bag. A VFFS machine and its method of operation also are disclosed.

Abstract: Multi-layer bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge. The first and second layers may be non-continuously laminated together to include bonded regions in which the layers are bonded and unbonded regions in which the layers are not bonded. Such a bag may be described as a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is non-continuously bonded to the outer bag. The inventors have surprisingly found that such configurations of non-continuous bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer films and bags.

Abstract: A method for producing a tightly sealed bag packaging and to a tightly sealed bag packaging having at least one perforation and a receiving area surrounded by a plate-shaped edge region for the inert packaging of a product containing active ingredients, wherein the bag packaging comprises cover films or cover film segments bounding the receiving area and forming the edge region. The cover films or cover film segments are each provided with a channel system having at least one channel. The channel system crosses the part of the cover film or the cover film segment covering the receiving area. At one end, each channel is provided with a branching into two channel branches, Furthermore, a slit is arranged between the two channel branches, interrupting a peripheral edge of the bag packaging.

Abstract: A continuous web of closed, preformed end-to-end bags for enclosing bales of material are made by forming an elongate sheet into a helix tube, flattening the tube into first and second elongate bag walls and securing the bag walls at closure seams located along the flattened helix tube. The helix tube is formed by nesting the elongate sheet side edges into U-shapes and sewing. The bag walls are secured to one another by nesting them into U-shapes and sewing. Bales are enveloped by severing the web and thereby providing a bag with an open end, separating the bag walls, inserting a bale therein, closing the bag and severing from the remaining web. Each bag is located along the web with a pair of sensors which provide a locating signal responsive to the bag closure seams.

Abstract: A reclosable package includes a first side panel and a second side panel. The first panel defines a right side edge portion, a left side edge portion, a bottom edge portion, and a pleated portion. The second panel defines a right side edge portion, a left side edge portion, a bottom edge portion, and a hooded portion. A first seam joins the right side edge portion of the first panel with the right side edge portion of the second panel. A second seam joins the left side edge portion of the first panel with the left side edge portion of the second panel. A third seam joins the bottom edge portion of the first panel with the bottom edge portion of the second panel. A line of weakness joins the pleated portion of the first panel with the hooded portion of the second panel.

Abstract: A process of using lasers having a power of from about 0.5 watts to about 20 watts to puncture holes having maximum widths of about 300 ?m in films, more specifically, films used to prepare pouches containing detergent compositions.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing container is provided. The container includes a container body formed from a first flexible material defining an interior cavity. The container includes a membrane formed from a second flexible material and a seal coupling the membrane to the inner surface of the container body. The membrane divides the interior cavity into a contents chamber and a dispensing chamber, and the membrane and the seal are configured to be fluid tight to maintain fluid within the contents chamber prior to rupture of the membrane. The rupture stress of the second flexible material is less than the rupture stress of the first flexible material such that, as fluid pressure within the contents chamber increases, the membrane is configured to rupture without the container body rupturing.

Abstract: A waterproof bag forming an enclosure, and having an opening with a waterproof horizontal zipper closure mechanism sealingly attached therein. A rollable top portion of the enclosure can be rolled down to cover the opening and closure mechanism to reduce pressure exerted on the zipper during submersion, allowing the enclosure to safely reach greater depths while maintaining water resistance. Methods of constructing and using a waterproof bag are also disclosed.

Abstract: A storage bag includes an upper layer and a lower layer. The lower layer is bonded to the upper layer. An internal cavity is formed by the layers. An edge is formed by the upper and lower layers. The edge has an opening to provide access to the internal cavity. A spacer is mounted within the internal cavity. The spacer may include at least one channel or cavity that holds liquid in the storage bag when suction is applied to the internal cavity. The spacer provides a structure that prevents the flexible material of the bag layers from moving inward and exerting a pressure on the liquid. The retention of the liquid by the spacer prevents liquid from contaminating the vacuum sealing machine.

Abstract: Provided is a packaging bag including a notch being formed in the edge seal portion, the notch serving as a starting point for opening of the bag body, and an easy-to-cut portion disposed on an extension of the notch in an opening direction. The easy-to-cut portion is formed to extend beyond the back seal portion between one side and the other side of the back seal portion, and the ends of the easy-to-cut portion are disposed away from side ends of the bag body, respectively.

Abstract: A greeting card flag includes one or more panels removeably attached to a decorative flag in a specific pattern enabling the decorative flag and attached panel(s) to fold into a greeting card shape. A recipient can open and read the greeting card flag as one would a standard greeting card before removing the panel(s) and displaying the decorative flag as one would display a standard decorative flag. The greeting card flag may also include connected panels allowing for a recipient to remove the panels without changing the relative positions of the panels and further allowing a recipient to reassemble the panels into a greeting card. A foldable flag hanger may be inserted into an envelope. When unfolded, the hanger supports a flag for display or decoration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bag made of a non-woven biodegradable material comprising a body portion having at least one side wall and a bottom joined together to define a storage space therebetween and an opening at the top of the body portion, wherein the bag is biodegradable and non-toxic to the environment

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infusion packet comprising a single sealed compartment (16), the compartment having a top (8) and a bottom (9) defined by two transverse seals (7) that are separated by a distance D, the distance D being in the range of 40 to 70 mm, wherein the compartment comprises at least one side gusset (15), the side gusset (15) consisting of two gusset panels (12) and three gusset creases (13, 14).

Abstract: A flexible package bag is equipped with a film-shape non-return nozzle by which a pouring amount of a liquid packed material can be stabilized by rectifying a pouring flow of the liquid packed material. The pouring performance and breaking resistance of the bag can be improved by reinforcing the film-shaped non-return nozzle. A flexible package bag is formed by fusion-joining a base end portion of a film-shaped non-return nozzle having an outer non-return function of preventing penetration of ambient air into the bag to inner surfaces of a side portion of a main package bag body composed of plastic laminate films and projecting therefrom. A seal section for rectification/reinforcement formed by fusing two opposed plastic laminate films is disposed at a position near to the main package bag body including a lower portion of a fused section to the base end portion of the film shaped non-return nozzle.

Abstract: An exemplary reclosable bag includes a first ply joined to a second ply to define a main bag portion having a compartment and a product receiving opening. A reclosing flap is connected to the main bag portion and is spaced apart from the product receiving opening. A reclosing material and a release material are applied to the bag and are arranged such that the reclosing material releasably adheres to the release material. The reclosing flap is movable between a passive position and an active position. A bag opening zone formed in the main bag portion proximate the reclosing flap may be opened to create a product retrieval opening for retrieving a product from the compartment. The product is returned to the compartment through the product retrieval opening, and the compartment is reclosed by moving the reclosing flap from the passive position to the active position.

Abstract: A flexible package (14) comprises one or more lengths of flexible material (16) arranged to define an internal cavity closed by means of seals (18, 22, 24) in which opposed regions of the material are bonded together. At least one seal (22) has a tab portions (30) in which the material is not bonded to an opposing region of material. The material (16) has directional tear characteristics and is oriented so as to tear preferentially in a direction orthogonal to the direction of said seal. The package is opened by pulling the tab portions (30) so that the material tears along either side of the tab portions in the manner of a tear strip. The material (16) may consist exclusively of a single layer of monoaxially oriented polypropylene film. The tab portions (30) may be formed in an end seal (22) so that material tears in a longitudinal direction of the package. The package may be a flow wrapped package.

Abstract: A pocket device is described that can be comprised of an attachable face layer having a perimeter portion and a portion configured as an opening. The perimeter portion is adapted to engage a surface thereby forming a cavity or pocket accessible through the opening portion or some other opening on the pocket device. Depending on the direction of the pocket and how it is adhered to the surface, the opening can be on the uppermost, left or right side. The pocket device can also be comprised of a support layer that has a front side and a backside. The front side can be configured to adhere to the face layer at or near the perimeter portion so as to form a pocket accessible through the top portion.

Abstract: A process produces web sections from a flexible web material. The flexible web material is provided with tear-off lines at the distance of the length (L) of the web sections to be formed, which tear-off lines weaken the web material but do not bring about a complete separation of the web sections from the web material. The web sections are separated from the web material along the tear-off lines by tearing. The web material comprises a fabric made of small stretched plastic bands, and the tear-off lines are produced by laser beam processing.

Abstract: A tab system for a folder (10a), and a method of making same is disclosed. The tab is enlarged to carry more information/indicia. The visual indicia space(16a), i.e. the viewable space on the front (32a, 36a) of the folder which allows viewing of the enlarged tab is achieve without violating the overall size restrictions (40a) of the file folder. Instead, the front of the folder adjacent to the tab on the back panel, is cut away (32a,34a) to expose a greater portion of the back panel (14a) and allow an increase in visual indicia space. The remaining portion of the front panel, not adjacent to the tab may also be cut away (34a) to allow other enlarged tab files, with offset tabs,(22d, 21a) to be viewable behind the present file.

Abstract: A bag arrangement for conversion to a flag or vice versa, the arrangement comprising: a bag incorporating a volume for holding goods; and a pole to be provided with the bag and attached or attachable thereto to convert the bag into a flag having a flag pole extending therefrom.

Abstract: An easily open-able plastic bag is provided. The bag comprises a notch or opening in its front panel that allows the user to touch the back panel of the bag and pull the bag open. The notch is designed to remove the connection between the front panel of the bag and the means to hold it in place on the dispenser such that the front panel can be freely opened. The rear panel of the bag has a more strenuous connection to the means holding the bag to the dispenser such that the force of opening the bag does not cause the bag to be released from the dispenser. The invention also provides a system to aid in the easy opening of the bag, including a device to help push the notch out from the plane of the bags and a method to manufacture the bags.

Abstract: A bag-making and packaging machine including first through third transportation devices provided between a positioning conveyor that positions bags fed out from a horizontal-type bag-making machine and a supply conveyor that supplies the bags to a conveyor magazine-type bag-supply apparatus of a packaging machine, wherein the first transportation device suctions and raises the bags from the positioning conveyor and changes them into a vertical attitude with the bag mouth portions facing downward, the second transportation device takes the bags held by the first transportation devices by gripping them with the gripping members, horizontally transports them to a prescribed position while rotating them, and then the third transportation device suctions and takes up the bags from the second transportation device, changes them to a horizontal attitude with the bag mouth portions facing in the bag feed direction and then places them on the supply conveyor.

Abstract: A woven laminated plastic bag having an easy open feature is provided. The easy open feature is generally defined by a weakened portion in the bag. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from woven polypropylene and/or polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide a discrete area which may contain discrete graphics and/or printing.

Abstract: A method for making a cushioning air bag with a predetermined opening in an air cylinder turning zone, including: providing an air cylinder sheet; adhering the two sheets of outer film to form turning points; determining a turning middle line on the air cylinder sheet; configuring nodes on two respective sides of the turning middle line; turning the air cylinder sheet along the turning middle line; and adhering two sides of the turned air cylinder sheet with lateral heat sealing lines; wherein two lateral sides of the air cylinder sheet between nodes and the turning middle line form a non-heat sealing section; a bottom surface is formed between turning points, the non-heat sealing section of the turning zone is expanded to form a lateral polygonal opening, and a supporting surface is formed on a bottom of the opening, after the air cylinder sheet is filled with air.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing packaging bags (1, 1?) having a triangular outline, made of a film strip having two longitudinal edges (3, 4) located opposite of each other. The film strip (2) is wound about a shaping mandrel forming a film spiral (5). The film spiral (5) is pulled off the shaping mandrel so far that a first seam section (7) formed by the longitudinal edges (3, 4) and extending in the circumferential direction about 180° around the film spiral (5) and a first film section opposite of the first seam section (7) are exposed and sealed there. The film spiral (5) is further pulled off the shaping mandrel so far that a second seam section (10) abutting the first seam section (7) and a second film section (11) located opposite of the second seam section (10) are exposed and also sealed.

Abstract: A stair-step, expandable file folder is disclosed, in which each pocket in the folder has the same depth, rather than the back pockets being deeper than the front pockets. The folder is formed from a group of attached dividers. Each divider in the group is generally planar and includes two horizontal folds near a bottom edge of the divider. The divider area above the folds forms a wall of a pocket. The divider area between the folds extends to an adjacent divider and forms the bottom of the pocket. The divider area below the folds is attached to the adjacent divider. The adjacent divider forms an opposing wall of the pocket. When the group of dividers is compressed front-to-back, the dividers all have the same lateral footprint. When the group is expanded front-to-back, the dividers translate vertically, so that the tops of the dividers are all visible simultaneously from the front of the folder.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses principally a method of permitting packaging of one or more piece goods in one or more bag units, where said bag units are, in a selected transport direction, oriented after one another and mutually united with the aid of two, each arranged bag side allocated, thickened portions. A first means (1) is disposed whereby each one of said bag units, from a folded and/or united state, becomes openable by causing said respective bag side allocated thickened portions to pass along a distance from one another oriented rails or similar arrangements. A second means (2) is disclosed in order to, in thus opened bag units, allow insertion of one or more piece goods (G). A third means (3) is utilized, whereby each one of said bag units is sealed along a sealing zone, in order thereby to allow the enclosure of said one or more piece goods. A fourth means (4) is adapted to clip and/or cut off a sealed bag through or above said sealing zone, however under said thickened portion.

Abstract: In an airbag structure with an inner shade cover and a manufacturing method of the airbag, a first plastic plate and a second plastic plate are stacked in parallel with each other, and the first plastic plate is formed by a plurality of air-column plates, and the air-column plate includes a plurality of nodes, and the second plastic plate is stained with a dark dye for sheltering an external light, and then both ends of the first and second plastic plates are hot sealed, and then the first and second plastic plates are folded simultaneously along the nodes, so that the first plastic plate forms a bag, and the second plastic plate is covered onto an inner side of the bag, so that the second plastic plate forms a plastic inner cover.

Abstract: A machine for making filter bags (1) with infusion products comprises: a feed station (3) for a continuous web (S) of filter paper; a station (4) for forming and joining the continuous web (S) in a closed tubular shape which is fed along a vertical feed axis (Z); a station (5) for filling the product with a pusher element (9) able to move along the vertical feed axis (Z); a station (6) for joining an open lower end of the continuous tubular web (S) forming, alternately, the bottom end (F) and the top end (T) of individual filter bags (1); a handling and control unit for the bottom end (F) able to move in such a way that it is synchronised with the joining station (6) along the vertical feed axis (Z) for pulling the web of filter paper (S) and controlling the position of the bottom end (F) of the filter bag (1) being formed.

Abstract: A package for a cryopreservation container including at least an adhesive fluoropolymer film. The package for a cryopreservation container makes it possible to store blood, rare cells and vital tissues in a very low temperature environment without any damage to the container. Further, the sealing strength resulting from heat sealing after placing a cryopreservation container in the packages is very good. Therefore, liquid nitrogen can be inhibited from entering the inside and thus contamination with bacteria, viruses or the like contained in liquid nitrogen can be avoided and the package can be prevented from being broken by expansion of intruder liquid nitrogen on the occasion of thawing. Also disclosed is a method for packaging a cryopreservation container and a method of producing a package for a cryopreservation container.

Abstract: The invention comprises a vacuum cleaner filter bag having at least one side fold formed by two fold legs, wherein the vacuum cleaner filter bag is designed as a tubular bag, wherein, in a turned-in state, the at least one side fold has at least three edges, wherein two of the edges are formed by a respective weld seam, and wherein the side fold can be turned out with the edges formed by a weld seam.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to an ostomy pouch comprising at least one absorbent material housed within the interior of the pouch. Specifically, the absorbent materials are contained within a sachet that includes at least one of the following: a frangible seal, a porous film, or a fluid-permeable film. In use, as fluid enters the interior of the ostomy pouch and contacts the sachet, the porous film and/or the frangible seal weakens to allow fluid to enter the sachet and contact the absorbent material housed within. Alternatively or in addition, in embodiments wherein the sachet includes a fluid-permeable film, fluid directly enters the interior of the sachet. As a result, the absorbent material expands and ruptures the frangible seal and/or the sachet, thereby releasing the absorbent material into the interior of the pouch for full absorption of the fluid.

Abstract: A biodegradable sampling bag for containing samples or the like, comprises a flexible enclosure defining a chamber adapted to contain therein the sample, the flexible enclosure being made of a plastic material, which contains an additive that renders the flexible enclosure biodegradable when exposed for a sufficient period of time to microbial action. The additive is adapted to enable microorganisms to metabolize the molecular structure of said flexible enclosure. The additive is effective in altering the polymer chain of the plastic material to allow microbial action of a suitable environment to colonize in and around the plastic material, whereby microbes can then form a biofilm on a surface of the flexible enclosure and secrete acids which break down the entire polymer chain. The flexible enclosure, when exposed to microbial action, is adapted to withstand biodegradation for a given period of time, typically of at least three months.

Abstract: The invention describes a pinched sack (18), which (18) is made at least partially from a plastic material (3), showing a sack body, essentially comprising a tube section (24), and which (18) shows at least one pinched bottom (55) at one end of the tube section (24). At least some of the plastic material (3) is stretched and at least one pinched bottom (55) is fixated by a thermally induced bonding process.

Abstract: A bag including a containment portion having an opening to receive items, a bag seal at an end of the bag opposite the opening, a handle seal at an end of the containment portion opposite the opening, the handle seal located between the bag seal and the opening, and a handle in a handle body formed between the handle seal and the bag seal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to generating a film suitable for medical packaging. The film is generated by blown film co-extrusion to form a multi-layer film which has a heat resistant layer, a barrier layer and a heat seal layer. The barrier layer includes a high barrier resin and a branched co-polymer. The high barrier resin has a density of at least 0.963 g/cm3. The barrier layer includes between 25% and 85% high barrier resin. The heat resistant layer may be comprised of polymers, papers and other materials. The heat seal layer, in some embodiments, comprises any of high density polyethylene and medium density polyethylene, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, an additional laminate layer may be affixed to the heat resistant layer of the multi-layer film. The final film is between 3.0 and 3.8 mils in thickness, and has a moisture vapor transmission rate of less than 0.08.

Abstract: Methods of making and using a cost-saving mailer, as well as the inventive mailer are described. To qualify for the lowest-cost, automated mailing of discs (including CD, DVD and similarly sized objects), the mailing system has a mailer of cardboard sized to enclose a standard disc around which the cardboard is folded; and glue is placed in ribbons along the side edges of the cardboard to seal the side edges of the mailer and in two spots to stabilize the disc centrally in the mailer, the two spots being located away from the mailer opening and on either side of the enclosed disc, thereby preventing the disc from moving up and down or side to side after the disc is sealed within the mailer.

Abstract: The invention presents a flexible bag of the pouch type, made from a single or multilayer flexible packaging material, where said bag comprises a first and a second side panel and a bottom panel, where said side panels has a top edge, two side edges and a bottom limitation, where the first side panels' bottom limitation converges into a spout shaped triangle said triangle having an apex, where the distance between the top edge and the apex of the spout shaped triangle is substantially larger than the distance between the second side panels top edge and bottom limitation, and where said spout near the apex optionally is provided with means for detaching said apex from the bag.

Abstract: The invention describes a system for manufacturing sacks or bags, which comprises at least two machines which control components are assigned to, which are connected with each other by at least one transport and/or one storage device. It comprises a control unit, which is equipped in such a way that the manufacturing speeds of at least two machines can be transmitted to and/or processed by it, and which is equipped in such a way that it proposes and/or sets the manufacturing speed of at least two machines based on system operating parameters.

Abstract: An opening device for a packaging container, said packaging container being formed from a packaging material having an upper side constituting the outside of the packaging container and a lower side constituting the inside of the container, said opening device comprising two operational parts, a preformed support part arranged on the upper side of the packaging material and a membrane part arranged on the lower side of the container and extending into openings of the support part such as to mechanically connect the two parts, and wherein the materials of the membrane part and the support part are thermally incompatible polymer materials.

Abstract: The self-standing bag comprises a package for accommodating a content, a port provided in the center of the top portion of the package, and reinforcing members formed of a thermoplastic resin which cover the outer faces of both side edges of the package. The lower end portion of the reinforcing member is located above the bottom edge of the package. The lower end portion of the reinforcing member is projected inward of a lower cutout.

Abstract: Provided is a deployable, foldable fluid collection bag which may be selectively deployed as desired by the user. The bag may be configured to fit in tight spaces and be deployed to collect fluid which leaks during plumbing repairs and installations. The bag may be fabricated from a unitary piece of material and include a base, a first panel and a second panel. The first panel may be coupled to the end portions of the base and to the second panel to define a pair of opposed sidewalls and a pair of opposed end walls.

Abstract: A tab system for a folder (10a), and a method of making same is disclosed. The tab is enlarged to carry more information/indicia. The visual indicia space (16a), i.e. the viewable space on the front (32a, 36a) of the folder which allows viewing of the enlarged tab is achieve without violating the overall size restrictions (40a) of the file folder. Instead, the front of the folder adjacent to the tab on the back panel, is cut away (32a, 34a) to expose a greater portion of the back panel (14a) and allow an increase in visual indicia space. The remaining portion of the front panel, not adjacent to the tab may also be cut away (34a) to allow other enlarged tab files, with offset tabs,(22d, 21a) to be viewable behind the present file.