Abstract: Methods for producing easily and securely gripped slip-resistant file folders, including file pockets and hanging folders. The methods include providing folder paper stock; conveying the folder paper stock in the process of folder manufacture; providing a curable slip-resistant material in a melt state; applying the slip-resistant material at predetermined areas of the folder paper stock; and curing the slip-resistant material; such that the slip-resistant portion comprises cured slip-resistant material. Another method includes providing folder paper stock; providing embossing dies in spaced, operable, mating relationship; positioning the folder paper stock appropriately in the embossing dies; applying force to at least one of the embossing dies so as to decrease the spaced relationship; and deforming the folder paper stock.

Abstract: Flow-wrap packaging having a longitudinal sealed seam and two transverse sealed seams, at least the longitudinal sealed seam being spaced apart from the associated longitudinal edge of the packaging, wherein a device for indicating whether the packaging has already been opened (seal guarantee) is arranged at at least one point between the longitudinal sealed seam and the longitudinal edge, that is to say at at least one point on the longitudinal edge strips of the packaging defined by the longitudinal sealed seam and the longitudinal edge.

Abstract: An easy-open and reclosable package includes a pouch including a discrete laminate including a base strip and a panel section having a die cut defining a die cut segment, the panel section anchored to the base strip; the second surface of the base strip anchored to the inner surface of a second side panel; and the panel section anchored to a first side panel; and a product in the pouch. The die cut segment is so arranged with respect to the base strip that when the package is opened, the package can be reclosed by adhering the pressure sensitive adhesive to the first side panel.

Abstract: An easy-open and reclosable package includes a pouch including a discrete strip, between first and second side panels; including a sealing segment, a backing segment, and an intermediate layer including a pressure sensitive adhesive, the first surface of the strip anchored to the inner surface of the first panel at a first location, and the second surface of the strip anchored to the inner surface of the second side panel at a first location; a die cut in the first panel, defining a primary die cut segment so arranged that when the package is opened, it can be reclosed by adhering the adhesive to the first side panel; and a product in the pouch. A secondary die cut segment can be disposed between the primary die cut segment and an end of the package. This secondary die cut can be at least partially underlain by the adhesive.

Abstract: A plastic bag with flexible sidewalls defining an interior volume for holding contents includes a reinforcing feature to resist puncture and/or rupture of the bag. The reinforcing feature may include reinforcing the portion of the bag proximate the bottom edge with additional or thicker thermoplastic material. In various embodiments, the reinforcing feature may be a strip of plastic material attached along a bottom edge of the bag, either internally or externally, to provide additional material resistant to puncture. In other embodiments, the sheet material used to produce the bag may be made with varying thicknesses. In addition, methods of manufacturing a bag with such reinforcing features in a high speed automated process are disclosed.

Abstract: Multi-layered bags include an outer layer or bag and an inner layer or bag that is shorter than the outer layer or bag. The shortened inner layer or bag can stretch or expand to the outer layer or bag when loaded with objects or otherwise strained. Such multi-layered bags can allow for a reduction in thermoplastic material without compromising the strength of the multi-layered bag. In various implementations, the inner layer or bag may be non-continuously laminated, continuously laminated, or joined only along one or more edges to the outer layer or bag. Implementations including non-continuous bonds securing the inner layer or bag to the outer layer or bag can provide additional strength to the bag. Methods of forming multi-layered bags with a shortened inner layer including inserting an inner layer within an outer layer and then joining the layers to form a bag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bag (10) for storing a therapeutic solution, including at least one compartment (11) for receiving a solution and defined by a diaphragm (12). The bag further includes at least one appendage (13) forming an extension of the diaphragm (12) and comprising a writing area (14). The bag for storing a therapeutic solution according to the invention makes it possible to write on the bag with a reduced risk of contamination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material suitable for a ply of a sack, comprising a porous sheet provided with a coating on at least one of its surfaces, wherein said coating comprises at least one polyolefin. Further, the present invention relates to a sack comprising a ply, which comprises such a material. The present invention also relates to a method of forming a coating on a porous sheet, comprising the steps of: providing a porous sheet and a dispersion comprising at least one polyolefin; applying said dispersion on at least one surface of said sheet; and optionally, heating said sheet to a temperature above the melting temperature of said at least one polyolefin. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods for manufacturing single and two ply sacks and the use of at least one polyolefin as a water vapour barrier coating on a material suitable for a ply of a sack.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a paper bag which contains at least one detachable card located in the internal folded upper part of the bag. The card can be used for example as a visiting card, a Christmas card, a S. Valentine card, an anniversary card or a discount coupon. The cards might have different shapes such as rectangular, a square, a star, a circle, a oval, or an image such as a tree, a heart or a Santa Claus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging machine with a forming station, which forms depressions in a sheet of film, wherein a heating element heats the sheet of film before the deforming, in which the heating element has a multiplicity of discrete heating means which can be activated individually or in groups, and so the sheet of film has temperature gradients.

Abstract: The invention describes an apparatus (1) for producing bags from tubular material (2) comprising fabric made of stretched plastic strips, which apparatus comprises: at least one tube-forming device (13) or a tube-unwinding device (3), by means of which tubular material (2) for producing bags (12) can be produced from web-shaped material (14) and in which the tubular material (2) can be conveyed in a transport direction (x?), and at least one tube-separating device (6), by means of which (6) tube pieces (16) can be separated from the tubular material (2), and a bottom-forming device (8, 9, 10, 11), by means of which (8, 9, 10, 11) bottoms can be molded onto at least one end of a tube piece (16), at least one transport device for transporting the tube pieces (16) within the bottom-forming device (8, 9, 10, 11) in a transport direction (x) extending transversely to their direction of extension (y).

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for transferring bulk material for transport, the method includes placing a first quantity of bulk material in a soft-sided bulk material container, extending a first hold-in across the container from a first side of the container to a second location, the second location being substantially toward a second side of the container, wherein the first hold-in is secured to the first side of the container, securing the first hold-in to the second location and placing a second quantity of bulk material in the container, the second quantity covering the first hold-in and securing the first hold-in to the second location with a weight of the second quantity of bulk material.

Abstract: Bag made of a composite material, comprising at least one layer of cellulosic material such as paper or the like, onto which at least one layer of water-soluble polymer material is directly applied and adhered, and method for the manufacture of such bag.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a secure access, easy opening tamper evident feature for sealable bags. The tamper evident feature provides dual zones for tamper-detection and may be sealed within a bag to form a package in such a manner that allows for the filling of product into the package and the handling of the package to be safely made, as the tamper evident feature may be positioned away from deleterious contact with the product. The package may be a combination of the tamper evident feature and a flexible bag. The package may include an easy opening end configuration for secure access inside the bag when the tamper evident feature is exposed and subsequently torn open by an end-user along the dual zones for tamper detection. The package may be formed with bags having side gussets or, alternatively, with folded-closed end. Methods for making and filling such packages are also provided.

Abstract: A method, system and article for producing an envelope having improved seal integrity. The method comprises the steps of disposing at least one material at the interface of the adhesive seal between the flap and the body portion of the envelope, which material exhibits a characteristic property when combined with an activating agent. The envelope is then sealed by closing the flap onto the body portion of the envelope such that the activating agent combines with the material along the sealing interface. The sealing interface is inspected to determine whether the material exhibits the characteristic property thereby confirming that a seal has been produced between the flap and body portion of the envelope. The system and article are directed to the various modules of a mailpiece fabrication system employed to produce the mailpiece including an inspection module for confirming that a seal has been formed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a drawstring trash bag having drawstring access holes with increased width and a method for producing drawstring trash bags having drawstring access holes with increased widths.

Abstract: A method of forming a bag with at least one gusset on one side including the steps of (a) forming a bag blank having a front panel and a back panel connectable along opposite sides, (b) forming a gusset along one side of one of the front and back panels, the gusset comprising first and second gusset panels inwardly V-folded, which gusset panels have a removable gusset portion at a selected position on the one side, (c) adhesively adhering one side of a patch to one of the gusset panels to a location adjacent the removable gusset portion, the patch having a second adhesive on portions extending beyond the one gusset panel location to the removable gusset portion and beyond the V-fold, and (d) removing the removable gusset portion from the gusset.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a security zipper and bag, or one-time closable zipper and bag, and methods of manufacture thereof, wherein the zipper includes double zipper profiles with a layer or strip of adhesive positioned between the two interlocking elements of one of the zipper profiles. Upon the one-time closing of the zipper, the adhesive secures the two double zipper profiles together and prevents a subsequent opening of the zipper or bag without leaving evidence of such opening, such as damage to the zipper or bag. Alternately, adhesive can be provided within the female profiles, with a liner over the adhesive to prevent premature activation.

Abstract: A case incorporates a built-in stand for the electronic device which the case houses.

Abstract: An elastic substantially tubular package for a semi-liquid or pasty extractable by a finger pressure product comprises a skirt, a head and optionally a cap. The skirt is formed from a wound foil and is provided with a longitudinal weld seam formed by the overlapping of the edges thereof, and the head is fixed to the circumference of the skirt end and forms an oval cross-section at the level of the skirt fixing area. The end of the longitudinal weld seam contacting the head is located in or near an area where the radius of curvature of the oval cross-section is minimal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided to create a package with an easy open feature that has a fin seal spanning between opposing end seals. Flow-wrapping material utilized to form the package includes first and second opening feature portions. The first and second opening feature portions are disposed adjacent to opposing lateral edges of the flow-wrapping material. A plurality of laterally-disposed scribed lines are disposed at least partially with the first opening feature portion and a tear initiation element is disposed laterally aligned with the pluralyt of laterally-disposed scribed lines. The tear initiation element is disposed such that it is closer to the second opening feature portion than the first opening feature portion.

Abstract: A thermoplastic bag may include a sidewall that may have a plurality of first and second ribs formed therein. The first ribs may be longer in length but shorter in height than the second ribs. The second ribs may be arranged in discrete networks that appear superimposed over the first ribs. The second ribs may normally remain in a bent-over configuration. When a force is applied, the second ribs may expand the area of the sidewall so that the bag may easily accommodate large objects. To produce the bag, a thermoplastic web may be directed between opposing first and second rollers. One of the rollers may include ridges that may have first and second segments of differing heights that correspond to the differing heights of the first and second ribs. The formation of the first ribs may increase the width of the web.

Abstract: A pouch including opposing sidewalls sealed together in a closed distal portion to form an interior that is accessible by a proximal opening. A closure profile extends along an interior surface of the opposing sidewalls for selectively sealing the proximal opening, wherein the closure profile substantially extends a length of the proximal opening. A plurality of tactile strips are disposed on an interior surface of at least one of the opposing sidewalls between the closure profile and the proximal opening, the tactile strips being variably spaced. Preferably, each tactile strip has a well-formed triangular cross-sectional shape with a height from the respective sidewall approximately double a thickness of the respective sidewall.

Abstract: A protective means has a pouch-like structure, comprising an orifice for inserting X-ray imaging media in the protective means. In connection with the protective means there is also a closing means, which is arranged to close the orifice. Also in connection with the protective means there is a fastening means for fastening a closing means to the pouch-like structure of the protective means so that upon fastening the closing means the fastening means is arranged to be located on both sides of the orifice.

Abstract: A bag structure has a hermetically sealed bag with an outer ply sealed to the bag to define a cavity. The cavity is bounded on one side by a part of the bag and bounded on another side by the outer ply. Perforations are formed through the outer ply to permit passage of gas from the atmosphere into and out of the cavity to reduce unsightly bricking. A one-way valve is formed in the hermetically sealed bag to permit passage of gas from the interior of the bag.

Abstract: Packaging particularly for display on a Euro-hook or the like comprises a bag or pouch (10) closed at one end by means of a header (14). A line of weakness (18) extends across the header dividing it into an outer portion (14A) and an inner portion (14B) both of which are sealed. An aperture (16) is provided in the outer portion (14B) of the header for suspending the packaging for display purposes. The outer portion (14A) can be separated from the inner portion after removal from the display hook by tearing along the line of weakness. The seal in the inner portion (14B) of the header is peelable to allow for ease of opening. A method of manufacturing the package and an apparatus (30) for forming the packaging are also disclosed. The apparatus includes a pair of cross jaws (32) having a punch for forming the aperture and at least one knife guide.

Abstract: A hanging pocket folder for use with support rails is disclosed. The disclosure includes a method and structure for preventing the side walls thereof from being damaged when the folder is withdrawn from a rail support system. Prior art systems did not recognize the problem of snagging sidewalls with withdrawal. The present disclosure provides for side walls which preferably exceed the height of the lower edge of the support rails and thus never snag on withdrawal despite the fact that the accordion sidewall may easily be deformed from use. A further embodiment discloses an elastic sidewall and integral tabs.

Abstract: A tubular bagging machine includes an innovative indentation-forming device and a modified cross-sealing device. The innovative indentation-forming device includes two punches that form two indentations in the foil web. The machine then forms the foil web into a foil tube with the indentations aligned directly opposite each other and bowed outward. The cross-sealing device includes two opposing sealing jaws each having a blank formed in it. The jaws are closed together to form transverse seal zones in the foil tube. The blanks are aligned with each other and receive the aligned indentations so that they are not sealed together, resulting in the formation of an air bubble in one of the seal zones. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the bags, bags produced by the disclosed machines and methods, and retrofit kits for upgrading existing tubular bagging machines.

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: A blow molded collapsible container includes a main body portion having a sidewall that defines an interior space that has a volume. The container further has a neck portion that is unitary with the sidewall. The neck portion has an opening defined therein that is in communication with the interior space. The main body portion includes opposing sides, with each of the opposing sides having an outwardly extending crease defined in a central portion thereof. The main body portion is constructed and arranged to collapse by folding along the outwardly extending creases when the volume of the interior space is reduced. The collapsible container is shaped in a manner that facilitates fabrication using an extrusion blow molding process.

Abstract: This fabric gift bag with fabric tissue wrapping functions in the same manner as a paper gift bag with paper tissue wrapping. Use of this gift bag requires no tape, fasteners or special wrapping procedures of any sort. Gifts are simply placed into or wrapped with the optional fabric tissue wrapping and then placed inside the fabric gift bag. This fabric gift bag with optional fabric tissue wrapping can be re-used many times and cleaned as necessary (if washable or dry cleanable fabrics are used.) This reusable fabric gift bag with reusable fabric tissue wrapping eliminates waste and remanufacture of paper gift products.

Abstract: A mailing envelope is disclosed, the envelope including an outer paper layer forming a pocket and an inner foil layer lining an inner surface of the outer paper layer within the pocket. The foil layer includes an aluminium foil having a thickness in a range of 6 to 10 ?m. Also disclosed is a mailing envelope including an outer paper layer forming a pocket and an inner foil layer lining an inner surface of the outer paper layer within the pocket, wherein the inner foil layer includes an aluminium foil coated with a lacquer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mesh bag for use with automated wicket bagging machines. In at least one embodiment, the mesh bag comprises a tubular mesh having a first end portion opposite a second end portion, a first wicketing strip attached to the second end portion of the mesh and having a peripheral edge, and a second wicketing strip attached to the second end portion of the mesh, wherein the second wicketing strip extends beyond a top edge of the mesh and the peripheral edge of the first wicketing strip and has at least one opening adapted for collating a plurality of mesh bags on one or more wicket pins. The present invention also relates to a method for making such bags.

Abstract: A pouch machine includes an infeed section, a sealing section, and an outfeed section. The infeed section provides a pouch or laminate to the sealing section, and the outfeed section receives the sealed pouch from the infeed section. The sealing section includes at least one sealer that has a sealing fixture disposed to move in a first direction toward and away from a sealing position. A linear actuator is mounted to provide a controlled motion in a second direction, that is not the first direction. A linkage is connected between the linear actuator and the sealing fixture. The linkage translates the controlled motion of the actuator into controlled motion of the sealer. The linkage preferably multiplies force when the sealer is in the sealing position, and multiplies distance/velocity when the sealer is retracted. The sealing fixture preferably includes a die backing member and a sealing die. The die backing member has at least one clip mounted on it.

Abstract: A method for producing a bag-like storage container for cut flowers comprising a flexible cover of a water-impermeable thermoplastic film and an inner coating of an absorbent material is described. The absorbent material thereby forms a soakable water reservoir for the cut flowers. The absorbent material is covered by a water-permeable cover layer of thermoplastic plastic, wherein the water-impermeable thermoplastic film is folded over the inner coating of soakable material towards the inside in the area of a bag opening and is connected to the cover layer at least on one side in the fold-over area. The method includes a method step, in the case of which a welding is carried out along longitudinal edges (6a, b) such that two layers of the water-permeable cover layer are located between two layers of the water-impermeable film in the area of welding seams (7).

Abstract: A packaging container, including a flexible plastic wall with a region between an interior wall and exterior wall, the region being defined by at least one sealed or glued seam which is in at least a partial region selectively permeable to gas and has a reduced degree of bonding before sealing or gluing over at least said partial region. The region is formed by an overlap of a flat plastic web. The overlap is arranged between the two outer edges of the flat film. The at least one glued or sealed seam includes one or both of longitudinal seams. The interior wall includes at least one opening having a size sufficient to allow gas to escape from an interior portion of the container and to enter into the region between the interior and exterior walls. The at least one opening is located at a spaced distance from the at least one sealed or glued seam. At least one spacer is located between the at least one opening and the at least one sealed or glued seam.

Abstract: The invention provides a self-supporting bag (10) in which a synthetic resin bag main body (11) constituted by a body portion (20) and a bottom portion (30) is molded preferably by a metal mold, and the entire main body (11) is set in a folded state in a step before filling the bag's main body (11), wherein the folded state of the bag's main body (11) is formed by folding the entire bottom portion (30) in parallel to the body portion (20).

Abstract: A bottom gusset bag includes a bottom gusset connecting a front and rear panel. The side regions of the front and rear panels are sealed to each other in a pair of side seams in a manner such that when the bag is unfilled it is flattened and when the bag is filled it is substantially a six-sided cubic shape with the bottom of the filled bag formed of the bottom gusset being substantially flat. The bottom gusset bag further includes a handle that includes a strip of material interior of the bottom gusset with the ends of the handle joined to each pair of side seams. Further, the bottom gusset bag can include weakened portions in the bottom gusset on opposing sides of the handle that, when broken, expose holes for a hand or fingers to enter the bottom gusset and wrap around the internal handle for carrying the bottom gusset bag with the bottom facing upwards.

Abstract: A bottom gusset bag includes a gusset connecting a front and rear panel. The side regions of the front and rear panels are sealed to each other in a pair of side seams in a manner such that when the bag is unfilled it is flattened and when the bag is filled it is substantially a six-sided cubic shape with the bottom of the filled bag formed of the bottom gusset being substantially flat. The bottom gusset bag further includes a side handle that includes a strip of material exterior of the gusset with the ends of the handle joined to each pair of side seams. The handle extends along an exterior surface of the bag from a first side seam along an exterior surface of the rear or front panel to a second side seam.

Abstract: A container comprising an absorbent sheet and methods for manufacturing the container are disclosed. The absorbent sheet is attached to the upper part of the container inside in a manner that is readily detachable when needed to clean a contamination or a spill. The absorbent sheet may cover one side to as many as all four sides of the container, have one or more plies, form a continuous sheet or cover any one side as individual sheets, and contain perforations to reduce the likelihood of tearing the sheet upon removal. A method for affixing the absorbent sheet to the container comprises spraying adhesive onto designated areas on the base container sheet and affixing absorbent sheets to the areas containing the adhesive prior to folding the container. In another embodiment, the method comprises spraying the adhesive and affixing the absorbent sheet after the container is folded.

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: In a method of manufacture for a packaging film (2), a pour-hole film strip (3) is supplied to a film web (2A) and with its film strip sealing layer (23) is attached to that side of the film web (2A) which, when the packaging film (2) is used as prescribed, forms a film inner side (10) of the packaging (2) so that a tensile force can be transmitted via a pull tab (12) in the packaging film (2) to a separating region in the film strip sealing layer (23) and said separating region and an adjoining region of an adhesive layer (24) form a reclosure cooperating with the pull tab (12).

Abstract: A micropleated vacuum bag includes a bag sheet, at least one seal ribbon carried by the bag sheet and a plurality of micropleats extending into the bag sheet and the at least one seal ribbon.

Abstract: Air leaks in a vacuum bag are detected using a leak detection film covering the inside face of the bag. The film includes a gas permeable binder carrying oxygen sensitive material that changes in physical appearance at the location of an air leak. The film may be adhered to the inside face of the bag or may form a separate membrane that is placed over a layup being molded in the bag. The film may be illuminated with light having a wavelength selected to cause the film to luminesce.

Abstract: Foil bags each having V-shaped inset side gussets offset from the upper edge and a resealable closure in an upper opening are made by first stamping notches out of the longitudinal edges of a first foil strip is provided having stamped-out edge notches. Then side gussets are formed on the edges between the notches, and resealable closure strips are mounted on the foil strip sealing the upper edges of the side gussets. A second flat foil strip is set on the side gussets and closure strips of the first foil strip and bonded to the edges of the gussets of the first foil strip to form a gusseted tube. Further welds form the tube into a sectioned strand from which foil bags can be separated.

Abstract: Multi-layer packaging material, especially laminate, preferably for food, hygiene products and electronic products, having at least one metal barrier—especially aluminum—layer and at least one paper layer, and also roll material. The paper layer is laser-marked with predetermined intensity at least portion-wise through its entire cross-section, and optionally the metal layer on its surface side.

Abstract: A reusable bag, generally square, oblong or rectangular in shape, which is resealable by means of a top press and seal strip or strips, so that food stuffs or other items can be transported or stored in a sanitary condition. The bag may be composed entirely or in part of silicone so that it is durable, recyclable, impermeable to liquids and can withstand extremes of temperature making it suitable for freezing or thawing as well as transporting foods. The bag may be transparent, opaque or have various artistic designs or measurements incorporated into its manufacturing. The bag may also have a protrusion temporarily or permanently attached to it for attaching feeding utensils or various other items for transport along with the articles contained in the bag.

Abstract: One example embodiment includes a wallet insert. The wallet insert includes a first sheet and a second sheet, where the second sheet at least partially covers the first sheet. The wallet insert also includes one or more seal bars, where the one or more seal bars attach the first sheet to the second sheet. The wallet insert further includes one or more pockets, where one or more edges of the one or more pockets are formed by the one or more seal bars.

Abstract: A reusable mailing envelope includes a plurality of panels which, in combination, define a pocket for receipt of internal content material. One of the panels includes a window adapted to receive printed information to facilitate routing of the mailing envelope during the initial mail delivery. The reusable envelope also includes a means for preventing the readability of the printed information on the window during a subsequent mail delivery such that the routing instructions associated with the initial mail delivery are not interpreted and executed by the automated scanning equipment during the subsequent mail delivery.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a secure access; easy opening tamper evident feature for sealable bags. The tamper evident feature provides dual zones for tamper-detection and may be sealed within a bag to form a package in such a manner that allows for the filling of product into the package and the handling of the package to be safely made, as the tamper evident feature may be positioned away from deleterious contact with the product. The package may be a combination of the tamper evident feature and a flexible bag. The package may include an easy opening end configuration for secure access inside the bag when the tamper evident feature is exposed and subsequently torn open by an end-user along the dual zones for tamper detection. The package may be formed with bags having side gussets or, alternatively, with folded-closed end. Methods for making and filling such packages are also provided.