WO2013173259A1 - Reclosable bag and methods of forming and using same - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to packaging and in particular to a reclosable bag and methods for forming a reclosable bag and reclosing a product in a reclosable bag.
- the sealed bag may be a onetime use bag, which the consumer will tear open to gain access to the product and then dispose of the torn bag.
- the sealed bag may be configured as a multi-use bag that permits the consumer to access the product and then, if the consumer is dissatisfied with the product, the consumer may place the product back into the bag, reseal the bag, and return the product to the seller by mail or courier service.
- Current multi-use bags generally have an opening for loading and retrieving a product and a lip or tab to close the opening.
- the lip or tab generally includes two spaced apart lines of adhesive that are covered by a separate release strip.
- a pair of lines of perforations are provided through the lip or tab between the lines of adhesive.
- the pair of lines of perforations define an opening strip.
- a product may be loaded into the opening of the bag and one release strip may be removed to expose a line of adhesive.
- the lip or tab is folded over the opening and pressed against the bag to adhere the lip or tab to the bag and thereby close the opening.
- the consumer may open the bag and retrieve the product by pulling on the opening strip to break the lines of perforation.
- the consumer may decide that they want to return the product to the seller. If the consumer wants to return the product to the seller, the consumer may insert the product into the bag through the opening. Next, the consumer may remove the remaining release strip to expose the remaining line of adhesive.
- the consumer may then fold a portion of the lip or tab over the opening and press the lip or tab against the bag to adhere the lip or tab to the bag and thereby cover the opening.
- the consumer may then return the package to the seller by mail or courier service.
- the present application discloses a reclosable bag and methods for forming a reclosable bag and reclosing a product in a reclosable bag.
- the reclosable bag includes a first ply joined to a second ply to define a main bag portion having a compartment including a first side, a second side, a third side that extends between the first side and the second side, and a product receiving opening that is configured to be hermetically sealed.
- a reclosing flap is connected to or on 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.
- the reclosing material can be applied to the reclosing flap and/or another portion of the bag, such as the main bag portion
- the release material can be applied to the reclosing flap and/or another portion of the bag, such as the main bag portion.
- the reclosing flap is configured to move between a passive position, where the reclosing material is releasably adhered to the release material, and an active position, where the reclosing material is adhered to a portion of the bag, such as the main bag portion or the reclosing flap.
- the reclosable bag also includes a bag opening zone formed in or on the main bag portion proximate the reclosing flap.
- the bag opening zone can take a wide variety of different forms.
- the bag opening zone may be defined by one or more lines or areas of weakness, an indicia that indicates where the bag should be cut to open the bag, an adhesive, an openable connection, etc.
- the bag opening zone is configured to create a product retrieval opening to permit retrieval of a product from the compartment.
- the product retrieval opening is configured to allow the product to be returned to the compartment through the product retrieval opening.
- Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag
- Figure 1 A is a view of the reclosable bag taken along lines 1 A--1 A in Figure 1 ;
- Figure 2 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag containing a product
- Figure 2 A is a view of the reclosable bag containing a product taken along lines 2A--2A in Figure 2;
- Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a product retrieval opening for retrieving the product
- Figure 3 A is a view of the reclosable bag showing a product retrieval opening taken along lines 3A--3A in Figure 3;
- Figure 4 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing the product removed from the bag
- Figure 5 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing the product being returned to the bag
- Figure 5 A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the product being returned to the bag taken along lines 5A--5A in Figure 5;
- Figure 6 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose a reclosing material;
- Figure 6 A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose the reclosing material taken along lines 6A--6A in Figure 6;
- Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap in an active position and a product retrieval opening being covered;
- Figure 7A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap in the active position and the product retrieval opening being covered taken along lines 7A--7A in Figure 7;
- Figure 8 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag containing a product
- Figure 8A is a view of the reclosable bag containing a product showing a reclosing flap sealed to a first ply of the bag taken along line 8A--8A in Figure 8;
- Figure 8B is a side cross-sectional view of an exemplary reclosable bag containing a product showing a reclosing flap sealed to a first ply and a second ply of the bag;
- Figure 8C is a view of an exemplary reclosable bag containing a product showing a reclosing flap spaced apart from a first ply of the bag;
- Figure 8D is a view of an exemplary reclosable bag containing a product showing a reclosing flap spaced apart from a first ply of the bag;
- Figure 9 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose a reclosing material
- Figure 9 A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap being moved from the passive position to expose the reclosing material taken along lines 9A--9A in Figure 9;
- Figure 10 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap in an active position and a product retrieval opening being covered;
- Figure 1 OA is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap in the active position and the product retrieval opening being covered taken along lines 10A--10A in Figure 10;
- Figure 11 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag containing a product
- Figure 11 A is a view of the reclosable bag containing a product taken along lines HA-l lA in Figure 11;
- Figure 12 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose a reclosing material
- Figure 12A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose the reclosing material taken along lines 12A--12A in Figure 12;
- Figure 13 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap in an active position and a product retrieval opening being covered;
- Figure 13 A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap in the active position and the product retrieval opening being covered taken along lines 13 A— 13A in Figure 13;
- Figure 14 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag containing a product
- Figure 14A is a view of the reclosable bag containing a product showing a reclosing flap sealed to a main bag portion of the bag taken along line 14A--14A in Figure 14;
- Figure 15 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose a reclosing material
- Figure 15 A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose the reclosing material taken along lines 15A--15A in Figure 15;
- Figure 16 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap in an active position and a product retrieval opening being covered;
- Figure 16A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap in the active position and the product retrieval opening being covered taken along lines 16A--16A in Figure 16;
- Figure 17 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag
- Figure 17A is a view of the reclosable bag taken along lines 17 A— 17A in Figure 17;
- Figure 18 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag containing a product
- Figure 18A is a view of the reclosable bag containing a product taken along lines 18A-18A in Figure 18;
- Figure 19 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose a reclosing material
- Figure 19A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose the reclosing material taken along lines 19A--19A in Figure 19;
- Figure 20 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap in an active position and a product retrieval opening being covered;
- Figure 20A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap in the active position and the product retrieval opening being covered taken along lines 20A--20A in Figure 20;
- Figure 21 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag with a reclosing flap sealed to a main bag portion of the bag;
- Figure 21 A is a view of the reclosable bag with a reclosing flap sealed to a main bag portion of the bag taken along lines 21A--21 A in Figure 21;
- Figure 22 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag containing a product;
- Figure 22A is a view of the reclosable bag containing a product showing a reclosing flap sealed to a main bag portion of the bag taken along line 22A--22A in Figure 22;
- Figure 23 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose a reclosing material
- Figure 23A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose the reclosing material taken along lines 23A— 23A in Figure 23;
- Figure 24 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap in an active position and a product retrieval opening being covered;
- Figure 24 A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap in the active position and the product retrieval opening being covered taken along lines 24A— 24A in Figure 24;
- Figure 25 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag
- Figure 25A is a view of the reclosable bag taken along lines 25A--25A in Figure 25;
- Figure 26 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag containing a product
- Figure 26 A is a view of the reclosable bag containing a product taken along lines 26A-26A in Figure 26;
- Figure 27 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose a reclosing material
- Figure 27A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap being moved from a passive position to expose the reclosing material taken along lines 27A--27A in Figure 27;
- Figure 28 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary reclosable bag showing a reclosing flap in an active position and a product retrieval opening being covered;
- Figure 28A is a view of the reclosable bag showing the reclosing flap in the active position and the product retrieval opening being covered taken along lines 28A— 28A in Figure 28;
- Figure 29 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary elongated web of preformed interconnected reclosable bags.
- Figure 30 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary elongated web of preformed interconnected reclosable bags.
- the present application relates to a reclosable bag 10 and methods for forming a reclosable bag 10 and reclosing a product 50 in a reclosable bag 10.
- the reclosable bag 10 is particularly useful as a shipping package for a product 50 that is shipped to a consumer.
- the reclosable bag 10 functions as a "multi-use" bag in that the consumer may use the reclosable bag 10 as a return shipping package to return an unwanted or defective product 50 to the seller.
- an exemplary embodiment of a reclosable bag 10 includes a first ply 12 and a second ply 14.
- the first and second plies 12, 14 may be two separate plies, or a single ply that is folded.
- the first ply 12 is joined to the second ply 14 to define a main bag portion 31 having a compartment 20 including a first side 22, a second side 24, a third side 26 that extends between the first side 22 and the second side 24, and a product receiving opening 28 that is configured to be hermetically sealed.
- the first ply 12 may be hermetically joined to the second ply 14 by various techniques including, but not limited to, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, gluing, etc.
- Figures 1 and 1A illustrate the main bag portion 31 as having a single compartment 20, the main bag portion 31 may have any number of compartments.
- the first ply 12 and the second ply 14 may be formed of any suitable material.
- suitable materials include, but are not limited to, plastic materials, polyethylene, cellophane, vinyl films, pliofilms, cellulose acetate film, polystyrene, polypropylene, and virtually any type of heat sealable or ultrasonic weldable material.
- the reclosable bag 10 also includes a reclosing flap 30.
- the reclosing flap 30 may be connected to one or more of the first ply 12 and the second ply 14.
- the reclosing flap 30 may be a separate piece of material that is connected to the first ply 12 or the second ply 14, or both the first ply 12 and the second ply 14, such as the third side 26 of the compartment 20.
- the reclosing flap 30 may be integral with the first ply 12 or the second ply 14.
- the first ply 12 may be formed with a longer dimension (e.g., length or width) than the second ply 14 such that when the first ply 12 and the second ply 14 are joined, the longer dimension of the first ply 12 may form the reclosing flap 30.
- the reclosing flap 30 is connected to or on the main bag portion 31 and is spaced apart from the product receiving opening 28. As seen in Figure 1 A, the reclosing flap 30 is spaced apart from the product receiving opening 28, and the reclosing flap 30 extends from the third side 26 (also seen well in Figure 6A).
- the reclosable bag 10 includes a reclosing material 32.
- the reclosing material 32 may be applied to the bag 10 in a variety of different ways.
- the reclosing material 32 may be applied to a portion of the reclosing flap 30 and/or to the main bag portion 31.
- the reclosing material 32 is applied to a surface of the reclosing flap 30.
- the reclosing material 32 may take a wide variety of different forms.
- the reclosing material 32 may be an adhesive.
- the reclosing material 32 is a pressure sensitive adhesive.
- the reclosing material 32 may be a pressure sensitive adhesive selected from the group consisting of an acrylic based adhesive, a methacrylate based adhesive, a polyurethane based adhesive, a rubber based adhesive, a styrene copolymer based adhesive, a silicone based adhesive, and combinations thereof.
- a pressure sensitive adhesive selected from the group consisting of an acrylic based adhesive, a methacrylate based adhesive, a polyurethane based adhesive, a rubber based adhesive, a styrene copolymer based adhesive, a silicone based adhesive, and combinations thereof.
- various types of adhesives may be utilized so long as the reclosing material 32 permits the reclosing flap 30 to adhere to an outer surface of a portion of the bag 10, such as one of the first ply 12 or the second ply 14.
- the reclosable bag 10 includes a release material 34.
- the release material 34 may be applied to the bag 10 in a variety of different ways.
- the release material may be applied to the main bag portion 31 and/or the reclosing flap 30.
- the release material 34 may be printed, laminated, sprayed, or otherwise deposited and/or adhered to the main bag portion 31 and/or the reclosing flap 30.
- the release material 34 is applied to a surface of the main bag portion 31.
- the release material 34 is applied to a surface of the reclosing flap 30.
- the release material 34 may take a variety of different forms.
- the release material 34 may be a chemical release material selected from the group consisting of polyacrylates, carbamates, polyolefins, fluorocarbons, chromium stearate complexes, silicones, and combinations thereof.
- the reclosing flap 30 is configured to move between a passive position where the reclosing material 32 is releasably adhered to the release material 34, and an active position where the reclosing material 32 is adhered to a portion of the bag 10 to reclose the bag 10.
- the reclosing material 32 may adhere to the main bag portion 31 and/or the reclosing material 32 may adhere to the reclosing flap 30.
- the reclosing material 32 is adhered to the main bag portion 31 at the outer surface of the first ply 12.
- the selection of the reclosing material 32 and the release material 34 is such that the adhesion between the reclosing material 32 and the release material 34 is strong enough to prevent unintentional separation during transit.
- the adhesion may be characterized as having a peel strength of 1 N/cm to 5 N/cm to separate the reclosing material 32 from the release material 34.
- the reclosable bag 10 further includes a bag opening zone 40 formed in or on the main bag portion 31 proximate the reclosing flap 30.
- the bag opening zone 40 can take a wide variety of different forms.
- the bag opening zone 40 may be defined by one or more lines or areas of weakness, an indicia that indicates where the bag 10 should be cut to open the bag 10, an adhesive, an openable connection, etc. Any arrangement that secures the product 50 in the bag 10 during transit, but allows the consumer to easily open the bag 10 can be employed.
- a line or area of weakness may be a line or lines of perforations through a portion of the main bag portion 31, a score line or lines that weaken a portion of the main bag portion 31 along a line or area, or other processing known in the art that weakens a portion of the main bag portion 31 to allow the bag 10 to be opened.
- an exemplary reclosable bag 10 containing a product 50 is illustrated.
- the product 50 is loaded into the compartment 20 through the product receiving opening 28, seen in Figure 1 A, and then the product receiving opening 28 is sealed, as shown by seal 42, to retain the product 50.
- the seal 42 extends from the first side 22 to the second side 24 to seal the compartment 20.
- the seal 42 may not extend all the way from the first side 22 to the second side 24 or may be intermittent to allow communication between the compartment 20 and external air or the compartment 20 and another optional compartment of the reclosable bag 10.
- the seal 42 may be formed by various techniques including, but not limited to, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, gluing, etc.
- FIG. 1 Virtually any type of product 50 may be loaded into the reclosable bag 10 for delivery to a consumer.
- Examples of packaging machines that may be used to form the seal 42 are disclosed by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,654,064; 8,069,635; and 5,743,070, as is described in more detail below.
- U.S. Patent Nos. 7,654,064; 8,069,635; and 5,743,070 are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
- the consumer may open the reclosable bag 10 to retrieve the product 50.
- access to the product 50 is provided by the bag opening zone 40, which is configured to be broken or otherwise opened to create a product retrieval opening 44 to permit retrieval of the product 50 from the compartment 20, as indicated by the directional arrow.
- the bag opening zone 40 may extend from the first side 22 to the second side 24 to provide a larger opening, while in other embodiments the bag opening zone 40 may be intermittent to provide a plurality of openings that provide access to a plurality of compartments.
- the consumer may inspect the product 50. Upon inspection, the consumer may determine that the product 50 is defective, or the consumer may decide that they do not want or do not need the product 50.
- the reclosable bag 10 allows the consumer to return the product 50 to the seller without having to utilize any additional packaging materials (e.g., packaging tape) and without generating any waste.
- the product retrieval opening 44 is configured to allow the product 50 to be returned to the compartment 20 through the product retrieval opening 44, as indicated by the directional arrow.
- the product 50 is returned to the compartment 20 at an opening (i.e., the product retrieval opening 44) that is different from the opening (i.e., the product receiving opening 28) through which the product 50 was originally loaded into the compartment 20.
- the reclosable bag 10 may be reclosed to return the product 50 to the seller.
- the reclosing flap 30 is in the passive position where the reclosing material 32 is releasably adhered to the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 is movable from the passive position by pulling on the reclosing flap 30 to separate the reclosing material 32 from the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 When the reclosing flap 30 is moved from the passive position, the reclosing material 32 is exposed. Then the reclosing flap 30 may be moved to the active position such that the reclosing material 32 is brought into contact with and adheres to a portion of the bag 10, such as an outer surface of the main bag portion 31, as illustrated in Figure 7A. After the reclosing flap 30 is moved to the active position, the product retrieval opening 44 is covered to reclose the compartment 20 with the product 50 retained therein, as seen in Figures 7 and 7A. Now that the product 50 is within the compartment 20 and the compartment 20 has been reclosed, the consumer may return the product 50 to the seller by mail or courier service.
- the reclosable bag 10 includes a reclosing flap 30 that is connected to the first ply 12 and/or the second ply 14.
- the reclosing flap 30 can be connected to the first ply 12 and/or the second ply 14 by a reclosing flap seal 36.
- a portion of the reclosing flap 30 may be sealed to another portion of the reclosing flap 30.
- the reclosing flap seal 36 prevents the reclosing flap 30 from moving from the passive position during transit so that the reclosing material 32 is not unintentionally exposed.
- the reclosing flap 30 is sealed to the first ply 12.
- the reclosing flap 30 is sealed to both the first ply 12 and the second ply 14.
- various sealing techniques known to those of skill in the art may be utilized to form the reclosing flap seal 36 including, but not limited to, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, gluing, etc.
- reclosing flap seal 36 is illustrated as extending from the first side 22 to the second side 24, in another embodiment, the reclosing flap seal 36 may not extend all the way from the first side 22 to the second side 24 or may be intermittent so long as the reclosing flap seal 36 prevents the reclosing flap 30 from moving from the passive position and unintentionally exposing the reclosing material 32.
- the reclosing flap 30 is formed with a line or area of reduced strength 38 to permit separation of the reclosing flap 30 from the main bag portion 31.
- the line or area of reduced strength 38 may be a line or lines of perforations, a score line or lines, or other configurations that promote separation that are known to those of skill in the art.
- the product 50 may be removed from the compartment 20 by opening the bag opening zone 40 to create the product retrieval opening 44 to permit retrieval of the product 50 from the compartment 20. After retrieving and inspecting the product 50, the consumer may return the product 50 to the compartment 20 through the product retrieval opening 44.
- the reclosing flap 30 is in the passive position where the reclosing material 32 is releasably adhered to the release material 34.
- Figures 8C and 8D illustrate another exemplary embodiment where the reclosing material 32 is not adhered to the release material 34.
- the reclosing material 32 is adjacent to, but spaced apart from the release material 34.
- the release material 34 is configured to prevent the reclosing material 32 from permanently adhering to another portion of the bag 10 when the reclosing flap 30 is in the passive position in the Figure 8C and 8D embodiments.
- the spaced apart configuration of the reclosing material 32 and the release material 34 of Figures 8C and 8D can be applied to any of the embodiments where the reclosing flap 30 is connected to another portion of the bag 10 in the passive position (See for example, Figures 14A and 21A).
- the reclosing material 32 may come into contact and releasably adhere to the release material 34 during use or the reclosing material 32 and the release material 34 may be configured such that reclosing material 32 does not adhere to the release material 34 when they come into contact.
- the reclosing flap 30 is movable from the passive position by: first, breaking the line of reduced strength 38 to separate the reclosing flap 30 from the main bag portion 31 ; and next, pulling on the reclosing flap 30 to separate the reclosing material 32 from the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 is moved from the passive position, the reclosing material 32 is exposed. Then the reclosing flap 30 may be moved to the active position where the reclosing material 32 is brought into contact with and adheres to an outer surface of the main bag portion 31, as illustrated in Figure 10A.
- the product retrieval opening 44 is covered to reclose the compartment 20 with the product 50 retained therein, as seen in Figures 10 and 10A.
- the consumer may return the product to the seller by mail or courier service.
- FIG. 1 A an additional exemplary reclosable bag 10 is illustrated.
- the reclosing material 32 and the release material 34 are both applied to a surface of the reclosing flap 30.
- the reclosing flap 30 is in the passive position with the reclosing material 32 releasably adhered to the release material 34.
- the product 50 may be removed from the compartment 20 by opening the bag opening zone 40 to create the product retrieval opening 44 to permit retrieval of the product 50 from the compartment 20. After retrieving and inspecting the product 50, the consumer may return the product 50 to the compartment 20 through the product retrieval opening 44.
- the reclosing flap 30 is movable from the passive position by pulling on the reclosing flap 30 to separate the reclosing material 32 from the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 When the reclosing flap 30 is moved from the passive position, the reclosing material 32 is exposed. Then the reclosing flap 30 may be moved to the active position where the reclosing material 32 is brought into contact with and adheres to an outer surface of the main bag portion 31, as illustrated in Figure 13 A.
- the product retrieval opening 44 is covered to reclose the compartment 20 with the product 50 retained therein, as seen in Figures 13 and 13 A.
- the consumer may return the product to the seller by mail or courier service.
- FIG. 14- 16 A An additional exemplary reclosable bag 10 is illustrated in Figures 14- 16 A.
- the reclosing material 32 and the release material 34 are both applied to a surface of the reclosing flap 30, and a portion of the reclosing flap 30 is sealed to another portion of the reclosing flap 30, as indicated by reclosing flap seal 36.
- the reclosing flap seal 36 prevents the reclosing flap 30 from moving from the passive position during transit so that the reclosing material 32 is not unintentionally exposed.
- the reclosing flap seal 36 may be formed by various techniques known to those skilled in the art including, but not limited to, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, gluing, etc.
- the reclosing flap seal 36 is illustrated as extending from the first side 22 to the second side 24, in certain other embodiments, the reclosing flap seal 36 may not extend all the way from the first side 22 to the second side 24 or may be intermittent so long as the reclosing flap seal 36 prevents the reclosing flap 30 from moving from the passive position and unintentionally exposing the reclosing material 32.
- the product 50 may be removed from the compartment 20 by opening the bag opening zone 40 to create the product retrieval opening 44 to permit retrieval of the product 50 from the compartment 20. After retrieving and inspecting the product 50, the consumer may return the product 50 to the compartment 20 through the product retrieval opening 44.
- the reclosing flap 30 is in the passive position where the reclosing material 32 is releasably adhered to the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 is movable from the passive position by: first, breaking the line of reduced strength 38 to separate a portion of the reclosing flap 30 from another portion of the reclosing flap 30; and next, pulling on the reclosing flap 30 to separate the reclosing material 32 from the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 is moved from the passive position, the reclosing material 32 is exposed.
- the reclosing flap 30 may be moved to the active position where the reclosing material 32 is brought into contact with and adheres to an outer surface of the main bag portion 31, as illustrated in Figure 16 A.
- the product retrieval opening 44 is covered to reclose the compartment 20 with the product 50 retained therein, as seen in Figures 16 and 16 A.
- the consumer may return the product to the seller by mail or courier service.
- FIG. 17-20A another exemplary reclosable bag 10 is shown.
- the bag opening zone 40 is formed in or on the main bag portion
- the exemplary reclosable bag 10 illustrated in Figures 17-20A is used and functions in a manner similar to the previously described exemplary reclosable bags 10.
- the product 50 is loaded into the compartment 20 through the product receiving opening 28, seen in Figure 17A, and then the product receiving opening 28 is sealed, as shown by seal 42 in Figures 18 and 18 A, to retain the product 50.
- the reclosing flap 30 is in the passive position with the reclosing material 32 releasably adhered to the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 is movable from the passive position by pulling on the reclosing flap 30 to separate the reclosing material 32 from the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 is moved from the passive position, the reclosing material 32 is exposed and the consumer can access the bag opening zone 40.
- the product 50 may be removed from the compartment 20 by opening the bag opening zone 40 to create the product retrieval opening 44 to permit retrieval of the product 50 from the compartment 20.
- the consumer may return the product 50 to the compartment 20 through the product retrieval opening 44.
- the reclosing flap 30 may be moved to the active position where the reclosing material 32 is brought into contact with and adheres to an outer surface of the main bag portion 31, as illustrated in Figure 20A.
- the product retrieval opening 44 is covered to reclose the compartment 20 with the product 50 retained therein, as seen in Figures 20 and 20A.
- the consumer may return the product to the seller by mail or courier service.
- FIG. 21-24 A an additional exemplary reclosable bag 10 is illustrated.
- the bag opening zone 40 is formed in or on the main bag portion
- a portion of the reclosing flap 30 may be sealed to the first ply 12, as seen in Figure 21 A, and/or the second ply 14, as indicated by reclosing flap seal 36. In certain other embodiments, a portion of the reclosing flap 30 may be sealed to another portion of the reclosing flap 30.
- An additional advantage of positioning the bag opening zone 40 further proximate the third side 26 and sealing a portion of the reclosing flap 30 to the first ply 12 and/or the second ply 14 in this example is that the reclosing flap 30 covers the bag opening zone 40 and protects the bag opening zone 40 from being unintentionally opened during transit, thereby preventing loss of the product 50. Moreover, by sealing a portion of the reclosing flap 30 to the first ply 12 and/or the second ply 14, the reclosing flap 30 is prevented from unintentionally moving from the passive position during transit so that the reclosing material 32 is not unintentionally exposed.
- the reclosing flap 30 is formed with a line or area of reduced strength 38 to permit separation of a portion of the reclosing flap 30 from the main bag portion 31, such as the first ply 12 and/or the second ply 14.
- the line or area of reduced strength 38 may be a line or lines of perforations, a score line or lines, or other configurations that promote separation that are known to those of skill in the art.
- the exemplary reclosable bag 10 illustrated in Figures 21-24A is used and functions in a manner similar to the previously described exemplary reclosable bags 10.
- the product 50 is loaded into the compartment 20 through the product receiving opening 28, seen in Figure 21 A, and then the product receiving opening 28 is sealed, as shown by seal 42 in Figures 22 and 22A, to retain the product 50.
- the reclosing flap 30 is in the passive position with the reclosing material 32 releasably adhered to the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 is movable from the passive position by: first, breaking the line of reduced strength 38 to separate the reclosing flap 30 from the main bag portion 31 ; and next, pulling on the reclosing flap 30 to separate the reclosing material 32 from the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 is moved from the passive position, the reclosing material 32 is exposed and the consumer can access the bag opening zone 40.
- the product 50 may be removed from the compartment 20 by opening the bag opening zone 40 to create the product retrieval opening 44 to permit retrieval of the product 50 from the compartment 20. After retrieving and inspecting the product 50, the consumer may return the product 50 to the compartment 20 through the product retrieval opening 44.
- the reclosing flap 30 When the product 50 is returned to the compartment 20 the reclosing flap 30 may be moved to the active position where the reclosing material 32 is brought into contact with and adheres to an outer surface of the main bag portion 31, as illustrated in Figure 24A. After the reclosing flap 30 is moved to the active position, the product retrieval opening 44 is covered to reclose the compartment 20 with the product 50 retained therein, as seen in Figures 24 and 24A. When the product 50 is within the compartment 20 and the compartment 20 has been reclosed, the consumer may return the product to the seller by mail or courier service.
- FIG. 25-28A An additional exemplary reclosable bag 10 is illustrated in Figures 25-28A.
- the bag opening zone 40 is formed in or on the main bag portion 31 proximate the reclosing flap 30 and further proximate the third side 26.
- the reclosing material 32 is applied to the main bag portion 31 and the release material 34 is applied to the reclosing flap 30, as seen in Figure 25A.
- the reclosing flap 30 covers the bag opening zone 40 and protects the bag opening zone 40 from being unintentionally opened during transit, thereby preventing loss of the product 50.
- the exemplary reclosable bag 10 illustrated in Figures 25-28A is used and functions in a manner similar to the previously described exemplary reclosable bags 10.
- the product 50 is loaded into the compartment 20 through the product receiving opening 28, seen in Figure 25A, and then the product receiving opening 28 is sealed, as shown by seal 42 in Figures 26 and 26A, to retain the product 50.
- the reclosing flap 30 is in the passive position with the reclosing material 32 releasably adhered to the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 is movable from the passive position by pulling on the reclosing flap 30 to separate the reclosing material 32 and the release material 34.
- the reclosing flap 30 is moved from the passive position, the reclosing material 32 is exposed and the consumer can access the bag opening zone 40.
- the product 50 may be removed from the compartment 20 by opening the bag opening zone 40 to create the product retrieval opening 44 to permit retrieval of the product 50 from the compartment 20. After retrieving and inspecting the product 50, the consumer may return the product 50 to the compartment 20 through the product retrieval opening 44.
- the reclosing flap 30 When the product 50 is returned to the compartment 20 the reclosing flap 30 may be moved to the active position where the reclosing material 32 is brought into contact with and adheres to another portion of the bag 10, such as the main bag portion 31 and/or the reclosing flap 30, as illustrated in Figure 28A. After the reclosing flap 30 is moved to the active position, the product retrieval opening 44 is covered to reclose the compartment 20 with the product 50 retained therein, as seen in Figures 28 and 28A. When the product 50 is within the compartment 20 and the compartment 20 has been reclosed, the consumer may return the product to the seller by mail or courier service.
- FIGS 29 and 30 exemplary embodiments of a web 60, 70 of preformed reclosable bags 10 are shown.
- the reclosable bags 10 illustrated by Figures 29 and 30 may be made in accordance with any of the embodiments disclosed above. Further, the reclosable bags 10 illustrated by Figures 29 and 30 may include any combination or subcombination of the features of the bags 10 disclosed above.
- the web 60 of preformed reclosable bags 10 is configured such that the reclosing flap 30 of a first reclosable bag 10 is adjacent to the product receiving opening 28 of a second reclosable bag 10 (i.e., the preformed reclosable bags 10 are connected top-to-bottom).
- the preformed reclosable bags 10 are connected to one another by, and are configured to be separated from one another along, a line of weakness 62, such as a line of perforations.
- the web 60 may be supplied on a roll or in a folded state for use with a packaging machine that loads a product 50 into each preformed reclosable bag 10, seals the product 50 in the bag 10, and optionally separates the loaded bag 10 from the remainder of the web 60.
- An exemplary packaging machine for loading a product 50 into each preformed reclosable bag 10 of the web 60 is disclosed in U.S. Patent Numbers 7,654,064 and 8,069,635 to Riccardi et al., which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
- the web 70 of preformed reclosable bags 10 is configured such that the first side 22 of a first reclosable bag 10 is adjacent to the second side of a second reclosable bag 10 (i.e., the preformed reclosable bags 10 are connected side-to-side).
- the web 70 of preformed reclosable bags 10 are connected to one another by, and are configured to be separated from one another along, a line of weakness 72, such as a line of perforations.
- each line of weakness 72 extends the entire width of the web 70 to promote complete separation of each preformed reclosable bag 10.
- the web 70 may be supplied on a roll or in a folded state for use with a packaging machine that loads a product 50 into each preformed reclosable bag 10.
- the sealed first side 22 and sealed second side 24 do not extend the entire width of the web 70.
- the plies 12,14 may be sealed or otherwise connected at a top portion 71 of the web 70.
- a packaging machine may include a slitter that splits the top portion 71 of the web 70 to create a product receiving opening 28 to facilitate the loading of a product 50.
- An exemplary packaging machine for loading a product 50 into each preformed reclosable bag 10 of the web 70 is disclosed in U.S. Patent Number 5,743,070 to Lerner et al, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- a method of forming a reclosable bag 10 containing a product 50 includes joining a first ply 12 to a second ply 14.
- the first and second plies 12,14 may be two separate plies, or a single ply that is folded.
- the joined first ply 12 and second ply 14 define a main bag portion 31 having a compartment 20 including a first side 22, a second side 24, a third side 26 that extends between the first side 22 and the second side 24, and a product receiving opening 28.
- a reclosing flap 30 is connected to or on the main bag portion 31, such as at or on the third side 26, and is spaced apart from the product receiving opening 28.
- first ply 12 and the second ply 14 may be joined utilizing various techniques known to those of skill in the art including, but not limited to, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, gluing with adhesives, etc.
- a flattened tube of material may be utilized instead of a first ply 12 and a second ply 14, wherein one of the open ends of the flattened tube may be sealed prior to loading a product 50 therein.
- a bag opening zone 40 is formed in or on the main bag portion 31 proximate the reclosing flap 30.
- the bag opening zone 40 may be defined by one or more lines or areas of weakness, an indicia that indicates where the bag 10 should be cut to open the bag 10, an adhesive, an openable connection, etc.
- a reclosing material 32 is applied to the bag 10.
- the reclosing material 32 may be printed directly onto a surface of the bag 10, such as a surface of the main bag portion 31 or a surface of the reclosing flap 30.
- the reclosing material 32 may be configured as a double-sided adhesive that is automatically or manually pressed onto a surface of the bag 10, such as a surface of the main bag portion 31 or a surface of the reclosing flap 30.
- a release material 34 is applied to the bag 10.
- the release material 34 may be printed directly onto a surface of the bag 10, such as a surface of the main bag portion 31 or a surface of the reclosing flap 30.
- a product 50 is loaded into the compartment 20 through the product receiving opening 28.
- the product receiving opening 28 is sealed to retain the product 50 therein.
- the product receiving opening 28 may be sealed utilizing various techniques known to those of skill in the art including, but not limited to, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, gluing with an adhesive, etc.
- the arrangement of the reclosing material 32 and the release material 34 on the bag 10 eliminate the need for the relatively costly release strips utilized in conventional reclosable bags. Moreover, there is no waste material generated when the compartment 20 is accessed to retrieve the product 50 or when the consumer returns the product 50 to the compartment 20 and recloses the compartment 20 to return the product 50 to the seller.
- the exemplary method of forming a reclosable bag 10 containing a product 50 may include the additional steps of: forming a line or area of reduced strength 38 in the reclosing flap 30, and sealing a portion of the reclosing flap 30 to the first ply 12 and/or the second ply 14, or another portion of the reclosing flap 30.
- the line or area of reduced strength 38 may be a line or lines of perforations, a score line or lines, or other configurations that promote separation that are known to those of skill in the art.
- the reclosing flap 30 is prevented from moving from the passive position during transit so that the reclosing material 32 is not unintentionally exposed.
- the seal may be achieved via various techniques including, but not limited to, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, gluing, etc.
- a method of reclosing a product 50 in a bag includes providing a bag for reclosing a product 50 therein.
- the bag includes a first ply 12 joined to a second ply 14.
- the first and second plies 12,14 may be two separate plies, or a single ply that is folded.
- the joined first ply 12 and second ply 14 define a main bag portion 31 having a compartment 20 including a first side 22, a second side 24, a third side 26 that extends between the first side 22 and the second side 24, and a product receiving opening 28.
- a reclosing flap 30 is connected to or on the main bag portion 31, such as at or on the third side 26, and is spaced apart from the product receiving opening 28.
- a reclosing material 32 is applied to the bag 10 and a release material 34 is applied to the bag 10.
- the reclosing material 32 and the release material 34 are arranged such that the reclosing material 32 releasably adheres to the release material 34.
- the bag also includes a bag opening zone 40 formed in or on the main bag portion 31 proximate the reclosing flap 30.
- a next step in the exemplary method includes loading a product 50 into the compartment 20 through the product receiving opening 28.
- the loading step may be performed manually or via an automated process.
- the next step in the method includes sealing the first ply 12 to the second ply 14 to close the product receiving opening 28.
- the sealing step may be performed utilizing various techniques known to those of skill in the art including, but not limited to, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, gluing, etc.
- the bag opening zone 40 is broken or otherwise opened to create a product retrieval opening 44 to permit retrieval of the product 50 from the compartment 20.
- the consumer may inspect the product 50 and may decide to return the product 50 to the seller for a variety of reasons.
- the product 50 is returned to the compartment 20 through the product retrieval opening 44.
- the reclosing flap 30 may be moved to separate the reclosing material 32 from the release material 34 to expose the reclosing material 32.
- the reclosing flap 30 may be moved such that the reclosing material 32 adheres to a portion of the bag 10 and the product retrieval opening 44 is covered to reclose the product 50 within the compartment 20.
- any one or more of the steps may be omitted and/or the order of the steps may be changed without departing from the spirit and the scope of the disclosed methods. Moreover, any one or more of the steps may be carried out manually or via an automated process utilizing various packaging machines and equipment known to those of skill in the art.
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