Flexible package with reclose region
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Abstract
A reclosable flexible package is described that includes an inner film layer, an outer film layer laminated to the inner film layer, and reclose region defined in a portion of package film layers. The reclose region includes pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the inner and outer film layers. A number of cut lines are provided in the outer film layer in the reclose region, such that the user, by manipulating the package film layers at the reclose region, can reveal the underlying layer of pressure sensitive adhesive. Once the pressure sensitive adhesive of the reclose region is exposed, the action of the user can serve to adhere the pressure sensitive adhesive to itself and/or other portions of the film, such that the package is cinched in the area of the reclose region and maintains the remnants of the package contents within the reclosed package for later use.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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SONOCO DEVELOPMENT INC | 839 PATRICK HWY [MS A53] HARTSVILLE SC 29950 |
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- 2014 Application Filing Year
- B31B Class
- 210 Applications Filed
- 144 Patents Issued To-Date
- 68.58 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Branyon, Jacob Donald Prue | Hartsville, US | 17 | 79 |
# of filed Patents : 17 Total Citations : 79 |
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