Patent ID: 11858195
Assignee: SONOCO DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  Y | IPC B

Claim 10:
11. A package comprising:
a flexible laminate comprising an outer structure adhesively joined to an inner structure;
a first permanent seal region which extends longitudinally from a first end of the packaging structure, and a second permanent seal region which extends longitudinally from a second end of the packaging structure, wherein the first permanent seal region and the second permanent seal region are each configured to seal an opposite end of the package;
at least one outer line of weakness formed in the outer structure of the laminate defining a perimeter of an outer flap;
at least one inner line of weakness formed in the inner structure of the laminate, wherein the at least one inner line of weakness is formed inwardly of the at least one outer line of weakness, defining an inner flap portion, the inner flap portion creating an opening into the package when the lines of weakness are opened, wherein the inner flap portion is adhered to the outer flap portion;
a marginal region defined by the area of the outer flap extending beyond the inner flap portion, wherein a pressure-sensitive adhesive is disposed about the marginal region; and
a tab defined by the at least one outer line of weakness, wherein at least an edge of the tab overlaps at least one portion of either the first permanent seal region or the second permanent seal region.