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

Claim 5:
6. A laminate for packaging, the laminate comprising:
a first structure comprising at least one layer of flexible material, wherein a surface of the first structure comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive;
a second structure adhesively laminated to the first structure, wherein the second structure comprises at least one layer of flexible material, and wherein one of the first structure and the second structure comprises an outer structure and the other comprises an inner structure;
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 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 and disposed in an end seal portion.