Patent ID: 8167487
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: B31B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A package comprising a bag having a first panel and a second panel, wherein the first panel and the second panel are sealed to each other to form a product space therebetween; and a tamper evident feature located between the first panel of the bag and the second panel of the bag, wherein the tamper evident feature is generally C-shaped with a top fold and a bottom fold, wherein the top fold and the bottom fold each has a weakened zone and is each contiguous with a front wall and a back wall of the tamper evident feature and wherein the front wall comprises a gap portion; wherein the front wall of the tamper evident feature is sealed to the first panel of the bag at a first location above the gap portion of the front wall and at a second location below the gap portion of the front wall and wherein the back wall of the tamper evident feature is sealable to the second panel of the bag at a third location generally opposite the first location; wherein the bag comprises an upper openable end generally above the top fold of the tamper evident feature and a lower end generally below the bottom fold of the tamper evident feature and wherein the tamper evident feature is located between the upper openable end and the lower end at a location substantially closer to the upper openable end; and wherein the tamper evident feature is arranged with the bag to be directed away from harmful contact with product during filling of product into the product space.