Patent ID: 6231236
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A flexible package comprising:(a) first and second opposed panel sections;(i) said first and second opposed panel sections defining a first package end and a second package end, wherein the second package end is open and the first package end is closed;(b) a first resealable closure mechanism;(i) said first closure mechanism being operably positioned to selectively interlock and close said second package end, and having an open configuration and a closed configuration;(ii) said first closure mechanism and said first and second panel sections defining a storage interior;(c) a second resealable closure mechanism;(i) said second closure mechanism being operably positioned to selectively interlock and close said second package end, and having an open configuration and a closed configuration;(ii) said second closure mechanism being positioned between the first closure mechanism and the first package end;(d) a venting structure oriented in said first closure mechanism; said first panel section defining an aperture comprising said venting structure;(i) said venting structure defining a gas-flow passageway between said storage interior and an exterior environment;(A) said venting structure being configured and constructed to permit gas-flow between said storage interior and the exterior environment, when said first closure mechanism is in the closed configuration and said second closure mechanism is in the open configuration; and(B) said venting structure and said second closure mechanism being positioned to inhibit gas-flow between said storage interior and the exterior environment, when said second closure mechanism is in the closed configuration.