Patent ID: 8157095
Filing Date: 2012-04-17
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A flexible package being capable of containing a multiplicity of articles, the package comprising a plurality of walls including first and second opposing side walls having respective first and second side seams, each side wall having an upper edge, a lower edge, and a pair of side edges, wherein at least a first gusset is formed in at least the first side wall, the first gusset comprising an internal panel and an external panel together forming a pocket, wherein at least the first side wall comprises a plurality of lines of weakness being at least partially formed in or through the external panel, wherein the lines of weakness of the first side wall are adapted to create an opening in the first side wall, the opening being confined by at least an upper section of the internal panel adjacent the upper edge and by at least one side section of the first side wall adjacent one of the side edges, wherein the upper section of the internal panel is bonded to the at least one side section of the first side wall at a location spaced from the first side seam, and spaced downwardly from the upper edge and spaced laterally inwardly from the one of the side edges, and wherein the at least one side section and the upper section of the internal panel form a frame adapted to engage and retain the articles inside the package after creation of the opening.