Patent ID: 6159136
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A method of forming an easy to open handle bag, comprising the steps of:providing a flattened tube of thermoplastic material oriented in a generally longitudinal direction, said flattened tube having a first longitudinal side edge, a second longitudinal side edge, and a transverse heat seal, said tube having first, second, and third sections, said second section being disposed between said first and third sections, said first section being joined to said second section along a generally longitudinal first fold line, said second section being joined to said third section along a generally longitudinal second fold line;cutting a generally rectangular hole through said second section, said generally rectangular hole having a top edge and a bottom edge, said generally rectangular hole being contained transversely between said first and second fold lines;folding said second section over said third section along said second fold line;folding said first section over said folded second and third sections along said first fold line such that said first, second, and third sections overlap one another;forming a line of weakness adjacent said heat seal;cutting said overlapped first, second, and third sections along a first cut line that intersects said line of weakness, extends therefrom past said bottom edge of said generally rectangular hole, and intersects said first fold line; andcutting said overlapped first, second, and third sections along a second cut line that intersects said line of weakness, extends therefrom past said bottom edge of said generally rectangular hole, and intersects said second fold line.