Patent ID: 8622618

Claim:
An easy-open and reclosable package comprising: a) a pouch comprising i) a first and second side panel each comprising an outer and inner surface, a first and second side edge, and a first and second end, the first and second side panels joined together along their respective first and second side edges with a seal; ii) a first end; iii) a second end defined by the second ends of the first and second side panels respectively; and iv) a discrete laminate having a first and second end, the discrete laminate comprising (a) a tape comprising (i) a base strip comprising a first and second surface, a first and second side edge, and a first and second end, at least one of the first and second surfaces of the base strip comprising a sealant, and (ii) a pressure sensitive adhesive coated on at least a first portion of the first surface of the base strip, and (b) a panel section comprising an outer and inner surface, a first and second side edge, and a first and second end, the inner surface comprising an easy-open sealant, wherein the at least first portion of the first surface of the base strip is adhered by the pressure sensitive adhesive to a first part of the inner surface of the panel section, the panel section and the second side panel are joined together along at least a portion of their respective first and second side edges with an easy-open seal; the first end of the panel section is joined to the second side panel with an easy-open seal, the first end of the panel section extends beyond the first end of the base strip; the discrete laminate is anchored to the first side panel, when the package is opened, the package can thereafter be reclosed by adhering the first or second side panel to the pressure sensitive adhesive; and a second part of the outer surface of the panel section is anchored to the inner surface of the first side panel; and b) a product disposed in the pouch.