Patent ID: 8141329

Claim:
A method of making packages with an internal header from an elongated web of preformed interconnected bags, where each bag is defined by first and second plies of the web, first and second side edges of the web that hermetically join the first and second plies, a preformed seal extending between the first and second side edges, a line of separation in the first ply extending between the first and second side edges, and a line of weakness in the second ply extending between the first and second side edges, the method comprising: indexing the web in a first direction to position one of said bags for insertion of a selected one of a product and a header; inserting said selected one of the product and the header into the bag; indexing the web in a second direction that is opposite the first direction without breaking the web along any line of weakness to position said bag for and prior to forming a seal that forms a first compartment; sealing the first and second plies together to form said first compartment that contains the selected one; indexing the web in said first direction to position said bag for insertion of an other of the product and the header; inserting the other of the product and the header into the bag; indexing the web in the first direction to position said bag for forming a seal that forms a second compartment; sealing the first and second plies together to form said second compartment that contains the other of the product and the header.