Patent ID: 7419300

Claim:
A reclosable pouch, comprising: a first sheet attached to an upper portion of a first side panel and a second sheet attached to an upper portion of a second side panel; wherein the first sheet comprises a first end and a second end, wherein a first handle section is adjacent the first end and a first closure profile is adjacent the second end, and wherein the first sheet is attached to the first side panel at an area of attachment between the first closure profile and the first end; wherein the second sheet comprises a third end and a fourth end, wherein a second handle section is adjacent the third end and a second closure profile is adjacent the fourth end, and wherein the second sheet is attached to the second side panel at an area of attachment between the second closure profile and the third end; and an opening in a central portion of the first and second handle sections; wherein the first sheet includes a first fold line at a top portion of the pouch and the first end of the first sheet is attached to the first side panel below the first fold line.