US5222813A
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Packaging bag having tear-open means
Assignee: Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft
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Filing: 1991-12-20
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Granted: 1993-06-29
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Expires: 2011-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A packaging bag made of sheet material includes a longitudinal seal situated at the longitudinal bag edge and extending parallel to the bag length. The longitudinal seal bonds together at least two layers of sheet material. The packaging bag further has two transverse seals extending parallel to the bag width and intersecting the longitudinal seal. Each transverse seal bonds together at least two layers of sheet material. A tear-open slit is provided in the longitudinal seal and passes through at least three layers of sheet material of the packaging bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Georg Kopp
- 👤 Willy Altermatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/5805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A packaging bag having opposite bag sides and being delimited by first and second opposite longitudinal edges and first and second opposite transverse edges; the packaging bag comprising: (a) two superposed sheet panels forming said opposite sides of said bag; (b) a first fold interconnecting said sheet panels and constituting said first longitudinal edge; (c) a second fold provided in at least one of said sheet panels and constituting said second longitudinal edge; (d) a first and second flap constituted by a marginal longitudinal zone of said first and second sheet panels, respectively; said first and second flaps extending along said second longitudinal edge; at least one of said flaps being folded onto one of said bag sides; (e) a longitudinal seal bonding together the superposed sheet panels along said second longitudinal edge; (f) first and second transverse seals bonding together the superposed sheet panels along said first and second transverse edges, respectively; said first and second transverse seals intersecting said longitudinal seal to form zones of intersection therewith; and (g) a tear-open slit provided in at least one of said zones of intersection and passing through said first and second flaps and at least one of said first and second sheet panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A packaging bag having opposite bag sides and being delimited by first and second opposite longitudinal edges and first and second opposite transverse edges; the packaging bag comprising: (a) two superposed sheet panels forming said opposite sides of said bag; (b) a first fold interconnecting said sheet panels and constituting said first longitudinal edge; (c) a second fold provided in at least one of said sheet panels and constituting said second longitudinal edge; (d) a first and second flap constituted by a marginal longitudinal zone of said first and second sheet panels, respectively; said first and second flaps extending along said second longitudinal edge; at least one of said flaps being folded onto one of said bag sides; (e) a longitudinal seal bonding together the superposed sheet panels along said second longitudinal edge; (f) first and second transverse seals bonding together the superposed sheet panels along said first and second transverse edges, respectively; said first and second transverse seals intersecting said longitudinal seal to form zones of intersection therewith; and (g) a tear-open slit provided in at least one of said zones of intersection and passing through said first and second flaps and at least one of said first and second sheet panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A packaging bag as defined in claim 1, wherein said first and second flaps are superposed and folded onto one of the bag sides; one of the flaps being an inner flap and the other of the flaps being an outer flap; said outer flap projecting beyond said inner flap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A packaging bag as defined in claim 1, wherein said first and second flaps are superposed and folded onto one of the bag sides; said first and second flaps having free edges oriented towards said second longitudinal edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A packaging bag as defined in claim 1, wherein said first and second flaps are superposed and folded onto one of the bag sides; said first and second flaps having free edges oriented away from said second longitudinal edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A packaging bag as defined in claim 1, wherein said longitudinal seal is a fin seal and further wherein said tear-open slit passes through said sheet panels and said first and second flaps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A packaging bag as defined in claim 1, wherein said longitudinal seal and said transverse seals define a hermetically sealed inner volume of said bag; a spacing between said tear-open slit and said inner volume being at least 2 mm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A packaging bag as defined in claim 1, one of said transverse seals having an enlarged area extending into said longitudinal seal i the zone of intersection.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A packaging bag as defined in claim 7, wherein said tear-open slit extends into said enlarged area.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A packaging bag as defined in claim 1, wherein said tear-open slit extends perpendicularly to said longitudinal seal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A packaging bag as defined in claim 1, wherein said tear-open slit extends at an oblique angle to said longitudinal seal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A packaging bag as defined in claim 1, wherein said tear-open slit is constituted by a cut without removal of material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
125 words
A packaging bag made of sheet material and having a length, a width, a longitudinal edge and a transverse edge; comprising (a) a longitudinal fin seal being situated at said longitudinal edge and extending parallel to said length; said longitudinal seal bonding together two panels of sheet material; said longitudinal fin seal having a flap folded onto a bag side; said flap having an inner sheet and an outer sheet; said outer sheet projecting beyond said inner sheet; (b) two transverse seals extending parallel to said width and intersecting said longitudinal seal; each said transverse seal bonding together the two panels; and (c) a tear-open slit provided in said longitudinal fin seal and passing through the two panels, the inner sheet and the outer sheet.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
125 words
A packaging bag made of sheet material and having a length, a width, a longitudinal edge and a transverse edge; comprising (a) a longitudinal fin seal being situated at said longitudinal edge and extending parallel to said length; said longitudinal seal bonding together two panels of sheet material; said longitudinal fin seal having a flap folded onto a bag side; said flap having an inner sheet and an outer sheet; said outer sheet projecting beyond said inner sheet; (b) two transverse seals extending parallel to said width and intersecting said longitudinal seal; each said transverse seal bonding together the two panels; and (c) a tear-open slit provided in said longitudinal fin seal and passing through the two panels, the inner sheet and the outer sheet.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-06-28 | 1996-12-28 | 1997-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-28 | 2000-12-28 | 2001-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-28 | 2004-12-28 | 2005-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |