Multi-layer film and reclosable film package

A package comprising:

• a multilayer film with a first film layer and a second film layer disposed around an embedded coextruded bonding layer and the second film layer includes a release and reclose layer for resealability, the multilayer film having at least one package seal forming a contents cavity;
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• a top cut formed in one of the first or second film layers and a bottom cut formed in the other of the first or second film layers, the bottom cut including a tab portion that subsequently forms a trailing edge of a pull tab and an opening portion, the top cut and the opening portion of the bottom cut forming, in part, an access opening, the top cut forming an access panel and the opening portion of the bottom cut forming a film flap;
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• wherein the top cut and the opening portion of the bottom cuts have portions offset from one another to form a reseal margin;
• the access panel formed by the top cut having a leading edge defined, in part, by a throughcut in the multilayer film formed from one or both of the top cut or the tab portion of the bottom cut;
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• the tab portion of the bottom cut forming the trailing edge of the pull tab is disposed in the multilayer film outside of the package seal from the contents cavity and the opening portion of the bottom cut is disposed within the package seal.