Flexible packages having reusable pull-tab openers and methods of using same
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
InventorAnne Louise Miller
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Abstract
The present invention provides a package comprising a bag having lines of weakness and a pull-tab opener secured to the bag proximate to the lines of weakness, the pull-tab opener having a pull-tab opening integral therewith. In a preferred embodiment, the pull-tab opener is a reusable pull-tab opener.
Claims54
A package comprising a bag having lines of weakness and a pull-tab opener secured to the bag proximate to the lines of weakness, the pull-tab opener having a pull-tab opening integral therewith.
A package comprising a bag having lines of weakness and at least two reusable pull-tab openers partially secured to the bag proximate to the lines of weakness, each pull-tab opener having a pull-tab opening integral therewith.
A bag, comprising:
- a plurality of panels;
- lines of weakness located on one or more of the plurality of panels, the lines of weakness configured to form one or more flaps when torn;
- and
- one or more pull-tabs secured to the one or more flaps and positioned to tear open the lines of weakness when pulled on with sufficient force, the one or more pull-tabs each having a pull-tab opening on one end.
A package comprising:
- a bag having a flap section defined by lines of weakness in the bag;
- and
- a pull-tab secured to and extending beyond the flap section, wherein the pull-tab is designed to be used to open and reseal the bag.
A method of opening a bag containing articles comprising:
- hooking a pull-tab opening located on a pull-tab, the pull-tab secured to a bag having lines of weakness;
- and
- with the pull-tab opening, pulling the pull-tab away from the bag to separate the lines of weakness and create a bag opening.
A kit, comprising:
- a bag having a flap section;
- a pull-tab having a pull-tab opening secured to the flap section;
- and
- a plurality of articles for containment in the bag.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.