Resealable flexible package and method of using the same

A resealable flexible package comprising:

• a first panel and a second panel that are formed by a flexible material, the first panel being attached to the second panel to form an interior cavity, between the first panel and second panel, in which content is stored;
• and
• a pressure sensitive adhesive that is attached to a first surface of the first panel or a second surface of the second panel, the pressure sensitive adhesive having a first state and a second state,
• the first state precludes the pressure sensitive adhesive from bonding with the flexible material to prevent the resealable flexible package, once opened, from being reclosed or resealed by the pressure sensitive adhesive in the first state, and
• the second state, when activated, enables the pressure sensitive adhesive to bond with the flexible material to permit the resealable flexible package, once opened, to be reclosed or resealed by the pressure sensitive adhesive in the second state.

A method of resealing a flexible package, the method comprising:

• opening the flexible package to access content stored within the flexible package, the flexible package being formed by a polymer and including an adhesive on an exterior surface of a first portion of the flexible package,
• the adhesive being in an inactive state that precludes the adhesive from bonding with a second, different portion of the flexible package or a different flexible package;
• causing the adhesive to change from the inactive state to an active state, the active state enabling the adhesive to bond with the flexible package;
• creating one or more folds in the second portion of the flexible package;
• and
• causing the second portion of the package, in which the one or more folds are created, to bond with the adhesive, in the active state, to close the flexible package.