Container with inner bag sealing feature
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1. A container comprising:
- a plurality of side walls;
an outer flap; and
an inner flap including a removable tab disposed adjacent to one of said side walls, said tab being defined by a weakened line which is adapted to be broken to form an opening through said inner flap, said tab having a first portion, a second portion and an intermediate portion connecting said first and second portions and having a lesser width than said first and second portions.
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Abstract
A container suitable for enclosing and sealing an inner storage bag is disclosed. The container includes a plurality of side walls, an outer flap and an inner flap. A removable tab is provided in the inner flap adjacent to one of the side walls and defined by a weakened line which is adapted to be broken to form an opening through the inner flap. The opening is shaped to easily receive the twisted neck of the inner bag and, once inserted, to seal the neck and prevent it from becoming untwisted. The seal is further enhanced by inserting the twisted neck between the inner flap and one side wall, and closing the outer flap.
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1. A container comprising:
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a plurality of side walls; an outer flap; and an inner flap including a removable tab disposed adjacent to one of said side walls, said tab being defined by a weakened line which is adapted to be broken to form an opening through said inner flap, said tab having a first portion, a second portion and an intermediate portion connecting said first and second portions and having a lesser width than said first and second portions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. In combination:
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a container comprising; a plurality of side walls; an outer flap; and an inner flap including a removable tab disposed adjacent to one of said side walls, said tab being defined by a weakened line which is adapted to be broken to form an opening through said inner flap, said tab having a first portion, a second portion and an intermediate portion connecting said first and second portions and having a lesser width than said first and second portions; and a flexible bag disposed within said container, said bag having a neck of a sufficient length to extend through said opening and exteriorly of said inner flap when said tab is removed and to be inserted between said inner flap and said one side wall. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method comprising the steps of:
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providing a container comprising; a plurality of side walls; an outer flap; and an inner flap including a removable tab disposed adjacent to one said side wall, said tab being defined by a weakened line which is adapted to be broken to form an opening through said inner flap; placing a flexible inner bag having a neck within said container; removing said tab to form an opening through said inner flap; twisting said neck of said inner bag; inserting the twisted neck through said opening such that the twisted neck extends exteriorly of said inner flap; folding the twisted neck toward said one side wall and inserting a terminal portion of the twisted neck between said inner flap and said one side wall; and closing said outer flap to cover said twisted neck. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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