Flexible bag with resealable angled pour spout

• US 7,025,504 B2
• Filed: 05/26/2004
• Issued: 04/11/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 06/24/1999
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Alan D. Olin
• Original Assignee: Alan D. Olin
• Inventors: Olin, Alan D.
• Primary Examiner(s): Pascua, Jes F.
• Application Number:
  US10/855,765
• Publication Number:
  US 20040218839A1
• Time in Patent Office: 685 Days
• Field of Search: 383203-204, 383/61.1, 383/61.2, 383/906, 383/120
• US Class Current: 383/204
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 33/2533 the slide fastener being located between the product compartment and the tamper indicating means
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 75/008 Standing pouches, i.e. "Standbeutel"
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 75/5816 for tearing a corner or other small portion next to the edge, e.g. a U-shaped portion
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 75/5866 Integral spouts
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 77/064 comprising discharging means formed by cutting a part, e.g. a corner, of the flexible container
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 383/906 Dispensing feature

Abstract

A reclosable bag having closed top and bottom ends, closed sides extending therebetween, and a closure region with a reclosable fastener. The fastener and one of the closed sides have an included angle less than 90 degrees. The fastener is further configured such that the reclosable fastener has a first end and a second end, and the sealed portion has a first end and a second end, the first end of the fastener generally extending to the closed first side so as to form a pour spout, the second end of the fastener generally extending to the first end of the sealed portion, and the second end of the sealed portion generally extending to the closed second side. In this manner, a pour spout is formed, that assists in pouring material from the bag. The pour spout can also be reclosed for convenience of the user.

Claims

1. A reclosable bag, comprising:

closed top and bottom ends, closed first and second sides extending between the closed top and bottom ends, and an interior portion configured to store material;

a first closure region at least partially defined by the closed top end and a tear strip, the tear strip disposed inward of the closed top end;

a second closure region disposed inward of the first closure region and the tear strip, the second closure region including a reclosable fastener and a sealed portion;

wherein the reclosable fastener is configured to open so as to expose the interior portion; and

wherein the reclosable fastener and the closed first side have an included angle less than 90 degrees; and

wherein the reclosable fastener has a first end and a second end, and the sealed portion has a first end and a second end, the first end of the fastener generally extending to the closed first side so as to form a pour spout, the second end of the fastener generally extending to the first end of the sealed portion, and the second end of the sealed portion generally extending to the closed second side.

2. The reclosable bag of claim 1 wherein the sealed portion and the closed second side have an included angle of approximately 90 degrees.

3. The reclosable bag of claim 1 wherein the sealed portion is approximately collinear with the reclosable fastener.

4. The reclosable bag of claim 1 wherein the closed top end and the closed second side have an included angle of approximately 90 degrees.

5. The reclosable bag of claim 1 wherein the closed top end is approximately parallel to the reclosable fastener.

6. The reclosable bag of claim 1 wherein the closed first and second sides are gusseted sides.