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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2011
Applicant:
Patrick Joseph Bierschenk, Dallas, TX (US);
Inventor:
Patrick Joseph Bierschenk, Dallas, TX (US);
Assignee:
Frito-Lay North America, Inc., Plano, TX (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 30/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs, and method for manufacturing same, constructed from a gusseted bag. The invention provides for modifying a gusseted bag, heat sealing the gussets to their respective side walls, loading said gusseted bag with product, and then sealing the open end of the gusseted bag with a single sheet or web. The method of making this package is economical yet provides for a semi-rigid container ideal for use with single-serve pillow bags.