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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2013
Filed:
May. 17, 2007
Robert A. Odabashian, Greer, SC (US);
Robert A. Odabashian, Greer, SC (US);
Cryovac, Inc., Duncan, SC (US);
Abstract
A flexible container including opposing closed first and second edges, a closed third edge and an open side or end. The flexible container may include an unclosed area extending beyond one of the closed edges forming the flexible container. The unclosed area may include a first opening tab and a second opening tab configured to be pulled apart in order to initiate opening of the flexible container. The first opening tab and second opening tab may each include at least two openings. The opening may be positioned so as to channel a stress concentration proximate a heat seal. The flexible container may be formed of multi-layer film having a first outer layer, a second outer layer and directly adhered to the first outer layer an internal layer formed of a blend of at least two resin components that are partially compatible.