US20140270582A1 - Flexible package and process of making package - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to flexible packages. More particularly, this disclosure relates to a flexible package having a perforated section for accessing a package interior, and methods of making such packages.
- Some products need to be packaged for displaying and selling at the retail level. Some packages can be bulky and take up undesirable amounts of shelf space. Many packages have no use after being a package, and they result in waste after serving their packaging function. Some packages are not self-supporting, and do not allow the package to be displayed upright. Improvements in packaging are desirable.
- a method of making a flexible package includes providing a thermoplastic film including a first film portion adjacent to a second film portion joined at a fold.
- the method includes forming a perforated section in the first film portion; forming a first side seal between the first film portion and second film portion; and inserting packaging contents between the first and second film portions.
- the method includes forming a top seal and second side seal between the first film portion and second film portion, with the packaging contents contained between the first side seal, second side seal, top seal, and fold.
- the first film portion contains the perforated section.
- the method includes cutting along at least the second side seal to result in an individual flexible package.
- the method includes inserting a gussetter into the fold to form a gusset between the first film portion and the second film portion.
- a flexible package in another aspect, includes a thermoplastic film section folded to form first and second opposing body panels.
- the first and second body panels are joined together along a top seal, first side seal, and second side seal, and have a fold section forming a bottom.
- the first and second body panels define an interior volume therein.
- the package includes a perforated section in the first body panel.
- the package includes packaging contents in the interior volume.
- the perforated section includes a perforated looped section sized to permit access to the packaging contents in the interior volume, when the perforated looped section is removed from the first body panel.
- the fold section includes a gusset.
- FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a method of making a flexible packaging, in accordance with principles of this disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of one step in the method of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the step shown in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating results of the step of FIGS. 2 and 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of further steps in the method of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a front view of a flexible package made according to the method of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7 is a rear view of the flexible package of FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the flexible package of FIGS. 6 and 7 .
- FIG. 1 A method of making a flexible package, such as flexible package 12 shown in FIGS. 6-8 , is shown in FIG. 1 in general at 10 .
- the flexible package 12 will typically be made from a flexible material, such as a polymeric film.
- the polymeric film can be, for example, a thermoplastic film.
- the thermoplastic film will be a film of polyethylene.
- One useful film is polyethylene having a thickness of about 2.5 mil.
- the film 16 ( FIGS. 2 , 3 , and 5 ) is provided.
- the film 16 will typically be provided by unwinding the film 16 from a roll of the film 16 .
- the film 16 may be pre-folded film, which includes a first film portion 17 ( FIGS. 2 and 3 ) adjacent to a second film portion 19 ( FIG. 5 ) joined at a fold 15 ( FIG. 5 ).
- FIG. 5 which detail is later provided, it should be understood that the folded film 16 is being shown schematically, and a top film portion visible in FIG. 5 is the second film portion 19 .
- the first film portion 17 in FIG. 5 , is underneath the second film portion 19 , with the first and second film portions 17 , 19 being joined at the fold 15 .
- the step 14 of providing film 16 includes unwinding the film 16 from a roll, and then after unwinding, folding the film 16 into “C-folded film” 21 ( FIG. 5 ).
- C-folded film it is meant that the film 16 is folded once onto itself to result in having the first film portion 17 adjacent (or against) the second film portion 19 and joined at the fold 15 .
- a step 18 of forming a perforated section 20 ( FIGS. 2 and 6 ) in the first film portion 17 .
- the perforated section 20 can be formed in many different ways. In the example shown in the drawings, the perforated section 20 is formed by forming perforations 22 ( FIGS. 2 and 4 ) in the first film portion 17 . One schematic example is shown in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 2 it can be seen how as the first film portion 17 is transported in direction of arrow 24 , a blade 26 will cut perforation slits 28 ( FIGS. 3 and 4 ) into the first film portion 17 .
- the blade 26 will move in a direction 30 to cut the slits 28 and form perforated section 20 .
- the film 16 can include an eye mark 32 , such that a visual manufacturing eye can detect the location on the film 16 of where to place the perforations 22 , as the film 16 moves along the processing line.
- the perforator wheel 34 can be aligned with an edge 35 of the film 16 to help properly locate it. Many variations are possible.
- FIG. 3 is another schematic diagram showing further non-limiting example details of possible ways to carry out step 18 in forming perforated section 20 .
- the blade 26 is shown to be part of perforator wheel 34 , which rotates in a direction 38 about an axis that can be about parallel to the plane of the film 16 .
- Perforation strength can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing a depth (A) of engagement, which increases or decreases the length (B) of each slit 28 and the amount of uncut film (C) in between the blades 26 .
- the depth (A) of engagement can be controlled by a threaded rod, in some non-limiting examples.
- FIG. 4 illustrates one example pattern 36 of perforations 22 generated by the perforator wheel 34 of FIG. 3 .
- the slits 28 have length (B) and are separated from the next adjacent slit 28 by a region of uncut film (C). Many variations are possible.
- the perforated section 20 can be of a size and shape that allows access to, or dispensing of, contents of the flexible package 12 . This size and shape can vary, depending upon the particular application.
- the perforated section 22 forms a looped section 40 .
- the looped section 40 forms an oval or elliptical shape. Of course, there can be many different shapes.
- the perforated section 20 is formed in only the first film portion 17 in the C-folded film 21 .
- a step of separating the first film portion 17 from the second film portion 19 can be done, for example, by using a separator to split the C-folded film 21 , which can be done by moving the first film portion 17 and second film portion 19 away from each other, such that they are not pressing against each other. This physical separation will allow the perforator wheel 34 to form the perforations 22 in the first film portion 17 without cutting the second film portion 19 .
- the method 10 may include a step 42 of adding a gusset 44 ( FIG. 8 ).
- This step 42 can be accomplished by inserting a gussetter into the fold 15 between the first film portion 17 and second film portion 19 to form the gusset 44 between the first film portion 17 and second film portion.
- the gussetter can be in a form of a gusset plate, inserted into the fold 15 of the C-folded film 21 .
- the depth of the gusset 44 can be adjusted, depending upon how far one inserts the gusset plate into the fold 15 . In some embodiments, if a wide bottom or base is not desired for the resulting flexible package 12 , this step 42 can be omitted. Many variations are possible.
- the method 10 may include a step 46 of making a first side seal 48 .
- the first side seal 48 is typically made transverse to the film direction shown at arrow 50 .
- the first side seal 48 can be made through a variety of techniques, including engaging a seal bar 60 against the film 16 to form a heat seal between the first film portion 17 and second film portion 19 .
- the step 46 of making the first side seal 48 for one package will occur at the same time that a second side seal 64 is made for another package downstream of it. This example process is explained below.
- reference numeral 62 is pointing in phantom to a downstream incomplete package 62 in the making
- reference numeral 66 is pointing in phantom to an upstream incomplete package 66 in the making.
- upstream incomplete package 66 immediately follows downstream incomplete package 62 in the process.
- the first side seal 48 is formed by seal bar 60 . While there can be many variations, in the variation shown in FIG. 5 , the seal bar 60 will form the first side seal 48 for upstream incomplete package 66 at the same time it forms second side seal 64 for the downstream incomplete package 62 . In FIG. 5 , the first side seal 48 for upstream incomplete package 66 is shown in broken lines under the seal bar 60 . The second side seal 64 for downstream incomplete package 62 is shown in broken lines under the seal bar 60 .
- step 52 of inserting packaging contents 54 .
- This step 52 will include inserting packaging contents 54 between the first film portion 17 and second film portion 19 .
- the packaging contents 54 are shown being moved in the direction of arrow 56 into a pocket 58 .
- the pocket 58 is formed by the first film portion 17 and second film portion 19 being joined together by the fold 15 and first side seal 48 .
- the packaging contents 54 can be any of a variety of contents.
- the packaging contents 54 include a roll of bags 68 .
- the method 10 can include the step 74 of forming a top seal 70 and forming the second side seal 64 between the first film portion 17 and second film portion 19 , with the packaging contents 54 contained between the first side seal 48 , second side seal 64 , top seal 70 , and fold 15 .
- the first film portion 17 will include the perforated section 20 therein.
- the second side seal 64 can be formed with the seal bar 60 .
- the seal bar 60 can be in the form of an L-shaped seal bar 72 . In FIG. 5 , the L-shaped seal bar 72 is shown forming the top seal 70 , which is depicted in broken lines underneath the L-shaped seal bar 72 .
- the top seal 70 and second side seal 64 are formed simultaneously.
- the L-shaped seal bar 72 forms the first side seal 48 for the next package in the processing line, depicted in this embodiment as upstream incomplete package 66 .
- upstream incomplete package 66 Many variations are possible.
- the method 10 can include cutting along at least the second side seal 64 to result in the individual flexible package 12 .
- the step of cutting along the second side seal 64 will occur simultaneously with the step 74 of forming the second side seal 64 . As explained previously, this can also occur at the same time as the first side seal 48 is formed for the next package in the line, shown as the upstream incomplete package 66 .
- the step of cutting along at least the second side seal 64 can also include cutting along the top seal 70 .
- the L-shaped seal bar 72 will cut along both the top seal 70 and the second side seal 64 .
- scrap results at 78 when the cutting occurs along the top seal 70 , scrap results at 78 (see FIG. 5 ).
- the method 10 can include a step 76 of collecting the scrap 78 .
- the collected scrap 78 may be wound onto a roller.
- the scrap 78 can then be used for other purposes.
- the resulting flexible package 12 is shown schematically.
- the flexible package 12 includes first side seal 48 , opposite second side seal 64 , top seal 70 , and bottom fold 15 .
- the packaging contents 54 are within the interior of the package 12 .
- the bottom fold 15 may optionally include gusset 44 ( FIG. 8 ).
- the method 10 can include at step 80 , putting the individual flexible packages 12 onto a conveyer.
- the formed flexible package 12 can fall by gravity onto a conveyer, where it is then moved downstream.
- FIGS. 6-8 show the flexible package 12 that is made according to the method 10 of FIG. 1 .
- the package 12 includes film 16 folded to form first and second body panels 82 , 84 opposing each other.
- the first and second body panels 82 , 84 are the result of the first film portion 17 and second film portion 19 in the method 10 explained above.
- the first and second body panels 82 , 84 are joined together along the top seal 70 , first side seal 48 , and second side seal 64 .
- the fold section 15 forms a bottom 86 .
- the fold section 15 can also include gusset 44 , forming the bottom 86 .
- the first and second body panels 82 , 84 define an interior volume 88 (shown in phantom in FIGS. 6 and 7 ) therein.
- the first body panel 82 which is made from the first film portion 17 having perforated section 20 , includes a perforated section 90 in the first body panel 82 .
- the perforated section 90 results from the perforated looped section 40 ( FIG. 2 ) formed in first film portion 17 .
- the perforated section 90 is sized to permit access to the interior volume 88 to either access or dispense the packaging contents 54 , after the perforated section 90 is removed from the first body panel 82 .
- the packaging contents 54 can include the roll of bags 68 .
- the user will access the interior volume 88 by removing the perforated section 90 to result in a hole in the first body panel 82 .
- the user will then grasp the roll of bags 68 through the hole in the first body panel 82 .
- the bags in the roll of bags 68 can then be dispensed, individually if desired, through the hole resulting from the removed perforated section 90 .
- FIGS. 6 and 7 it can be seen how the package 12 is self-supporting in an upright position when oriented on the package bottom 86 . This can help with displaying the product on the shelf of a retailer.
- the resulting flexible package 12 will utilize less space than current packaging in the form of a cardboard carton. This allows for more product in the same space on the shelf of the retailer.
- the flexible package 12 uses less material to package the roll of bags 68 , than when a carton is used. Typically, there is about an 80% reduction in packaging material weight of flexible package 12 , as compared to a cardboard carton.
- the flexible package 12 made with the polymeric film 16 will protect the packaging contents 54 from fluids, which might otherwise migrate through a cardboard carton.
- the packaging contents 54 such as a roll of bags 68 , will be convenient to dispense through the opening created by the removed perforated section 90 .
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- This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application 61/789,761, filed Mar. 15, 2013, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- This disclosure relates to flexible packages. More particularly, this disclosure relates to a flexible package having a perforated section for accessing a package interior, and methods of making such packages.
- Some products need to be packaged for displaying and selling at the retail level. Some packages can be bulky and take up undesirable amounts of shelf space. Many packages have no use after being a package, and they result in waste after serving their packaging function. Some packages are not self-supporting, and do not allow the package to be displayed upright. Improvements in packaging are desirable.
- In the first aspect, a method of making a flexible package is provided. The method includes providing a thermoplastic film including a first film portion adjacent to a second film portion joined at a fold. The method includes forming a perforated section in the first film portion; forming a first side seal between the first film portion and second film portion; and inserting packaging contents between the first and second film portions. The method includes forming a top seal and second side seal between the first film portion and second film portion, with the packaging contents contained between the first side seal, second side seal, top seal, and fold. The first film portion contains the perforated section. The method includes cutting along at least the second side seal to result in an individual flexible package.
- In some aspects, the method includes inserting a gussetter into the fold to form a gusset between the first film portion and the second film portion.
- In another aspect, a flexible package is provided. The flexible package includes a thermoplastic film section folded to form first and second opposing body panels. The first and second body panels are joined together along a top seal, first side seal, and second side seal, and have a fold section forming a bottom. The first and second body panels define an interior volume therein. The package includes a perforated section in the first body panel. The package includes packaging contents in the interior volume.
- In some aspects, the perforated section includes a perforated looped section sized to permit access to the packaging contents in the interior volume, when the perforated looped section is removed from the first body panel.
- In some aspects, the fold section includes a gusset.
- A variety of examples of desirable product features or methods are set forth in part in the description that follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practicing various aspects of this disclosure. The aspects of the disclosure may relate to individual features as well as combinations of features. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory only, and are not restrictive of the claimed invention.
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FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a method of making a flexible packaging, in accordance with principles of this disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of one step in the method ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the step shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating results of the step ofFIGS. 2 and 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of further steps in the method ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a front view of a flexible package made according to the method ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is a rear view of the flexible package ofFIG. 6 ; and -
FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the flexible package ofFIGS. 6 and 7 . - A method of making a flexible package, such as
flexible package 12 shown inFIGS. 6-8 , is shown inFIG. 1 in general at 10. - The
flexible package 12 will typically be made from a flexible material, such as a polymeric film. The polymeric film can be, for example, a thermoplastic film. In some examples, the thermoplastic film will be a film of polyethylene. One useful film is polyethylene having a thickness of about 2.5 mil. - At a
first step 14, the film 16 (FIGS. 2 , 3, and 5) is provided. Thefilm 16 will typically be provided by unwinding thefilm 16 from a roll of thefilm 16. In some implementations, thefilm 16 may be pre-folded film, which includes a first film portion 17 (FIGS. 2 and 3 ) adjacent to a second film portion 19 (FIG. 5 ) joined at a fold 15 (FIG. 5 ). InFIG. 5 , which detail is later provided, it should be understood that the foldedfilm 16 is being shown schematically, and a top film portion visible inFIG. 5 is thesecond film portion 19. Thefirst film portion 17, inFIG. 5 , is underneath thesecond film portion 19, with the first andsecond film portions fold 15. - In some methods, the
step 14 of providingfilm 16 includes unwinding thefilm 16 from a roll, and then after unwinding, folding thefilm 16 into “C-folded film” 21 (FIG. 5 ). By the term “C-folded film” 21, it is meant that thefilm 16 is folded once onto itself to result in having thefirst film portion 17 adjacent (or against) thesecond film portion 19 and joined at thefold 15. - After providing the
film 16, there is astep 18 of forming a perforated section 20 (FIGS. 2 and 6 ) in thefirst film portion 17. Theperforated section 20 can be formed in many different ways. In the example shown in the drawings, theperforated section 20 is formed by forming perforations 22 (FIGS. 2 and 4 ) in thefirst film portion 17. One schematic example is shown inFIG. 2 . - In
FIG. 2 , it can be seen how as thefirst film portion 17 is transported in direction ofarrow 24, ablade 26 will cut perforation slits 28 (FIGS. 3 and 4 ) into thefirst film portion 17. Theblade 26 will move in adirection 30 to cut theslits 28 and formperforated section 20. Thefilm 16 can include aneye mark 32, such that a visual manufacturing eye can detect the location on thefilm 16 of where to place theperforations 22, as thefilm 16 moves along the processing line. Theperforator wheel 34 can be aligned with anedge 35 of thefilm 16 to help properly locate it. Many variations are possible. -
FIG. 3 is another schematic diagram showing further non-limiting example details of possible ways to carry outstep 18 in forming perforatedsection 20. Theblade 26 is shown to be part ofperforator wheel 34, which rotates in adirection 38 about an axis that can be about parallel to the plane of thefilm 16. Many different embodiments are possible. Perforation strength can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing a depth (A) of engagement, which increases or decreases the length (B) of eachslit 28 and the amount of uncut film (C) in between theblades 26. The depth (A) of engagement can be controlled by a threaded rod, in some non-limiting examples. -
FIG. 4 illustrates oneexample pattern 36 ofperforations 22 generated by theperforator wheel 34 ofFIG. 3 . Theslits 28 have length (B) and are separated from the nextadjacent slit 28 by a region of uncut film (C). Many variations are possible. - The
perforated section 20 can be of a size and shape that allows access to, or dispensing of, contents of theflexible package 12. This size and shape can vary, depending upon the particular application. In the example shown inFIG. 2 , theperforated section 22 forms a loopedsection 40. In the non-limiting example shown inFIG. 2 , the loopedsection 40 forms an oval or elliptical shape. Of course, there can be many different shapes. - In the
step 18 of formingperforated section 20 in thefirst film portion 17, in this embodiment, theperforated section 20 is formed in only thefirst film portion 17 in the C-foldedfilm 21. Thus, in some example embodiments, before thestep 18 of forming theperforated section 20, there is a step of separating thefirst film portion 17 from thesecond film portion 19. This step can be done, for example, by using a separator to split the C-foldedfilm 21, which can be done by moving thefirst film portion 17 andsecond film portion 19 away from each other, such that they are not pressing against each other. This physical separation will allow theperforator wheel 34 to form theperforations 22 in thefirst film portion 17 without cutting thesecond film portion 19. - The
method 10 may include astep 42 of adding a gusset 44 (FIG. 8 ). Thisstep 42 can be accomplished by inserting a gussetter into thefold 15 between thefirst film portion 17 andsecond film portion 19 to form thegusset 44 between thefirst film portion 17 and second film portion. The gussetter can be in a form of a gusset plate, inserted into thefold 15 of the C-foldedfilm 21. The depth of thegusset 44 can be adjusted, depending upon how far one inserts the gusset plate into thefold 15. In some embodiments, if a wide bottom or base is not desired for the resultingflexible package 12, thisstep 42 can be omitted. Many variations are possible. - Still in reference to
FIG. 1 , themethod 10 may include a step 46 of making afirst side seal 48. InFIG. 5 , thefirst side seal 48 is typically made transverse to the film direction shown atarrow 50. Thefirst side seal 48 can be made through a variety of techniques, including engaging aseal bar 60 against thefilm 16 to form a heat seal between thefirst film portion 17 andsecond film portion 19. As will be explained in more detail below, in some example processes, the step 46 of making thefirst side seal 48 for one package will occur at the same time that asecond side seal 64 is made for another package downstream of it. This example process is explained below. - In
FIG. 5 ,reference numeral 62 is pointing in phantom to a downstreamincomplete package 62 in the making, whilereference numeral 66 is pointing in phantom to an upstreamincomplete package 66 in the making. InFIG. 5 , upstreamincomplete package 66 immediately follows downstreamincomplete package 62 in the process. - In the example embodiment shown, the
first side seal 48 is formed byseal bar 60. While there can be many variations, in the variation shown inFIG. 5 , theseal bar 60 will form thefirst side seal 48 for upstreamincomplete package 66 at the same time it formssecond side seal 64 for the downstreamincomplete package 62. InFIG. 5 , thefirst side seal 48 for upstreamincomplete package 66 is shown in broken lines under theseal bar 60. Thesecond side seal 64 for downstreamincomplete package 62 is shown in broken lines under theseal bar 60. - In
method 10, after thefirst side seal 48 is formed, there is astep 52 of insertingpackaging contents 54. Thisstep 52 will include insertingpackaging contents 54 between thefirst film portion 17 andsecond film portion 19. InFIG. 5 , thepackaging contents 54 are shown being moved in the direction ofarrow 56 into apocket 58. Thepocket 58 is formed by thefirst film portion 17 andsecond film portion 19 being joined together by thefold 15 andfirst side seal 48. - The
packaging contents 54 can be any of a variety of contents. In one non-limiting example, thepackaging contents 54 include a roll of bags 68. - The
method 10 can include thestep 74 of forming atop seal 70 and forming thesecond side seal 64 between thefirst film portion 17 andsecond film portion 19, with thepackaging contents 54 contained between thefirst side seal 48,second side seal 64,top seal 70, and fold 15. Thefirst film portion 17 will include theperforated section 20 therein. In one example ofstep 74, as mentioned previously, thesecond side seal 64 can be formed with theseal bar 60. In some embodiments, theseal bar 60 can be in the form of an L-shapedseal bar 72. InFIG. 5 , the L-shapedseal bar 72 is shown forming thetop seal 70, which is depicted in broken lines underneath the L-shapedseal bar 72. When the L-shapedseal bar 72 is used, thetop seal 70 andsecond side seal 64 are formed simultaneously. In addition, the L-shapedseal bar 72 forms thefirst side seal 48 for the next package in the processing line, depicted in this embodiment as upstreamincomplete package 66. Many variations are possible. - The
method 10 can include cutting along at least thesecond side seal 64 to result in the individualflexible package 12. In example implementations, the step of cutting along thesecond side seal 64 will occur simultaneously with thestep 74 of forming thesecond side seal 64. As explained previously, this can also occur at the same time as thefirst side seal 48 is formed for the next package in the line, shown as the upstreamincomplete package 66. - When the L-shaped
sealing bar 72 is used, the step of cutting along at least thesecond side seal 64 can also include cutting along thetop seal 70. In some example processes, at the same time as formingtop seal 70 andsecond side seal 64, the L-shapedseal bar 72 will cut along both thetop seal 70 and thesecond side seal 64. - In some example processes, when the cutting occurs along the
top seal 70, scrap results at 78 (seeFIG. 5 ). Themethod 10 can include astep 76 of collecting thescrap 78. The collectedscrap 78 may be wound onto a roller. Thescrap 78 can then be used for other purposes. - In
FIG. 5 , the resultingflexible package 12 is shown schematically. Theflexible package 12 includesfirst side seal 48, oppositesecond side seal 64,top seal 70, andbottom fold 15. Thepackaging contents 54 are within the interior of thepackage 12. Thebottom fold 15 may optionally include gusset 44 (FIG. 8 ). - The
method 10 can include atstep 80, putting the individualflexible packages 12 onto a conveyer. In some methods, after thestep 74 of forming the seals and cuts is completed, the formedflexible package 12 can fall by gravity onto a conveyer, where it is then moved downstream. -
FIGS. 6-8 show theflexible package 12 that is made according to themethod 10 ofFIG. 1 . In reference toFIGS. 6-8 , thepackage 12 includesfilm 16 folded to form first andsecond body panels second body panels first film portion 17 andsecond film portion 19 in themethod 10 explained above. The first andsecond body panels top seal 70,first side seal 48, andsecond side seal 64. Thefold section 15 forms a bottom 86. Thefold section 15 can also includegusset 44, forming the bottom 86. The first andsecond body panels FIGS. 6 and 7 ) therein. - The
first body panel 82, which is made from thefirst film portion 17 having perforatedsection 20, includes aperforated section 90 in thefirst body panel 82. Theperforated section 90, in the non-limiting example shown, results from the perforated looped section 40 (FIG. 2 ) formed infirst film portion 17. Theperforated section 90 is sized to permit access to theinterior volume 88 to either access or dispense thepackaging contents 54, after theperforated section 90 is removed from thefirst body panel 82. - As mentioned above, the
packaging contents 54 can include the roll of bags 68. In such an example, the user will access theinterior volume 88 by removing theperforated section 90 to result in a hole in thefirst body panel 82. The user will then grasp the roll of bags 68 through the hole in thefirst body panel 82. The bags in the roll of bags 68 can then be dispensed, individually if desired, through the hole resulting from the removedperforated section 90. - In
FIGS. 6 and 7 , it can be seen how thepackage 12 is self-supporting in an upright position when oriented on thepackage bottom 86. This can help with displaying the product on the shelf of a retailer. - The resulting
flexible package 12 will utilize less space than current packaging in the form of a cardboard carton. This allows for more product in the same space on the shelf of the retailer. Theflexible package 12 uses less material to package the roll of bags 68, than when a carton is used. Typically, there is about an 80% reduction in packaging material weight offlexible package 12, as compared to a cardboard carton. Theflexible package 12, made with thepolymeric film 16 will protect thepackaging contents 54 from fluids, which might otherwise migrate through a cardboard carton. Thepackaging contents 54, such as a roll of bags 68, will be convenient to dispense through the opening created by the removedperforated section 90. - The above description represents example principles of this disclosure. Many embodiments can be made applying these principles.
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