Easy open feature for reclosable bags having a longitudinal fin seal

摘要

A reclosable plastic bag ( 38 ) having a fin seal ( 35 ) which provides a weakness area ( 23, 80, 81, 84, 86 ) that extends into at least one side of the fin seal ( 35 ). Perforation axes ( 19, 20 ) for opening the reclosable plastic bag ( 38 ) may be aligned with the weakness area ( 23, 80, 81, 84, 86 ). A method of making the bag is also disclosed.