Side Access Package

摘要

A flexible package having a side pour portion is provided. Additionally, one or more of the portions can be shaped and/or manufactured substantially as a gusset. Each of the panel portions comprise two longitudinal sides or edges. The access device can be attached to at least one surface of at least one of the side portions. The device can be manually attached to the side portions, or attached with existing and/or specially designed manufacturing machinery. Attachment of the access device to a side portion of the package is achieved using heat bonding techniques, adhesives, and the like.

主权项

1. A flexible package having a package interior, comprising:
a front panel having a front exterior surface and a front interior surface; a back panel having a back exterior surface and a back interior surface, at least a portion of the front and back panels defining a top edge seal along a top portion of the package; and a re-closeable access device sealed directly to and extending from the front interior surface to the back interior surface to define a side spout flaring out from the top edge seal and having an access opening to provide communication to the package interior.