JP2019116319A - Bottle pouch with hard grip - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a light pouch which is easily manufactured, handled, and transported.SOLUTION: A combination of a plug and an inner support grip element is joined to a soft pouch. The inner support grip element extends from the inside of the plug, is located in a soft pouch body, and extends from the inside to the outside of the soft pouch body adjacent to a grip region of the soft pouch body to form a hard grip. In another form, the inner support grip element extends from the outer peripheral surface of the plug, and is located outside the soft pouch body, but fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the soft pouch body by one or more outer sleeves or loops.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

This application claims the benefit of priority from US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 558,754, filed on Nov. 11, 2011, filed on Nov. 9, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference. US Non-Provisional Patent Application No. 14 / 672,537, filed March 30, 2015, which is a divisional application of Application No. 13 / 673,293 (now US Patent No. 8,992,084) No. 11/99, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

  The present disclosure relates to arrangements for a soft pouch with a spout, and more particularly to a soft pouch having a spout with an integral handle and an inner support. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a bottle pouch with a rigid handle integral with the pouch plug.

  Generally, rigid containers are often used to handle liquid or fluid contents. However, it is also possible to use pouches with handles. However, pouches with handles are often difficult to manufacture or produce. Furthermore, current soft pouches with handles are difficult to display and use due to the lack of support.

  For example, existing pouches with handles are typically made by punching and heat sealing films, for example, where the handle is cut directly into the pouch material and heat sealed. However, such pouch handles are often not rigid or rigid enough and are difficult to handle. The handling of such pouches may result in deformation of the pouch and the shape of the handle. With other types of stamped and heat-sealed pouch handles, the handle may lose rigidity as the contents of the pouch decrease, in which case the contents need to maintain the reinforced pouch handle It will not be possible to give Other pouches with handles attempt to solve this problem by using a rigid handle element that is completely outside the pouch itself. However, such pouches are not ergonomic and are often difficult to handle. For example, handling such pouches can be very different from handling rigid containers with handles, and can be difficult for consumers to use. As a result of such design, the pouch may deform in an unexpected manner, causing more spillage or contingencies during handling. Yet another pouch with a handle is formed with an air bladder configured to be used as a handle. For example, such a pouch can be formed by forming a void in the pouch that can be filled with air to form a handle. Such pouch handles may be able to maintain their shape and stiffness, but this is often very expensive, difficult to manufacture, and often requires new or dedicated equipment . It is desirable to have a pouch with a handle that avoids one or more of the above drawbacks.

  Pouches, especially pouches where structural shape is important, often consist of a rigid rigid material. Such rigid rigid pouches are often important for shape or structure maintenance. However, such pouches also cause extra costs in manufacturing, shipping, handling and disposal. It would be desirable to have a pouch that maintains its shape and structural hardness without relying on hard rigid materials to maintain its shape, thereby enabling a lightweight pouch that is easier to manufacture, handle and transport.

  The present disclosure is, in part, a bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element, the flexible pouch in the form of a bottle comprising a flexible pouch body with a handle area, and a plug The present invention relates to a bottle pouch including a combination of a spout and an inner support handle element including a rigid handle extending from the combination of the inner support handle element and the inner support handle element. The combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is coupled to the soft pouch and the inner support handle element extends from the interior of the spout and is internal to the soft pouch body. The inner support handle element passes from the interior of the flexible pouch body to the exterior of the flexible pouch body adjacent the handle area of the flexible pouch body to form a rigid handle that increases the hardness of the flexible pouch handle area.

  The present disclosure is a bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element, comprising a handle area and at least one outer sleeve or loop coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the flexible pouch body. The invention also relates to a bottle pouch comprising a combination of a plug and an inner support handle element comprising a flexible pouch in the form of a bottle comprising a flexible pouch body and a rigid handle extending from the combination of the plug and the inner support handle element. The combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is coupled to the soft pouch, the inner support handle element passing inside the at least one outer sleeve or loop. An inner support handle element extends from the outer peripheral surface of the spout and is outside the flexible pouch body. The inner support handle element passes from the inside of the outer sleeve or loop to the outside of the flexible pouch body adjacent to the handle area of the flexible pouch body to form a rigid handle that increases the hardness of the handle area of the flexible pouch.

  The present disclosure is further directed to a method of making a bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element comprising: i) a flexible pouch body with a handle area; ii) a plug and an inner support Providing a soft pouch in the form of a bottle comprising a combination of a plug comprising a rigid handle extending from the combination with the handle element and a combination of an inner support handle element; And extending the combination of the plug and inner support handle element, which is internal to the flexible pouch body, to the flexible pouch, and forming the rigid handle to increase the hardness of the flexible pouch handle area Passing the handle element from the inside of the flexible pouch body to the outside of the flexible pouch body adjacent to the handle area of the flexible pouch body.

  The present disclosure is further directed to a method of making a bottle pouch comprising an integral plug and an inner support handle element, wherein: i) at least one coupled to the handle area and the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body A soft pouch with an outer sleeve or loop, ii) a plug and an inner support handle element comprising a rigid handle extending from the combination of the plug and the inner support handle element, the inner support handle element extending from the periphery of the plug And providing a flexible pouch in the form of a bottle, and then coupling the combination of the plug and the inner support handle element to the flexible pouch, and then the inner support handle element Passing inside the combination with at least one outer sleeve or loop outside the pouch, and increasing the hardness of the soft pouch handle area To form the handle portion, it relates the inner support handle element, from the interior of the outer sleeve or loop, to a method comprising the steps of passing to the outside of the flexible pouch body adjacent to the handle region of the soft pouch body.

  In the following description, the foregoing aspects and other features of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a cutaway schematic view of a plug according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a handle element according to one aspect of the exemplary embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a combination of a spout and a handle element according to one aspect of the exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a cutaway schematic view of an exemplary pouch according to one aspect of the exemplary embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic view of an inner support according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic view of an inner support according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic view of an exemplary pouch with an inner support for the handle and rim according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic view of an exemplary pouch with an inner support disposed within the plug of the pouch, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing an exemplary inner support for the handle area and the rim of the pouch in the spread position according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of an exemplary pouch with an inner support for the handle and the side, according to one aspect of one exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic view of an exemplary pouch with an inner support disposed within the plug of the pouch, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing an exemplary inner support for the handle area and sides of the pouch in the spread position according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic view of an exemplary tube pouch with an inner support disposed in a plug according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of an exemplary tube pouch with an inner support for the side edge and optional bottom of the pouch according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing an exemplary inner support for the side and bottom of the tube pouch, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a cutaway schematic view showing the spout and the inner support slid into the lip of the spout, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 1 is a cutaway schematic view showing a plug and an inner support disposed within the rim of the plug, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a cutaway schematic view showing the spout and the inner support slid into the plug's rail, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a cutaway schematic view showing the spout and an inner support disposed within the plug rail according to another aspect of the exemplary embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic view of an exemplary bottle pouch with inner and outer supports for the handle through which the inner portion of the handle passes within the pouch body, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 16 is another schematic view showing an exemplary bottle pouch with inner and outer supports for the handle through which the inner portion of the handle passes within the pouch body, according to another aspect of the exemplary embodiment. FIG. 8 is a schematic view of an exemplary bottle pouch with inner and outer supports for the handle in which the inner portion of the handle does not pass through the pouch body according to another aspect of the exemplary embodiment. FIG. 16 is another schematic view of an exemplary bottle pouch with inner and outer supports for the handle in which the inner portion of the handle does not pass through the pouch body according to another aspect of an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 16 is yet another schematic view of an exemplary bottle pouch according to another aspect of the exemplary embodiment, with the inner portion of the handle including the inner and outer supports of the handle not passing through the pouch body. FIG. 10 is yet another schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary bottle pouch with inner and outer supports for the handle in which the inner portion of the handle does not pass through the pouch body according to another aspect of the exemplary embodiment.

  While the invention will be described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, it should be understood that each of the illustrated embodiments can be used individually or in any suitable combination. While aspects of the disclosed embodiments are described with reference to the drawings, it is to be understood that the aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be implemented in many alternative forms. In addition, any suitable size, shape or type of elements and materials can be used.

  An exemplary cutaway schematic view of a plug 100 is shown in FIG. As can be seen from FIG. 1, the plug 100 may be generally annular or cylindrical in shape in one aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. However, in another aspect of the presently disclosed embodiments, the plug 100 may be any suitable plug shape including oval or rectangular shapes. Although the plug 100 is described as being an annular plug as shown in FIG. 1 for clarity, the shape of the plug 100 is generally not important. In general, the spout 100 may be formed from a rigid material or any other semi-rigid, soft or elastic support material of sufficient hardness to maintain structural support. More particularly, the plug material is relatively equal or greater in stiffness as compared to the soft pouch body. Alternatively, the plug material is more rigid compared to the soft pouch body. Alternatively, the plug material is at least 5%, or at least 10%, or at least 15%, or at least 20%, or at least 25%, or at least 30%, or at least 40%, as compared to the soft pouch body. Or at least 50% greater.

  In one aspect, the plug 100 is molded from a material of any suitable hardness, including high density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), molded pulp, wood, or any other similar compatible material. You may In another aspect of the disclosed embodiment, the plug 100 is any suitable rigid, including metal, glass, ceramics, wood, or anything with sufficient hardness to maintain the shape of the plug. It may be formed of a material. As can be seen from the figure, the plug 100 may have an engagement mechanism 102,103. The engagement mechanisms 102, 103 may be configured to engage with a cap (not shown) for the plug 100 or other form of closure. In other aspects, the engagement mechanism 102, 103 may engage with anything that may be configured to engage the plug.

  Continuing to refer to FIG. 1, the plug 100 may also have an inner engagement feature 101. As seen in FIG. 1, the inner engagement mechanism 101 may, for example, have an inner rim substantially surrounding the inner periphery of the plug 100 so as to be able to engage with the handle engagement mechanism 104 described in detail below. May be there. In another aspect of the disclosed embodiment, the inner engagement mechanism 101 may be any other suitable means for engaging the handle engagement mechanism. For example, in one aspect, the inner engagement mechanism 101 may be a clip, a fastener, or a friction retaining engagement. In other aspects, the inner engagement mechanism 101 may be any suitable means for engaging the handle engagement mechanism. The inner engagement mechanism 101 may be molded directly with the plug 100, but in other aspects may be a separate part coupled with the plug 100 by some other means.

  Referring now to FIG. 1A, a perspective view of the handle element 107 is shown. The handle element 107 may be molded or otherwise formed from a rigid material or any other semi-rigid, soft or elastic support material of sufficient hardness to maintain structural support. More particularly, the handle element material is equal or greater in stiffness as compared to the flexible pouch body. Alternatively, the handle element material is more rigid compared to the soft pouch body. Alternatively, the handle element material is at least 5%, or at least 10%, or at least 15%, or at least 20%, or at least 25%, or at least 30%, or at least 40%, as compared to the soft pouch body At least 50% greater.

  In one aspect, the handle element material may be HDPE, PP, formed pulp, wood, or any other similar material. However, in other aspects, the material is any other hard material, including metal, glass, ceramics, wood, or any other compatible material of sufficient hardness to maintain its shape Good. It should be noted that the material of the handle element 107 may be of the same type as the material of the plug 100, but depending on the embodiment, different materials may be used to form the plug 100 and the handle element 107.

  Continuing with FIG. 1A, the handle element 107 may have a handle engagement mechanism 104. As mentioned above, the handle engagement mechanism 104 may be substantially coupled to the inner engagement mechanism 101 of the plug 100 such that when engaged, the handle element 107 and the plug 100 are substantially integral. . As seen in FIG. 1A, the handle engagement mechanism 104 is illustrated as a generally ring-like engagement mechanism so as to be coupled with the inner engagement mechanism 101 of the annular plug 100 shown in FIG. However, in another aspect, the handle engagement mechanism 104 may be any suitable type of engagement mechanism that complements the inner engagement mechanism 101. For example, this includes, but is not limited to, clips, fasteners, or any type of friction retaining engagement mechanism, or any other suitable engagement mechanism. Although the handle engagement mechanism 104 is illustrated as a closed curve, in another aspect of the presently disclosed embodiments, the handle engagement mechanism 104 may be an open portion or any other suitable shape. In one aspect, the handle engagement mechanism 104 and the inner engagement mechanism 101 may be configured to allow the handle engagement mechanism 104 to lock within the inner engagement mechanism with minimal force, but then: It is locked so that it is difficult to separate the handle engagement mechanism 104 from the inner engagement mechanism 101. The handle element 107 may also have a handle portion 108 integral with the handle engagement mechanism 104. In one aspect, the handle 108 may be generally in the shape shown in FIG. 1A, but in another aspect, the handle 108 may take any suitable shape desired for use as a handle.

  Referring now to FIG. 1B, a diagram of the spout and handle element combination 100 is shown. As can be seen, the combination plug and handle element 100 may be coupled by the inner engagement mechanism 102 and the handle engagement mechanism 103 as described above. In another aspect, the combination plug and handle element 100 may be an integral element that does not require coupling of the inner engagement mechanism 102 and the handle engagement mechanism 103. As can be seen from the figure, the combination of the plug and handle element combination 100 may be made to be substantially through the center of the plug so that the handle 108 extends from the bottom of the plug 100. . The plug 100 is further attached to a preformed pouch 106, which may be formed such that the preformed pouch 106 extends from the interior of the plug 100. In another aspect, the preformed pouch 106 may be formed in any other suitable manner, and may be coupled to the plug 100 by any other suitable means. The preformed pouches 106 may be of any type or type and may be of any suitable configuration. In one aspect, the preformed pouch 106 may be comprised of a flexible film or any suitable thin material suitable for use in a flexible pouch. For example, the pouch may be made of polypropylene in one aspect, but any other suitable material may be used in other aspects. The preformed pouch 106 may be heat sealed to the spout 100. In another aspect, the preformed pouch 106 may be attached to the spout 100 by any suitable means. The handle portion 108 of the handle element 107 may extend into the interior of the preformed pouch 106. In another aspect, the handle 108 may also extend outside the preformed pouch 106. The pouch 106 may be heat sealed or otherwise sealed around the handle 108 in such a configuration. In yet another aspect, any suitable configuration of the handle is possible.

  Referring now to FIG. 2, a side cutaway view of the preformed pouch 106 is shown. Although the illustrated pouch 106 is in the form of a freestanding pouch, in alternative aspects any suitable pouch configuration may be used. A rigid support 200 is disposed within the preformed pouch 106. The rigid support 200 can provide support to the structure of the preformed pouch 106 such that the preformed pouch 106 can retain a predetermined structure and shape. The rigid support 200 can enable the use of thin materials for the preformed pouch 106. Thin materials may be desirable for transportation, disposal and handling, but may not be sufficiently rigid or thick to maintain shape or structure on its own. The rigid support 200 may be any compatible, including HDPE, PP, metal, wood, or any other compatible soft or elastic support material of sufficient hardness to maintain the structural shape in the pouch. It may be of materials. More specifically, the material of the rigid support is equal or greater in stiffness as compared to the flexible pouch body. Alternatively, the stiffness of the material of the rigid support is greater compared to the soft pouch body. Alternatively, the stiffness of the rigid support material is at least 5%, or at least 10%, or at least 15%, or at least 20%, or at least 25%, or at least 30%, or at least 30%, as compared to the flexible pouch body. Greater than 40%, or at least 50%.

  The rigid support 200 may be inserted into the body of the preformed pouch 106 via the spout 100. In one aspect, the rigid support 200 may be coupled or attached to the plug 100 such that the preformed pouch can maintain its shape during shipping. For example, the rigid support 200 may be coupled to the plug 100 by a clip, fasteners, friction coupling mechanism or any other suitable coupling mechanism.

  Referring now to FIG. 2A, a side schematic view of the rigid support 200a is shown. The rigid support 200 a as shown in FIG. 2A is a rigid support 200 in a compressed state. The rigid support 200 may be configured to facilitate easy installation within the pouch. For example, the rigid support 200 may initially be in a compressed or compact state as shown in FIG. 2A. The compressed rigid support 200a facilitates installation so as to allow easy attachment via the plug 100 which may be narrower or smaller than the uncompressed wide rigid support 200. be able to. Compression of the rigid support 200 may be performed by any suitable means for compacting or compressing the rigid support 200. The rigid support 200 may be compressible into a compact state by any suitable means, including straps, tension or any other suitable means.

  Referring now to FIG. 2B, a side schematic view of the rigid support 200 in an uncompressed state is shown. As can be seen, the rigid support 200 can change shape or return to its original shape after installation in the pouch (e.g., by insertion through the spout 100). The rigid support 200 may be configured to change shape by any suitable mechanism, including, for example, straps, tension, or any other means. In one aspect, the absence of compressive force on the rigid support 200 relieves the tension on the rigid support 200, thereby allowing the rigid support 200 to return to its uncompressed configuration. This may be due, for example, to the resiliency of the material used to form the rigid support 200. In one aspect, deformation of the shape of the rigid support 200 may be performed with little or no externally applied force, ie, the rigid support 200 may change shape due to its own bounce. However, in other embodiments, any other suitable means of changing the shape of the rigid support 200 may be used.

  Referring now to FIG. 3, a schematic view of an exemplary bottle pouch 406 is shown with a rigid inner support 300 for the handle area 412 and the leading edge 414. The bottle pouch 406 includes a spout 400 for discharging the contents of the bottle pouch 406 (not shown). The spout 400 may also include a cap 402 for sealing the contents of the bottle pouch 406. The bottle pouch 406 also includes an edge 414, 415 and a bottom 416. The bottle pouch 406 may be of any suitable shape for dispensing solid or liquid contents with a handle 412 that functions to facilitate pouring of the contents of the bottle pouch 406. The bottle pouch 406 is generally fragile because it is made of a soft-type material, so it is difficult to eject the contents of the liquid or solid, especially when the amount of the remaining contents of the bottle pouch 406 is reduced. Thus, a rigid inner support 300 is inserted into the bottle pouch 406 to increase its hardness and improve the ease of handling in certain parts of the bottle pouch 406. The exemplary rigid inner support 300 shown in FIG. 3 includes the engagement mechanism 304 in an expanded position that locks into the spout 400 of the bottle pouch 406, the handle 308, and the leading edge 310. The illustrated rigid inner support 300 is inside the bottle pouch 406 and adds to the hardness of the handle area 412 and the leading edge 414 to make the pouch 406 easier to handle and to pour its contents. The rigid inner support 300 is of another configuration including, for example, a hard bottom for reinforcing the bottom 416 of the pouch 406 and / or two or more side edges for further reinforcing the sides of the pouch. May be

  Referring now to FIG. 3A, a schematic view of an exemplary bottle pouch 406 with a rigid inner support 300 disposed within the plug 400 of the pouch 406 is shown, according to one aspect of the exemplary embodiment. The rigid inner support 300 is slid into the bottle pouch 406 through the spout 400 in an unfolded position. The engagement mechanism 304 of the rigid inner support 300 engages the plug 400 of the pouch 406 to prevent the rigid inner support 300 from falling into the pouch 406. The rigid inner support 300 also includes a handle 308 and a front or side edge 310. The handle portion 308 slides into the portion of the pouch 306 adjacent to the handle area 412 to provide stiffness for ease of handling. The side edge 310 abuts and spreads on the leading edge 414 as it slides into the pouch 306 and imparts hardness to the leading edge 414 of the pouch 306.

  Referring now to FIG. 3B, a schematic view of an exemplary inner support 300 for the handle area 412 and the leading edge 414 of the bottle pouch 406 is shown in an expanded position, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. It is done. The rigid inner support 300 of FIG. 3B is similar to the rigid inner support of FIGS. 3 and 3A, except that it also includes an additional rigid support member 309 for the inside of the handle 412. Thus, on both sides 308, 309 of the handle 412 there is a rigid support. The rigid inner support 300 also includes an engagement member 304, handles 308, 309 and side edges 310. The handle portion 308 may optionally be extended to the bottom 416 or near the bottom 416 of the pouch by an additional extension leg 309.

  In another form of the embodiment of FIGS. 3, 3A and 3B, the pouch may not have a handle, but still a rigid inner support may be used to reinforce the edge of the pouch. In yet another form of FIGS. 3, 3A and 3B, the pouch may have a rigid inner support and a handle including an engagement mechanism that locks into the plug of the pouch.

  Referring now to FIG. 4, a schematic view of another exemplary bottle pouch 406 is shown with a rigid inner support 300 for the handle 412, the front wall 420 and the back wall 421. The bottle pouch 406 includes a spout 400 for discharging the contents of the bottle pouch 406 (not shown). The spout 400 may also include a cap 402 for sealing the contents of the bottle pouch 406. The bottle pouch 406 also includes edges 414, 418 for the front vertical wall, edges 415, 417 for the rear vertical wall 421, and a bottom surface 416 portion. The bottle pouch 406 can be of any suitable shape for dispensing solid or liquid contents with a handle 412 that functions to facilitate pouring of the contents of the bottle pouch 406. The bottle pouch 406 is fragile because it is made of a soft-type material, and thus it is difficult to expel the liquid or solid content, especially as the amount of the remaining content of the bottle pouch 406 is reduced. Thus, a rigid inner support 300 is inserted into the bottle pouch 406 to increase the hardness and to improve the handling of the particular portion of the bottle pouch 406. The exemplary rigid inner support 300 of FIG. 4 is in the spread position to lock onto the spout 400 of the bottle pouch 406, the handle 304, the handle 308, the two vertical legs 310, 311 and the bottom of the pouch And a front vertical wall including an optional horizontal leg 312 at or near the front edge 419. The front vertical wall includes two vertical legs 310, 311 that reinforce the front wall 420 of the pouch 406 and an optional horizontal leg 312. An exemplary rigid inner support 300 is inside the bottle pouch 406 and enhances the hardness at the handle 412 and front wall 420 to make the pouch 406 easier to handle and to pour the contents.

  Referring now to FIG. 4A, a schematic view of an exemplary bottle pouch 406 with a rigid inner support 300 disposed within the plug 400 of the pouch 406 is shown, in accordance with an aspect of an exemplary embodiment. There is. The rigid inner support 300 is slid into the bottle pouch 406 through the spout 400 in the unfolded position. The engagement mechanism 304 of the rigid inner support 300 engages the plug 400 of the pouch 406 to prevent the rigid inner support 300 from falling therein. The rigid inner support 300 includes a handle portion 308 and a front vertical wall including two vertical legs 310, 311 and an optional horizontal leg 312 at or near the bottom front edge 312 of the pouch 406. The handle portion 308 slides into the portion of the pouch 306 adjacent the handle 412 to provide stiffness for ease of handling. The front vertical walls 310, 311, 312 abut against the front vertical wall 414 as it slips into the pouch 306 and spreads to provide stiffness to the front of the pouch 306.

  Referring now to FIG. 4B, an example for the handle area 412 and the front vertical wall edge 310, 311, 312 of the bottle pouch 406 in the spread position according to an aspect of an exemplary embodiment. A schematic of the inner support 300 is shown. The rigid inner support 300 of FIG. 4B is similar to the rigid inner support of FIGS. 4 and 4A, except that it also includes an additional rigid support member 309 for the inside of the handle 412. Thus, on both sides 308, 309 of the handle 412 there is a rigid support. The rigid inner support 300 also includes an engagement member 304, a handle 308, and front vertical walls 310, 311, 312. The handle may optionally be extended to or near the bottom 416 of the pouch 406 by an additional extension leg 309. In another form of the embodiment of FIGS. 4, 4A and 4B, the pouch may not have a handle, but a rigid inner support may also be used to reinforce the vertical front wall of the pouch. In yet another form of the embodiment of FIGS. 4, 4A and 4B, the pouch may have a rigid inner support and a handle including an engagement mechanism that locks onto the plug of the pouch.

  Referring now to FIG. 5, according to one aspect of one illustrated embodiment, a rigid inner support disposed within the spout 100 of the pouch 106 for the side edges 108, 110 and optionally the bottom edge 112. A schematic view of an exemplary tube pouch 106 with 200 is shown. The tube pouch 106 includes side edges 108, 110 and a bottom edge 112, a plug 100 and a cap (not shown). Tube pouches can contain liquids (high or low viscosity) or solids. If the rigid inner support member 200 is not used, the tube pouch is generally fragile, particularly when the contents are consumed. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B, the rigid inner support 200 slides into the spout 100 opening and the engagement member 204 engages and locks the spout 100. The rigid inner support 200 includes an engagement member 204, side legs 208, 210 and an optional bottom leg 212. The side legs 208, 210 abut against the side edges 108, 110 of the pouch 106 and serve to reinforce this area of the pouch 106 and provide lateral support. An optional bottom leg 212 abuts against the bottom edge 112 and serves to reinforce this area of the pouch 106 and provide bottom support.

  Referring now to FIG. 5A, a schematic view of an exemplary inner support 200 for the side and optionally the bottom of the tube pouch is shown, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. The rigid inner support 200 includes an engagement portion 204 for mating with a plug, side legs 208, 210, and an optional bottom leg 212. After the rigid inner support 200 is slipped into the plug of the tube pouch and held in place by the engagement member 204, the side legs 208, 210 and the optional bottom leg 212 abut the side edge and bottom of the pouch Spread.

  Referring now to FIG. 5B, a schematic view of an exemplary inner support 200 for the side and optional bottom portion of the tube pouch is shown, according to one aspect of one exemplary embodiment. The rigid inner support 200 includes an engagement portion 204 for mating with a plug and side legs 208, 210 connected together in a "V" shape. After the rigid inner support 200 slides into the plug of the tube pouch and is held in place by the engagement member 204, the side legs 208, 210 abut against the side edge of the pouch and the bottom or near the bottom and spread. Thus, in this configuration, there is no lateral support as shown in FIGS. 5 and 5A, and there are only two side legs 208, 210 connected at the top of the "V".

  Referring now to FIG. 6, a cutaway schematic view of the spout 100 and the inner support 200 engagement member 204 slid into the rim or groove 101 of the spout 100 according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. It is shown. The engagement member 204 has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the plug 100. The engagement member 204 includes a rim 201 that engages with a rim or groove 101 on the inside of the spout 100. The edge 201 of the engaging member snaps onto the projection of the edge 101 of the plug 100 to hold the engaging member in place.

  Referring now to FIG. 6A, a cutaway schematic view of the spout 100 and the inner support 200 engaging member 204 locked to the rim or groove 101 of the spout 100 according to one aspect of the exemplary embodiment. It is shown. The engagement member 204 of the inner support 200 snaps onto the spout 100 by locking the edge 201 of the engagement member 204 to the rim or groove 101 on the inside diameter of the spout 100. While this is one exemplary non-limiting method by which the rigid inner support 200 can be connected or locked to the pouch plug 100, other similar methods are also contemplated.

  Referring now to FIG. 7, a cutaway schematic of the plug 100 and the inner support 200 engaging member 204 that is slipped into the protrusion or groove 101 of the plug 100 according to one aspect of the illustrated embodiment. A diagram is shown. The engagement member 204 has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the plug 100. The engagement member 204 includes at least one tooth 201 that engages a projection or groove 101 on the inside of the plug 100. The at least one tooth 201 of the engagement member 204 locks into the projection or groove 101 of the rim 101 of the plug 100 to hold the engagement member 204 in place.

  Referring now to FIG. 7A, a cutaway schematic of the spout 100 and the inner support 200 engagement portion 204 locked to the projection or groove 101 of the spout 100 according to one aspect of the exemplary embodiment. A diagram is shown. The engagement portion 204 includes at least one tooth 201 engaged with the projection or groove 101 on the inner diameter of the plug 100. The at least one tooth 201 of the engagement member 204 locks into the projection or groove 101 of the rim 101 of the plug 100 to hold the engagement member 204 in place. While this is one exemplary non-limiting method by which the rigid inner support 200 can be connected or locked to the pouch plug 100, other similar methods are also contemplated.

  Referring now to FIG. 8, a schematic view of an exemplary bottle pouch with inner and outer supports for the handle, the inner portion of the handle passing through the pouch body, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. It is shown. The bottle pouch with the inner support 500 of FIG. 8 has an inner support handle element 520 which extends inside the soft pouch body 505 (the contents of the pouch are stored) through the inner diameter or inner diameter of the plug 510. It includes a flexible pouch body 505 for storing pouch contents (not shown) with a plug 510 connected. In one form, the plug 510 and the inner support handle element 520 are continuous formed with the inner support handle element 520 injection molded into the plug 510 and extending through the inner side 550 of the plug 510 into the soft pouch body 505. It may be an integral element. In this form, the combination of the plug 510 and the inner support handle element 520 is integral and includes a rigid handle 530 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) for reinforcing the handle area 512 of the bottle pouch 500. The handle area 512 of the bottle pouch has a notch or recess in the pouch for the user to insert a hand to grip the rigid handle 530, adjacent to or within the handle area 512, It is the area of the soft pouch 550. In another form, the combination of plug 510 and inner support handle element 520 may be two separate elements coupled together. In this form, plug 510 includes a plug internal engagement mechanism (as shown in FIG. 1) and internal support handle element 520 includes an internal support handle element engagement (as shown in FIG. 1B). The plug inner engagement mechanism and the inner support handle element engagement mechanism are engaged to prevent the inner support handle element 520 from falling into or out of the soft pouch body 505. In this form, the combination of the spout 510 and the inner support handle element 520 also includes a rigid handle 530 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) extending from the inner support handle element forming the rigid handle 530 of the bottle pouch. The rigid handle 530 preferably extends linearly from the inner support handle element and is preferably a single outer support handle element integral with the inner support handle element, optionally extending from the inner support handle element 520 A second outer support handle element (not shown) may be included. If the rigid handle includes a second outer support handle element, the first and second outer support handle elements extend from the end of the inner support handle element into a "Y" shaped configuration to allow the user two close proximitys. It is possible to grip a rigid handle placed in the bottom, which may be advantageous in the case of a large heavy bottle pouch.

  Referring again to FIG. 8, the inner support handle element 520 passes from the interior of the bottle pouch 500 (where the contents of the pouch are stored) to the outer side of the bottle pouch 500 to become an outer support handle element 530. The outer support handle element 530 is disposed adjacent to or in close proximity to the handle area 512 of the bottle pouch 500. The outer support handle element 530 acts as a handle for the bottle pouch 500 and reinforces the handle area 512 of the bottle pouch 500. The rigid handle 530 is slipped into the portion of the flexible pouch body 505 adjacent the handle 512 to provide hardness for easy handling. The inner support handle 520 passes through the inner or inner diameter 550 of the plug 510 of the bottle pouch 500 into the flexible pouch body 505. The inner support handle element 520 then becomes the outer support handle element 530 located outside the flexible pouch body 505 from the flexible pouch body 505 through the outer seal area 560 of the bottle pouch 500 adjacent to the handle area 512. . The outer support handle element 530 reinforces the handle area 512 of the bottle pouch 500 and when the contents (not shown) inside the soft pouch body 505 are being discharged through the spout 510 to the outside of the bottle pouch 500 The pouch 500 can be easily handled.

  Referring now to FIG. 9, a schematic view of another exemplary pouch with inner and outer support for the handle, the inner portion of the handle passing through the pouch, according to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment. It is shown. The bottle pouch with the inner support 500 of FIG. 9 has an inner support handle element 520 which extends inside the soft pouch body 505 (the contents of the pouch are stored) through the inner diameter or inner diameter of the plug 510. It includes a flexible pouch body 505 for storing pouch contents (not shown) with a plugged spout 510. In one form, the plug 510 and the inner support handle element 520 are injection molded into the plug 510 and extend into the flexible pouch body 505 through the inner or inner diameter 550 of the plug 510. Can be a continuous integral element. In this form, the combination of the plug 510 and the inner support handle element 520 is integral and includes a rigid handle 530 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) for reinforcing the handle area 512 of the bottle pouch 500. The handle area 512 of the bottle pouch has a notch or recess in the pouch for the user to insert a hand to grip the rigid handle 530, adjacent to or within the handle area 512, It is the area of the soft pouch 550. In another form, the combination of plug 510 and inner support handle element 520 may be two separate elements coupled together. In this configuration, plug 510 includes a plug internal engagement mechanism (as shown in FIG. 1), and inner support handle element 520 includes an internal support handle element engagement mechanism (as shown in FIG. 1B), The plug internal engagement mechanism and the internal support handle element engagement mechanism are engaged to prevent the internal support handle element 520 from falling into or out of the soft pouch body 505. In this form, the combination of the plug 510 and the inner support handle element 520 also includes a rigid handle 530 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) extending from the inner support handle element 520 that forms the rigid handle of the bottle pouch 500. The rigid handle 530 preferably extends linearly from the inner support handle element and is preferably a single outer support handle element integral with the inner support handle element, but optionally extends from the inner support handle element 520 A second outer support handle element (not shown) may be included. If the rigid handle includes a second outer support handle element, the first and second outer support handle elements extend from the end of the inner support handle element into a "Y" shaped configuration to allow the user two close proximitys. It is possible to grip a rigid handle placed in the bottom, which may be advantageous in the case of a large heavy bottle pouch.

  Referring again to FIG. 9, the inner support handle element 520 passes from the inside of the bottle pouch 500 (where the contents of the pouch are stored) to the outside of the bottle pouch 500 to become the outer support handle element 530. The outer support handle element 530 is disposed adjacent to or in close proximity to the handle area 512 of the bottle pouch 500. The outer support handle element 530 is then returned to the interior of the pouch 500 and, optionally, back into the flexible pouch body 505 (where the contents of the pouch are stored) to become the second inner support handle element 540 . In another form, the second inner support handle element 540 may remain within the seal area 580 of the bottle pouch 500 rather than returning into the flexible pouch body 505. The outer support handle element 530 acts as a handle for the bottle pouch 500 and reinforces the handle area 512 of the bottle pouch 500. The rigid handle 530 is slipped into the portion of the flexible pouch body 505 adjacent the handle area 512 to provide hardness for ease of handling. The inner support handle element 520 passes through the inner side 550 of the plug 510 of the bottle pouch 500 and then into the flexible pouch body 505. The inner support handle element 520 then passes from the flexible pouch body 505 through the outer seal area 560 of the bottle pouch 500 near or on top of the handle area 512 and with the outer support handle element 530 located outside the flexible pouch body 505. Become. The outer support handle element 530 then returns from the outside of the pouch 500, through the outer seal area 570 of the bottle pouch 500 near the bottom or bottom of the handle area 512, and into the soft pouch body 505, It becomes a second inner support handle element 540 located inside the pouch body 505. The outer support handle element 530 reinforces the handle area 512 of the bottle pouch 500 and when the contents (not shown) inside the soft pouch body 505 are discharged through the plug 510 out of the bottle pouch 500 The pouch 500 can be made easy to handle.

  Referring now to FIG. 10, an exemplary bottle with inner and outer supports for the handle, wherein the inner portion of the handle does not pass into the contents of the soft pouch, according to another aspect of an exemplary embodiment. A schematic of the pouch is shown. The bottle pouch 600 with the inner and outer supports for the handle of FIG. 10 is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605 and is an outer sleeve or loop outside of where the contents of the pouch 600 are stored. A flexible pouch body 605 for storing pouch contents (not shown) comprising a plug 610 coupled to an inner support handle element 620 extending into 625 (the portion between the seal areas 650 and 660). Including. Outer sleeve or loop 625 is integral with the outer periphery of the flexible pouch or flexible pouch body. It is generally made of the same material as the flexible pouch and is thus generally flexible and comprises an internal conduit through which a semi-rigid or rigid cylindrically shaped rod or object can pass, as shown in FIGS. 10-13. In one form, the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 are injection molded to the spout 610 at the outer surface, the outer diameter, or the outer shoulder 615 of the spout 610 and attached to the flexible pouch body 605 or It may be a continuous integral element with an inner support handle element 620 extending into the loop 625. In this form, the combination of the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 is integral and also includes a rigid handle 630 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) for reinforcing the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600. The handle area 612 of the bottle pouch has a notch or recess in the pouch for the user to insert a hand adjacent to or within the handle area 612 for the user to grip the rigid handle 630. The area of the pouch 600 that is present. In another form, the combination of the plug 610 and the inner support element 620 may be two separate elements connected together by a slip ring type mechanism. See FIG. 1A. In this form, the inner support handle element 620 slips on its end with a slip ring 615 that slides over the plug 610 and fits with a shoulder or collar (not shown) of the plug 610 with a press-fit mechanism at 615. Including. This engages the inner support handle element 620 with the plug 610 to form a combination of the plug and the inner support handle element, as well as sliding the inner support handle element 620 into the outer sleeve or loop 625 of the bottle pouch 600. To be able to The outer sleeve or loop 625 secures the inner support handle element 620 to the bottle pouch 600, which serves to reinforce the top area of the bottle pouch 600 and to provide stiffness. The combination of the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 also includes a rigid handle 630 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) extending from the inner support handle element 620 which forms the rigid handle of the bottle pouch 600. The rigid handle 630 preferably extends linearly from the inner support handle element and is preferably a single outer support handle element integral with the inner support handle element, optionally extending from the inner support handle element 620 A second outer support handle element (not shown) may be included. If the rigid handle includes a second outer support handle element, the first and second outer support handle elements extend from the end of the inner support handle element into a "Y" shaped configuration to allow the user two close proximitys. It is possible to grip a rigid handle placed in the bottom, which may be advantageous in the case of a large heavy bottle pouch.

  Referring again to FIG. 10, at least one of the outer support surfaces of the flexible pouch body capable of sliding the inner support handle element 620 and / or the rigid handle portion 630 (see also FIGS. 11, 12 and 13). There may be one, or two, or three, or four outer sleeves or loops. 10-13, the at least one outer sleeve or loop may range in length from 5 mm to 250 mm, or 10 mm to 200 mm, or 20 mm to 150 mm, or 50 mm to 100 mm. 10-13, the at least one outer sleeve or loop may have an inner diameter in the range of 1 mm to 50 mm, or 5 mm to 25 mm, or 8 mm to 20 mm, or 10 mm to 15 mm. The inner diameter or inner diameter of the at least one outer sleeve or loop is generally constant along the entire length of the sleeve or loop. The total outer diameter of the inner support handle element and the outer support handle element is at least one such that the inner support handle element and the outer support handle element can easily slide through the at least one outer sleeve or loop. Slightly smaller (0.5 mm to 10 mm, or 1 mm to 7 mm, or 2 mm to 5 mm) than the inner diameter of the two outer sleeves or loops. Thus, the combined outer or outer diameter of the inner support handle element and the outer support handle element may be in the range of 0.5 mm to 48 mm, or 3 mm to 23 mm, or 6 mm to 18 mm, or 7 mm to 12 mm. The combined outer or outer diameter of the inner and outer support handle elements is also generally constant along its entire length.

  Referring again to FIG. 10, the inner support handle element 620 passes from the inside of the outer sleeve or loop 625 of the bottle pouch 600 to the outside of the bottle pouch 600 to become an outer support handle element 630 (also referred to as a rigid handle). The outer support handle element 630 is disposed adjacent to or proximate to the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600. The outer support handle element 630 acts as a handle for the bottle pouch 600 and reinforces the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600. The inner support handle element 620 passes from the outside of the plug at 615 of the bottle pouch 600 into at least one outer sleeve or loop 625 of the flexible pouch body 605. The inner support handle element 620 then passes through the outside of the outer sleeve or loop 625 near the handle area 612 to become the outer support handle element 630 located on the outside of the flexible pouch body 605. The outer support handle element 630 reinforces the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600 and is discharging contents (not shown) inside the soft bottle pouch body 605 through the plug 610 out of the bottle pouch 600. The bottle pouch 600 can be made easy to handle.

  Referring now to FIG. 11, according to another aspect of an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary bottle pouch provided with inner and outer supports for the handle, the inner portion of the handle not passing through the soft pouch body. Another schematic is shown. 11 is similar to FIG. 10, but the outer sleeve or loop 625 has a shorter length for securing the inner support handle element to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605, a single rather than a single sleeve. It differs in being a loop. The bottle pouch 600 with inner and outer supports for the handle of FIG. 11 has a plug 610 coupled to an inner support handle element 620 which extends around the periphery of the top of the soft pouch body 605, It includes a flexible pouch body 605 for storing pouch contents (not shown). The inner support handle element 620 is then attached to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605 and between the outer sleeve or loop 625 outside of the portion in which the contents of the pouch 600 are stored (between the sealing areas 650 and 660 Extend into the As shown in FIG. 10, the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 are a single piece that the inner support handle element 620 is injection molded to the spout 610 at the outer surface, collar or shoulder 615 of the spout 610. It may be an element. In this form, the combination of the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 is integral and also includes a rigid handle 630 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) for reinforcing the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600. The handle area 612 of the bottle pouch has a notch or recess in the pouch for the user to insert a hand in order to grip the rigid handle 630 adjacent to or within the handle area 612. It is the area of the soft pouch 600. In another form, the combination of plug 610 and inner support handle element 620 may be two separate elements connected together by a slip ring type mechanism. See FIG. 1A. In this form, the inner support handle element 620 slips on its end with a slip ring 615 that slides over the plug 610 and engages the shoulder or collar (not shown) of the plug 610 in a press-fit mechanism at 615. Including. This engages the inner support handle element 620 with the plug 610 to form a combination of the plug and the inner support handle element. An outer sleeve or loop 625 secures the inner support handle element 620 to the bottle pouch 600, which serves to reinforce the top area of the bottle pouch 600 and to provide stiffness. The combination of the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 also includes a rigid handle 630 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) extending from the inner support handle element 620 which forms the rigid handle of the bottle pouch 600. The rigid handle 630 preferably extends linearly from the inner support handle element and is preferably a single outer support handle element integral with the inner support handle element, but optionally extending from the inner support handle element 620 A second outer support handle element (not shown) may be included. If the rigid handle includes a second outer support handle element, the first and second outer support handle elements extend from the end of the inner support handle element into a "Y" shaped configuration to allow the user two close proximitys. It is possible to grip a rigid handle placed in the bottom, which may be advantageous in the case of a large heavy bottle pouch.

  The bottle pouch of FIG. 11 is an additional one coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605 above the handle area 612 to further secure the inner support handle element 620 to the flexible pouch body 605 of the bottle pouch 600. , Two or three outer sleeves or loops may also be included. Referring again to FIG. 11, the inner support handle element 620 extends from the inside of the outer sleeve or loop 625 of the bottle pouch 600 to the outside of the bottle pouch 600 adjacent to or adjacent to the handle area 612 to provide an outer support handle element or hard handle. It becomes the part 630. The rigid handle or outer support handle element 630 acts as a handle for the bottle pouch 600 and also reinforces the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600 and plugs the contents (not shown) inside the soft pouch body 605. The bottle pouch 600 can be made easier to handle when discharging through the bottle pouch 600 outside.

  Referring now to FIG. 12, according to another aspect of an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary bottle pouch provided with inner and outer supports for the handle, the inner portion of the handle not passing through the soft pouch body. Yet another schematic is shown. FIG. 12 is similar to FIG. 10 but a second for securing the rigid handle or outer support handle element 630 to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605 under the handle area 612 of the flexible pouch body 605. It differs in that it comprises an outer sleeve or loop 635. The bottle pouch 600 with the inner and outer supports for the handle of FIG. 12 has a plug 605 coupled to an inner support handle element 620 which extends around the periphery of the top of the flexible pouch body 610, It includes a flexible pouch body 605 for storing pouch contents (not shown). The inner support handle element 620 is then attached to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605 and between the outer sleeve or loop 625 outside of the portion in which the contents of the pouch 600 are stored (between the sealing areas 650 and 660 Extend into the As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the plug 610 and the inner support handle element 620 are continuous such that the inner support handle element 620 is injection molded to the plug 610 at the outer surface, collar or shoulder 615 of the plug 610. It may be a united element. In this form, the combination of the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 is integral and also includes a rigid handle 630 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) for reinforcing the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600. The handle area 612 of the bottle pouch has a notch or recess in the pouch for the user to insert a hand to grip the rigid handle 630, which is adjacent to or within the handle area 612 , The area of the soft pouch 600. In another form, the combination of filament 610 and inner support handle element 620 may be two separate elements coupled together by a slip ring type mechanism. See FIG. 1A. In this form, the inner support handle element 620 slips on its end with a slip ring 615 that slides over the plug 610 and engages with the shoulder or collar (not shown) of the plug 610 in a press-fit mechanism at 615. Including. This interlocks or secures the inner support handle element 620 to the plug 610 to form a combination of the plug and the inner support handle element. An outer sleeve or loop 625 secures the inner support handle element 620 to the bottle pouch 600, which serves to reinforce the top area of the bottle pouch 600 and to provide stiffness. The combination of the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 also includes a rigid handle 630 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) extending from the inner support handle element 620 which forms the rigid handle of the bottle pouch 600. The rigid handle 630 preferably extends linearly from the inner support handle element and is preferably a single outer support handle element integral with the inner support handle element, but optionally extending from the inner support handle element 620 A second outer support handle element (not shown) may be included. If the rigid handle includes a second outer support handle element, the first and second outer support handle elements extend from the end of the inner support handle element into a "Y" shaped configuration to allow the user two close proximitys. It is possible to grip a rigid handle placed in the bottom, which may be advantageous in the case of a large heavy bottle pouch.

  Referring again to FIG. 12, the inner support handle element 620 passes from the inside of the outer sleeve or loop 625 of the bottle pouch 600 to the outside of the bottle pouch 600 adjacent to or adjacent to the handle area 612 to form an outer support handle element or rigid. It becomes the handle portion 630. The rigid handle or outer support handle element 630 acts as a handle for the bottle pouch 600 and reinforces the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600 and passes the contents (not shown) inside the soft pouch body 605 through the plug 610 The bottle pouch 600 can be handled easily when being discharged to the outside of the bottle pouch 600. The bottle pouch 600 of FIG. 12 has the end portion 640 of the rigid handle or outer support handle element 630 of the bottle pouch 600 to provide additional stability and hardness to the bottle pouch as it is dispensing contents. Also included is an additional outer sleeve or loop 635 for securing to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605 below the handle area 612. The bottle pouch of FIG. 12 with an additional outer sleeve or loop 635 under the handle area 612 optionally has an end 640 of the rigid handle or outer support handle element 630 of the soft pouch body 605 of the bottle pouch 600. There may also be one, two or three additional outer sleeves or loops coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body below the handle area 612 for further securing to the outer peripheral surface. The need for an additional outer sleeve or loop 635 below the handle area 612 and the number and length will depend on the length of the rigid handle 630.

  Referring now to FIG. 13, an exemplary bottle pouch according to another aspect of an exemplary embodiment, comprising an inner and an outer support for the handle, wherein the inner portion of the handle does not pass through the soft pouch body. Yet another schematic of is shown. FIG. 13 is similar to FIG. 10, but the outer sleeve or loop 625 has a shorter length for securing the inner support handle element 620 to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605 and the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600. It differs in that it comprises two loops 625, 627 instead of a single sleeve at the top. The bottle pouch 600 with the inner and outer supports for the handle of FIG. 13 has a plug 610 coupled to an inner support handle element 620 which extends around the periphery of the top of the soft pouch body 605, It includes a flexible pouch body 605 for storing pouch contents (not shown). Next, the inner support handle element 620 is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605, outside the portion of the pouch 600 where the contents are stored, the first outer sleeve or loop 625 (seal area 650 and Extend between the two). As in FIGS. 10, 11 and 12, the plug 610 and the inner support handle element 620 have the inner support handle element 620 molded into the plug 610 at the outer surface, collar or shoulder 615 of the plug 610, It may be a continuous integral element. In this form, the combination of the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 is integral and also comprises a rigid handle 630 (also called the outer support handle element) for reinforcing the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600 . The handle area 612 of the bottle pouch has a notch or recess in the pouch for the user to insert a hand to grip the rigid handle 630, which is adjacent to or within the handle area 612 , The area of the soft pouch 600. In another form, the combination of the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 may be two separate elements connected together by a slip ring type mechanism. See FIG. 1A. In this form, the inner support handle element 620 slips on its end, slip ring 615 that slides over the plug 610 and engages with the shoulder or collar (not shown) of the plug 610 in a press-fit mechanism at 615. including. This interlocks or secures the inner support handle element 620 to the plug 610 to form a combination of the plug and the inner support handle element. The bottle pouch of FIG. 13 also includes a second outer loop or sleeve 627 located above the handle area 612 attached to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605. Also, the inner support handle element 620 extends into the second outer sleeve or loop 627 for further securing to the flexible pouch body 605 and is also outside the portion where the contents of the pouch 600 are stored. Two outer sleeves or loops 625, 627 secure the inner support handle element 620 to the bottle pouch 600, which serves to reinforce the top area of the bottle pouch 600 and to provide stiffness. Alternatively, the bottle pouch of FIG. 13 is an additional one coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605 above the handle area 612 to further secure the inner support handle element 620 to the flexible pouch body 605 of the bottle pouch 600. One, two or three sleeves or loops may also be included. The need for these additional outer sleeves or loops 625, 627 above the handle area 612 and the number and length will depend on the length of the inner support handle element 620 and the size of the pouch 600. The combination of the spout 610 and the inner support handle element 620 also includes a rigid handle 630 (also referred to as an outer support handle element) extending from the inner support handle element 620 which forms the rigid handle of the bottle pouch 600. The rigid handle 630 preferably extends linearly from the inner support handle element and is preferably a single outer support handle element integral with the inner support handle, optionally extending from the inner support handle element 620 A second outer support handle element (not shown) may be included. If the rigid handle includes a second outer support handle element, the first and second outer support handle elements extend from the end of the inner support handle element into a "Y" shaped configuration to allow the user two close proximitys. It is possible to grip a rigid handle placed in the bottom, which may be advantageous in the case of a large heavy bottle pouch.

  Referring again to FIG. 13, the outer support handle element passes from the inside of the second outer sleeve or loop 627 of the bottle pouch 600 to the outside of the bottle pouch 600 adjacent to or adjacent to the handle area 612. Or it becomes a hard handle portion 630. The rigid handle or outer support handle element 630 acts as a handle for the bottle pouch 600 and reinforces the handle area 612 of the bottle pouch 600 and passes the contents (not shown) inside the soft pouch body 605 through the plug 610 The bottle pouch 600 can be handled easily when being discharged to the outside of the bottle pouch 600. The bottle pouch 600 of FIG. 13 has the end portion 640 of the rigid handle or outer support handle element 630 of the bottle pouch 600 to provide additional stability and hardness to the bottle pouch when dispensing contents. Also included is an additional outer sleeve or loop 635 for securing to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body 605 below the handle area 612. The bottle pouch 600 of FIG. 13 with an additional outer sleeve or loop 635 under the handle area 612 optionally includes an end of the rigid handle or outer support handle element 630 of the flexible pouch body 605 of the bottle pouch 600. There may also be one, two or three additional outer sleeves or loops coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body below the handle area 612 for further securing to the outer peripheral surface. The need for these additional outer sleeves or loops 635 below the handle area 612 and the number and length will depend on the length of the rigid handle 630.

  The handle area (also referred to as the outer support handle element) 530, 630 of the flexible pouch body described and illustrated herein of various embodiments, is circular, oval, rectangular, square, triangular, and a handle Including but not limited to irregular contour shapes that allow the user of the pouch to grip the rigid handles 530, 630 located adjacent to the regions 512, 612 easily and efficiently, It may take various shapes. Preferably, the integral inner and outer support handle elements are cylindrical in shape having an outer diameter in the range of 0.5 mm to 23 mm, or 3 mm to 18 mm, or 8 mm to 13 mm.

  The pouch with the inner support disclosed herein has an inner support coupled to the plug or spout of the pouch, and therefore, during pouring or discharge as compared to the prior art pouches. Achieve improved stability and control. This feature is not realized in prior art pouches. Even prior art pouches with handles or other rigid supports that are not coupled to a spout or spout lack the stability and control upon discharge. The inner support mechanism coupled to the plug of the presently disclosed pouch provides the above-described improved stability and control upon discharge. In addition, the pouches with the inner support disclosed herein provide support to the flexible pouch body material even when the contents of the pouch are almost exhausted or very light. Prior art pouches without an inner support do not have such support and can collapse or collapse, making dispensing more difficult as the contents of the pouch are empty.

  According to one or more aspects of the first disclosed embodiment, a pouch with an inner support is coupled to the plug coupled to the flexible pouch body and the plug, through the interior of the plug A flexible pouch including at least one inner support element extending inside the pouch, the plug including a plug inner engagement mechanism and the at least one inner support element being an inner support engagement mechanism; The flexible pouch includes at least one inner support extending from the inner support engagement mechanism, wherein the plug inner engagement mechanism and the inner support engagement mechanism are engaged.

  According to another aspect of the presently disclosed embodiments, the at least one inner support functions as a handle.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one inner support that functions as a handle passes from the inside of the pouch to the outside of the pouch.

  According to another aspect of the presently disclosed embodiments, the at least one inner support that functions as a handle that passes from the inside of the pouch to the outside of the pouch returns to the interior of the pouch.

  According to another aspect of the presently disclosed embodiments, the at least one inner support functions as an edge support.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one inner support element comprises two supports.

  According to another aspect of the disclosed embodiment, the two supports function as handles.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two supports function as a handle and an edge support.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one inner support element comprises three supports.

  According to another aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, two supports function as handles and one support functions as edge support.

  According to another aspect of the disclosed embodiment, one support acts as a handle and two supports act as side supports.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plug is annular, oval or rectangular in shape.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plug is a semi-rigid, soft or elastic material.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plug material is metal, glass, ceramic, wood, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, nylon, nylon, polyethylene, polyhydroxyalkanoate, It is selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid, sugarcane-derived polyester or corn-derived ethanol, and shaped pulp.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the interlocking plug internal engagement mechanism and the internal support engagement mechanism are configured such that at least one internal support element is within the flexible pouch body and from the flexible pouch body Prevent it from falling.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plug internal engagement mechanism is generally ring shaped.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the internal plug engagement mechanism is selected from the group consisting of: flutes, ridges, teeth, flutes, protrusions, clips, and fasteners.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner support engagement mechanism is generally ring shaped.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner support engaging mechanism is selected from the group consisting of: gutters, ridges, teeth, grooves, protrusions, clips, fasteners.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plug internal engagement mechanism is a separate element that is integral with the inside diameter of the plug or is a press fit / friction fit with the inside diameter of the plug.

  According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one inner support element is a semi-rigid, soft or elastic material of equal or greater stiffness as compared to the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one inner support element material comprises metal, glass, ceramic, wood, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, nylon, nylon, polyethylene, poly It is selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkanoate, polylactic acid, sugarcane-derived polyester or corn-derived ethanol, and shaped pulp.

  According to another aspect of the disclosed embodiment, further includes a cap or dispensing mechanism interconnected to the plug.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cap or dispensing mechanism is interconnected with the plug by screw, hinge or mechanical coupling.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the dispensing mechanism is a group consisting of a trigger sprayer, a pump, a valve, a push-pull spout, a return spout, and a dispensing ball or ball for dispensing. It is selected from

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible pouch body is in the form of a bottle, jug, bottle or tube.

  According to another aspect of the disclosed embodiments, the flexible pouch body further comprises a liquid, a dried solid, a powdered solid, or a combination thereof.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible pouch body is coupled to the plug by a heat seal, an ultrasonic seal, or an adhesive seal.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one inner support is in a compressed or compacted state prior to insertion into the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the disclosed embodiments, the at least one inner support in a compressed or compacted state comprises a spring, a tension or a combination thereof.

  According to another aspect of the presently disclosed embodiments, the at least one inner support in a compressed or compacted state expands to conform to the volume of the pouch after being inserted into the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one inner support element is a flexible pouch selected from the group consisting of handles, sidewalls, side edges, bottom edges, top edges, bottom walls, and combinations thereof. Reinforce at least a portion of the body.

  According to one or more aspects of the second disclosed embodiment, a pouch with an integrated spout and handle element includes a combination of the spout and the handle element coupled to the flexible pouch body. A soft pouch is included, including a soft pouch, wherein the combination of plug and handle element includes a handle extending from the combination of plug and handle element, and the combination of plug and handle element is integral.

  According to another aspect of the second disclosed embodiment, the handle is internal to the pouch.

  According to another aspect of the second disclosed embodiment, the handle inside the pouch passes from the inside of the pouch to the outside of the pouch.

  According to another aspect of the second disclosed embodiment, the handle on the interior of the pouch that passes from the interior of the pouch to the exterior of the pouch returns to the interior of the pouch.

  According to another aspect of the second disclosed embodiment, the handle is on the outside of the pouch.

  According to another aspect of the second disclosed embodiment, the combination plug and handle element is coupled to the flexible pouch body by an adhesive seal, an ultrasonic seal or a heat seal.

  According to another aspect of the second disclosed embodiment, the combination of the spout and the handle element is a semi-rigid, soft or elastic material with equal or greater stiffness compared to the soft pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the second disclosed embodiment, the material of the combination of the plug and the handle element comprises metal, glass, ceramic, wood, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, nylon, and It is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polyhydroxyalkanoate, polylactic acid, sugarcane-derived polyester or corn-derived ethanol, and shaped pulp.

  According to another aspect of the second disclosure, the combination of the plug and the handle element reinforces the handle or provides the soft pouch body with a handle.

  According to one or more aspects of the third disclosed embodiment, a pouch comprising an integral plug and an inner support element comprises a plug connected to a flexible pouch body and an inner support element A flexible pouch comprising a combination of: a plug and an inner support element comprising at least one inner support extending from the combination of the plug and the inner support element, the plug and the inner support element The combination with is integral, including a soft pouch.

  According to another aspect of the third disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support is inside the pouch.

  According to another aspect of the third disclosed embodiment, the combination of the plug and inner support element is bonded to the flexible pouch by an adhesive seal, an ultrasonic seal, or a heat seal.

  According to another aspect of the third disclosed embodiment, the combination of the spout and the inner support is a semi-rigid, soft or elastic material with equal or greater stiffness compared to the soft pouch body.

  According to another embodiment of the third disclosed embodiment, the material of the plug and inner support element is metal, glass, ceramic, wood, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, nylon, It is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polyhydroxyalkanoate, polylactic acid, sugarcane-derived polyester or corn-derived ethanol, and shaped pulp.

  According to another aspect of the third disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support is in a compressed or compacted state prior to insertion into the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the third disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support in a compressed or compacted state comprises a spring, a tension, or a combination thereof.

  According to another aspect of the third disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support in a compressed or compacted state expands to conform to the volume of the pouch after being inserted into the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the third disclosed embodiment, the combination of the spout and the inner support element comprises a handle, a side wall, a side edge, a bottom edge, a top edge, a bottom wall, and the like. At least a portion of the flexible pouch body selected from the group consisting of combinations is reinforced.

  According to one or more aspects of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the method of making a pouch with an inner support comprises: i) a plug attached to the flexible pouch body and at least one inner support Providing a soft pouch including an element, the plug including a plug inner engagement mechanism, and at least one inner support element extending from the inner support engagement mechanism and the inner support engagement mechanism Providing a flexible pouch comprising at least one inner support; ii) engagement of a plug inner engagement mechanism and an inner support tendency mechanism such that at least one inner support element is in the flexible pouch body, and Sliding the inner support element into the spout to prevent it from falling out of the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, further providing a cap or dispensing mechanism and interconnecting the cap or dispensing mechanism to the plug by screw, hinge or mechanical coupling. Including.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the dispensing mechanism comprises a trigger sprayer, a pump, a valve, a push-pull spout, a return spout, and a dispensing ball or ball for dispensing. It is selected from the group.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, further comprising filling the flexible pouch body with a liquid, a dry solid, a powdered solid, or a combination thereof.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support is in a compressed or compacted state prior to being slipped into the plug.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support in a compressed or compacted state comprises a spring, a tension, or a combination thereof.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the method further includes spreading at least one inner support in a compressed or compacted state to conform to the volume of the pouch after being slipped into the spout.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support element comprises a handle, a side wall, a side edge, a bottom edge, an upper edge, a bottom wall, and combinations thereof. At least a portion of the flexible pouch body selected from the group consisting of

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support functions as a handle.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support that functions as a handle passes from the inside of the pouch to the outside of the pouch.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support, which functions as a handle for the pouch passing from inside the pouch to the outside of the pouch, returns to the interior of the pouch.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support functions as an edge support.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support element comprises two supports.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the two supports function as handles.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the two supports function as a handle and an edge support.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support element comprises three supports.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the two supports function as handles and one support functions as an edge support.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, one support acts as a handle and two supports act as side supports.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the plug is annular, oval or rectangular in shape.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the plug is a semi-rigid, soft or elastic material.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the material of the plug is metal, glass, ceramic, wood, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, nylon, nylon, polyethylene, polyhydroxyalkano The polymer is selected from the group consisting of ate, polylactic acid, sugarcane-derived polyester or corn-derived ethanol, and shaped pulp.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the plug internal engagement mechanism is generally ring shaped.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the plug engagement mechanism comprises a group consisting of a rim, a groove, a protrusion, a tooth, a groove, a protrusion, a clip, and a fastener. It is selected.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the inner support engaging mechanism is generally ring shaped.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the inner support engagement mechanism comprises a lip, a groove, a protrusion, a tooth, a groove, a protrusion, a clip, and a fastener. It is selected from the group.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the plug internal engagement mechanism is an integral element with the internal diameter of the plug or a separate element press-fit / frictional fit to the internal diameter of the plug.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the at least one inner support is a semi-rigid, soft or elastic material of equal or greater stiffness as compared to the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the material of the at least one inner support element is metal, glass, ceramic, wood, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, polyester, nylon, polyethylene And polyhydroxyalkanoate, polylactic acid, sugarcane-derived polyester or corn-derived ethanol, and molded pulp.

  According to another aspect of the fourth disclosed embodiment, the flexible pouch body is coupled to the plug by a heat seal, an ultrasonic seal, or an adhesive seal.

  According to still another aspect of the disclosed embodiments, a pouch is disclosed. The pouch comprises a plug including an inner engagement mechanism configured to couple with the handle engagement mechanism, a handle element substantially consisting of a handle and a handle engagement mechanism, and substantially around the plug. A pouch body formed of a sealed flexible film material and a support insert. The handle element passes substantially through the interior of the plug such that the inner engagement mechanism is coupled with the handle engagement mechanism, the handle extending through the bottom of the plug. The support insert is disposed in the pouch to maintain its shape in the pouch.

  According to one or more aspects of the fifth disclosed embodiment, a bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element comprises: a flexible pouch body with a handle area; A flexible pouch in the form of a bottle comprising a combination of a plug and an inner support handle element comprising a rigid handle extending from the combination with the support attachment element, the combination of the plug and the inner support handle element being a soft pouch The inner support handle element extends from the inside of the plug and is inside the soft pouch body, and the inner support handle element is from the inside of the soft pouch body to the outside of the soft pouch body adjacent to the handle area of the soft pouch body. And a soft pouch that extends to form a rigid handle that increases the hardness of the flexible pouch handle area.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the inner support handle element passes from the outside of the flexible pouch body back to the interior of the flexible pouch body adjacent to the handle area of the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is integral.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the combination of the plug and the inner support handle element is formed in an injection molding process.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the combination of the plug and the inner support handle element is a plug inner engagement mechanism and an inner support handle element for engaging the plug with the inner support handle element. And an engagement mechanism.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the rigid handle includes one outer support handle element for the handle area.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the rigid handle includes a second outer support handle element for the handle area.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the combination plug and inner support handle element is bonded to the flexible pouch body by an adhesive seal, an ultrasonic seal, or a heat seal.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is a rigid material that is more rigid compared to the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the hard material is metal, glass, ceramic, wood, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, nylon, nylon, polyethylene, polyhydroxyalkanoate And polylactic acid, sugarcane-derived polyester or corn-derived ethanol, and shaped pulp.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the cap further includes a cap or dispensing mechanism interconnected to the plug.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the cap or dispensing mechanism is interconnected with the plug by screw, hinge or mechanical coupling.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the dispensing mechanism comprises a trigger sprayer, a pump, a valve, a push-pull spout, a return spout, and a dispensing ball or ball for dispensing. It is selected from the group.

  According to another aspect of another embodiment of the fifth disclosure, the flexible pouch body further comprises a liquid, a dry solid, a powdered solid, or a combination thereof.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the plug is annular, oval or rectangular in shape.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the plug is a semi-rigid, soft or elastic material.

  According to another aspect of the fifth disclosed embodiment, the material of the plug is metal, glass, ceramic, wood, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, nylon, nylon, polyethylene, polyhydroxyalkano It is selected from the group consisting of: aate, polylactic acid, sugarcane-derived polyester or corn-derived ethanol, and shaped pulp.

  According to one or more aspects of the sixth disclosed embodiment, a bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element is coupled to the handle area and the outer peripheral surface of the flexible pouch body. A flexible pouch in the form of a bottle comprising a flexible pouch body comprising at least one outer sleeve or loop, and a plug comprising a hard handle extending from the combination of a plug and an inner support handle element and an inner support handle element A combination of a plug and an inner support handle element coupled to the flexible pouch, the inner support handle element passing through the interior of at least one outer sleeve or loop, and the inner support handle element Extending from the outer peripheral surface of the spout, outside the soft pouch body, the inner support handle element is from inside the outer sleeve or loop, the soft pow Through to the outside of the flexible pouch body adjacent to the handle region of the body, to form a rigid handle portion to increase the hardness of the handle region of the soft pouch, including bottles pouch.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the apparatus further includes a second outer sleeve or loop coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the inner support handle element passes through the interior of the second outer sleeve or loop.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the rigid handle passes through the interior of a second outer sleeve or loop located adjacent to the handle area.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the apparatus further includes a third outer sleeve or loop coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the inner support handle element passes through the interior of the third outer sleeve or loop.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the rigid handle passes through the interior of a third outer sleeve or loop located adjacent to the handle area.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the at least one outer sleeve or loop has a length in the range of 5 mm to 250 mm.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the at least one outer sleeve or loop has an inner diameter in the range of 5 mm to 25 mm.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the outer diameter of the inner support handle element and the rigid handle portion is 3 mm to 23 mm.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is integral.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the combination plug and inner support handle element includes a slip ring that slides over the annular shoulder of the plug in a press-fit mechanism at one end of the inner support handle element. Including an inner support handle element.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the rigid handle includes one outer support handle element for the handle area.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the rigid handle includes a second outer support handle element for the handle area.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the combination plug and inner support handle element is coupled to the flexible pouch body by an adhesive seal, an ultrasonic seal, or a heat seal.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is a rigid material that is more rigid compared to the flexible pouch body.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the rigid material comprises metal, glass, ceramic, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, nylon, nylon, polyethylene, polyhydroxyalkanoate And polylactic acid, sugarcane-derived polyester or corn-derived ethanol, and shaped pulp.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the cap further includes a cap or dispensing mechanism interconnected with the plug.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the cap or dispensing mechanism is interconnected with the plug by screw, hinge or mechanical coupling.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the dispensing mechanism comprises a trigger sprayer, a pump, a valve, a push-pull spout, a return spout, and a dispensing ball or ball for dispensing. It is selected from the group.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the flexible pouch body further comprises a liquid, a dried solid, a powdered solid, or a combination thereof.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the plug is annular, oval or rectangular in shape.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the plug is a semi-rigid, soft or resilient material.

  According to another aspect of the sixth disclosed embodiment, the material of the plug is metal, glass, ceramic, wood, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, nylon, nylon, polyethylene, polyhydroxyalkano It is selected from the group consisting of: aate, polylactic acid, sugarcane-derived polyester or corn-derived ethanol, and shaped pulp.

  According to one or more aspects of the seventh embodiment, a method of making a bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element comprises: i) a flexible pouch body with a handle area; ii) providing a soft pouch in the form of a bottle comprising a combination of a plug and an inner support handle element including a rigid handle extending from the combination of a plug and an inner support handle element; Bonding the combination of plug and inner support handle element extending from the inside of the plug and inside the flexible pouch body to the flexible pouch and forming a rigid handle that increases the hardness of the flexible pouch's handle area And passing the inner support handle element from the inside of the flexible pouch body to the outside of the flexible pouch body adjacent to the handle area of the flexible pouch body.

  According to one or more aspects of the eighth disclosed embodiment, a method of fabricating a bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element comprises: i) a handle area, and a flexible pouch body A flexible pouch body comprising at least one outer sleeve or loop coupled to the outer peripheral surface; ii) an inner support handle element extending from the outer peripheral surface of the plug, the rigid support extending from the combination of the plug and the inner support handle element Providing a soft pouch in the form of a bottle comprising a combination of a plug comprising a handle and an inner support handle element, coupling of the plug and inner support handle element to the soft pouch, and inner support Passing the handle element through at least one outer sleeve or loop on the outside of the flexible pouch body, and removing hard the handle area of the flexible pouch Parts so as to form a, and a passing inner support handle element from the interior of the outer sleeve or loop to the outside of the flexible pouch body adjacent to the handle region of the soft pouch body.

  It should be understood that the foregoing description is only illustrative of aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure and that aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be used individually or in any suitable combination. Various alternatives and modifications can be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the aspects of the disclosed embodiments. Accordingly, the aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims. Also, the mere fact that different features are recited in mutually different dependent or independent claims does not indicate that a combination of these features is not advantageously usable, and such combinations are also within the scope of the present invention. Stay within the scope of the

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A bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element,
A flexible pouch in the form of a bottle comprising a flexible pouch body with a handle area;
Including a combination of the spout and the inner support handle element, including a rigid handle extending from the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element,
A combination of the spout and an inner support handle element is coupled to the flexible pouch,
The inner support handle element extends from the interior of the spout and is internal to the flexible pouch body,
The hard handle which increases the hardness of the handle area of the flexible pouch, wherein the inner support handle element passes from the inside of the flexible pouch body to the outside of the flexible pouch body adjacent to the handle area of the flexible pouch body. Form part,
Bottle pouch.   The bottle tube of claim 1, wherein the inner support handle element passes from the outside of the flexible pouch body back to the interior of the flexible pouch adjacent the handle area of the flexible pouch body.   The bottle pouch of claim 1, wherein the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is integral.   4. The bottle pouch of claim 3, wherein the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is formed in an injection molding process.   The combination of the spout and the inner support handle element includes a spout inner engagement mechanism and an inner support handle element engagement mechanism for engaging the spout to the inner support handle element. Bottle pouch described.   The bottle pouch of claim 1, wherein the rigid handle comprises one outer support handle element for the handle area.   7. The bottle pouch of claim 6, wherein the rigid handle comprises a second outer support handle element for the handle area.   The bottle pouch of claim 1, wherein the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is coupled to the flexible pouch body by an adhesive seal, an ultrasonic seal, or a heat seal.   The bottle pouch according to claim 1, wherein the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is a rigid material that is more rigid compared to the flexible pouch body.   The hard material includes metal, glass, ceramic, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, polyester, nylon, polyhydroxyalkanoate, polylactic acid, sugar cane derived polyester or corn derived ethanol 10. A bottle pouch according to claim 9, selected from the group consisting of: formed pulp.   The bottle pouch of claim 1, further comprising a cap or dispensing mechanism interconnected to the spout.   12. The bottle pouch of claim 11, wherein the cap or dispensing mechanism is interconnected with the spout by screw, hinge or mechanical coupling.   The discharge mechanism according to claim 11, wherein the discharge mechanism is selected from the group consisting of a trigger sprayer, a pump, a valve, a push-pull spout, a return spout, and a discharge ball or ball for constant discharge. Bottle pouch.   The bottle pouch according to claim 1, wherein the flexible pouch body further comprises a liquid, a dry solid, a powdered solid, or a combination thereof.   The bottle pouch according to claim 1, wherein the plug is annular, oval or rectangular in shape.   The bottle pouch according to claim 1, wherein the plug is a semi-rigid, soft or elastic material.   The materials are metal, glass, ceramic, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, polyester, nylon, polyhydroxyalkanoate, polylactic acid, sugar cane derived polyester or corn derived ethanol, 17. The bottle pouch of claim 16 selected from the group consisting of molded pulp. A bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element,
A flexible pouch in the form of a bottle comprising a flexible pouch body comprising a handle area and at least one outer sleeve or loop coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the flexible pouch body;
Including a combination of the spout and the inner support handle element, including a rigid handle extending from the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element,
A combination of the spout and an inner support handle element is coupled to the flexible pouch, the inner support handle element passing through the interior of the at least one outer sleeve or loop,
The inner support handle element extends from the outer peripheral surface of the spout and is outside the flexible pouch body;
The rigid support wherein the inner support handle element passes from the inside of the outer sleeve or loop to the outside of the flexible pouch body adjacent the handle area of the flexible pouch body to increase the hardness of the handle area of the flexible pouch Form a handle,
Bottle pouch.   The bottle pouch of claim 1, further comprising a second outer sleeve or loop coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the flexible pouch body.   20. The bottle pouch of claim 19, wherein the inner support handle element passes through the interior of the second outer sleeve or loop.   20. The bottle pouch of claim 19, wherein the rigid handle passes through the interior of the second outer sleeve or loop located adjacent to the handle area.   The bottle pouch according to claim 1, further comprising a third outer sleeve or loop coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the flexible pouch body.   23. The bottle pouch of claim 22, wherein the inner support handle element passes through the interior of the third outer sleeve or loop.   23. The bottle pouch of claim 22, wherein the rigid handle passes through the interior of the third outer sleeve or loop located adjacent to the handle area.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, wherein the at least one outer sleeve or loop has a length in the range of 5 mm to 250 mm.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, wherein the at least one outer sleeve or loop has an inner diameter in the range of 5 mm to 25 mm.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, wherein the outer diameter of the inner support handle element and the rigid handle is in the range of 3 mm to 23 mm.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, wherein the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element is integral.   The combination of the spout and the inner support handle element comprises an inner support handle element at the end of the inner support handle element with a slip ring which slides on the annular shoulder of the spout in a press-fit mechanism. The bottle pouch according to claim 18.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, wherein the rigid handle comprises one outer support handle element for the handle area.   31. The bottle pouch of claim 30, wherein the rigid handle includes a second outer support handle element for the handle area.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, wherein the combination of spout and inner support handle element is coupled to the flexible pouch body by an adhesive seal, an ultrasonic seal, or a heat seal.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, wherein the combination of the spout and an inner support handle element is a rigid material that is more rigid compared to the flexible pouch body.   The hard material includes metal, glass, ceramic, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, polyester, nylon, polyhydroxyalkanoate, polylactic acid, sugar cane derived polyester or corn derived ethanol 34. The bottle pouch of claim 33, selected from the group consisting of: formed pulp.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, further comprising a cap or dispensing mechanism interconnected with the spout.   35. The bottle pouch of claim 34, wherein the cap or the dispensing mechanism is interconnected to the spout by screw, hinge or mechanical coupling.   36. The device according to claim 35, wherein the discharge mechanism is selected from the group consisting of a trigger sprayer, a pump, a valve, a push-pull spout, a return spout, and a discharge ball or ball for constant discharge. Bottle pouch.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, wherein the flexible pouch body further comprises a liquid, a dry solid, a powdered solid, or a combination thereof.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, wherein the plug is annular, oval or rectangular in shape.   19. The bottle pouch of claim 18, wherein the plug is semi-rigid, soft or elastic material.   The materials are metal, glass, ceramic, wood, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyester, polyester, nylon, polyhydroxyalkanoate, polylactic acid, sugar cane derived polyester or corn derived ethanol, 41. The bottle pouch of claim 40 selected from the group consisting of shaped pulp. A method of making a bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element, comprising:
Soft in the form of a bottle comprising: i) a flexible pouch body with a handle area, and ii) a combination of a plug and an inner support handle element including a rigid handle extending from the combination of the plug and the inner support handle element. Providing a pouch,
Coupling the combination of the plug and inner support handle element from the interior of the plug, wherein the inner support handle element extends from the interior of the plug, to the flexible pouch;
In order to form the rigid handle portion that increases the hardness of the handle area of the flexible pouch, the inner support handle element may be connected from the inside of the flexible pouch body to the soft adjacent to the handle area of the flexible pouch body. Passing through the outside of the pouch body. A method of making a bottle pouch with an integral plug and an inner support handle element, comprising:
i) a flexible pouch body comprising a handle area and at least one outer sleeve or loop coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the flexible pouch body; ii) a plug and an inner support, wherein an inner support handle element extends from the outer periphery of the plug Providing a soft pouch in the form of a bottle comprising a combination of a plug and an inner support handle element including a rigid handle extending from the combination with the handle element;
Coupling the combination of the spout and the inner support handle element to the flexible pouch;
Passing the inner support handle element inside the combination with the at least one outer sleeve or loop outside the flexible pouch body;
The inner support handle element is disposed from within the outer sleeve or loop adjacent to the handle area of the flexible pouch body to form the rigid handle portion that increases the hardness of the handle area of the flexible pouch. Passing to the outside of the soft pouch body.

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