US20080240622A1 - Bag construction with flat bottom having removable layer - Google Patents
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Abstract
A bag construction for use to distribute flowable material is provided. The bag construction generally includes a first and second panel sections and one or more side gusset panel sections. An internal gusset member is positioned inside the bag construction, between the first and second panel sections. The internal gusset member includes at least one aperture therein for distribution of flowable materials. In preferred embodiments, a bag construction includes an openable and reclosable closure arrangement and an anti-tamper arrangement.
Description
- The present invention relates to a bag or pouch construction. Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a bag construction having side gussets and an internal gusset with an aperture. The bag construction may be filled with dispersible materials, wherein the arrangement allows a convenient way of distributing the dispersible materials. The present disclosure also relates to a bag construction which allows a convenient way of storing dispersible materials.
- A wide variety of items comprise materials which, in use, are dispersed or spread over an area. Many of these items include dry powder or particulate materials. The term “dispersible material” as used herein is intended at least to include pellets, grains, powders, gels, liquids and any combinations thereof. Examples of these include, but not limited to: deicing salts; seeds; insecticides; and chalk. Some improved arrangements for spreading particulate materials have been disclosed, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,882,120 and 5,709,479. The prior art bag constructions may be difficult to store and arrange because the bottom portion does not have an arrangement which allows the prior art bag constructions to stand upright. A storage bag which stands upright for product storage and at point-of-sale is desirable because such a bag construction may provide an easier method of storing and/or stacking of the bag constructions to the distributors and retail merchants. It is also advantageous to have a bag construction that is capable of standing upright at the retail level because it may provide a simplified arrangement. It is again desirable for bag constructions to stand upright at a point-of-sale so that a consumer may readily view the bag constructions for contemplating the purchase thereof. Additionally, filling the prior art bag constructions by machines may be difficult because the prior art bag construction lacks expandability along the sides or the bottom portion. This may result in difficulties in filling the prior art bag constructions and/or less volume amount of materials being filled into the prior art bag constructions. Furthermore, the rib-and-trough closure system of the prior art bag constructions may be difficult to operate after using the prior art bag construction to distribute materials because particulate materials may get stuck inside the trough portion of the closure system. Undesirably, this may cause a lack of a good seal which can lead to leaks of the particulate materials and/or contamination of the particulate materials during storage.
- Accordingly, improved arrangements for distributing dispersible materials is desirable.
- Bag construction arrangements are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a bag construction includes first and second opposed panels or panel sections. In one embodiment, each of the panel sections has a first end edge, a second end edge, and a first side edge and a second side edge. The first end edge opposes the second end edge. The first side edge opposes the second side edge. The first side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge. The second side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge. Thus, first and second end edges and first and second side edges form a plane which generally defines a panel section of the embodiment.
- The embodiment also includes at least one side gusset panel section. The side gusset panel section has a first end edge, a second end edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. The first end edge opposes the second end edge. The first side edge opposes the second side edge. The first side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge. The second side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge. At least a portion of the first side edge of the first panel section is secured to at least a portion of the second side edge of the side gusset panel section. At least a portion of the first side edge of the side gusset panel section is secured to at least a portion of the second side edge of the second panel section. This arrangement generally defines a bag construction interior.
- The embodiment includes an internal gusset member, which is positioned inside the bag construction interior. The internal gusset member has at least one distribution aperture, which may be one or more holes, slits, or any combination of these and other apertures.
- In another embodiment, it is preferred that the side gusset panel sections have a fold line extending, at least partially, between the first and second side edges of the first and second panel sections.
- Another embodiment includes a transverse seal.
- A still further embodiment includes an anti-tamper arrangement. The anti-tamper arrangement may include a tear member sealed to each of the first and second panel sections. The anti-tamper arrangement may be positioned inside the bag construction interior. Preferably, the anti-tamper arrangement is positioned between the first and second panel sections and also between the second end edge of the first panel section and the internal gusset member.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bag construction of an embodiment disclosed herein. -
FIG. 2A is a front plan view without showing a facing panel section of the bag construction ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the bag construction as shown inFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 3 is a perspective cross-sectional view taken generally along line 3-3,FIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4A is a portion of a perspective cross-sectional view of the bag construction shown inFIG. 3 , with a transverse openable and reclosable closure mechanism opened and anti-tamper seal arrangement intact. -
FIG. 4B is the portion of a perspective cross-sectional view of the bag construction as shown inFIG. 4A , with the anti-tamper seal arrangement opened. -
FIG. 4C is a portion of a cross-sectional side view of a bag construction showing an embodiment of an openable and reclosable closure mechanism, and an embodiment of an anti-temper seal arrangement. -
FIG. 4D is a portion of a cross-sectional side view of another bag construction showing an embodiment of an openable and reclosable closure mechanism with an embodiment of an anti-temper seal arrangement. -
FIG. 4E is a portion of a cross-sectional side view of a bag construction showing an embodiment of an openable and reclosable closure mechanism with a further embodiment of an anti-temper seal arrangement. -
FIG. 4F is a portion of a cross-sectional side view of a bag construction showing an embodiment of an openable and reclosable closure mechanism with a still further embodiment of an anti-temper seal arrangement. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a bag construction being filled with dispersible materials. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a bag construction positioned to an upright standing position after being filled with dispersible materials. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a bag construction disclosed herein after a step of opening a transverse openable and reclosable closure mechanism for distributing dispersible materials. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another bag construction disclosed herein after a step of opening a transverse openable and reclosable closure mechanism for distributing dispersible materials. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of another bag construction disclosed herein. - A
bag construction 10 according to one embodiment is shown inFIGS. 1 , 2A, 2B and 3. Thebag construction 10 is preferably made from substantially transparent materials.FIGS. 2A and 2B are illustrated without showing a facingfirst panel section 12 such that the internal details may be seen clearly.FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view ofFIG. 1 , generally along line 3-3 to show the internal details of thebag construction 10. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that non-transparent materials may also be utilized to make bag constructions. Accordingly, in other embodiments, a bag construction may be made from substantially nontransparent materials. Generally, many different types of materials may be used to construct thebag construction 10. Some examples of materials include, but are not limited to, polymers, cloth, metal, paper, composites, and any combinations thereof. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many other materials may also be utilized, in combinations and/or in layers. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , thebag construction 10 is shown as it would generally appear prior to use. Thebag construction 10 shown inFIG. 1 is shown without any material contained inside to facilitate viewing of internal detail. Positioning of material to be distributed will be apparent from descriptions below. - Still referring to
FIG. 1 ,bag construction 10 comprisesfirst panel section 12 opposed tosecond panel section 14; first sidegusset panel section 16 opposed to second sidegusset panel section 18; andinternal gusset member 20 positioned inside thebag construction 10. It is preferable that the first or second side gusset panel sections include a fold line 21 (seeFIGS. 2A and 2B ). - Still referring to
FIG. 1 , thefirst panel section 12 comprises afirst end edge 22, asecond end edge 24, afirst side edge 26, and asecond side edge 28. Thefirst end edge 22 opposes thesecond end edge 24. Thefirst side edge 26 opposes thesecond side edge 28. - The
second panel section 14 comprises afirst end edge 32, asecond end edge 34, afirst side edge 36, and asecond side edge 38. Thefirst end edge 32 opposes thesecond end edge 34. Thefirst side edge 36 opposes thesecond side edge 38. - The first side
gusset panel section 16 comprises afirst end edge 42, asecond end edge 44, afirst side edge 46, and asecond side edge 48. Thefirst end edge 42 opposes thesecond end edge 44. Thefirst side edge 46 opposes thesecond side edge 48. - The second side
gusset panel section 18 comprises afirst end edge 52, a second end edge 54, afirst side edge 56, and asecond side edge 58. Thefirst end edge 52 opposes the second end edge 54. Thefirst side edge 56 opposes thesecond side edge 58. - Referring still to
FIG. 1 , at least a portion of the first panel section'sfirst side edge 26 is secured to at least a portion of the first side gusset panel section'ssecond side edge 48. At least a portion of the first side gusset panel section'sfirst side edge 46 is secured to at least a portion of the second panel section'ssecond side edge 38. At least a portion of the second panel section'sfirst side edge 36 is secured to at least a portion of the second side gusset panel section'ssecond side edge 58. And, at least a portion of the second side gusset panel section'sfirst side edge 56 is secured to at least a portion of the first panel section'ssecond side edge 28. Some examples of securing methods that can be utilized include, but are not limited to: heat sealing, glues, sewing, and/or any combinations there of. Conventional seals for the formation of pouch construction as those illustrated in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,059,036; 5,147,272; and 5,254,073 are incorporated herein by reference. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that there are many different methods of securing the aforementioned panel sections in the aforementioned configuration to form the bag construction according to the present invention. - In
FIGS. 2A and 2B , theinternal gusset member 20 can be seen to be perforated and has at least onedistribution aperture 60. InFIGS. 2A and 2B , thedistribution aperture 60 is shown to be a hole, but other forms and shapes may also be utilized. Preferably, shapes, sizes, and forms ofdistribution aperture 60 will be selected to allow for desirable passage ofdispersible materials 62 in a desirable manner. Desirable manner may include the rate of flow ofdispersible materials 62, size of a surface area formed by distribution ofdispersible materials 62, or shape formed ofdispersible materials 62 when distributed onto a surface. Preferably, theinternal gusset member 20 is made, in part, of a flexible material. Examples of flexible material that may be suitable include, but not limited to: polymers, cloth fabric, paper, weaved synthetic materials, weaved natural materials, and sheet of organic material. -
FIGS. 1 , 2A, 2B, 3, 4A and 4B illustrate an openable and reclosable closure arrangement wherein the openable and reclosable closure arrangement extends substantially from one side of the bag construction to an opposing side. The illustrated openable and reclosable closure arrangement is a slidingzipper 64 type of an arrangement. This particular arrangement provides afirst panel section 12 andsecond panel section 14 of thebag construction 10 to be closed or opened by movement of aslidable tab 66 positioned along the sliding zipper rails 68, 69. InFIG. 1 , a closed state of the slidingzipper 64 is illustrated. InFIG. 4A , an open state of the slidingzipper 64 is illustrated. - Such arrangements are available, for example, from Pactive Corporation. The sliding zipper rails 68, 69 may be secured to the
bag construction 10 by a variety of appropriate means, for example by mechanical means, heat sealing, with an adhesive, or other convenient manners. -
FIGS. 7 and 8 also illustrate different embodiments of an openable and reclosable closure arrangement. - Alternatively, a bottom
gusset panel section 200 which includes an openable and reclosable closure arrangement 202 may be sealed to second ends of first andsecond panel sections FIGS. 4C , 4D, 4E and 4F. - In
FIGS. 4A , 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F, various embodiments of openable and reclosable closure arrangements and anti-tamper arrangements are illustrated. - Attention is now directed to
FIGS. 4A , 4B and 4C. InFIGS. 4A and 4B , closer perspective views of an example of ananti-tamper arrangement 70 are illustrated. InFIG. 4C , a side sectional view of an example of ananti-tamper arrangement 70 is illustrated.FIG. 4A illustrates a transverse openable andreclosable closure mechanism 64 in an opened state wherein theanti-tamper arrangement 70 remain intact to keep the interior of abag construction 10 substantially separated from the outside. Theanti-tamper arrangement 70 may have a pre-determined tear-line 82. The pre-determined tear-line 82 may provide a readily openable seal such that a user may open theanti-tamper arrangement 70 simply by pulling it apart or with a quick pull.FIG. 4B illustrates theanti-tamper arrangement 70 having been torn or opened to allow access to and from the interior of thebag construction 10 to the outside. Advantageously, theanti-tamper arrangement 70 may help protect thedispersible material 62 from degradation which may result from contact with outside environments. Also advantageously, theanti-tamper arrangement 70 may help in giving assurance to a consumer that the product is new and/or unused. - In
FIG. 4C , theanti-tamper arrangement 70, as illustrated, is positioned between thefirst panel section 12 and thesecond panel section 14, along the second end edges 24, 34, of the first and second panel sections, 12, 14. Theanti-tamper arrangement 70 may be positioned between the second end edges 24, 34 and theinternal gusset member 20. Theanti-tamper arrangement 70 as illustrated is attached at least partly to thefirst panel section 12 and also attached at least partly to thesecond panel section 14. - Alternatively, an anti-tamper arrangement may be an integral part of a bottom
gusset panel section 200 which also includes a transverse openable andreclosable closure arrangement 204, as disclosed below. - In
FIG. 4D , a bottomgusset panel section 200 includes ananti-tamper arrangement 206 and also includes an openable andreclosable closure arrangement 204.First panel section 212 andsecond panel section 214 are attached or sealed to the bottomgusset panel section 200. -
FIG. 4E illustrates another embodiment wherein a bottomgusset panel section 300 includes multiple fold lines, ananti-tamper arrangement 302 at one of the fold lines, and an openable and reclosable closure arrangement 304.First panel section 312 andsecond panel section 314 are attached or sealed to the bottomgusset panel section 300. -
FIG. 4F illustrates yet another embodiment wherein a bottomgusset panel section 400 includes multiple fold lines, ananti-tamper arrangement 402 at one of the fold lines, and an openable and reclosable closure arrangement 404.First panel section 412 andsecond panel section 414 are attached or sealed to the bottomgusset panel section 400. - As illustrated in
FIG. 4E , the embodiment has ananti-tamper arrangement 302 that may extend beyond the second end edges 324, 334, of the first and second panel sections, 312, 314, and towards an openable and reclosable closure arrangement 304. - Also illustrated in
FIG. 4F , the embodiment has ananti-tamper arrangement 402 that may extend beyond the second end edges 424, 434, of the first and second panel sections, 412, 414, and towards an openable and reclosable closure arrangement 404. - Closure arrangements including an anti-tamper arrangement are available, for example, under the trademark Slide-Rite® from Pactive Corporation.
- It is preferable, as shown in
FIGS. 1 , and 5-8, that a bag construction include ahandle aperture 72. Thehandle aperture 72 may help facilitate in the use of a bag construction to distribute thedispersible materials 62. Thehandle aperture 72 may also help facilitate in the transport of and storage of a bag construction according to the present invention. - Attention is now directed to
FIGS. 5-8 . From a review of these figures, a method of filling and operation of bag construction will be understood. - Referring to
FIGS. 5 and 6 ,bag construction 100 is depicted as it is being filled withdispersible material 62. After a bag construction is filled withdispersible material 62, preferably, atransverse seal 101 is sealed. -
FIG. 6 illustrates the up-right standing position possible with abag construction 100 after filling. From thebag construction 100 illustrated inFIG. 6 , those skilled in the art will appreciate the advantages ofsuch bag construction 100 for storage and/or product placement at point-of-sale. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , abag construction 100 being used to distributedispersible materials 62 is illustrated.FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment wherein an openable andreclosable arrangement 106 is shown at an open state. When in this open state, both afirst end tab 102 and asecond end tab 103 saddles thefirst rail 104 and thesecond rail 105 of an openable andreclosable arrangement 106. Therefore, thefirst panel section 112 and thesecond panel section 114 are held in close proximity. A user may hold onto thehandle aperture 72 of thebag construction 100 asdispersible materials 62 flow and fall out from the internal compartment of thebag construction 100. After use, the openable andrecloseable arrangement 106 may be closed and thebag construction 100 may be stored for further future use. In this regard,FIG. 6 illustrates a possible positioning whensuch bag construction 100 is stored for future use. Alternatively, thebag construction 100 may be stored on its side or any other position desired by a user. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , abag construction 120 being used to distributedispersible materials 62 is illustrated. An openable andreclosable closure arrangement 122 is shown at an open state.FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment wherein afirst end tab 124 saddles afirst rail 126 and asecond rail 128 and thereby positioning thefirst panel section 130 and thesecond panel section 132 in close proximity at the location of thefirst end tab 124. Asecond tab 134 saddles thefirst rail 126 and is attached or sealed to thefirst panel section 130. Athird tab 136 saddles thesecond rail 128 and is attached or sealed to thesecond panel section 132. Thus, when in the open state, this embodiment of an openable andreclosable closure arrangement 122 may allow for a larger opening than the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 7 . When in the closed state, this embodiment may resemble the embodiment illustrated to be in a closed state as shown inFIG. 6 . - Referring to
FIG. 9 , another embodiment of abag construction 500 is shown as it would generally appear prior to use without any material contained inside to facilitate viewing of internal detail. Thebag construction 500 comprisesfirst panel section 502 opposed tosecond panel section 504; a sidegusset panel section 506; andinternal gusset member 508 positioned inside thebag construction 500. - Still referring to
FIG. 9 , thefirst panel section 502 comprises afirst end edge 512, a second end edge 514, afirst side edge 520, and asecond side edge 522. Thefirst end edge 512 opposes the second end edge 514. Thefirst side edge 520 opposes thesecond side edge 522. - The
second panel section 504 comprises afirst end edge 526, asecond end edge 528, afirst side edge 530, and asecond side edge 532. Thefirst end edge 526 opposes thesecond end edge 528. Thefirst side edge 530 opposes thesecond side edge 532. The sidegusset panel section 506 comprises afirst end edge 534, a second end edge 536, afirst side edge 538, and asecond side edge 540. Thefirst end edge 534 opposes the second end edge 536. Thefirst side edge 538 opposes thesecond side edge 540. - Referring still to
FIG. 9 , at least a portion of the first panel section'sfirst side edge 520 is secured to at least a portion of thesecond side edge 532 of thesecond panel section 504. At least a portion of thesecond side edge 522 of thefirst panel section 502 is secured to at least a portion of thefirst side edge 538 of the sidegusset panel section 506. At least a portion of thefirst side edge 530 of thesecond panel section 504 is secured to at least a portion of thesecond side edge 540 of the sidegusset panel section 506. -
FIG. 9 illustrates the second end edges 514, 528, of thefirst panel section 502 and thesecond panel section 504 as being at least partly sealed. Accordingly, prior to use, the second end edges 514, 528 of thebag construction 500 may be cut or torn transversely across thebag construction 500. To aid in tearing or cutting of the second end edges 514, 528, a tear-line may be provided with or without a notch to ease the beginning of the tearing process. Alternatively, other securing means may be utilized at the second end edges of a bag construction, including, but not limited to, openable and reclosable closure arrangements disclosed herein. Furthermore, examples of bottom panel gusset panel sections illustrated inFIGS. 4C , 4D, 4E, and 4F may also be included at the second end edges 514, 528, of the bag construction. - The
internal gusset member 508, as illustrated inFIG. 9 , can be seen to be perforated and has at least onedistribution aperture 542. Securing methods that can be utilized to secure the edges include, but are not limited to: heat sealing, glues, sewing, and/or any combinations there of, as well as any other conventional seals that are used for the formation of bag construction. - Bag constructions may be manufactured from a variety of materials. It is particularly advantageous, however, that they be constructed, at least partly, from relatively thin, strong material such as polyester biaxially oriented nylon liner low density polyethylene (PET/BON/LLDPE) film. Preferred embodiments which are particularly useful, and which include advantages according to the present invention, may be constructed wherein the first and second panel sections comprises first and second sheets of PET/BON/LLDPE 3-ply. Alternatively, a combination of PET/BON/LLDPE layer with one or more layer of different melting temperature may also be used. Similar materials may be utilized for the internal gusset member (with appropriate aperture or slit therein). Preferably heat sealable film is utilized, so that the means for securing the panel sections to another, securing the closure means and panel sections, and securing the internal gusset member in place, is by heat seals without the need for additional adhesive.
- The film materials are available in three substrates and may be laminated together in a conventional adhesive lamination process. The polyester substrate has an adhesive applied, then the nylon substrate is applied. The polyester substrate and nylon substrate are laminated together. This resulting layer is coated with the liner low density polyethylene substrate, and then laminated together.
- The first substrate, polyester, is available from DuPont. The second substrate, biaxially oriented nylon, is available from Allied Signals. The third substrate, linear low density polyethylene, is available from Consolidated Thermoplastics of Chippewa Falls, Wis.
- A preferred embodiment has been described for illustrative purposes. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed and disclosed, including the full scope of equivalents thereof.
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1. A bag construction comprising:
(a) first and second panel sections, each comprising:
(i) a first end edge, a second end edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge;
(ii) wherein the first end edge oppose the second end edge;
(ii) wherein the first side edge oppose the second side edge;
(iii) wherein the first side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge; and
(iv) wherein the second side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge;
(b) a first side gusset panel section comprising:
(i) a first end edge, a second end edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge;
(ii) wherein the first end edge opposes the second end edge;
(ii) wherein the first side edge opposes the second side edge;
(iii) wherein the first side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge; and
(iv) wherein the second side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge;
(c) said panel sections and said side gusset panel section being secured in the following manner to define a bag construction interior:
(i) at least a portion of the first panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the first side gusset panel section's second side edge;
(ii) at least a portion of the first side gusset panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the second panel section's second side edge; and
(d) an internal gusset member;
(i) said internal gusset member positioned inside said bag construction interior,
(ii) said internal gusset member including at least one distribution aperture therein.
2. A bag construction according to claim 1 , further including:
(a) a second side gusset panel section comprising:
(i) a first end edge, a second end edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge;
(ii) wherein the first end edge opposes the second end edge;
(ii) wherein the first side edge opposes the second side edge;
(iii) wherein the first side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge;
(iv) wherein the second side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge; and
(b) said panel sections and said side gusset panel sections being further secured in the following manner:
(i) at least a portion of the second panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the second side gusset panel section's second side edge; and
(ii) at least a portion of the second side gusset panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the first panel section's second side edge.
3. A bag construction according to claim 2 , further including:
a bottom gusset panel section comprising:
(i) a fold line;
(i) an anti-tamper arrangement including a tearable portion situated at least partly along said fold line; and
(ii) a transverse openable and reclosable closure arrangement;
wherein said bottom gusset panel section is sealed at least partly to said first and second panel sections at said second end edges of said first and second panel sections.
4. A bag construction according to claim 2 , further including:
a transverse openable and reclosable closure arrangement extending between said first and second panel sections at said second end edges of said first and second panel sections.
5. A bag construction according to claim 4 , further including:
an anti-tamper arrangement;
(i) said anti-tamper arrangement including a tear member sealed, at least partly, to each of said first and second panel sections; and
(ii) said anti-tamper arrangement being positioned between said transverse openable and reclosable closure arrangement and said internal gusset member.
6. A bag construction according to claim 1 , further including:
(a) said internal gusset member being constructed of a flexible material;
(b) a transverse seal oriented to seal at least a portion of said first and second panel sections to each other;
(i) said transverse seal being positioned to extend transversely across said bag construction at a location between said first end edges of first and second panel sections and said internal gusset member;
(c) a transverse openable and reclosable closure arrangement extending between said first and second panel sections at said second end edges of said first and second panel sections; and
(d) an anti-tamper arrangement;
(i) said anti-tamper arrangement positioned, at least partly, inside said bag construction interior;
(ii) said anti-tamper arrangement including a tear member sealed, at least partly, to each of said first and second panel sections; and
(iii) said anti-tamper arrangement being positioned between said transverse openable and reclosable closure arrangement and said internal gusset member.
7. A bag construction comprising:
(a) first and second panel sections, and first and second side gusset panel sections, each comprising:
(i) a first end edge, a second end edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge;
(ii) wherein the first end edge oppose the second end edge;
(ii) wherein the first side edge oppose the second side edge;
(iii) wherein the first side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge;
(iv) wherein the second side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge;
(b) said panel sections and said side gusset panel sections being secured in the following manner to define a bag construction interior:
(i) at least a portion of the first panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the first side gusset panel's second side edge;
(ii) at least a portion of the first side gusset panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the second panel's second side edge;
(iii) at least a portion of the second panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the second side gusset panel's second side edge;
(iv) at least a portion of the second side gusset panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the first panel's second side edge;
(c) said first and second side gusset panel sections having a fold line extending at least partially between said first and second side edges of said first and second panel sections;
(d) an internal gusset member;
(i) said internal gusset member positioned, at least partly, inside said bag construction interior;
(ii) said internal gusset member including at least one distribution aperture therein;
(iii) said internal gusset member being constructed of a flexible material; and
(e) a means for sealing transversely across said bag construction at a location between said second edges of first and second panel sections and said internal gusset member.
8. A bag construction according to claim 7 , further including:
a bottom gusset panel section comprising:
(i) a fold line;
(i) an anti-tamper arrangement including a tearable portion situated at least partly along said fold line; and
(ii) a transverse openable and reclosable closure arrangement;
wherein said bottom gusset panel section is sealed at least partly to said first and second panel sections at said second end edges of said first and second panel sections.
9. A bag construction according to claim 7 further including:
an anti-tamper arrangement;
(i) said anti-tamper arrangement positioned inside said bag construction interior,
(ii) said anti-tamper arrangement including a tear member sealed to each of said first and second panel sections; and
(iii) said anti-tamper arrangement being positioned between said second end edge of said first panel section and said internal gusset member.
10. A bag construction according to claim 7 wherein:
said side gusset panel sections are formed of at least two different layers of polymers.
11. A bag construction comprising:
(a) first and second panel sections, and first and second side gusset panel sections, each comprising:
(i) a first end edge, a second end edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge;
(ii) wherein the first end edge oppose the second end edge;
(ii) wherein the first side edge oppose the second side edge;
(iii) wherein the first side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge;
(iv) wherein the second side edge extends from the first end edge to the second end edge;
(b) said panel sections and said side gusset panel sections being secured in the following manner to define a bag construction interior:
(i) at least a portion of the first panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the first side gusset panel section's second side edge;
(ii) at least a portion of the first side gusset panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the second panel section's second side edge;
(iii) at least a portion of the second panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the second side gusset panel section's second side edge;
(iv) at least a portion of the second side gusset panel section's first side edge being secured to at least a portion of the first panel section's second side edge;
(c) said first and second side gusset panel sections having a fold line extending at least partially between said first and second side edges of said first and second panel sections;
(d) an internal gusset member;
(i) said internal gusset member positioned inside said bag construction interior between the first and second panel sections;
(ii) said internal gusset member including at least one distribution aperture therein;
(iii) said internal gusset member being constructed, at least in part, of a flexible material;
(e) a transverse seal oriented to seal at least a portion of said first and second panel sections to each other,
(i) said transverse seal being positioned to extend transversely across said bag construction at a location between said first end edges of first and second panel sections and said internal gusset member;
(f) a transverse openable and reclosable closure arrangement extending between said first and second panel sections at said second end edges of said first and second panel sections; and
(g) an anti-tamper arrangement;
(i) said anti-tamper arrangement positioned at least partly inside said bag construction interior;
(ii) said anti-tamper arrangement including a tear member sealed to each of said first and second panel sections; and
(iii) said anti-tamper arrangement being positioned between said transverse openable and reclosable closure arrangement and said internal gusset member.
12. A bag construction according to claim 11 wherein:
said side gusset panel sections are formed of at least two different layers of polymers.
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