초록 ▼

A flexible pouch is formed from a first and second sheet which are in sealing engaged along their side edges. Two gussets are provided at the top and bottom, respectively, of the sheets. The bottom of the uppermost gusset is recessed such that a pocket is formed at one end of the pouch. A compartmen

A flexible pouch is formed from a first and second sheet which are in sealing engaged along their side edges. Two gussets are provided at the top and bottom, respectively, of the sheets. The bottom of the uppermost gusset is recessed such that a pocket is formed at one end of the pouch. A compartment is formed within the pouch by the two sheets and the two gussets. A straw or other suitable instrument can be used to puncture the uppermost gusset in order to remove the contents from the compartment of the pouch. This pocket has a wide mouth and will enable easy insertion of the straw while minimizing or eliminating product spillage.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A flexible pouch comprising:a first sheet having a first edge and a second edge;a second sheet having a first edge and a second edge, the first edges of the first and second sheets being sealed together by a first side seal and the second edges of the first and second sheets being

[ We claim:] [1.] A flexible pouch comprising:a first sheet having a first edge and a second edge;a second sheet having a first edge and a second edge, the first edges of the first and second sheets being sealed together by a first side seal and the second edges of the first and second sheets being sealed together by a second side seal, the first and second side seals having innermost edges and extending continuously across from the first and second edges of the first and second sheets to the innermost edges;a compartment being formed in part by the first and second sheets between the first and second edges sealed by the first and second side seals; anda frangible element defining a pocket having a mouth opening and an access area extending from and between the first and second innermost edges of the first and second side seals, the frangible element further defining a wall portion of the compartment configured to receive an opening device within the access area of the pocket and rupturably form a drink opening to the compartment, each of the first and second side seals at the first and second edges of the first and second sheets having a varying thickness, which is measured from the first and second edges of the sheets along a direction toward the compartment, that increases from a first thickness to a second thickness at an area adjacent to the pocket such that the mouth opening and the access area of the pocket bow open about the first and second side seals when the first and second side seals are moved together.