A bag is provided with a collapsible spout for directing the flow of the contents of the bag during pouring. The collapsible spout can include folds so that the collapsible spout can transition from a substantially flat undeployed configuration to a deployed spout-shaped configuration. The collapsib
A bag is provided with a collapsible spout for directing the flow of the contents of the bag during pouring. The collapsible spout can include folds so that the collapsible spout can transition from a substantially flat undeployed configuration to a deployed spout-shaped configuration. The collapsible spout can also include a fastening mechanism so that an opening in the bag can be closed or resealed. A bag can also include a resealable opening for directing the flow of the contents of the bag during pouring. The resealable opening can include a panel with a fastening mechanism so that an opening in the bag can be closed or resealed.
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1. A bag, comprising: a first wall;a second wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity;an opening configured to provide access to the cavity;a collapsible spout coupled to an outside surface of the bag such that the collapsible spout is config
1. A bag, comprising: a first wall;a second wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity;an opening configured to provide access to the cavity;a collapsible spout coupled to an outside surface of the bag such that the collapsible spout is configured to resealably close the opening; anda removable label that is coupled to the bag at a position between the opening and the collapsible spout such that the removable label seals the opening when the bag is in a closed configuration. 2. The bag of claim 1, wherein the collapsible spout comprises: a panel comprising a first end, a first lateral end, and a second lateral end, wherein the first end is coupled to the outside surface of the bag at a position that is adjacent an edge of the opening;a first gusset extending from the first lateral end of the panel to the outside surface of the bag at a position that is adjacent a first lateral edge of the opening; anda second gusset extending from the second lateral end of the panel to the outside surface of the bag at a position that is adjacent a second lateral edge of the opening. 3. The bag of claim 2, wherein both the first gusset and the second gusset comprise a fold such that at least a portion of the first gusset and at least a portion of the second gusset bias toward each other when the collapsible spout transitions from a deployed configuration to an undeployed configuration. 4. The bag of claim 2, wherein the collapsible spout is configured to fold into a substantially flat state when the collapsible spout transitions from a deployed configuration to an undeployed configuration. 5. The bag of claim 2, wherein the first end of the panel remains coupled to the outside surface of the bag when the collapsible spout is in a deployed configuration. 6. The bag of claim 2, wherein the panel of the collapsible spout comprises a fastener region disposed on an inner surface of the panel, the fastener region comprising a fastener that is configured to couple the panel of the collapsible spout to at least a portion of the outside surface of the bag. 7. The bag of claim 1, wherein the collapsible spout comprises: a first panel comprising a first end, a first lateral end, and a second lateral end, wherein the first lateral end is coupled to the outside surface of the bag at a position that is adjacent a first lateral edge of the opening, and wherein at least a portion of the first end is coupled to the outside surface of the bag at a position that is adjacent an edge of the opening; anda second panel comprising a first end, a first lateral end, and a second lateral end, wherein the first lateral end of the second panel is coupled to the second lateral end of the first panel, wherein the second lateral end of the second panel is coupled to the outside surface of the bag at a position that is adjacent a second lateral edge of the opening, and wherein the first end of the second panel is coupled to at least one of an outside surface of the first end of the first panel and the outside surface of the bag at a position that is adjacent the edge of the opening. 8. The bag of claim 7, wherein the first panel further comprises a fold such that at least a portion of the first panel biases toward the opening when the collapsible spout transitions from a deployed configuration to an undeployed configuration. 9. The bag of claim 7, wherein the first panel of the collapsible spout comprises a first fastener region disposed on an outside surface of the first lateral end, the first fastener region comprising a fastener that is configured to couple at least a portion of the first lateral end to a second fastener region disposed on an outside surface of the second lateral end. 10. The bag of claim 1, wherein the removable label is a peelable label that is adhesively attached to the outside surface of the bag when the bag is in the closed configuration. 11. The bag of claim 1, wherein the removable label is a removable perforated label. 12. The bag of claim 1, further comprising: a first gusset disposed between the first wall and the second wall at a first lateral end of the bag;a second gusset disposed between the first wall and the second wall at a second lateral end of the bag; anda third wall positioned between a first end of the first wall and a first end of the second wall, wherein the third wall comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the third wall is coupled to the first end of the first wall, wherein the second end of the third wall is coupled to the first end of the second wall, and wherein both the opening and the collapsible spout are positioned on at least one of the first wall, the second wall, the first gusset, or the second gusset. 13. The bag of claim 12, wherein both the opening and the collapsible spout are positioned on at least one of the first wall or the second wall. 14. The bag of claim 12, wherein both the opening and the collapsible spout are positioned on at least one of the first gusset and the second gusset. 15. A bag, comprising: a first wall;a second wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity;an opening comprising a tear line disposed around a segment of material forming at least one of the first wall or the second wall, wherein the segment of material is removable by a user to provide access to the cavity; anda resealable cover coupled to an outside surface of the bag at a position that is adjacent the opening, the resealable cover comprising: a fastener region disposed on an inner surface of the resealable cover, the fastener region comprising a fastener that is configured to couple the resealable cover to the outside surface of the bag;a first panel, wherein the first panel is coupled to the outside surface of the bag and is configured to at least partially surround the opening; anda second panel, wherein the second panel is coupled to the first panel via a hinge, wherein an outside surface of the first panel comprises a first fastener region and an inside surface of the second panel comprises a second fastener region, wherein the first fastener region and the second fastener region comprise a fastener that is configured to couple the first panel to the second panel,wherein the resealable cover is configured to resealably close the opening, and wherein a portion of the resealable cover remains coupled to the outside surface of the bag when the resealable cover is in an unsealed configuration. 16. The bag of claim 15, wherein the hinge is a living hinge. 17. A bag comprising: a first wall;a second wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity;an opening comprising a tear line disposed around a segment of material forming at least one of the first wall or the second wall, wherein the segment of material is removable by a user to provide access to the cavity;a resealable cover coupled to an outside surface of the bag at a position that is adjacent the opening, wherein the resealable cover is configured to resealable close the opening, and wherein a portion of the resealable cover remains coupled to the outside surface of the bag when the resealable cover is in an unsealed configuration;a first gusset disposed between the first wall and the second wall at a first lateral end of the bag;a second gusset disposed between the first wall and the second wall at a second lateral end of the bag; anda third wall positioned between a first end of the first wall and a first end of the second wall, wherein the third wall comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the third wall is coupled to the first end of the first wall, wherein the second end of the third wall is coupled to the first end of the second wall.
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