Flexible container having a grip
A flexible container for containing a product includes a dispensing portion, a panel forming a first compartment for containing the product and forming a second compartment that is separate from the first compartment, and an elongated grip disposed at least in part in the second compartment. A user may grasp the grip to transport the container or to pour a product from the first compartment. The grip may also prevent the container from collapsing, allowing the container to be efficiently stored on a surface and providing a surface on the flexible container to prominently display information regarding the product. The dispensing portion may be a metered cap.
1. A flexible container comprising:
a first sealed flexible compartment for containing a product;
a second compartment separate from the first compartment;
a separate grip disposed in at least a portion of the second compartment; wherein the grip comprises a tapered portion;
a dispensing portion in communication with the first compartment to allow a product to be dispensed from the first compartment; and
a folded bottom gusset panel, wherein the tapered portion of the grip is disposed below the fold of the bottom gusset panel;
wherein the grip is configured such that a user can lift the flexible container containing a product in the first compartment by grabbing the grip and dispense a product from the first compartment without the flexible container collapsing.
2. A flexible container comprising:
a first sealed flexible compartment for containing a product;
a second compartment separate from the first compartment;
an elongate slot between the first compartment and the second compartment;
a separate grip disposed in at least a portion of the second compartment; and
a dispensing portion in communication with the first compartment to allow a product to be dispensed from the first compartment;
wherein the grip is configured such that a user can lift the flexible container containing a product in the first compartment by grabbing the grip and dispense a product from the first compartment without the flexible container collapsing.
3. A flexible container comprising:
a first sealed flexible compartment for containing a product;
a second compartment separate from the first compartment;
a folded bottom gusset panel;
a separate grip disposed in at least a portion of the second compartment and comprising a portion disposed below the fold of the bottom gusset panel; and
a dispensing portion in communication with the first compartment to allow a product to be dispensed from the first compartment;
wherein the grip is configured such that a user can lift the flexible container containing a product in the first compartment by grabbing the grip and dispense a product from the first compartment without the flexible container collapsing.
4. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the dispensing portion comprises a pour spout.
5. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the dispensing portion comprises a metered cap configured to repeatedly dispense a metered amount of the product.
6. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the grip is disposed entirely within the second compartment.
7. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the second compartment is near an outer edge of the container.
8. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the second compartment has a length that is substantially the entire length of the flexible container, and the grip has a length that is substantially equal to a length of the second compartment such that the flexible container remains erect when placed on a horizontal surface.
9. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the grip is tubular.
10. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the container is a bag.
11. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the first compartment is configured to contain a liquid, gel, or solid product.
12. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the first and second compartments are formed by a plurality of panels.
13. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the container is formed from one or more panels formed from a laminate of thin sheets or film.
14. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the first and second compartments are formed by folding a single panel.
15. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein the grip comprises a tapered portion.
16. The flexible container of claim 3 , wherein information on a surface of the flexible container is displayed when the flexible container is placed on a horizontal surface.