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(11) | EP 1 512 636 A3 |
| (12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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| (54) | Continuous web of pre-opened medical bags |
| (57) A continuous of pre-opened bags adapted for use with an automated bagging machine.
The web (10) of bags is formed from an elongated strip of base material (22) exhibiting
deadfold properties and an elongated strip of plastic film (24). The plastic film
(24) is adhered to the base material (22) along an adhesive strip defining a pair
of side seals (26,28), a bottom seal (30) and an open end (34). A die-cut (36) is
formed in the base material near the open end such that product can be inserted into
each of the individual bags through the die-cut formed in the base material. Once
the product is inserted into the bag (14), a heat seal (70) is formed across the bag
(14) beneath the die-cut opening. Once sealed, each of the individual bags is separated
from the continuous web along a series of perforations. The series of perforations
extend from the die-cut to the side edge of the continuous web (10) such that the
width of the die-cut can be increased by automated mechanical means. |