Process for packing and creating a handle

Abstract

A process for packing flexible articles in a flexible bag ( 10 ) wherein said flexible bag ( 10 ) is sealed at its top panel ( 11 ) after introduction of said flexible articles leaving attached at least one flap ( 12 ) protruding from said top panel ( 11 ) of said flexible bag ( 10 ), said flap ( 12 ) comprises a grip area ( 14 ) and a grip area perimeter ( 15 ), characterized in that said flexible bag ( 10 ) is pre-made before said introduction of said flexible articles through an area corresponding to said top panel ( 11 ), a handle element ( 13 ) is shaped from said flap ( 12 ), said handle element ( 13 ) comprising a handle element perimeter ( 16 ).

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A process for packing flexible articles in a flexible bag ( 10 ) wherein said flexible bag ( 10 ) is sealed at its top panel ( 11 ) after introduction of said flexible articles leaving attached at least one flap ( 12 ) protruding from said top panel ( 11 ) of said flexible bag ( 10 ), said flap ( 12 ) comprises a grip area ( 14 ) and a grip area perimeter ( 15 ), characterised in that 
 said flexible bag ( 10 ) is pre-made before said introduction of said flexible articles through an area corresponding to said top panel ( 11 ), a handle element ( 13 ) is shaped from said flap ( 12 ), said handle element ( 13 ) comprising a handle element perimeter ( 16 ).    
     
     
         2 . A process according to  claim 1  wherein said flexible bag ( 10 ) comprises two of said flaps ( 12 ).  
     
     
         3 . A process according to any of the preceding claims wherein said handle element ( 13 ) comprises a seal ( 17 ) running along said handle element perimeter ( 16 ).  
     
     
         4 . A process according to any of the preceding claims wherein said flaps ( 12 ) are further sealed together in the entire area of said handle element ( 13 ), except for said grip area ( 14 ).  
     
     
         5 . A process according to claims  1 ,  2  and  3  wherein said flaps ( 12 ) are further reinforced at said handle element perimeter ( 16 ).  
     
     
         6 . A process according to claims  1 ,  2  and  3  wherein said flaps ( 12 ) comprise a seal ( 17 ) surrounding said grip area perimeter ( 15 ).  
     
     
         7 . A process according to claims  1 ,  2  and  3  wherein said flaps ( 12 ) comprise a seal ( 17 ) abutting entire said grip area perimeter ( 15 ).