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  Enclosure for resealing a package and method thereforRelated Patent Categories: Flexible Bags, With Closure, For Access Opening In Bag BottomThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070076986. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation of, and claims priority to, U.S. Ser. No. 11/021,421 filed on Dec. 23, 2004 and entitled "ENCLOSURE FOR RESEALING A PACKAGE AND METHOD THEREFOR", the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates in general to enclosures for resealing packages and, more particularly, to an enclosure having an open end for attaching to an opened end of a package and having a closeable end for resealing the package. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Many foods and staples are conveniently packaged in plastic bags. The packaged items are sold in grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets. One can purchase dried pasta, rice, flour, and other pantry items in a sealed package. Other products which are sold in sealed packages include pet food, kitty litter, household supplies, construction supplies (tile grout), and medical supplies. When the package is opened, typically only a small portion of its contents is used at any one time. In the case of packaged rice, the sealed package can be opened by cutting or pulling apart one end. The desired quantity is poured from the package. However, most packages are not resealable. Thus the problem arises as to what to do with the remaining contents of the opened package. [0004] In some cases, the user may decide to pour the remainder of the package into a storage container, e.g., glass jar. With the large number of individual staple items, each being opened at one time or another, the user must invest in a correspondingly large number of glass jars and dedicate storage space for each. There may be a white rice glass jar, a brown rice glass jar, a whole grain rice glass jar, a long grain rice glass jar, etc. The number of storage containers quickly becomes unwieldy, expensive, and difficult to find places for in the average kitchen. [0005] For most opened packages, consumers resign themselves to folding over the opened end and then maybe placing a rubber band around the package to hold the opened flap down. The make-shift resealed package is placed back in the cupboard. Unfortunately, once opened, the contents of the package become subject to spoilage, drying out, insect infestation, and inability to transport. The rubber band around the folded-over flap is by no means air tight and moisture tight. Sometimes the rubber band is left off by accident, oversight, or it may break. In any case, the shelf life of package foods is dramatically reduced once the package is opened. The opened package is subject to accidental spillage and spoilage over time. The opened package becomes difficult to transport, e.g., any non-perishable product bought while on vacation is difficult to bring home without spillage. The consumer ends up wasting money from failure to utilize the entire contents of the package of many products. [0006] Some products are purchased in open packages. Warm food purchased from the restaurant is often placed in a bag or package for transport home. The open bag allows heat to escape, even when folded over, and diminishes the quality of the food by the time the consumer reaches home. [0007] A need exists for an apparatus and method of sealing or resealing opened bags and packages. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] In one embodiment, the present invention is an enclosure for resealing a package comprising a body of formable material having an open end and a closeable end. An adhesive strip is disposed on the open end of the body of formable material. The adhesive strip is adapted for securing to the package. A resealing mechanism is disposed on the closeable end of the body of formable material for resealing the package. [0009] In another embodiment, the present invention is an enclosure for resealing a package comprising a body having an open end and a closeable end. A sealing mechanism is disposed on the open end of the body for contacting around the perimeter of the package. A closing mechanism is disposed on the closeable end of the body for closing the enclosure. [0010] In another embodiment, the present invention is a method of making an enclosure for resealing a package comprising providing a body having an open end and a closeable end, providing a sealing mechanism along the open end of the body for contacting around the perimeter of the package, and providing a closure mechanism on the closeable end of the body for closing the enclosure. [0011] In another embodiment, the present invention is an apparatus for sealing a package comprising an enclosure having an open end and a closeable end. An adhesive strip is disposed on the open end of the enclosure. A closing mechanism is disposed on the closeable end of the enclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a package for containing product or material; [0013] FIG. 2 illustrates the package in an opened condition; [0014] FIG. 3 illustrates a resealable enclosure positioned over the opened package; [0015] FIG. 4 illustrates the resealable enclosure with a spout; [0016] FIG. 5 illustrates the resealable enclosure with a handle; [0017] FIG. 6 illustrates the resealable enclosure with slits along the side for expanding the bottom opening; [0018] FIG. 7 illustrates extensions of the adhesive strips along the slits of the enclosure; [0019] FIG. 8 illustrates the enclosure sealed to the package; Continue reading... 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