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Abstract

A flexible duplex bag having a resealable closure and a method of making same includes an outer bag having (a) front and rear panels connected together at side edges thereof, (b) a gusset connecting together top portions of said front and rear panels. An inner bag substantially co-extensive with the outer bag is provided and has (a) front and rear panels connected together at side edges thereof, and (b) a gusset connecting together top portions of the inner bag front and rear panels. A resealable closure is provided connected to the outer bag gusset astride a location where the outer bag gusset joins the outer bag front panel. A handle is connected to the outer bag and bridges the outer bag gusset. The resealable closure preferably includes a first matable section bonded to the outer bag gusset, and a second matable section bonded to a top portion of the outer bag front panel. In a first embodiment, the handle is coupled to the outer bag rear panel and to the second matable section of the resealable closure. In a second preferred embodiment, the handle is coupled to the outer bag rear panel and is either coupled to or integral with the first matable section bonded to the outer bag gusset.

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