ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 14 -- United States Patent no. 12,679,620, issued on July 14, was assigned to PopPack LLC (San Francisco).

"Easy to open package with controlled dispensing device" was invented by Williams S. Perell (San Francisco).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A package or container is disclosed that includes an opening device in conjunction with a self-sealing valve for facilitating opening of the package and for dispensing fluids in a controlled manner. In one embodiment, the opening device can comprise a breachable bubble. The breachable bubble can be in communication with a fluid channel that operates in conjunction with the self-sealing valve. The package can include a folded porti...