US Patent 6936318 No tear pharmaceutical pouch

A multi-layered pouch capable of holding pharmaceutical related items. The pouch includes first and second sides engaged along a plurality of extending and interconnected edges thereof and in order to define a hermetically sealed interior for holding the items. Each of the sides exhibits a multi-layered construction including an outer high density polymer film, coated with a clay material, a lower density polymer film secured to an exposed side of the high density polymer film, a metal foil layer secured to an exposed inner facing side of the lower density film, and a sealant resin layer secured to an exposed facing side of the foil layer. In use, the pouch exhibits tear resistant properties and such as which prevents a child from biting into and opening the pouch.