Reclosable pouch with leakproof closure and method of manufacture
US-2016368667-A1 · Dec 22, 2016 · US
Seal apertures through package reclosure
US8938860B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8938860-B2 |
| Application number | US-85217810-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | Oct 8, 2009 |
| Publication date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
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A reclosable zipper is provided having first and second opposing profiles forming at least one pair of opposing flanges. The flanges have cutouts, such as notches or apertures, disposed adjacent to side edges of the profiles so as to define at least one pair of cutouts. When the profiles are sealed to opposing inner surfaces of package panels, portions of the panels seal to each other through the at least one pair of cutouts, providing a reinforcing structure to opposing ends of the zippers, thereby preventing the zipper ends from separating upon opening the package.
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What is claimed is: 1. A reclosable zipper, comprising: a first profile including a first interlocking element and a first flange; a second profile including a second interlocking element and a second flange; the first profile including first and second ends, the first end of the first profile including a first notch thereon and the second end of the first profile including a second notch thereon; the second profile including first and second ends, the first end of the secon…
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- What does patent US8938860B2 cover?
- A reclosable zipper is provided having first and second opposing profiles forming at least one pair of opposing flanges. The flanges have cutouts, such as notches or apertures, disposed adjacent to side edges of the profiles so as to define at least one pair of cutouts. When the profiles are sealed to opposing inner surfaces of package panels, portions of the panels seal to each other through t…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Suckow Howard, Mauro Jeffry C, Mccracken Kenny E, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B65D33/2541. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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