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US8999219B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8999219-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213397138-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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Reclosable zippers for reclosable packages are disclosed. The zippers include male and female profiles. The female profiles are periodically inwardly and/or upwardly deformed in order to generate tactile and audible feedback when the zippers are opened or closed by the user. The deformation of the female profiles typically maintains the strength of the zipper.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of producing a zipper for a reclosable package, including the steps of: providing a length of first zipper profile including a male element; providing a length of second zipper profile including a female element, wherein the female element includes a space for receiving the male element; inwardly deforming segments of the female element whereby inwardly deformed segments alternate with undeformed segments along the length of second zipper profil…
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- What does patent US8999219B2 cover?
- Reclosable zippers for reclosable packages are disclosed. The zippers include male and female profiles. The female profiles are periodically inwardly and/or upwardly deformed in order to generate tactile and audible feedback when the zippers are opened or closed by the user. The deformation of the female profiles typically maintains the strength of the zipper.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Plourde Eric, Finnegan Iii Maurice, Matias Victor, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B29D5/10. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 07 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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