Multiple zipper slider bag

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-9950842-B2
Application number	US-201514744556-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Jun 19, 2015
Priority date	Jun 20, 2014
Publication date	Apr 24, 2018
Grant date	Apr 24, 2018

Abstract

A storage bag comprising first and second zipper profiles provided adjacent to an opening to the interior of the bag. The first and second zipper profiles are provided with opposing closure elements that respectively interlock with each other. The storage bag further includes first and second isolation sections between the first and second zipper profiles to prevent the opening of the first zipper profile from impacting the opening of the second zipper profile by a slider.

First claim

We claim:

1. A storage bag comprising:
(A) a first sidewall;
(B) a second sidewall connected to the first sidewall so as to form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior;
(C) a first zipper profile positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag, the first zipper profile comprising (i) a first closure element attached to the first sidewall and (ii) a second closure element attached to the second sidewall and extending substantially parallel to the first closure element, the first closure element and the second closure element both extending along the length of the first zipper profile between a first side of the first zipper profile and a second side of the first zipper profile, and the first closure element being configured to interlock with the second closure element to form a seal for the opening of the bag;
(D) a second zipper profile positioned underneath the first zipper profile, the second zipper profile comprising (i) a third closure element attached to the first sidewall and (ii) a fourth closure element attached to the second sidewall and extending substantially parallel to the third closure element, the third closure element and the fourth closure element both extending along the length of the second zipper profile between a first side of the second zipper profile and a second side of the second zipper profile, and the third closure element being configured to interlock with the fourth closure element to form a second seal for the opening of the bag;
(E) a first isolation section positioned between the first closure element and the third closure element, the first isolation section being free from any closure elements, interlocking elements, and non-interlocking elements;
(F) a second isolation section positioned between the second closure element and the fourth closure element, the second isolation section being free from any closure elements, interlocking elements, and non-interlocking elements; and
(G) a slider positioned in a straddling relation with the first zipper profile and the second zipper profile, the slider being configured to slide along the first and second zipper profiles (a) to occlude the first and second closure elements of the first zipper profile and the third and fourth closure elements of the second zipper profile when the slider is slid in a first direction, and (b) to de-occlude the first and second closure elements of the first zipper profile and the third and fourth closure elements of the second zipper profile when the slider is slid in a second direction, the slider including:
(a) a top wall;
(b) a first zipper profile opening member that extends directly from the top wall, (ii) is configured to only de-occlude the first and second closure elements of the first zipper profile when the slider is slid in the second direction, and (iii) is attached to an extension member that (1) extends parallel to the second direction, (2) is disposed between the first isolation section and the second isolation section, and (3) is configured to only retain the slider on the bag; and
(c) a support member that extends directly from the top wall to a distal end thereof, the support member including (i) a second zipper profile opening member at the distal end thereof, the second zipper profile opening member (1) being disposed between the first isolation section and the second isolation section, (2) including a first shoulder member and a second shoulder member that each extends orthogonally to the second direction, (3) being configured to only de-occlude the third and fourth closure elements of the second zipper profile when the slider is slid in the second direction, by pressing the first shoulder member and the second shoulder member against at least one of the first isolation section and the second isolation section, and (4) being separate and distinct from the first zipper profile opening member, and (ii) at least a first retaining member that is (1) disposed between the first isolation section and the second isolation section, and (2) configured to only retain the slider on the bag.

2. The storage bag according to claim 1 , wherein the first closure element and the second closure element each comprises an upper hook and a lower hook, such that the upper hooks of the first and second closure elements are configured with aggressive hooking angles as compared to the lower hooks of the first and second closure elements.

3. The storage bag according to claim 2 , wherein the upper hook of the first closure element is at an angle of fifty degrees to ninety degrees with respect to a portion of the first closure element to which the upper hook is attached, and the upper hook of the second closure element is at an angle of forty-five degrees to ninety degrees with respect to a portion of the second closure element to which the upper hook is attached.

4. The storage bag according to claim 2 , wherein the lower hook of the first closure element is at an angle of fifty degrees to ninety degrees with respect to a portion of the first closure element to which the lower hook is attached, and the lower hook of the second closure element is at an angle of fifty degrees to one hundred ten degrees with respect to a portion of the second closure element to which the lower hook is attached.

5. The storage bag according to claim 1 , wherein the third closure element comprises a non-hook portion and a lower hook, and the fourth closure element comprises an upper hook and a lower hook, such that the lower hooks of the third and fourth closure elements are configured with aggressive hooking angles as compared to the non-hook portion of the third closure element and the upper hook of the fourth closure element.

6. The storage bag according to claim 5 , wherein the lower hook of the third closure element is at an angle of thirty-seven degrees to eighty-seven degrees with respect to a portion of the third closure element to which the lower hook is attached, and the lower hook of the fourth closure element is at an angle of fifty degrees to ninety degrees with respect to a portion of the fourth closure element to which the lower hook is attached.

7. The storage bag according to claim 5 , wherein the upper hook of the fourth closure element is at an angle of about fifty degrees to about ninety degrees with respect to a portion of the fourth closure element to which the hook is attached.

8. The storage bag according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first isolation section and the second isolation section has a thickness that is less than the thickness of at least one of (i) the closure elements of the first zipper profile and (ii) the closure elements of the second zipper profile.

9. The storage bag according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first closure element and the second closure element of the first zipper profile is provided with a plurality of indentations that produces a sound when the first and second closure elements interlock with each other.

10. The storage bag according to claim 9 , wherein the plurality of indentations is evenly spaced from each other and provided throughout the length of the first zipper profile.

11. The storage bag according to claim 1 , wherein the first zipper profile is provided with a plurality of deformations that produces a sound when the slider is slid along the first zipper profile in at least one of a first direction and a second direction.

12. The storage bag according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of indentations is provided in at least one of an exterior surface and an interior surface of at least one of the first isolation section and the second isolation section, the plurality of indentations being configured to pro

Assignees

• Johnson & Son Inc S C

Inventors

• Turvey Robert R
• Stanos Lawrence C
• Ackerman Bryan L
• Korinda Christina J

Classifications

• Y10T24/158

  Slides to lock bag end within housing · CPC title

• B65D33/2558

  the slide fastener having a non-constant section throughout the length of the fastener, e.g. slightly undulated interlocking members or castellated stringers · CPC title

• B65D33/255

  being provided with special visual, audible or tactile indicating means, e.g. indicating proper engagement (B65D33/2516 takes precedence) · CPC title

• A44B19/26

  Sliders · CPC title

• A44B19/262

  Pull members; Ornamental attachments for sliders · CPC title