Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
383064000 | With sliding element | 89 |
20080232722 | VENTING DOUBLE ZIPPER AND RECLOSABLE STORAGE BAG USING SAME - A reclosable storage bag and zipper tape for use in conjunction with same is disclosed. The reclosable bag includes first and second panels which are sealed about bottom, left, and right edges leaving an open top. The closure system further includes first and second closure assemblies or zippers which can be individually or simultaneously closed to seal the contents within the bag. Even after the first and second zippers are engaged thereby closing the bag, excess air within the bag can be removed simply be manually compressing the bag and thereby forcing the air through the vent apertures provided between the zippers. A valve internal to the closure system may be provided proximate the vent apertures and open upon sufficient application of pressure thereby allowing for air to be evacuated from the bag. | 09-25-2008 |
20080240625 | Slider zipper with hinged secondary locking profile - The zipper assembly for a reclosable package or bag includes a zipper with exterior interlocking elements and flanges, and typically includes a slider. Additionally, a hinged secondary zipper formed from interior interlocking elements. A first interior interlocking element is hinged by an interior flange with respect to the first flange while the second interior interlocking element is attached to the second flange. The hinging of the secondary zipper causes forces or loads from within the reclosable package or bag to configure the secondary zipper in a shear configuration, rather than a peeling configuration, thereby increasing the interior burst strength of the package or bag. | 10-02-2008 |
20080247681 | POUCH WITH SPOUT - A reclosable container with a slider arranged to open and close interlockable profiles on the mouth of the container. The profiles are fixed together at one end but are separable at the other end to allow a gusset to fold outwardly to form a pour spout. | 10-09-2008 |
20080267539 | Sealing gussets together through apertures in multi-wall paper and woven polypropylene packages or bags - Reclosable gusseted packages or bags have improved resistance to leaking or spilling through the gussets by sealing the gussets together through apertures in the gusset walls, by sealing the zipper flanges together through apertures passing through the gussets in the package or bag, or by sewing the gussets shut in areas proximate to the zipper. | 10-30-2008 |
20080273819 | Compression Resistant Closure - A closure device is provided having an upper seal member with at least one tongue having a forward facing tip and a reverse facing tip configured to interlock with a matingly configured lower seal member. | 11-06-2008 |
20080285894 | SLIDERS FOR RECLOSABLE CONTAINERS - A flexible reclosable container including profiles which are locked and unlocked by a slider. One embodiment of the slider has a pair of feet which extend from one end of the slider to the other end and which resist pulling of the slider off of the profiles. Another embodiment of the slider has three spaced pairs of feet which resist removal of the slider from the profiles. The slider in one embodiment has an enlarged central portion which facilitates grasping the slider and is easy to manufacture by die casting. | 11-20-2008 |
20090052812 | Various gusset seals or treatments for reclosable packages - Reclosable gusseted packages or bags have improved resistance to leaking or spilling through the gussets by sealing the gussets together through apertures in the gusset walls, by sealing the zipper flanges together through apertures passing through the gussets in the package or bag, by folding portions of the gussets, or by sewing the gussets shut in areas proximate to the zipper. | 02-26-2009 |
20090092343 | Locking Bag with Locking Handle - A bag comprising a lockable pouch and a lockable handle is disclosed. The bag comprises a locking mechanism that secures the contents of the bag by securing a sliding fastener in place. In one embodiment, the handle and sliding fastener are both secured via a common key-operated mechanism. A handle that is removal at one end allows the handle to be placed around a stationary object as to secure the bag to that object while unattended. A single control is provided conveniently to release both the sliding fastener and the handle. The handle is comprised of a flexible yet strong material, such as a metal cable. | 04-09-2009 |
20090097783 | High-burst, easy-opening slider zipper for reclosable packages or bags - The reclosable package or bag includes a zipper which allows for high burst strength while maintaining easy opening capability. The zipper includes first and second profiles which include respective first and second exterior flanges which are glued or heat sealed to corresponding first and second panels of the package or bag. The first profile further includes an interior flange. A peel seal is formed between the interior flange and the second exterior flange. In this configuration, a high load on the panels puts the peel seal into a shear mode, which results in greatly increased strength of the peel seal and therefore of both the zipper and the package or bag. After the high load subsides, the peel seal returns to the configuration in which it can be separated by a much lower peel force, such as is applied by a consumer during ordinary opening. | 04-16-2009 |
20090129707 | Reclosable package with zipper and slider in the fin seal - The reclosable package or bag, typically formed by a horizontal form-fill-and-seal method wherein a single sheet of web forms a bottom wall and two side walls, includes a notched zipper so that the interlocking elements are not sealed within the side seals. Furthermore, the method to manufacture the package or bag uses a driven band, band sealer to decrease the drag induced to the film by the zipper. An encoder is used to send a signal to the stepper motors to match the film speed. Band sealers are used to seal the zipper onto a continuously moving web. The band prevents the film from sticking to the seal bars. | 05-21-2009 |
20090136160 | Film bag and method for producing it - The invention relates to a film bag with two front faces ( | 05-28-2009 |
20090142007 | BAG INCLUDING CLOSING PROFILES ACTUATED BY A SLIDER - The present invention relates to a bag ( | 06-04-2009 |
20090142008 | Method for forming a bag - A method of forming a reclosable fastener track having a slider. The process provides a reclosable fastener track, forms a slit in the fastener track, attaches a slider to the fastener track, seals the slit in the fastener track after the slider attaches, and creates a first and a second end stop on the track. | 06-04-2009 |
20090148080 | One-way zip-locking closure - A one-way, zip-locking closure for bag-type containers that include slider zipper arrangements. The locking mechanism includes a series of registration structures that is provided along one side of the mouth of the containers and a catch mechanism that is provided within the slider. The catch mechanism engages the series of registration structures as the slider is moved to close the mouth of the container, and thereby prevents movement of the slider in the opposite direction. | 06-11-2009 |
20090154844 | INSECT PROTECTING COVER AND INSECT SHIELDED BAG AND CONTAINER - A bug proof bag for containing luggage or other items has a plurality of sides such that the sides are non-porous so as to prevent ingress of bugs into the bag and are smooth so as to offer substantially no harborages to bugs. A zipper in a closed state prevents ingress of bugs into the bag, and the zipper in an opened state permits access to an interior of the bag. The zipper, for example, has a slider and first and second locking strips. The bug proof bag may, if desired, also include a seal that seals ends of the first and second locking strips to the bag. | 06-18-2009 |
20090154845 | BAG AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE - Disclosed is an article of manufacture including bag having a front surface; a rear surface; two side surfaces each having a gusset therein and connecting the front and rear surfaces; a flattenable bottom surface formed by connecting the front, rear, and side surfaces; and a top surface formable by connecting the front, rear, and side surfaces. The bag has a height, a width, and a depth, and defines an internal volume. The bag is sealable and has a seal strength of at least about 1,600 pounds per square inch. The bag is formed from a plastic laminate having a thickness of from about 130 to about 200 microns and a tensile strength of at least about 3,400 pounds per square inch. The article of manufacture also includes at least about 15 pounds of a particulate, flowable composition contained therein. The bag can also have a closure system comprising a non-reusable closure and a reusable closure. Also included are methods, using the article of manufacture, of enhancing palatability of an oxidizable, particulate, flowable composition contained therein. | 06-18-2009 |
20090190862 | Adjustable Length Storage Bag - An adjustable length storage bag which is constructed of a substantially transparent plastic sleeve that has a first end equipped with the zipper-type closure device and a second end equipped with an adhesive layer on an inner periphery of the sleeve for adhesively joining a second bag in order to store food items of a larger length. | 07-30-2009 |
20090190863 | PUSH-DOWN COMPRESSIBLE POUCH WITH ONE-WAY VALVES ON SIDES - Airtight compressible storage containers (e.g., pouches) having one-way valves in the form of respective collapsible channels that run along and adjacent to respective pouch side seals. Each collapsible channel comprises unsealed sections of web material that span the space between a respective side seal and a respective interior seal. Each collapsible channel communicates with a respective air inlet located in the interior volume of the pouch and a respective air outlet located on a periphery of the pouch. When the contents of the pouch are compressed by a user pushing down on pouch, air from the storage chamber containing the compressible contents can be forced into the air inlet, through the open channel and out the air outlet until the desired amount of air has been removed from the pouch. | 07-30-2009 |
20090263048 | Bag Structures And Methods Of Assembling The Same - A bag structure includes a bag body including side walls having inner and outer surfaces, and the bag body further includes a top end and a bottom end. A closure member is coupled to the top end for opening and closing the bag body, and an inner seal is formed proximate to the top end, without the use of heat driven from the outside surface of the bag wall to the inside surface of the bag wall. Further, the top end of the bag is folded over, and an adhesive member is secured to the bag body. The adhesive member includes a reinforced section and an adhesive section. The adhesive member is configured to retain the top end of the bag body in a folded over relationship until the adhesive member is severed along the reinforced section. | 10-22-2009 |
20090263049 | Bag Structures And Methods Of Assembling The Same - A bag structure includes, in an example embodiment, a bag body including side walls having inner and outer surfaces, and the bag body further includes a top end and a bottom end. A closure member is coupled to the top end for opening and closing the bag body. A sealing material is applied to an area proximate at least one of a top edge of the side walls and a bottom edge of a portion of the closure member. An adhesive member is secured to the bag body. The adhesive member includes a reinforced section and an adhesive section. The adhesive member is configured to retain the top end of the bag body in a folded over relationship until the adhesive member is severed along the reinforced section. | 10-22-2009 |
20090304310 | Shipping bag reversible into a cosmetic bag - A flexible shipping bag may be turned inside out to make a stylish cosmetic bag. Sealing flaps permit closing the flexible shipping bag. Sealing-flap top segments may be cut-off to open the flexible shipping bag and these fold into the flexible shipping bag when the flexible shipping bag is turned inside out. Cosmetic flaps are attached inside the flexible shipping bag below the sealing flaps. These invert and become visible when the flexible shipping bag is turned inside out. A zipper to close the cosmetic bag is attached to top edges of cosmetic flaps below the point where the top segment is cut off. Once the flexible shipping bag is turned inside out, the zipper is positioned below the top edge of, and inside, the cosmetic bag and the cosmetic-flap bottom edge is positioned at the top of the cosmetic bag to provide a finished edge. | 12-10-2009 |
20100027921 | LOCKING DEVICE CAPABLE OF SECURING A BAG TO AN OBJECT AND/OR IN A CLOSED CONFIGURATION - A locking mechanism to secure both a zipper used to seal an opening of a bag in a closed configuration and a cable integrated into the bag to secure the bag to an object is disclosed. The locking mechanism may include a pin housing to receive a pin secured to an end of the cable, a thumb tab to secure a zipper head thereto, and a lock to lock the thumb tab and the pin housing in a secure configuration. The locking mechanism may provide a single control to conveniently release both the zipper and the cable. The lock may disengage the thumb tab and the thumb tab may disengage the pin housing. The lock may disengage the thumb tab or the pin housing based on the way the lock is unlocked. The bag may be made of a material that is resistant to cutting and gouging. | 02-04-2010 |
20100054637 | ENCLOSURE FOR ITEMS SUSCEPTIBLE TO INFESTATION BY CERTAIN ORGANISMS - An enclosure for preventing certain organisms from escaping from an item susceptible to infestation into the surrounded environment and for preventing certain organisms from entering the item susceptible to infestation from the surrounding environment. The enclosure is defined by a flexible sheet material defining an interior space. The enclosure comprises a slit-like opening formed in the flexible sheet material through which an item susceptible to infestation can be inserted into the interior space defined by the enclosure. The slit-like opening is defined by a pair of opposed free edges of the flexible sheet material, and the slit-like opening extends between a first end and a second end. A sliding type fastener including a slide, extends from the first end to the second end of the slit-like opening wherein, when the slide of the sliding-type fastener is positioned at the first end, the slit-like opening is open. When the slide is positioned at the second end, the slit-like opening is substantially closed except for a small space between the slide and the second end of the slit-like opening. The enclosure also includes a first strip of flexible sheet material having a first edge attached to an inner surface of one of the opposed free edges of the flexible sheet material and which extends between the first and second ends of the slit-like opening. The enclosure also includes a second strip of flexible sheet material interconnecting opposing edges defining the slit-like opening in the region of the second end and positioned between the slit-like opening and the first strip of flexible sheet material. | 03-04-2010 |
20100074562 | EASILY TEARABLE FASTENER TAPE, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE FASTENER TAPE, PACKAGING BAG WITH EASILY TEARABLE FASTENER TAPE, AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE PACKAGING BAG - A belt-shaped base of a male member of a zipper tape attached to an inner surface of a bag body includes: a main body on which an engagement portion is provided; a first projecting portion provided on an opening-side of the main body; a thin portion connected to an opening-side of the first projecting portion; and a second projecting portion connected to an opening-side of the thin portion. A belt-shaped base of a female member includes: a main body; a first projecting portion; a thin portion; and a second projecting portion. When the zipper tape is fused onto the bag body, a space is provided between the thin portions and a film of the bag body. | 03-25-2010 |
20100111450 | ULTRASONIC END STOPS ON ZIPPER CLOSURE BAGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Ultrasonic end stops and methods of making ultrasonic end stops are provided. The present invention relates to plastic reclosable fasteners with sliders for opening and closing the reclosable fasteners on plastic bags and the like and particularly to the use of protruding end stop structures on reclosable fasteners to prevent travel of sliders past the fastener ends. The end stop structures include at least one of high density polyethylene, to medium density polyethylene, polypropylene, a cyclic olefin copolymer, a high density material, or a high modulus material and may optionally include low density polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene. | 05-06-2010 |
20100166341 | Reclosable Vacuum Storage Bag Having Flat Resealable Means - A reclosable vacuum storage bag that can be hermetically sealed by flat resealable means that extend across the full width of the bag. The flat resealable means are designed to provide a barrier to prevent ambient air from leaking into the evacuated interior volume of the bag. The storage bag is also provided with a plastic zipper. The flat resealable means can be arranged on the product side of the zipper, on the user side of the zipper, or in between two zippers installed in the storage bag. | 07-01-2010 |
20100195936 | End-stomp and closure mechanism for a reclosable pouch - A closure mechanism extends between side edges of a reclosable pouch and includes complementary interlocking closure elements each having an elongate profile extending between first and second ends thereof. Guide rails are disposed along exterior sides of the complementary interlocking closure elements. A slider is disposed in straddling relation over the guide rails and an end-stomp is defined by a fused-together portion of the interlocking closure elements proximate an end of the closure mechanism. The end-stomp may include a flattened region, a first raised ridge that is generally parallel to the interlocking closure elements, and a second raised ridge that is generally perpendicular to the first raised ridge. The second raised ridge extends away from a pouch interior and beyond opening side lateral edges of the complementary interlocking closure elements a distance that is sufficient to engage a top wall of the slider. | 08-05-2010 |
20100209020 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR PACKAGING BAGS - The present invention concerns a closure assembly comprising two complementary elements ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100209021 | POLYMERIC BAGS WITH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES - Polymeric bag includes first and second opposing body panels attached to each other along a pair of opposing sides and a bottom bridging the sides, a reclosable fastener extending along a mouth formed opposite the bottom, a pressure relief opening defined in the first body panel, and a pressure relief valve attached to the first body panel. The valve includes a cover member to cover the opening. The cover member includes an upper layer and a lower layer, the lower layer including a first portion attached to the body panel and a second portion contiguous with the first portion but not attached to the body panel. The upper layer has a first end hingedly connected to the second portion of the lower layer on a first side of the pressure relief opening, and the upper layer has a second end fixedly attached on a second side of the pressure relief opening opposite the first side with the upper layer covering the pressure relief opening. An additional aspect includes a seal line extending proximate the pressure relief opening. | 08-19-2010 |
20100220940 | INTERLOCKING DEVICE AND PACKAGING BAG WITH INTERLOCKING DEVICE - A packaging bag has a zipper including a pair of male member and a female member that are engageable with each other. The male member includes: a belt-shaped male base element provided on a packaging bag body; and a male engaging portion projecting from the belt-shaped male base element. The female member includes: a belt-shaped female base element located at a position opposed to the belt-shaped male base element; and a female engaging portion projecting from the belt-shaped female base element, the male engaging portion and the female engaging portion being disengageably engaged to form an engaging portion. The belt-shaped male base element and the belt-shaped female base element are made of a resin of which tensile modulus of elasticity is in a range of 700 MPa to 1600 MPa. The engaging portion is made of a resin of which tensile modulus of elasticity is in a range of 110 MPa to 560 MPa. | 09-02-2010 |
20100247001 | BAG AND ZIPPER ASSEMBLY WITH SECURED SIDE GUSSETS - A bag and zipper assembly includes, side gussets of the bag are at inwardly folded positions between first and second panels. Each side gusset of the bag has a set of one or more gusset openings adjacent an open end of the bag. The first panel has a corresponding set of one or more panel openings, and adhesive extends in each of the openings for the adhesive to adhere the side gussets to the first panel and restrain each side gusset from movement outwardly from between the first and second panels. | 09-30-2010 |
20100254635 | RESEALABLE FOOD PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a resealable package for storing food articles that may include: a first film sheet, where first film sheet includes four edges; a second film sheet, where second film sheet includes four edges, wherein three edges of the second film sheet and three edges of the first film sheet are permanently joined; a cavity formed between the first film sheet and second film sheet, where the first film sheet and second film sheet are substantially the same size, 5.5 inches in length and 10.5 inches in width; and a mechanism to seal the first film sheet and second film sheet along the fourth edge of the respective sheets. | 10-07-2010 |
20100272377 | Emesis bag - An emesis bag. A liquid-tight, tubular body portion defining a tubular axis and formed of one or more sheets of a plastic sheeting material is provided. The body portion has a first end through which the tubular axis passes, the first end defining a first opening into the body portion. The first end includes a “ziplock” seal for sealing the first opening, the ziplock seal having permanently joined ends that lie substantially along two opposed seams of the bag. The body portion has two sides extending between the two seams. The bag further includes at least two stay elements. One of the stay elements is disposed at the first end of the body portion on one of the sides and the other is disposed at the first end on the other of the sides. The stay elements extend on both sides of the tubular axis and terminate short of the seams. Each of the stay elements includes at least one metal strip. | 10-28-2010 |
20100278457 | ARCHING ZIPPER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Zippers are provided for reclosable packages or bags. By selectively co-extruding a first portion of the zipper with a shrinkable or expandable material, and simultaneously co-extruding a second portion of the zipper with a dimensionally stable thermoplastic or similar material, followed by a step of activating the shrinkage or expansion of the shrinkable material, several different shapes of zipper can be achieved. For instance, by co-extruding the shrinkable material to a lower portion of the zipper or co-extruding the expandable material to an upper portion of the zipper, an upwardly arching or convex shape can be achieved. Similarly, by co-extruding the shrinkable material to an upper portion of the zipper or co-extruding the expandable material to a lower portion of the zipper, a downwardly arching or concave shape can be achieved. Similarly, by co-extruding the shrinkable material to inner portions of the zipper or the expandable material to outer portions of the zipper, a self-opening characteristic may be added to the zipper. Additionally, zippers may be placed at inclined positions in a complementary head-to-head configuration in order to eliminate or reduce waste of packaging material during manufacture. | 11-04-2010 |
20100284633 | Discrete pouch having a closure system secured thereto - A discrete pouch is disclosed having a closure system transversely secured across an open end thereof. The discrete pouch includes first and second major surfaces joined together by a pair of sides. The discrete pouch also has a closed bottom, an open top, and a closure system secured to the second major surface adjacent to the open top. The discrete pouch is designed to have the open top sealed after it is filled with products and the closure system is capable of being opened and closed multiple times. | 11-11-2010 |
20100290720 | BAG - A bag includes a bag body having first and second sides ( | 11-18-2010 |
20100296756 | BAG INCLUDING CLOSURE PROFILES ACTUATED BY A SLIDER - The invention relates to a bag ( | 11-25-2010 |
20100310196 | SLIDER PROVIDED WITH URGING SPIGOTS - The invention particularly relates to a slider ( | 12-09-2010 |
20110033134 | MICROWAVABLE BAG WITH VALVE AND METHOD FOR THE FABRICATION THEREOF - In a reclosable bag ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110038564 | Reusable silicone bag - A reusable bag, generally square, oblong or rectangular in shape, which is resealable by means of a top press and seal strip or strips, so that food stuffs or other items can be transported or stored in a sanitary condition. The bag may be composed entirely or in part of silicone so that it is durable, recyclable, impermeable to liquids and can withstand extremes of temperature making it suitable for freezing or thawing as well as transporting foods. The bag may be transparent, opaque or have various artistic designs or measurements incorporated into its manufacturing. The bag may also have a protrusion temporarily or permanently attached to it for attaching feeding utensils or various other items for transport along with the articles contained in the bag. | 02-17-2011 |
20110069911 | Stand-Up Pouch With a Collapsible Body - A pouch includes a body formed from a film that defines a generally flat base and an upstanding wall that extends from the base to form an elongate mouth having first and second opposing faces. The film has a first thickness at a lower portion of the body that is greater than a second thickness at an upper portion of the body and the body stands independently in an upright position upon the base when in an expanded position. | 03-24-2011 |
20110103716 | LIQUID PACKAGE AND USES THEREOF - Apparatus is disclosed for packaging a beverage component of a prepared meal having a hot food component. The meal is of the type that is purchased on a take-away or delivery basis for consumption, after transport to a dining destination and before the food component gets cold. This apparatus comprises: a pouch which defines an opening for receiving said beverage; and a spigot connected to said pouch for dispensing said beverage therefrom. The apparatus can also include means for sealing said opening to define a container and for releasing gas from said container such that, in normal use, said container remains sealed during said transport and such that, in normal use with a carbonated beverage, the carbonated beverage does not go flat before the food component gets cold. The sealing means can comprise a press-to-seal closure for sealing said opening and a labyrinth channel to vent said container. | 05-05-2011 |
20110103717 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HERMETIC PLASTIC ZIPPER AND A HERMETIC PLASTIC ZIPPER - A method of continuously manufacturing a hermetic plastic zipper wherein the plastic zipper has a readily peelable plastic layer prolonging in a lengthwise direction of the plastic zipper, the readily peelable plastic layer is welded using ultrasonic wave so that the peeling intensity of the welded portion is within a certain range, the method is characterized in that while the engaging portions are brought into a engaged state, the portion of the plastic zipper where the readily peelable plastic layer exists is inserted between an ultrasonic horn and an anvil, and the readily peelable layer is welded by using ultrasonic wave under a condition wherein the distance L between the ultrasonic horn and the anvil is uniformly held at an distance of H≧L≧0.85H wherein H stands for a maximum thickness of the plastic zipper under the engaged state. | 05-05-2011 |
20110142375 | LOCKING MEDICINE BAG - A locking medicine bag is disclosed that includes a casing having an exterior surface and an interior surface. There is a zipper disposed on at least one side of the casing having a zipper slider connected to first and second half zipper tracks. A zipper handle is connected to the zipper slider, and the zipper handle includes a hook member extending from one side of the zipper handle. The zipper handle and hook member are a single molded piece. Further, there is a combination lock secured along one side of the casing. The combination lock includes an exterior plate having a slot that exposes a latch member. The slot is sized to receive the hook member of the zipper handle, and the hook member engages the latch member in a locked configuration. | 06-16-2011 |
20110158561 | PLASTIC BAG BODY HAVING A PLASTIC ZIPPER WITH A SLIDER EQUIPPED THEREWITH AND ADDED THERETO A PREVENTIVE FUNCTION AGAINST UNFAIRLY UNSEALING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A plastic bag body having a preventive function against unfairly unsealing and having a plastic zipper with a slider equipped therewith is provided by which hermetic sealing can be kept, and which can be produced mechanically and successively at an excellent productivity. In a bag body comprising a bag made of two plastic films | 06-30-2011 |
20110194790 | RECLOSABLE PACKAGE OR BAG WITH DOUBLE ZIPPER OR SIMILAR CONFIGURATION - The zipper profiles have a complex shape, such as a double zipper configuration. The apparatus for the manufacture thereof includes an extrusion die and further includes a main or primary extruder for the supply of material, such as low density polyethylene, to form the tubing for the manufacture of reclosable packages, bags or pouches. The apparatus further includes at least one secondary extruder, or co-extruder, for the extruding of each reclosable profile onto the tubing. The speed of the co-extruders is controlled so as to control the extrusion of the reclosable profiles. | 08-11-2011 |
20110268372 | Side-gusseted bag and method for manufacturing same - A side-gusseted bag has two front walls which are joined by a side gusset at a longitudinal side provided with a reclosure. The side gusset is folded-over outwards in the region of the reclosure in such a manner that the side gusset ends at its folded-over section at the associated longitudinal side. The reclosure running in the longitudinal direction is fastened to an inner surface of the side gusset at the folded-over section. A method for manufacturing a side-gusseted bag is also provided. | 11-03-2011 |
20110286688 | RECOLSABLE GUSSET BAG - A bag has two flexible face panels and a pair of gussets each having a crease and two generally parallel side edges flanking the crease and joined to side edge of the panels. The face panels both have extensions extending upward past at least one of the gussets and of a horizontal width measured perpendicular to the side edges that is substantially less than a width of the face panels perpendicular to the side edges. A reclosable fastener extends along the upper edges only at the extensions and forms therewith a spout that can be folded over and juxtaposed with one of the face panels. The spout can be releasably secured to the one face when folded over the one face panel. This side gusset bag is intended, in particular, for packaging lumpy, granular, and pourable bulk material. | 11-24-2011 |
20110299797 | RECLOSABLE DOUBLE ZIPPER AND METHODS - A reclosable bag includes first and second side edges and a double zipper, which includes first zipper with first side seal adjacent the first side edge and second side seal adjacent the second side edge. The double zipper includes second zipper having third side seal adjacent the first side edge, and fourth side seal adjacent to the second side edge. One of the first side seal and third side seal has an end that is spaced closer to the second side edge than the other. A method for providing a sensory indication of double sealing in a reclosable bag includes closing a mouth by pressing opposing fingers against first and second zipper closures and moving opposing fingers linearly across the closures until there is a sensory indication of an end seal for each of the first and second zipper closures at different linear locations. | 12-08-2011 |
20110317942 | SLIDER TRACK WITH IMPROVED SEAL STRENGTH - Rolling action reclosable fastener comprises a male track including a male profile, a female track including a female profile, and a slider disposed on the male and female tracks to matingly engage the male profile and the female profile. The slider includes a back and a pair of sidewall depending therefrom. The slider also includes a separator finger depending from the back between the pair of sidewalls and shaped along its length to first press together a bottom of the male and female profiles and then roll the profiles closed toward a top thereof as the slider moves toward the closed condition. The male profile comprises a base and a rib with a hook portion having an inwardly-directed surface including a projection defining an engagement surface. The female profile comprises a base and a first flange having an inwardly-directed surface including a projection defining an engaging surface. The engaging surface of the female track engages the engagement surface of the male track when in a closed condition with at least a portion of the male profile received by at least a portion of the female profile. A reclosable plastic bag with a rolling action reclosable fastener is also provided. | 12-29-2011 |
20120027322 | Closure Mechanism with Multiple Frequency Feedback - A closure mechanism includes a first elongate closure member that sealing engages with a second elongate closure member and a slider. The slider slides along the first and second elongate closure members to engage or separate the first and second elongate closure members. Further, the first elongate closure member includes a first series of regularly spaced features that interacts with the slider to produce a first feedback at a first frequency and the second elongate closure member includes a second series of regularly spaced features that interacts with the slider to produce a second feedback at a second frequency. The first feedback and the second feedback are produced simultaneously when the slider is slid along the first and second elongate closure members. | 02-02-2012 |
20120045152 | SLIDER ACTUATED OPENING FEATURE - A pouch includes sidewalls that define a mouth, a cam member disposed proximate the mouth, and a slider coupled to the mouth and moveable therealong. The slider engages the cam member to maintain the mouth in a spread apart condition. | 02-23-2012 |
20120087602 | RECLOSABLE CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A reclosable bag may include first and second walls and an open top defined by first and second elongate flexible fastener strips adjacent the top of the walls. One fastener strip may have a profile portion forming a groove and a portion forming a rib. A portion of the rib is received and retained in the groove when the bag top is closed. Each fastener strip may have a base connected to the respective wall and an upper edge. | 04-12-2012 |
20120106875 | RECLOSABLE BAG HAVING A LOUD SOUND DURING CLOSING - A zipper for a reclosable bag including an elongated groove profile having two arms which form a general U-shape to define an opening to a channel, and an elongated rib profile opposing the groove profile, wherein a plurality of first segments of the rib profile alternate with a plurality of second segments of the rib profile to create a structural discontinuity along a length thereof, wherein during interlocking the groove and rib profiles, an audible clicking sound of at least 50 dB on average is created during opening and closing. | 05-03-2012 |
20120141049 | Flexible Storage Bag - A flexible storage bag defines an inner storage area within which is provided a flexible barrier. A user can select a first storage mode wherein the flexible barrier is positioned to one side such that only a single storage zone is available for storing products; or a dual storage mode wherein the barrier divides the storage area into first and second storage zones. The bag preferably includes an upper closure assembly having a loop extending therefrom to aid a user in sealing the bag, as well as potentially hanging the bag from a hook. The bag optionally includes a lower closure assembly on the flexible barrier for selectively sealing one of the multiple storage zones. Offset tabs may be provided to aid a user in opening the bag. In some embodiments, the bag includes a graphical image puzzle constituting multiple graphic images that combine to form a completed image. | 06-07-2012 |
20120155788 | BAG WITH CLOSURE MECHANISM MOUNTED BY CONTRASTING ADHESIVE MATERIALS - A zipper member type of closure mechanism is mounted to a bag by adhesive materials having contrasting characteristics selected for providing advantages. The closure mechanism is mounted proximate an opening of the bag, so that the closure mechanism is positioned for use in opening and closing the bag. | 06-21-2012 |
20120243805 | POUCH WITH SPOUT - A reclosable container with a slider arranged to open and close interlockable profiles on the mouth of the container. The profiles are fixed together at one end but are separable at the other end to allow a gusset to fold outwardly to form a pour spout. | 09-27-2012 |
20120269460 | SLIDER BAG WITH ZIPPER CLOSURE - A reclosable fastener assembly comprising a slider having one center leg and two extensions or bumps behind the center leg. The center leg extends downward from the top surface. The top surface does not extend all the way to, but terminates a short distance from, the separator end of the slider. Similarly, the center leg is not at, but terminates a short distance from, the edge of the top surface closest to the separating end of the slider. As a result, the center leg is spaced a short distance from the separator end of the slider. | 10-25-2012 |
20120269461 | SECURITY RECEPTACLE FOR PACKAGES - The security receptacle for packages provides protection for delivered packages and parcels. The receptacle is fabricated from a flexible, weather-resistant, cut-resistant material capable of expanding to accommodate variously sized packages. A lockable, zippered top is provided to securely close the receptacle. The bottom of the receptacle is adapted to accommodate a cable lock to secure the container to a stationary object. A facility is provided to store the receptacle when not in use, | 10-25-2012 |
20120269462 | PACKING BAG FOR TRANSPORTATION - Provided is a packing bag for transportation, including: a body ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120281934 | DISCRETE POUCH HAVING A CLOSURE SYSTEM SECIRED THERETO - A discrete pouch is disclosed having a closure system transversely secured across an open end thereof. The discrete pouch includes first and second major surfaces joined together by a pair of sides. The discrete pouch also has a closed bottom, an open top, and a closure system secured to the second major surface adjacent to the open top. The discrete pouch is designed to have the open top sealed after it is filled with products and the closure system is thereafter capable of being opened and closed multiple times. | 11-08-2012 |
20120301057 | Odor Containment Bag - Provided herein are odor containment bags useful for containing odorous materials. An odor containment bag comprises an envelope having an opening, wherein the envelope wall comprises a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first and second layers are each a layer of activated charcoal cloth. The third layer is a non-porous material. The bag further comprises a closure mechanism for closing the envelope about the opening. | 11-29-2012 |
20130028539 | VACUUM BAGGIE - Embodiments of the invention include a re-sealable and re-useable storage device with an integral vacuum sealing feature that can be used to create an air tight vacuum sealed environment within the storage device without a machine or pump. Embodiments of the invention further include retrofit kits for adding a vacuum sealing function to a storage device configured to provide an air tight seal but not otherwise configured to allow air to be removed from such storage device once sealed. | 01-31-2013 |
20130148916 | BAG INCLUDING CLOSING PROFILES ACTUATED BY A SLIDER - The present invention relates to a bag including:
| 06-13-2013 |
20130195385 | TAMPER/CHILD RESISTANT BAG - A child-resistant tamper-resistant bag is provided, of the type which may be used for prescription medicine and other products. The bag includes front and rear walls with a product-side-only opening zipper which defines a product compartment within the bag. The mouth of the bag includes a one-time close-only zipper thereby allowing a pharmacist or other person to easily and securely fill the bag with product and securely close the bag. A line of perforations or other line of weakness may be provided between the two zippers, in order to provide consumer access to the product-side-only opening zipper. The consumer then grasps the walls of the bag on the product side of the product-side-only opening zipper and pulls the walls away from each other thereby opening the product-side-only opening zipper and providing access to the product compartment. | 08-01-2013 |
20130287322 | LEAK-PROOF SLIDER ASSEMBLY - A leak-proof slider assembly for a re-sealable leak-proof enclosure that includes a first closure profile and a second closure profile that interlock to form a leak-proof barrier. The slider assembly may be opened and closed manually without a slider or may be opened and closed with a slider. The leak-proof slider assembly for a re-sealable leak-proof enclosure may include a parking area that the slider may be positioned in when the first and second closure profiles are interlocked forming a leak-proof barrier. In some embodiments, the parking area is only on either the first closure profile or the second closure profile. In other embodiments, the parking area is on both the first and second closure profiles. | 10-31-2013 |
20130322788 | Stand-Up Pouch With a Collapsible Body - A pouch includes a seamless body having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, with a substantially flat, planar base at the first end. First and second opposing walls extend upwardly from the planar base to form an elongate mouth at the second end. Each of the opposing walls includes an upper wall portion and a lower wall portion. The upper wall portions extend to the elongate mouth and the lower wall portions extend to the planar base. The first and second opposing walls have a varying thickness. An elongate closure mechanism, adjacent to the elongate mouth, provides a resealable closure for the pouch. The seamless body stands independently in an upright position upon the planar base when the body is in an expanded position. The pouch, being both flexible and collapsible, can be folded into a substantially flat condition. | 12-05-2013 |
20130343678 | SLIDER FOR A FASTENER ASSEMBLY OF A STORAGE BAG - A slider is provided for use with a fastener assembly of a storage bag. The slider includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a top wall connecting the first and second sidewalls. The slider also includes pressing legs for pressing together interlocking profiles of fastener strips, and a separating leg for separating the interlocked profiles. The slider has an asymmetric configuration that allows the slider to be moved closer to an end-stop formed in the fastener strips. | 12-26-2013 |
20140093191 | SLIDER FOR SEALING AND UNSEALING A STORAGE BAG - A slider for sealing and unsealing a storage bag. A first sidewall extends along a length of the slider. A second sidewall extends along the length of the slider. A top wall connects the first and second sidewall. The top wall is positioned on only one side of a center of the length of the slider. A first pressing leg is positioned adjacent to one end of the top wall. A second pressing leg is positioned adjacent to the one end of the top wall and adjacent to the first pressing leg. A separating leg extends adjacent to a second end of the top wall. | 04-03-2014 |
20140112601 | ZIPPER TAPE AND BAG BODY COMPRISING ZIPPER TAPE - A bag body provided with a zipper tape in which both openability by hands and openability by an automatic machine are improved while ensuring the opening strength on the contents side in order to prevent the leakage of the contents is provided. A zipper tape is configured such that the distance A between a front end part of a female part on the non-opening side and a top part on a protruded part on the opening side, the distance B between a front end part of a female part on the non-opening side and a front part opposing to a stripe-shaped base in a protruded part on the non-opening side, and the angle C formed by a protruded part on the non-opening side and a side surface of a shaft part connecting therewith satisfies the relationship represented by the following formula: A−B≦0.20 mm and 50°≦C≦85°. | 04-24-2014 |
20140119678 | LEAK-RESISTANT SLIDER SELECT ZIPPER - The present disclosure relates to a leak-resistant slider zipper. The zipper typically includes end seals at the opening and closing ends of the zipper, an upper and a lower set of interlocking elements, first and second upper flanges above the upper interlocking elements having no gaps or cut-outs therein, and first and second lower flanges below the lower interlocking elements, one of the lower flanges being folded back on itself, and a slider. | 05-01-2014 |
20140205216 | Packaging Container - The invention relates to a packaging container according to the preamble of claim | 07-24-2014 |
20140212075 | Baby food pouch with spout and zip lock - The invention relates to a disposable baby food pouch with spout and zip lock feature, having a function for storing, transporting, and serving baby food. The food pouch promotes expeditious storage and serving of baby food. | 07-31-2014 |
20140254956 | WATER-RESISTANT CONTAINER - A waterproof bag forming an enclosure, and having an opening with a waterproof horizontal zipper closure mechanism sealingly attached therein. A rollable top portion of the enclosure can be rolled down to cover the opening and closure mechanism to reduce pressure exerted on the zipper during submersion, allowing the enclosure to safely reach greater depths while maintaining water resistance. Methods of constructing and using a waterproof bag are also disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
20140270587 | CLOSURE ARRANGEMENTS FOR RECLOSEABLE POUCHES; RECLOSEABLE POUCHES; AND, METHODS - Reclosable zipper arrangements for bags such as thermoplastic bags are described. The reclosable zipper arrangements are configured to advantageously provide a clicking sensory indicator, in the form of a tactile and/or audible indication of sealing, as zipper closure occurs. Package arrangements using the closure arrangements are described. Also, methods of assembly and use are described. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270588 | End Stops For Reclosable Fastener And Reclosable Bag Having Same - Reclosable fastener assembly includes a fastener comprising a pair of interlocking tracks including a first track having a male profile and a second track having a female profile, the fastener having a height and a width when the tracks are interlocked, a slider slidably mounted to the tracks for movement between a closed position and an open position, and at least one end stop located at an end of the fastener, the end stop formed integrally from at least one of the first and second tracks, the end stop having a wedge shape with a first end, a second end, and a lateral extent, the first end being proximate the fastener and having a height no greater than the height of the fastener, the end stop having a decreasing height from the first end to the second end, and the lateral extent extending beyond the width of the fastener. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270589 | Vertical Action Reclosable Fastener And Reclosable Bag Having Same - Reclosable fastener includes a first track including a first engagement profile having a first hook portion opening in a first direction along a reference axis substantially perpendicular to a burst direction of the fastener and a second track including a second engagement profile having a second hook portion opening in a second direction opposite the first direction along the reference axis and configured to engage the first hook portion in a closed configuration. The first and second hook portions are configured to engage each other when the first and second tracks are urged toward each other along the reference axis, and the first and second hook portions are configured to disengage each other when the first and second tracks are urged away from each other along the reference axis. A reclosable bag having a reclosable fastener and a slider for a reclosable fastener are also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20150016753 | Resealable Storage Bag - Provided herein are storage bags having an opening to an interior thereof formed by pliable front and back panels each comprising outwardly curved upper portions and rectangular lower portions having first and second straight side edges, straight bottom edges and outwardly curved top edges that are sealed together along respective side and bottom edges and means for sealing and opening the bag. The storage bag may comprise first and second seamed edges that are equal in length with the outwardly curved top edges extending therefrom. Alternatively, the storage bag may comprise a first seamed edge that is shorter than the second seamed edge with the outwardly curved top edges extending therefrom. | 01-15-2015 |
20150086137 | CLOSURE MECHANISM WITH MULTIPLE FREQUENCY FEEDBACK - A closure mechanism includes a slider that slides along first and second elongate closure members to engage or to separate the members. The slider interacts with (i) a first series of regularly spaced features on the first elongate closure member to produce a first feedback at a first frequency, (ii) a second series of regularly spaced features on the first elongate closure member to produce a second feedback at a second frequency, and (iii) a series of regularly spaced features on the second elongate closure member to produce a third feedback at a third frequency, the first, second, and third feedbacks being produced when the slider is slid along the first and second elongate closure members. The spacing of the regularly spaced features on the closure members are different from each other such that the first, second, and third frequencies are different from each other. | 03-26-2015 |
20150098666 | RESEALABLE BAG WITH CUTTING MECHANISM - A combination sealing and cutting assembly for a bag comprises a first sealing strip and a second sealing strip. The first sealing strip and second sealing strip are connected at their corresponding ends. A slider block is movable along the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip. Movement of the slider block in a first direction brings the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip into sealing engagement with one another while movement of the slider block in a second direction releases the first sealing strip and the second sealing from said sealing engagement. A cutting mechanism is mounted on the slider block and moves with the slider block along the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip. | 04-09-2015 |
20150314923 | ZIPPER ASSEMBLY AND FRESH-KEEPING BAG PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - A fresh-keeping bag is provided with a zipper assembly including a slider and a zipper. The slider comprises two limiting pieces arranged in parallel and each provided with two limiting blocks, one connecting block, and an opening tongue located between the two limiting pieces and connected with the connecting block. The zipper comprises two single-chains, each is provided with two toothless hooks arranged in parallel and respectively arranged on the two single-chains to cooperate with each other one to one; one of the two toothless hooks on each single-chain is provided with an auxiliary track on one side thereof; and the auxiliary tracks respectively arranged on the two single-chains are disposed oppositely. The opening tongue props open the toothless hooks indirectly, eliminating the possibility of moisture flowing out between the opening tongue and the toothless hooks. Fresh-keeping bags applied with such zipper assembly prevent moisture from flowing out from the opening. | 11-05-2015 |
20150367995 | MULTIPLE ZIPPER SLIDER BAG - 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. | 12-24-2015 |
20150367996 | HINGED SLIDER FOR A CLOSURE ASSEMBLY - A hinged slider for a closure assembly of a bag. The hinged slider includes a top wall, a pair of legs that extends vertically from the top wall, and a pair of wings hingedly attached to the pair of legs. In one embodiment, the pair of wings hinges upwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly. In another embodiment, the pair of wings hinges downwardly in order to install the slider onto the closure assembly. A storage bag is also provided, in which the storage bag includes at least one zipper profile and a hinged slider in a straddling relation with the zipper profile. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374076 | MAGNETICALLY OPERATED LOCKING SLIDER FOR ZIPPER - A zipper has a slider moveable in an opening direction to open the zipper and in a closing direction to close the zipper. The slider comprises a control member and a casing, the control member being moveable between a locking position in which movement of the slider in the opening direction is prevented and an unlocking position in which movement of the slider in the opening direction is allowed. When the control member is in the locking position the casing at least partially encloses the control member so as to substantially prevent the application of a contact force tending to move the control member from the locking position to the unlocking position. The control member is at least partly formed of a material to which a magnetic force is applied by a permanent magnet in proximity. | 12-31-2015 |
20160031609 | PLASTIC BAG WITH SEALABLE SLIDABLE ZIPPER - A plastic bag having a zipper-type closure which includes opposing closure members which each has a plurality of projections. The projections of the closure members are configured for interlocking and sealing engagement when the zipper is closed. At least one of the projections on one of the closure members is in one embodiment made of a softer material than at least one of the other projections. In some embodiments, the soft projection(s) are not configured for close tolerance fit with complementary mating projections. In some embodiments, the closure is used in combination with a slider. The closure can include deformations for providing tactile or audible feedback against movement of the slider. The closure can include slider rails at a top edge margin to minimize the size of the slider. | 02-04-2016 |
20160052677 | VERTICAL ACTION RECLOSABLE FASTENER AND RECLOSABLE BAG HAVING SAME - Reclosable fastener includes a first track including a first engagement profile having a first hook portion opening in a first direction along a reference axis substantially perpendicular to a burst direction of the fastener and a second track including a second engagement profile having a second hook portion opening in a second direction opposite the first direction along the reference axis and configured to engage the first hook portion in a closed configuration. The first and second hook portions are configured to engage each other when the first and second tracks are urged toward each other along the reference axis, and the first and second hook portions are configured to disengage each other when the first and second tracks are urged away from each other along the reference axis. A reclosable bag having a reclosable fastener and a slider for a reclosable fastener are also provided. | 02-25-2016 |
20160059997 | AUDIBLE SLIDABLE ZIPPER BAGS - A plastic bag has a closure comprising first and second mutually interlocking profiles and a slider on the closure adapted to engage the interlocking profiles in locking relationship when the slider is moved across the profiles in a locking direction and to disengage the interlocking profiles when the slider is moved across the profiles in an opening direction opposite the locking direction. Topographical features are spaced periodically along the width of the closure. The topographical features are arranged for engagement with the slider as the slider moves across the profiles. Engagement between the topographical features and the slider produces a locking tactile and audible sensation upon closing the closure which is different from an opening tactile and audible sensation upon opening the closure. | 03-03-2016 |
20160088907 | LEAK-RESISTANT SLIDER SELECT ZIPPER - The present disclosure relates to a leak-resistant slider zipper. The zipper typically includes end seals at the opening and closing ends of the zipper, an upper and a lower set of interlocking elements, first and second upper flanges above the upper interlocking elements having no gaps or cut-outs therein, and first and second lower flanges below the lower interlocking elements, one of the lower flanges being folded back on itself, and a slider. | 03-31-2016 |
20160101905 | SLIDER BAG WITH A DETENT - A storage bag includes at least one zipper profile provided adjacent to an opening to the interior of the bag. The at least one zipper profile has opposing closure elements that respectively interlock with each other. The storage bag also includes a slider with at least one opening member and at least one detent on at least one end of the bag. The at least one detent is configured to engage with the at least one opening member of the slider to provide a leak-proof end seal. | 04-14-2016 |