Hinged zipper assembly of a resealable enclosure
US11858693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2215/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hinged zipper assembly includes first and second zipper members each having a facing side, an opposite side, an upper edge, and an opposite lower edge. Each of the zipper members has a profile protrusion that extends from the facing sides and are located between the upper and lower edges. The profile protrusions mesh with each other to interlock with each other. A living hinge is formed in the first zipper member and/or the second zipper member between the lower edge and the profile protrusion. The zipper members are formed with flanges that extend from the lower edges. The flanges are configured to be affixed to panels of an enclosure that is closed by meshing of the profile protrusions of the first and second zipper members with each other.
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