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Zipper assemblies having post-consumer recyclate material

US12396525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 2023
Grant dateAug 26, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2005/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A zipper assembly is provided that may be coupled to a resealable enclosure. The zipper assembly may include flanges having opposite interior and exterior surfaces. The exterior surfaces of the flanges may be coupled with one or more films of the enclosure. The zipper assembly also may include locking members protruding from the flanges. The locking members may mate with each other to close the enclosure and to separate from each other to open the enclosure. The flanges and the locking members may be formed from a non-common material and a common material.

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