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Heat-sealing method for plastic containers

US3986914A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 22, 1974
Grant dateOct 19, 1976
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Expiry dateAug 22, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1054
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic container is provided with a plastic bead seal at the junction of the interlocking fastener and the side edges of the container. The plastic bead seal acts as a barrier to the passage of fluids or contaminating bacteria through the fastener at this junction. A method and apparatus are provided for flowing plastic under heat and pressure into and across the junction to form the bead seal barrier.

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