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Thermoplastic draw tape bag with tacky closure surface

US4842421A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 1988
Grant dateJun 27, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D33/28
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermoplastic draw tape bag having a tacky surface on the inside lip of the mouth of the bag and extending around the inner periphery of the lip on the open mouth of the bag, the surface comprising a material having the characteristic of sticking to itself and being adapted to seal the open mouth and hold the bag closed after the draw tape is pulled tight. In one form of the invention, the tacky surface comprises a coating of glycerol mono-oleate. The surface may also comprise a layer of polyvinylidene chloride or a layer of polyisobutylene.

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