Patent · US Expired

Selectively closeable plastic film bag

US6012844A · kind A · utility

51Cited by
38References
49Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 1999
Grant dateJan 11, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 16, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D33/20
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A selectively closeable plastic film bag is formed with front and rear plastic film panels. The bag includes a bottom and side edges and each of the front and rear panels include a top edge whereat an opening is provided into the bag cavity. An adhesive strip is provided on the inside surface of the front or rear panels extending longitudinally thereacross between the bag side edges. The adhesive strip is placed in a pattern extending at an angle upwardly from each of the side edges to a generally linear portion therebetween. A release liner is provided between the front and rear panels and is located partially over or above the adhesive strip at the side edges and below the linear adhesive strip portion. The adhesive strip portion covered by the release liner is prevented from coming in contact with the other bag panel thereby retaining the bag open. The release liner is detachably attachable to the adhesive strip. For closing the bag, the release liner is pulled out from between the panels causing the adhesive strip to come in contact therewith. The adhesive strip extends uninterrupted from side edge to side edge thereby making the closure leakproof. Pocket panels are attached to…

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