Transverse direction zipper tape
US6115892A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45168
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A zipper strip for a reclosable package having a transverse zipper is provided. The zipper strip comprises a male interlocking profile and a female interlocking profile. Each profile includes an interlocking member and an integral web which defines a leading flange. The leading flanges are sealed to thermoplastic film material which is used to make the reclosable packages and to each other. One of leading flanges is provided with a perforation along its length so that it can be separated by pulling the profiles apart.
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