Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages on horizontal form-fill-seal machines
US6138439A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1303
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.
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