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Tear tape for plastic packaging

US6416841B1 · kind B1 · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 13, 1999
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31938
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat resistant and heat sealable tear tape that can be used with a plastic package. The tear tape comprises a layer of an oriented film and a layer of a polymer sealant material. The polymer sealant has a melt temperature of below approximately 220° F. A plastic package can be made having a tear tape to provide a hermetically sealed package with a tear tape.

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