Self-closing packaging material
US6706388B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31993
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A self-closing package formed from a unitary two-ply or three-ply laminate sheeting having an inner surface which is entirely coated with cohesive material, which has the property of sticking only to itself, and having a first portion and second portion. An article may be placed on the first portion of the laminate sheeting before folding and forming he laminate sheeting into a self-closing package. To form the package, the second portion of the laminate sheeting is pulled upward around the article and folded over both the article and the first portion of the laminate sheeting so that the inner surface of both the first portion and second portion are opposed to each other. The package is closed and sealed by the cohesive coated inner surfaces of the first and second portions coming into contact with each other and thereby sticking to each other.
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