Patent · US Expired

Tear tape

US6713174B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30References
21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2002
Grant dateMar 30, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 27, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/28
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coextruded elongated tear tape comprises at least one layer of thermoplastic resin material monoaxially oriented in the longitudinal direction of the tape and a layer comprising adhesive. The method of making material for the tear tape comprises coextruding the layers. Apparatus for sealing tear tape to packaging material comprises an ultrasonic transducer and an anvil roll, the anvil roll having indicia representative of information formed in relief on the surface thereof and aligned with the path of the tear tape for embossing the indicia thereon. The embossing method comprises passing tape and thermoplastic resin packaging over the anvil roll and heating them to seal the tape to the packaging and to deform them into the indicia.

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