Patent · US Expired

Method of preparing zipper for use in reclosable gusset bags

US6821238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateNov 29, 2000
Grant dateNov 23, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S493/927
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The profiles of a segment of profile zipper are separated and then the profiles at the central portion of the segment are rejoined while the profiles at the ends of the segment are maintained separated. The segment is transported to overlie a bag film web transverse to a moving direction of the web and attached to the web. The web is formed into a reclosable bag with side wall gusset portions of web tucked between the separated profiles.

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