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Tamper evident reclosable package

US6880973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 25, 2001
Grant dateApr 19, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D33/2516
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tamper evident package has a first wall and a second wall facing the first wall. A zipper is provided at a top of the package. The first and second walls include portions that extend over the zipper and the first wall extension portion has a line of weakness that extends parallel to the zipper. A peel seal joins the first wall and the second wall above the interlocking members of the profiles and sections of the first and second walls extend beyond the peel seal. If the zipper has a slider, a pocket is formed in one of the walls to accommodate the slider. The slider pocket extends parallel to the zipper. Methods of forming he package on various types of form, fill and seal equipment as well as the equipment are also disclosed.

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