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Fastener closure arrangement for flexible packages

US6974256B2 · kind B2 · utility

29Cited by
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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2001
Grant dateDec 13, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D33/2541
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible package is provided with a shrouded slide fastener closure. The shroud includes an opening for the slide, extending to a line of weakness joining the shroud to the remainder of the flexible package. The opening includes an acute angle portion communicating with the line of weakness to facilitate tearing of the shroud from the flexible package.

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