Reclosable packaging for scoopable products and method of manufacture
US7048442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D75/008
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reclosable package for scoopable products, such as flour and detergent. The package has a closed plastic zipper installed in a gusset. The gusset comprises first and second panels connected at a fold line. The zipper comprises first and second zipper portions respectively joined to the first and second gusset panels. In one embodiment, the zipper portions are connected by a fold line situated adjacent the gusset fold line. In another embodiment, the zipper portions are connected by a fold line situated away from the gusset. In a third embodiment, the zipper portions are not connected prior to opening the package along the gusset fold line. A peel seal is placed between the zipper portions and above the interlocked profiled closure elements of the zipper.
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