Resealable bag for filling with food product(s) and method
US7101079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B70/8132
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reclosable bag for filling with at least one food product. The reclosable bag generally includes at least one sheet of web material having at least two areas of structural weakness. At least one fold structure is located between and defined by the two areas of structural weakness. An opening is located generally opposite the fold structure. The reclosable bag further includes a reclosable fastener structure having an integral skirt structure of skirt web material extending therefrom. The integral skirt structure includes a distal margin. The distal margin is coupled to the web material at, at least one location between the areas of structural weakness and the opening. The reclosable fastener structure extends past the areas of structural weakness and into the fold structure. The reclosable bag capable of being filled with at least one food product through the opening. Alternately the reclosable bag may include a gusseted portion located generally opposite the fold structure and wherein the opening is located between the fold structure and the gusseted portion.
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