초록 ▼

A resealable, flexible package having a reinforced slider device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the flexible package includes a resealable closure mechanism, such as a recloseable zipper for selective opening and closing of the package. The zipper includes a first and second closure profile. A sli

A resealable, flexible package having a reinforced slider device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the flexible package includes a resealable closure mechanism, such as a recloseable zipper for selective opening and closing of the package. The zipper includes a first and second closure profile. A slider device is operably mounted on the zipper for selectively opening and closing the resealable zipper. The slider device has a top wall and first and second sidewalls depending from the top wall. The slider device includes a reinforcement structure to increase the force required to remove the slider device from the flexible package. In one embodiment, the slider device includes at least one rib member integral with and extending outwardly from the top wall and each of the sidewalls. In another embodiment, the slider device includes a first and second rib member constructed and arranged to reinforce the top wall and each of the sidewalls at separate locations. Accordingly, the rib members increase the rigidity of the slider device, thereby increasing the force required to remove the slider device from the flexible package.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A flexible package comprising:(a) a package surrounding wall defining an interior and a mouth providing access to said interior; (b) a resealable closure mechanism along said mouth for selective closing and opening of said mouth; said resealable closure mechanism including first and second closur

1. A flexible package comprising:(a) a package surrounding wall defining an interior and a mouth providing access to said interior; (b) a resealable closure mechanism along said mouth for selective closing and opening of said mouth; said resealable closure mechanism including first and second closure profiles; (i) said first and second closure profiles being constructed and arranged to interlock; and (c) a slider device operably mounted on said resealable closure mechanism for selectively opening and closing said resealable closure mechanism; said slider device having a first end and a second end opposite said first end; said slider device including: (i) a top wall; (ii) a first sidewall depending from said top wall; (iii) a second sidewall depending from said top wall opposite said first sidewall; (iv) a first rib member integral with and extending outwardly from said top wall and each of said first and second sidewalls; (A) said first rib member being positioned proximate to said first end of said slider device; (1) said first rib member being positioned at least about 0.08 inches from said first end of said slider device; (v) a second rib member integral with and extending outwardly from said top wall and each of said first and second sidewalls; (A) said second rib member being positioned proximate to said second end of said slider device; and (1) said second rib member being positioned at least about 0.08 inches from said second end of said slider device.