IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0165026
(2002-06-07)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
Eckert Seamans Cherin &
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
29 |
초록
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A method of applying a slider to a closure mechanism for a resealable package is provided. The method comprises providing a closure mechanism having first and second closure profiles, both having upper flanges and interlocking members. The method further comprises providing a slider for selectively
A method of applying a slider to a closure mechanism for a resealable package is provided. The method comprises providing a closure mechanism having first and second closure profiles, both having upper flanges and interlocking members. The method further comprises providing a slider for selectively opening and closing the closure mechanism, the slider comprising a top wall and a pair of side walls. The slider also comprises a spreader for separating the first and second closure profiles. The spreader has a channel through which the first and second upper flanges may pass as the slider is moved along the closure mechanism. The method further comprises attaching the slider to the closure mechanism while the first and second closure profiles are at least partially disengaged. The upper flanges are positioned in the channel through the spreader when the slider is applied to the closure mechanism.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of applying a slider to a closure mechanism for a resealable package and filling the resealable package with a product, comprising: (a) providing a closure mechanism comprising first and second closure profiles; (i) the first closure profile comprising a first base s
What is claimed is: 1. A method of applying a slider to a closure mechanism for a resealable package and filling the resealable package with a product, comprising: (a) providing a closure mechanism comprising first and second closure profiles; (i) the first closure profile comprising a first base strip, a flange, and a first upper flange, the first base strip having a first interlocking member extending therefrom; (ii) the second closure profile comprising a second base strip, a flange, and a second upper flange, the second base strip having a second interlocking member extending therefrom; (iii) the first and second interlocking members constructed and arranged to selectively interlock; (b) providing a slider device for selectively opening and closing the closure mechanism, the slider device comprising: (i) a top wall and a pair of side walls, the top wall and side walls defining a cavity sized to receive the first and second upper flanges; (ii) a spreader for separating the first and second closure profiles, the spreader depending from the top wall, the spreader having a channel through which the first and second upper flanges may pass as the slider is moved along the closure mechanism; and attaching the slider device to the closure mechanism while the first and second closure profiles are at least partially disengaged, wherein the first and second upper flanges are both positioned in the channel through the spreader, before attaching the first closure profile and the second closure profile to a resealable package, the resealable package having a first and second side panel, the first side panel having a first edge, a second edge, a bottom edge, and a top edge that correspond to a first edge, a second edge, a bottom edge, and a top edge on the second side panel, each of the first, second, and bottom edges on the first side panel are fused/sealed to the corresponding edges on the second side panel thereby forming a resealable package with an interior, an exterior, a bottom, and an unsealed top, the unsealed top having a row of perforations below the top edge of each side panel; attaching the first closure profile and the second closure profile to the resealable package by fusing the flange of the first closure profile to the interior of the first side panel at a pre-determined distance below the row of perforations on the first side panel and fusing the flange of the second closure profile to the interior of the second side panel below the row of perforations on the second side panel thereby forming a header section above the first and second closure profiles; filling the resealable package with a product through the unsealed top and partially disengaged first and second closure profiles without having to disengage the first closure profile from the second closure profile prior to filling; and sealing the top edges of the side panels above the perforations thereby forming a sealed resealable package with partially disengaged first and second closure profiles. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising attaching the closure mechanism to a resealable package. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising moving the slider device in a direction effective to cause the first and second closure profiles to engage. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the first and second upper flanges each define a notch at one end of the closure mechanism. 5. The method of claim 4, further comprising moving the slider device along the closure mechanism until the spreader of the slider device is disposed within the notch. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the spreader comprises two flanges depending from the top wall of the slider device, the two flanges oriented generally in a V-shape. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the two flanges are not in direct contact with each other. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the spreader comprises a single flange depending from the top wall of the slider device. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the spreader is triangular in shape. 10. A method of applying a slider to a closure mechanism for a resealable package and filling the resealable package with a product, comprising: (a) providing a closure mechanism comprising first and second closure profiles; (i) the first closure profile comprising a first base strip, a flange, and a first upper flange, the first base strip having a first interlocking member extending therefrom; (ii) the second closure profile comprising a second base strip, a flange, and a second upper flange, the second base strip having a second interlocking member extending therefrom; (iii) the first and second interlocking members constructed and arranged to selectively interlock; (b) providing a slider device for selectively opening and closing the closure mechanism, the slider device comprising: (i) a top wall and a pair of side walls, the top wall and side walls defining a cavity sized to receive the first and second upper flanges; (ii) a spreader for separating the first and second closure profiles, the spreader depending from the top wall, the spreader having a channel through which the first and second upper flanges may pass as the slider is moved along the closure mechanism; and (c) attaching the slider device to the closure mechanism while the first and second closure profiles are at least partially disengaged, wherein the first and second upper flanges are both disposed in a first position that is different than a second position where the first and second upper flanges are positioned in subsequent closings in normal operation; before attaching the first closure profile and the second closure profile to a resealable package, the resealable package having a first and second side panel, the first side panel having a first edge, a second edge, a bottom edge, and a top edge that correspond to a first edge, a second edge, a bottom edge, and a top edge on the second side panel, each of the first, second, and bottom edges on the first side panel are fused/sealed to the corresponding edges on the second side panel thereby forming a resealable package with an interior, an exterior, a bottom, and an unsealed top, the unsealed top having a row of perforations below the top edge of each side panel; attaching the first closure profile and the second closure profile to the resealable package by fusing the flange of the first closure profile to the interior of the first side panel at a pre-determined distance below the row of perforations on the first side panel and fusing the flange of the second closure profile to the interior of the second side panel below the row of perforations on the second side panel thereby forming a header section above the first and second closure profiles; filling the resealable package with a product through the unsealed top and partially disengaged first and second closure profiles without having to disengage the first closure profile from the second closure profile prior to filling; and sealing the top edges of the side panels above the perforations thereby forming a sealed resealable package with partially disengaged first and second closure profiles. 11. A closure mechanism for a resealable bag comprising: (a) first and second closure profiles; (i) the first closure profile comprising a first base strip and a first upper flange, the first base strip having a first interlocking member extending therefrom; (ii) the second closure profile comprising a second base strip and a second upper flange, the second base strip having a second interlocking member extending therefrom; (iii) the first and second interlocking members constructed and arranged to selectively interlock; (b) a slider device for selectively opening and closing the closure mechanism, the slider device comprising: (i) a top wall and a pair of side walls, the top wall and side walls defining a cavity sized to receive the first and second upper flanges; (ii) a spreader for separating the first and second closure profiles, the spreader comprises two flanges that depend from the top wall of the slider device, the two flanges are oriented in a generally V-shape; (c) wherein the first and second upper flanges are positioned in a channel that extends between the two flanges of the spreader; and (d) a removable header section disposed above the first and second closure profiles. 12. The closure mechanism of claim 11, wherein the first and second upper flanges each define a notch at one end of the closure mechanism. 13. The closure mechanism of claim 11, wherein the two flanges are not in direct contact with each other. 14. The closure mechanism of claim 11, wherein the spreader comprises a single flange depending from the top wall of the slider device. 15. The closure mechanism of claim 14, wherein the spreader is triangular in shape. 16. The closure mechanism of claim 11, further comprising a row of perforations disposed above the closure mechanism, the removable header section defined by the perforations.
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