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US4066167A
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Recloseable package
Assignee: Keebler Co
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Filing: 1976-07-08
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1996-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A recloseable package, having a bag portion, closing portion and seal portion, is disclosed. The seal portion seals the recloseable package, after filling, in a conventional fashion. The recloseable package is opened by separation of the seal portion. The recloseable package is thereafter closed by the closing portion and an adhesively attachable strip.
Inventors
- 👤 Ward T. Hanna
- 👤 John J. Drennan
- 👤 John T. Staroska
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/1691; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/5805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A recloseable package having a sealed state, an open state and a closed state, said reclosable package comprising, in said sealed state: a bag portion having a closed end and an open end; a closing portion joined to said bag portion at said open end, said closing portion including a tapered section adjacent said bag portion and a flap section, said flap section being tackily sealed in said sealed state to define a sealed flap area; a seal portion joined to said flap section; a perforation between said seal portion and said closing portion to facilitate separation and removal of said seal portion, said sealed flap area being between said tapered section and said perforation; an adhesive strip attached to said reclosable package in an inoperative position; said reclosable package being operable in said open state whenever said seal portion is separated from said flap section and discarded and said sealed flap area is opened; said flap section being foldable upon said tapered section in said open state to define a folded position; said reclosable package being operable in said closed state whenever said flap section is placed in said folded position, said adhesive strip is removed from said inoperative position, and said adhesive strip is attached to said reclosable package in an operative position to maintain said flap section in said folded position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A recloseable package having a sealed state, an open state and a closed state, said reclosable package comprising, in said sealed state: a bag portion having a closed end and an open end; a closing portion joined to said bag portion at said open end, said closing portion including a tapered section adjacent said bag portion and a flap section, said flap section being tackily sealed in said sealed state to define a sealed flap area; a seal portion joined to said flap section; a perforation between said seal portion and said closing portion to facilitate separation and removal of said seal portion, said sealed flap area being between said tapered section and said perforation; an adhesive strip attached to said reclosable package in an inoperative position; said reclosable package being operable in said open state whenever said seal portion is separated from said flap section and discarded and said sealed flap area is opened; said flap section being foldable upon said tapered section in said open state to define a folded position; said reclosable package being operable in said closed state whenever said flap section is placed in said folded position, said adhesive strip is removed from said inoperative position, and said adhesive strip is attached to said reclosable package in an operative position to maintain said flap section in said folded position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A recloseable package as claimed in claim 1 wherein said adhesively attachable strip is attached to said bag portion in said sealed state.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A recloseable package as claimed in claim 1 wherein said adhesively attached strip is attached to said bag portion and said closing portion in said closed state.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A recloseable package as claimed in claim 1 wherein said closing portion and said bag portion include a protective strip to facilitate removal of said adhesively attachable strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A recloseable package as claimed in claim 4 wherein said protective strip is cellophane.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |