US4337889A
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Reclosable bag with slide fastener
Assignee: Talon Inc
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Filing: 1980-02-06
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Granted: 1982-07-06
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Expires: 2000-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A bag with an elongated opening formed at one end thereof is opened and closed by means of a slide fastener having its respective tapes attached to the respective sides of the opening. Means, such as a rippable line of stitches, a low peel adhesive on an inner portion of one tape, etc., is provided to hold the bag closed and prevent tension on the coupling elements of the slide fastener during shipping and storing of the bag and its contents.
Inventors
- 👤 George B. Moertel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/25; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S383/00; Y10S383/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A reclosable bag comprising a bag body having two side walls and an elongated opening formed between end portions of the two side walls, a slide fastener having a pair of support tapes and a pair of rows of coupling elements mounted on the inner longitudinal edges of the support tapes, a pair of attachment means attaching the tapes to the respective side walls adjacent the opening, and an easy peelable adhesive securing an inner portion of one support tape to the opposite side wall from which the one support tape is attached by the corresponding attachment means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A reclosable bag comprising a bag body having two side walls and an elongated opening formed between end portions of the two side walls, a slide fastener having a pair of support tapes and a pair of rows of coupling elements mounted on the inner longitudinal edges of the support tapes, a pair of attachment means attaching the tapes to the respective side walls adjacent the opening, and an easy peelable adhesive securing an inner portion of one support tape to the opposite side wall from which the one support tape is attached by the corresponding attachment means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A reclosable bag as claimed in claim 1 wherein said attachment means includes respective strips of high-strength adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A reclosable bag as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the slide fastener, when opened, has one half thereof extending beyond the side walls of the bag for forming a pouring spout for the bag.
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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) | 1985-07-05 | 1986-01-04 | 1986-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-05 | 1990-01-04 | 1990-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-05 | 1994-01-04 | 1994-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |