US5363540A
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Process and apparatus for controlling the gap width of a reclosable closure profile for a thermoplastic container
Assignee: DowBrands Inc
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Filing: 1992-08-07
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Granted: 1994-11-15
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Expires: 2012-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A process and apparatus for forming a reclosable closure profile, wherein the configuration of the closure profile is mechanically altered for controlling the width of the gap in a groove member by passing the closure profile, while still hot enough to be formed, through a profile gapping means, whereby the surfaces of the closure profile contact the gapping means, thereby maintaining the desired final gap width of the closure profile and/or whereby the gapping means includes a cutting means for notching the base of the groove member for controlling the closure force of the groove member.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian C. Dais
- 👤 Jose Porchia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/25; B65D33/2508; B65D33/2541; A; A44; A44B; A44B19/00; A44B19/10; A44B19/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/50; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/25; Y10T24/2532; Y10T24/2534; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45152; Y10T24/45157; Y10T24/45168
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A zipper for a reclosable thermoplastic bag comprising two opposing, longitudinally extending interlockable rib and groove profiles, wherein the groove profile has intermittent cuts therein at intervals along the surface of the longitudinal length of the base of the groove profile to provide better control of the strength of the profile both from a structural and closure force standpoint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A zipper for a reclosable thermoplastic bag comprising two opposing, longitudinally extending interlockable rib and groove profiles, wherein the groove profile has intermittent cuts therein at intervals along the surface of the longitudinal length of the base of the groove profile to provide better control of the strength of the profile both from a structural and closure force standpoint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The zipper of claim 1 wherein the rib profile is discontinuous in structure along its length, and being substantially free of interdigitation with the groove profile, the zipper imparting a vibratory or bumpy feel perceptible to the touch when the profiles are interlocked.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-11-14 | 2002-05-16 | 2002-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-11-14 | 2006-05-16 | 2006-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |