Patent ID: 7946766
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A closure mechanism, comprising: a first base and a second base; an elongate channel defined by a first leg spaced apart from a second leg, each leg extending from the first base and having a respective distal end; a sealing flange attached to and extending from the respective distal ends of each of the first and second legs, the sealing flange includes a slit therethrough that extends along a length of the channel between the first leg and the second leg; and an elongate profile that extends laterally from the second base, wherein the profile extends through the slit into the channel to releasably engage with the elongate channel when the closure mechanism is in an occluded state, wherein the sealing flange forms a seal against the elongate profile, wherein at least one of the first base the first leg or the second leg includes an aperture therethrough, and wherein the sealing flange is integral to a first pouch sidewall.