Patent ID: 8012075
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A method of making reclosable packaging comprising: providing a first longitudinally extending sheet of film material and a second longitudinally extending sheet of film material, said first sheet of film material being formed of thermoform material and said second sheet being provided separately from said first sheet; forming a longitudinally extending line of weakness proximal to and spaced from a side edge of said first longitudinally extending sheet; positioning said first sheet to overlie said second sheet; and attaching a zipper between said sheets, said line of weakness being positioned between a line of attachment of said zipper to said first sheet and said side edge of said first sheet, said zipper having a first profile attached to said first sheet along said line of attachment and a second profile attached to said second sheet, said first and second profiles respectively having mating first and second interlocking members.