Patent ID: 7543362
Filing Date: 2009-06-09
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A zipper for a reclosable package or bag, including: a first interlocking profile including a first interlocking element and a first package-engaging flange, the first package-engaging flange being below the first interlocking element; a second interlocking profile including a second interlocking element and a second package-engaging flange, the second package-engaging flange being below the second interlocking element; a slider mounted on the first and second interlocking profiles, wherein moving the slider in a closing direction causes the first and second interlocking profiles to interlock with each other and moving the slider in an opening direction causes the first and second interlocking profiles to separate from each other; the first and second interlocking profiles being joined to each other at a first end and a second end, wherein when the slider is positioned proximate to the first end, the first and second interlocking profiles are separated between the slider and the second end, and wherein when the slider is positioned proximate to the second end, the first and second interlocking profiles are interlocked between the slider and the first end; and the first package-engaging flange including a first aperture proximate to the first end and the second package-engaging flange including a second aperture proximate to the first end; wherein the first aperture allows a first portion of web to extend through the first aperture and wherein the second aperture allows a second portion of web to extend through the second aperture.