Patent ID: 6138329
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: A44B,B29C,B31B,B65B,B65D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A reclosable fastener assembly for bag making material, said fastener comprising:a first closure element comprising a base member, a first male profile extending substantially perpendicularly from said base member and a second male profile extending substantially perpendicularly from said base and substantially parallel to said first male profile said base member further comprising a sealing bridge section extending between said first and second male profiles, said bridge section being thicker than marginal portions of said base, said increased thickness extending in a direction opposite to said first and second male profiles;a second closure element, said closure element comprising a pair of substantially u-shaped members, said u-shaped members each defining a channel portion constructed and arranged for selective interlocking with said first and second male profiles;a second sealing bridge extending between said u-shaped members, said second sealing bridge being substantially as thick as said first sealing bridge;said first and second male members and said u-shaped members further being constructed and arranged, sized and positioned for supporting, when interlocked, said sealing bridge sections in parallel to each other so as to provide a flat surface for sealing of said fastener assembly to said bag making material.