Patent ID: 6530870
Filing Date: 2003-03-11
Classification: B31B,B65B,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a reclosable package comprising a zipper closure, the reclosable package having first and second sides defining a package width and tie zipper closure extending the width of the package, the method comprising:(a) providing a film web having first and second edges and a distance therebetween; (b) forming first aid second notches in the film web at the first and second edges each of tie first and second notches having a longitudinal length and a width, wherein the sum of the first width and the second width is approximately one-half of the distance between first and second edges; (c) forming a pocket in the film web between the first and second notches; (d) providing a zipper closure having: (i) a first interlocking mating profile and a second interlocking mating profile, each profile having a sealing flange and an opposite distal end; (e) inserting the zipper closure into the pocket and attaching the sealing flanges to the pocket; (f) joining the first side edge to the second side edge of the film web approximately perpendicular to the zipper closure to form a casement; (g) forming a bottom edge to provide an interior defined by die casement and the bottom edge; and (h) forming a top edge.