Patent ID: 6217215
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A closure arrangement for a flexible package; the closure arrangement comprising:(a) first and second opposing profiles having a continuous cross-section; wherein:(i) the first profile includes a first guide post and a first profile element having a first plurality of feedback ribs projecting at least 0.003 inches from the first profile element;(ii) the second profile includes a second profile element, having a second plurality of feedback ribs projecting at least 0.003 inches from the second profile element, and a third profile element;(iii) wherein the second and third profile elements are arranged and configured to selectively interlock with the first profile element;(iv) wherein the feedback ribs have a shape comprised of at least one of the group consisting of triangular, rectangular, and round; and(b) whereby the first and second plurality of feedback ribs interact to allow a user of the package to sense when the first and second profiles are interlocking.