Patent ID: 7610662
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A zipper for a reclosable package or bag, comprising: a first zipper profile with a first interlocking element, a first flange and a first leak-resistant element; a second zipper profile with a second interlocking element, a second flange and a second leak-resistant element; and a slider including first and second channels capturing the respective first and second flanges above the first and second interlocking elements whereby the first and second interlocking elements are below the first and second channels, the slider including an opening end wherein the channels are spaced apart so as to separate the first and second zipper profiles and a closing end wherein the channels are spaced apart so as to interlock the first and second zipper profiles, whereby when the slider is moved in a first direction, the first and second zipper profiles are interlocked with each other and when the slider is moved in a second direction, the first and second zipper profiles are separated from each other; the slider further including first and second side walls which include tapered portions to maintain contact between the first leak-resistant element and the second leak-resistant element throughout an entire length of the slider.