Patent ID: 8105225
Filing Date: 2012-01-31
Classification: B31B,B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a film to form a reclosable bag, comprising the steps of: moving the film; and attaching sequentially and crosswise with respect to the direction of movement of said film, a fastener comprising a first strip containing at least one reclosable profile interlocked with another reclosable profile that is complementary thereto and contained by a second strip, which will be subsequently attached to said film; wherein each of said first and second strips of said fastener contains at least one web extending substantially laterally on one side of the profile contained thereon; wherein said fastener further includes a first peel seal connecting the webs, said first peel seal disposed toward the inside of the bag with respect to the first and second profiles; wherein said fastener further includes a slider for opening and closing said reclosable profiles; wherein said fastener is attached to the film so that a film extension extends beyond each of said reclosable profiles and said slider, said method comprising the further step of sealing said film extensions together beyond said reclosable profiles and said slider; and wherein said film extensions are sealed together with a second peel seal.