Patent ID: 6247844
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: A44B,B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A resealable package comprising:(a) first and second panel sections joined together to define an enclosed region; first and second opposite side edges; a top edge; and a mouth providing access to the enclosed region; and(b) a closure arrangement secured to the first and second panel sections for selectively opening and sealing the mouth; the closure arrangement including:(i) a first closure profile including a first base strip and a first interlocking closure member;(ii) a second closure profile including a second base strip and a second interlocking closure member;(A) the first and second interlocking closure members arranged and configured to selectively engage;(iii) a slider including a top piece positioned above the first and second closure profiles, the top piece defining a single, centrally located groove that faces in a downward direction toward the first and second closure profiles;(iv) a plow having a top end and a bottom end, the top end including an upwardly projecting tongue adapted to a fit within the groove defined by the top piece of the slider; the slider and the plow being arranged and configured to:(A) form a first cavity for receiving the first and second closure profiles;(B) slide along the first and second closure profiles in a first direction to cause the first and second closure profiles to engage; and(C) slide along the first and second closure profiles in a second direction to cause the first and second closure profiles to disengage.