Patent ID: 6287000
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A package comprising:(a) a package surrounding wall having a side edge and a mouth therebetween; said mouth providing access to a package interior;(b) a reclosable zipper along said mouth for selective opening and closing of said mouth; said zipper including first and second closure profiles;(i) said first and second closure profiles configured and constructed to selectively interlock;(c) a tamper evident seal connecting said first closure profile to said second closure profile; and(d) a slider device configured and constructed to selectively open and close said mouth;(i) said slider device having a cutting device configured and constructed to open said tamper evident seal;(ii) said cutting device being moveable from a first position to a second position, wherein when in the first position, said cutting device is spaced away from said tamper evident seal and, when in the second position, said cutting device contacts said tamper evident seal;(iii) said slider device comprises a hinge to allow pivotal movement of said cutting device in relation to said slider device;(iv) wherein said hinge is a living hinge.