Patent ID: 6931819
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. A method for packaging products, comprising the steps of: supplying a continuous length of packaging film having opposed longitudinal edges; attaching a first profile from a continuous supply of zippers to the packaging film transverse to a longitudinal edge of the film, said first profile including two first interlocking members; cutting the packaging film and the first profile between the two first interlocking members; advancing the packaging film to accommodate a product; attaching a second profile from the continuous supply of zippers to the packaging film transverse to the longitudinal edge of the packaging film with the second profile including two second interlocking members interlockable with the first interlocking members; cutting the film and the second profile between the second interlocking members forming a packaging sheet having a first interlocking member and a second interlocking member at opposite ends of the packaging sheet; folding the packaging sheet transverse to the longitudinal edges; sealing opposing inner surfaces of the folded packaging sheet adjacent to the longitudinal edges to form an envelope; placing the envelope in a box with the interlocking members protruding from the box; placing a product within the envelope in the box; and interlocking the first interlocking member with the second member.