Patent ID: 7059099

Claim:
A machine for forming, filling, and welding a reclosable bag, comprising: a first means for welding a first web of a fastener having complementary engageable reclosable profiles to a film moving in a longitudinal direction; a forming collar disposed downstream of said first welding means, said forming collar including a first groove adapted for guiding a slider of the fastener in the direction of movement of the film; a filling tube including a second groove adapted for guiding the slider when the fastener passes over said filling tube; a second means for welding a second web of said fastener to said film, said second welding means being disposed below said filling tube; wherein said first and second welding means are disposed to respectively weld said first and second webs so that said webs are positioned transversely with respect to the direction of movement of the film; and a third means for welding together longitudinal edges of said film.