Making reclosable packages wherein a slider is inserted onto a length of reclosable zipper

The specification describes reclosable packages made on slide zippers horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) machines. A pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package. As the chain of packages is moved forwards a reclosable zipper is inserted between the film extensions of the leading pack...

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Main Authors MALIN, ART, AUSNIT, STEVE, MCMAHON, MICHAEL J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.08.2000
Edition7
Subjects
CONVEYING
HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGINGARTICLES OR MATERIALS
MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNERANALOGOUS TO PAPER
MAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN AMANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER
PACKING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
STORING
TRANSPORTING
UNPACKING
WORKING PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUSTO PAPER
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Summary:The specification describes reclosable packages made on slide zippers horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) machines. A pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package. As the chain of packages is moved forwards a reclosable zipper is inserted between the film extensions of the leading package and sealed. A slider is then inserted onto the reclosable zipper of the leading package and the completed leading package is cut from the chain.
Bibliography:Application Number: NZ20000504582