Automatic application of zipper segment

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-05-20
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
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[0007]It is therefore a further object of the present disclosure to provide a method and apparatus for attaching a zipper to a package, thereby further providing a simple opening and closing operation by the user, as well as providing a closing method that will outlast the package or product life.

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However, this type of closure can be difficult to engage.
In addition, after several openings and closing, the flap can become loose or worn and therefore not stay closed to keep the product in the package.

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[0015]Referring now to the drawings in detail wherein like numerals indicate like elements throughout the several views, one sees that FIG. 1 is a schematic of a first embodiment of the manufacturing process of the present invention.

[0016]Pre-cut unfolded cardboard, paper or plastic packages (or cards) 100 (or other suitable substrate) are provided in a stack 10, supported by plate 11, and illustrated in plan view thereabove in FIG. 1. The presence of packages (or cards) 100 is sensed by sensor 12 and the data sent to a central processing unit (not shown) which controls the sequence of operations. Roller 14 is used to feed packages 100 from stack 10 to a conveyor system 16. The passage of packages 100 is sensed or monitored by sensor 18 and the data sent to a central processing unit (not shown) which controls the sequence of operations. The package 100 arrives at a tape dispensing station 20 wherein a reel 22 of double-sided adhesive tape 24 is provided. Typically, tape dispensing s...

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Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for the application of zipper segments to opposite sides of a flat, form cut cardboard, paper or plastic card using double-sided adhesive tape. The card receives double-sided tape, and then zipper profiles are secured to the double-sided tape. Alternately, the zipper profiles and double-sided tape may be joined together and then applied to the card. The card is then folded and used for the packing of pieces of chewing gum or similar applications.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 115,768 filed Nov. 18, 2008, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.[0002]1. Field of the Disclosure[0003]The present disclosure pertains to the application of zipper profile segments to opposite sides of a flat, form cut cardboard, paper or plastic card using double sided tape. The card is then folded and used for the packing of pieces of chewing gum or similar applications. This disclosure can also be used for other applications of securing a zipper to packaging whenever conventional methods, such as heat sealing, are not practical or possible.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]There are applications in the field of packaging wherein the zipper for opening and closing the package cannot be secured to the package by heat sealing, such as when the walls are made from a paper product. One way of securing the zipper to the p...

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IPC IPC(8): B65B11/58
CPCB31B2219/9019B31B19/90B31B70/00B31B2160/10B31B70/8132B31B50/814
Inventor OWEN, KEVINRUDERMAN, STEPHEN S.
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
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