Slider for sealing and unsealing a storage bag

a technology for storage bags and sliding doors, which is applied in the direction of flexible container closures, transportation and packaging, sacks, etc., can solve the problem of increasing the size of sliding doors on a given bag

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-03
BURGGREN KEEGAN E
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Because a slider extends along the opening of the bag, however, there may be problems with increasing the size of a slider on a given bag.

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[0023]Our invention is directed to a closure mechanism for a storage bag, and a corresponding storage bag that includes such a slider. The slider is configured to be larger than other sliders provided for similarly-sized bags. The larger slider, however, does not reduce the of the opening of the bag as compared to smaller sliders. In embodiments of the invention, the larger size of the slider, as well as other features, make the slider easier to grip.

[0024]As will be apparent from the description herein, the term “bag” encompasses a broad range of structures designed to contain items, such as pouches, envelopes, packets, and the like. In general, the term bag as used herein simply means a somewhat flexible container with an opening, with the bag being useable to carry any number of items.

[0025]FIGS. 1 and 2 depict a bag 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. The bag 100 includes a first side surface 102 and a second side surface 104. The first and second side surfaces 102 ...

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Abstract

A slider for sealing and unsealing a storage bag. A first sidewall extends along a length of the slider. A second sidewall extends along the length of the slider. A top wall connects the first and second sidewall. The top wall is positioned on only one side of a center of the length of the slider. A first pressing leg is positioned adjacent to one end of the top wall. A second pressing leg is positioned adjacent to the one end of the top wall and adjacent to the first pressing leg. A separating leg extends adjacent to a second end of the top wall.

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[0001]This invention is a divisional of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 528,264, filed on Jun. 20, 2012.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]Our invention relates to a closure mechanism for a storage bag. More specifically, our invention relates to a slider for a fastener assembly that seals and unseals a plastic storage bag.[0004]2. Related Art[0005]Storage bags or pouches made from flexible plastic materials are well known. Such bags can be used to store a variety of items, with one of the most common uses being the storage of perishable food. In order to effectively preserve food, and in order to prevent food or other items from leaking out of a storage bag, the storage bag often includes a sealing mechanism for closing the opening of the bag. One common type of sealing mechanism, which is often referred to as a fastener assembly or a zipper, includes interlocking closure profiles at a top end of a bag, with the interlocking closure profiles being pressed ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A44B19/14
CPCA44B19/14B65D33/2541B65D2203/12Y10T24/2532Y10T24/2534Y10T24/2563Y10T24/2564
InventorBURGGREN, KEEGAN E.
OwnerBURGGREN KEEGAN E