公开(公告)号：US06526726B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-04

申请号：US09637037

申请日：2000-08-10

Applicant: Aaron L. Strand ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Thomas L. Coomber ,  Toby R. Thomas

Inventor： Aaron L. Strand ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Thomas L. Coomber ,  Toby R. Thomas

IPC: B65B6118

CPC classification number: B65B61/188 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T29/533

Abstract: A method of applying a slider to a fastener-carrying web of plastic film. The fastener includes interlockable profiles and fins depending from the respective profiles. One of the fins is attached to the web of plastic film such that the profiles are immediately adjacent to the web. The fastener is folded away from the web about the attached fin such that the profiles and proximate portions of the fins are oriented at an angle, preferably about 90 degrees, relative the web. Because the profiles and proximate fin portions are oriented at an angle relative to the web, they can be easily accessed and controlled for applying the slider to the profiles and performing other fastener-related operations.

Abstract translation: 一种将滑块应用于塑料薄膜的紧固件承载网的方法。 紧固件包括从相应轮廓取向的互锁型材和翅片。 其中一个翅片连接到塑料薄膜的腹板上，使得轮廓紧邻网状物。 紧固件围绕附接的翅片从腹板折叠离开，使得翼片的轮廓和近似部分相对于腹板以一定角度，优选地约90度定向。 由于型材和近端翅片部分相对于腹板以一定角度定向，所以它们可以被容易地接近和控制，以将滑动件应用于轮廓并执行其他紧固件相关的操作。

公开(公告)号：US06409384B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09636195

申请日：2000-08-10

Applicant: Alexander R. Provan ,  Thomas L. Coomber ,  Toby R. Thomas

Inventor： Alexander R. Provan ,  Thomas L. Coomber ,  Toby R. Thomas

IPC: B65D3334

CPC classification number: B65D33/2591 ,  Y10T24/2586 ,  Y10T24/2589

Abstract: A reclosable plastic bag comprises first and second opposing body panels, a zipper, a slider, and a grab tab. The opposing body panels are joined to each other along a pair of sides and a bottom bridging the pair of sides. The zipper extends along a mouth formed opposite the bottom. The slider is slidably mounted to the zipper for movement between a closed position and an open position. Movement of the slider is effectuated using a grab tab extending upward from the slider. In one embodiment, first and second upstanding panels extend upwardly from the respective first and second body panels and form a pocket containing the zipper and the slider. The grab tab on the slider extends upwardly toward or above an upper end of the pocket so as to be easily graspable.

Abstract translation: 可再封闭的塑料袋包括第一和第二相对的主体面板，拉链，滑块和抓斗。 相对的身体面板沿着一对侧面和桥接该对侧面的底部彼此连接。 拉链沿着与底部相反形成的口延伸。 滑块可滑动地安装到拉链上，用于在关闭位置和打开位置之间运动。 使用从滑块向上延伸的抓斗来实现滑块的移动。 在一个实施例中，第一和第二直立面板从相应的第一和第二主体面板向上延伸并且形成包含拉链和滑块的口袋。 滑块上的抓斗向上或向上延伸到口袋的上端，以便易于抓握。

公开(公告)号：USRE44934E1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US10652572

申请日：2003-08-29

Applicant: Alexander R. Provan ,  Thomas L. Coomber ,  Ian J. Barclay ,  David V. Dobreski ,  Toby R. Thomas

Inventor： Alexander R. Provan ,  Thomas L. Coomber ,  Ian J. Barclay ,  David V. Dobreski ,  Toby R. Thomas

IPC: A44B19/16 ,  A44B19/42 ,  B65B9/08 ,  B65D33/25

CPC classification number: B65B9/087 ,  A44B19/16 ,  A44B19/267 ,  A44B19/42 ,  A44B19/62 ,  A61B5/0095 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B65B9/093 ,  B65B61/18 ,  B65B61/188 ,  B65D33/2591 ,  Y10T24/15 ,  Y10T24/2534

Abstract: A zipper arrangement for use in manufacturing thermoplastic bags that includes a zipper and at least one slider. The zipper includes first and second opposing tracks. The first track has a first profile and the second track has a second profile. The first and second profiles are releasably engageable to each other. The first track has one or more spaced primary notches interrupting the first profile. At least one slider is inserted onto the first profile via a respective one of the primary notches. The slider is adapted to engage and disengage the first and second profiles in response to movement along the zipper. The second track may have one or more to spaced primary notches interrupting the second profile. The spaced primary notches of the second track are generally aligned to respective ones of the primary notches of the first track. At least one slider is inserted onto the aligned pairs of primary notches via a respective one of the generally aligned notches.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造包括拉链和至少一个滑块的热塑性袋的拉链装置。 拉链包括第一和第二相对的轨道。 第一轨道具有第一轮廓，并且第二轨道具有第二轮廓。 第一和第二轮廓可释放地彼此接合。 第一轨道具有中断第一轮廓的一个或多个间隔开的主槽口。 至少一个滑动件通过相应的一个主凹口插入到第一轮廓上。 滑块适于响应于沿着拉链的移动而接合和分离第一和第二轮廓。 第二轨迹可以具有一个或多个间隔开的主凹口来中断第二轮廓。 第二轨道的间隔开的初级槽口通常与第一轨道的相应的一次槽口对准。 至少一个滑动件通过相应的一个一般排列的凹口插入对准的一对原始凹口上。

公开(公告)号：US08220996B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12763478

申请日：2010-04-20

Applicant: James S. Blythe ,  Wiliam P. Belias ,  Toby R. Thomas

Inventor： James S. Blythe ,  Wiliam P. Belias ,  Toby R. Thomas

IPC: B65D33/16 ,  B65D33/01

CPC classification number: B65D77/225 ,  B65D33/2591

Abstract: Polymeric bag includes first and second opposing body panels attached to each other along a pair of opposing sides and a bottom bridging the sides, a reclosable fastener extending along a mouth formed opposite the bottom, a pressure relief opening defined in the first body panel, and a pressure relief valve attached to the first body panel. The valve includes a cover member to cover the opening. The cover member includes an upper layer and a lower layer, the lower layer including a first portion attached to the body panel and a second portion contiguous with the first portion but not attached to the body panel. The upper layer has a first end hingedly connected to the second portion of the lower layer on a first side of the pressure relief opening, and the upper layer has a second end fixedly attached on a second side of the pressure relief opening opposite the first side with the upper layer covering the pressure relief opening. An additional aspect includes a seal line extending proximate the pressure relief opening.

Abstract translation: 聚合袋包括沿着一对相对的侧面彼此附接的第一和第二相对的主体面板，以及桥接两侧的底部，沿着与底部相对形成的口延伸的可再闭合紧固件，限定在第一体面板中的压力释放开口，以及 附接到第一主体面板的压力释放阀。 阀包括覆盖开口的盖构件。 盖构件包括上层和下层，下层包括附接到主体面板的第一部分和与第一部分邻接但不附接到身体面板的第二部分。 上层具有在压力释放开口的第一侧上铰接地连接到下层的第二部分的第一端，并且上层具有固定地附接在与第一侧相对的减压开口的第二侧上的第二端 上层覆盖减压开口。 附加方面包括在压力释放开口附近延伸的密封线。

公开(公告)号：US07798713B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US11212356

申请日：2005-08-26

Applicant: James S. Blythe ,  Wiliam P. Belias ,  Toby R. Thomas

Inventor： James S. Blythe ,  Wiliam P. Belias ,  Toby R. Thomas

IPC: B65D33/16 ,  B65D33/01

CPC classification number: B65D77/225 ,  B65D33/2591

Abstract: Polymeric bag includes first and second opposing body panels attached to each other along a pair of opposing sides and a bottom bridging the sides, a reclosable fastener extending along a mouth formed opposite the bottom, a pressure relief opening defined in the first body panel, and a pressure relief valve attached to the first body panel. The valve includes a cover member to cover the opening. The cover member includes an upper layer and a lower layer, wherein the upper layer is connected at a first end to the lower layer. The lower layer includes a first portion attached to the body panel and a second contiguous portion not attached to the body panel. The first end of the upper layer is hingedly connected to the second portion of the lower layer. An additional aspect includes a seal line extending proximate the pressure relief opening.

Abstract translation: 聚合袋包括沿着一对相对的侧面彼此附接的第一和第二相对的主体面板，以及桥接两侧的底部，沿着与底部相对形成的口延伸的可再闭合紧固件，限定在第一体面板中的压力释放开口，以及 附接到第一主体面板的压力释放阀。 阀包括覆盖开口的盖构件。 盖构件包括上层和下层，其中上层在第一端连接到下层。 下层包括附接到主体面板的第一部分和未附接到主体面板的第二邻接部分。 上层的第一端铰接地连接到下层的第二部分。 附加方面包括在压力释放开口附近延伸的密封线。

公开(公告)号：US07665192B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US12079019

申请日：2008-03-24

Applicant: James S. Blythe ,  David V. Dobreski ,  Daniel B. Ferrari ,  Steven P. Long ,  Toby R. Thomas ,  David P. Cameron

Inventor： James S. Blythe ,  David V. Dobreski ,  Daniel B. Ferrari ,  Steven P. Long ,  Toby R. Thomas ,  David P. Cameron

IPC: A44B19/16 ,  B65D33/16

CPC classification number: B65D33/2591 ,  A44B19/267 ,  Y10T24/15 ,  Y10T24/158 ,  Y10T24/2532 ,  Y10T24/2534 ,  Y10T24/45168

Abstract: A slider is adapted for use with a reclosable fastener for bags containing material. The reclosable fastener includes a first track and a second track. The first track includes a first profile, while the second track includes a second profile. The first and second profiles are releasably engageable to each other. At least one of the first and second profiles has an interior portion. The slider comprises a body that includes a top, a first side, a second side and a separation member on an underside of the top. The separation member is adapted to open and close the fastener and includes a slider finger that extends generally downwardly from the top. The slider finger extends into an interior portion of the first profile so as to assist in removing material trapped in the interior portion of the first profile when closing the reclosable fastener.

Abstract translation: 滑块适用于用于包含材料的袋的可再闭合紧固件。 可重新闭合的紧固件包括第一轨道和第二轨道。 第一轨道包括第一轮廓，而第二轨道包括第二轮廓。 第一和第二轮廓可释放地彼此接合。 第一和第二轮廓中的至少一个具有内部部分。 滑块包括在顶部的下侧包括顶部，第一侧，第二侧和分离构件的主体。 分离构件适于打开和关闭紧固件，并且包括从顶部大致向下延伸的滑块手指。 滑块手指延伸到第一轮廓的内部部分中，以便在关闭可重新闭合的紧固件时帮助去除被困在第一轮廓的内部部分中的材料。

公开(公告)号：US20090127371A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US12321398

申请日：2009-01-21

Applicant: Toby R. Thomas ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Larry E. Benedict ,  Gerald R. Winiecki

Inventor： Toby R. Thomas ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Larry E. Benedict ,  Gerald R. Winiecki

IPC: B65H23/188 ,  B65H23/04

CPC classification number: B65B9/20 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B65B9/06 ,  B65B61/188 ,  B65D33/2591 ,  B65D75/5805 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T29/533

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process used for packaging a product in a web of material that has a zipper attached thereto. The process includes providing a web of material having first and second edges and a zipper including first and second interlocking members. The first and second interlocking members of the zipper are interlocked together. The first interlocking member of the zipper is attached to the web at an intermediate portion of the web between the first and second edges of the web. The second interlocking member has an attachment region that is facing away from the web. One edge of the web is folded away from the zipper and toward the other edge of the web. Unit operations are performed on the zipper to create zipper segments from the zipper while the zipper is exposed. Each of the zipper segments is associated with an individual food package made from the web.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将产品包装在具有附接到其上的拉链的材料卷材中的方法。 该方法包括提供具有第一和第二边缘的材料纤维网和包括第一和第二互锁构件的拉链。 拉链的第一和第二互锁构件互锁在一起。 拉链的第一互锁构件在幅材的第一和第二边缘之间的幅材的中间部分处附接到幅材。 第二互锁构件具有背离腹板的附接区域。 网的一个边缘从拉链折回并且朝向幅材的另一边缘折叠。 在拉链上执行单元操作，以在拉链暴露时从拉链创建拉链片段。 每个拉链片段与由网制成的单独的食品包装相关联。

公开(公告)号：US07200911B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-10

申请号：US10922357

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Timothy W. Pistner ,  Alexander R. Provan

Inventor： Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Timothy W. Pistner ,  Alexander R. Provan

IPC: B21F45/18

CPC classification number: A44B19/62 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B31B2155/00 ,  B31B2160/20 ,  B65B9/08 ,  B65B61/188 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T24/2534 ,  Y10T29/49782 ,  Y10T29/49783 ,  Y10T29/49785 ,  Y10T29/5101 ,  Y10T29/53291

Abstract: Methods are provided for making slider-operated fasteners for use in reclosable plastic bags using at least a double index and dual unit operations. The methods involve forming two preseals, forming two notches within the preseals, applying two sliders into the previously formed notches, and applying two end stops proximate the previously applied sliders by having the various stations perform their respective functions, either simultaneously or at generally the same time, on different parts of the fastener spaced approximately at a double index. Also provided are methods of producing finished bags by applying the slider-operated fastener to a flat web of plastic film and conveying the web to a vertical or a horizontal form-fill-seal machine.

公开(公告)号：US07093409B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10998115

申请日：2004-11-24

Applicant: William Mark Dutt ,  Toby R. Thomas

Inventor： William Mark Dutt ,  Toby R. Thomas

IPC: B65B9/20 ,  B65B61/20

CPC classification number: B65B9/20 ,  B65B9/093 ,  B65B9/207 ,  B65B9/213 ,  B65B61/188 ,  Y10T29/49782

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making reclosable plastic bags is provided. In the method and apparatus, a fastener is attached to a moving flat web of plastic film, preferably in the direction of web movement and near the center of the web. A plurality of sliders are mounted to the fastener either before or after the fastener is attached to the flat web, but prior to conveying the web to a FFS machine. The flat web, with the slider-operated fastener already attached thereto, is then conveyed to a vertical or horizontal FFS machine where the flat web is formed into bags, and the bags are successively filled and sealed.

Abstract translation: 提供了制造可再封闭的塑料袋的方法和装置。 在该方法和装置中，紧固件连接到移动的塑料薄膜幅材上，优选地在幅材移动的方向上并且靠近幅材的中心。 在将紧固件附接到扁平腹板之前或之后，但在将腹板传送到FFS机器之前，多个滑块安装到紧固件。 然后将带有滑块操作的紧固件已经附接到其上的平的腹板被传送到垂直或水平的FFS机器，其中扁平腹板形成袋子，并且袋被依次填充和密封。

公开(公告)号：US6148588A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US466617

申请日：1999-12-17

Applicant: Toby R. Thomas ,  Samuel D. Aversa ,  John D. Athans

Inventor： Toby R. Thomas ,  Samuel D. Aversa ,  John D. Athans

IPC: A44B19/26 ,  B65B43/12 ,  B65B51/14 ,  B65B61/18 ,  B65D33/25

CPC classification number: B29C65/18 ,  B29C66/349 ,  B29C66/43121 ,  B29C66/81811 ,  B29C66/83423 ,  B65B43/123 ,  B65B51/146 ,  B65B61/188 ,  B65D33/2591 ,  A44B19/267 ,  B29C66/3492 ,  B29C66/3494 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73793 ,  B29C66/81419 ,  B29C66/8181 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/0625 ,  B29K2023/0633 ,  B29K2023/065 ,  B29K2023/083 ,  B29K2023/086 ,  B29K2027/08 ,  B29K2995/005 ,  B29K2995/0053 ,  B29L2005/00 ,  B29L2031/7128

Abstract: A fill-through-the-top reclosable package includes first and second opposing body panels joined to each other along a pair of sides and a bottom bridging the pair of sides. The package is provided with a reclosable fastener extending along a package top disposed opposite the bottom. The fastener includes first and second opposing tracks. The first track includes a male profile, while the second track includes a female profile adapted to releasably interlock with the male profile. To provide tamper evidence, the first and second tracks may be joined to each other along an area of weakness. When making the package, the first track is first attached to the first panel, the package is filled with a product via a fill opening between the second track and the second panel, and then the second track is attached to the second panel.

Abstract translation: 顶部可重新封闭的包装包括沿着一对侧面彼此连接的第一和第二相对的主体面板以及桥接该对侧面的底部。 该包装件设置有沿着与底部相对布置的封装顶部延伸的可再闭合紧固件。 紧固件包括第一和第二相对的轨道。 第一轨道包括一个凸形轮廓，而第二轨道包括适于与男性轮廓可释放地互锁的凹形轮廓。 为了提供篡改证据，第一和第二轨道可以沿着弱点彼此连接。 当制造包装时，首先将第一轨道附接到第一面板，通过第二轨道和第二面板之间的填充开口填充产品，然后将第二轨道附接到第二面板。