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Container with resealable closure
Assignee: Stone Brown Paper Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-01
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Granted: 1984-04-10
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Expires: 2002-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A resealable bag for containing a flowable product comprises a plurality of panels hingedly coupled along fold lines, an opening at one end of the bag, a flap hingedly coupled to one panel along a fold line for overlapping an opposite panel and closing the opening, and a strip of adhesive tape for opening and resealing the flap. An adhesive layer extends across the entire width of the flap to seal the flap to the opposite panel. The adhesive layer seal can have a reduced bonding strength adjacent one end of the flap to facilitate opening of the flap at the reduced bond strength section. The reduced bonding strength is provided by an abhesive coating comprising kaolin clay. This arrangement is particularly useful in heavy weight bags which are sealed by a hot melt adhesive.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul O. Hain
- 👤 J. George Lepisto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/18; B65D33/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A resealable container which comprises: a body portion having an opening at one end thereof providing access to the container interior; a fold-over flap hingedly coupled to said body portion along a fold line for extending over and closing said opening, said flap being attachable to said body portion by seal means extending adjacent to and generally along said opening; means for lifting and resealing said flap including a strip of pressure adhesive tape having a first end portion adhered to the container and second end portion having an adhesive surface covered by a removable abherent; whereby said tape engages and separates said flap from said body portion when lifted, and said tape reseals said flap after opening by adhering to said flap and body portion upon removal of said abherent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A resealable container which comprises: a body portion having an opening at one end thereof providing access to the container interior; a fold-over flap hingedly coupled to said body portion along a fold line for extending over and closing said opening, said flap being attachable to said body portion by seal means extending adjacent to and generally along said opening; means for lifting and resealing said flap including a strip of pressure adhesive tape having a first end portion adhered to the container and second end portion having an adhesive surface covered by a removable abherent; whereby said tape engages and separates said flap from said body portion when lifted, and said tape reseals said flap after opening by adhering to said flap and body portion upon removal of said abherent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A resealable container according to claim 1 wherein said abherent comprises a release sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A resealable container according to claim 1 wherein said tape first end portion is adhered to said body portion; and said tape second end portion extends substantially parallel to said fold line and underlies said flap when said flap is initially sealed to said body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A resealable container according to claim 3 wherein said tape second end portion extends beyond said flap and body portion to facilitate gripping.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A resealable container according to claim 1 wherein said tape first end portion is adhered to an exterior surface of said flap and said tape second end portion extends beyond the periphery of said flap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A resealable container according to claim 5 wherein said tape extends substantially perpendicular to said fold line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A resealable container according to claim 1 wherein said seal means comprises longitudinally spaced, first and second sections with said first section attaching said flap to said body portion with an adhesive bonding strength less than that of said second section, said tape engaging said flap adjacent said first section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A resealable container according to claim 7 wherein said flap is weakened along a line extending angularly relative to said seal means from the juncture of said first and second sections to said fold line.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
150 words
A bag for containing a flowable product, which comprises: a plurality of panels hingedly coupled along fold lines; an opening at one end of the bag; a flap hingedly coupled to one of said panels along a fold line for overlapping a portion of an opposite panel and closing said opening; an adhesive layer on and extending across the entire width of said flap for adhering said flap to said opposite panel to seal said opening; a spot coating of abhesive means on said opposite panel for partially reducing, but not eliminating, the adhesive bonding strength of said adhesive layer on a first section thereof adjacent one corner of said bag to facilitate opening of said flap, while maintaining a seal at said first section prior to opening; and means for lifting and resealing said flap including a strip of pressure sensitive adhesive tape adjacent said abhesive layer first section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
150 words
A bag for containing a flowable product, which comprises: a plurality of panels hingedly coupled along fold lines; an opening at one end of the bag; a flap hingedly coupled to one of said panels along a fold line for overlapping a portion of an opposite panel and closing said opening; an adhesive layer on and extending across the entire width of said flap for adhering said flap to said opposite panel to seal said opening; a spot coating of abhesive means on said opposite panel for partially reducing, but not eliminating, the adhesive bonding strength of said adhesive layer on a first section thereof adjacent one corner of said bag to facilitate opening of said flap, while maintaining a seal at said first section prior to opening; and means for lifting and resealing said flap including a strip of pressure sensitive adhesive tape adjacent said abhesive layer first section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
A bag according to claim 9 wherein said tape comprises a first end portion adhered to said opposite panel and a second end portion extending substantially parallel and between said fold line and said spot coating, and underlying said flap when initially sealed to said opposite panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A bag according to claim 10 where said tape second end portion has an adhesive surface covered by a removable abherent.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A bag according to claim 10 wherein said tape second end portion extends beyond the periphery of said flap.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
57 words
A bag according to claim 10 wherein said flap has a line of perforations extending from the juncture of said adhesive layer first section and the remainder thereof to said fold line; and said tape first end portion is adhered to said opposite panel on a side of said line of perforations remote from said one corner.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
A bag according to claim 9 wherein said tape has a first end portion adhered to an exterior surface of said flap and a second end portion extending beyond the periphery of said flap.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
A bag according to claim 14 wherein said tape extends perpendicularly relative to said fold line.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A bag according to claim 14 wherein said tape second end portion has an adhesive surface covered with a removable abherent.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
A bag according to claim 9 wherein filling valve means are formed in the bag adjacent said one end and at a corner opposite said adhesive layer first section.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
A bag according to claim 9 wherein said panels are formed of multiple plies of paper.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-04-10 | 1987-10-10 | 1988-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-10 | 1991-10-10 | 1992-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-10 | 1995-10-10 | 1996-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |