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Apparatus and method for applying closures to bags and the like

CA 1058578 A · Owner: Professional Packaging Limited · Inventors: De Biasi, Joseph T.

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Abstract of the Disclosure: Bags having side panels and front and back panels -- such as laminated paper bags in which produce such as biscuits and cookies are sold -- may have closures attached to them so that the bag is closed and sealed with product inside for wholesale and retail sales, and may be opened and re-closed by the end purchaser. Where the closures comprise a pre-formed plastic closure having at least one open jaw into which the top of the bag when shut, is inserted and which are, applied to a portion of the front panel of the bag. Apparatus is provided for applying the closure to the bag which, apparatus comprises means for applying the closure to the folded top of the bag …

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  • Granted July 17, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 17, 1996.
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GrantedJuly 17, 1979
Term endedJuly 17, 1996
Patent numberCA 1058578 A
Classification (IPC)B65D45/16 +1 more

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198019821984198619881990199219941996Patent grantedJuly 17, 1979Term endedJuly 17, 1996

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