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Apparatus and method for forming reclosable storage containers

CA 1293687 C · Owner: Tedeschi, Thomas, Jr. · Inventors: Hughes, Michael P.; Tedeschi, Thomas, Jr.; Talbott, Ronnie D.

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An aparatus and a method for forming reclosable storage containers are provided to form and seal pouches containing products such as consumer food products. The film material handled thereby and the pouches thus formed include an access opening assembly having a reclosable closure assembly that is characterized by mating flexible closure strips having interlocking means that permit the consumer to easily open and readily and positively reclose the formed pouch. The apparatus and method engage together mating strips of film material sheeting to form a substantially closed web of sheet material that is generally spread or flattened and otherwise handled in order to minimize the formation of …

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  • Granted December 31, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 31, 2008.
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FiledFebruary 8, 1988
GrantedDecember 31, 1991
Term endedDecember 31, 2008
Patent numberCA 1293687 C
Classification (IPC)B65B61/00 +1 more

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1989199119931995199719992001200320052007Application filedFeb 8, 1988Patent grantedDec 31, 1991Term endedDec 31, 2008

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