The Dow Chemical Company

Raymond D Behr

Larry M Zieke

An improved cast process and apparatus for fusing closure elements, particularly those with thickened bases, to separately extruded film or sheet stock for making containers with integral reclosable closures. The process is applicable to webs of film which contain more than one pair of closure elements. The web is split immediately adjacent the die exit between adjacent pairs of closure elements to achieve a film having essentially erect closure elements and associated ribs should they be included. The process also permits beaded edges along both sides of the film. Improved containers can thus be produced.

Thermoplastic film with integral closures and reclosable container

Process for making cast thermoplastic film with integral closures

An improved high speed cast process and apparatus for fusing fasteners, with enlarged bases, to separately extruded film or sheet stock, for forming into containers with integral closure means. The invention utilizes joining of the fasteners, bases and film or sheet stock within the extrusion die to insure secure joining thereof with relative ease.

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Midland, MI, United States of America

Raymond D Behr