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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2018
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2010
Clifton Howell, Buford, GA (US);
David Wallace, Lilburn, GA (US);
Kenny Mccracken, Dacula, GA (US);
Kevin Owen, Flowery Branch, GA (US);
Rusty Koenigkramer, Nanuet, NY (US);
Robert Hogan, Burr Ridge, IL (US);
Eric Plourde, Frankfort, IL (US);
David Anzini, Middletown, NY (US);
Steven Ausnit, New York, NY (US);
Clifton Howell, Buford, GA (US);
David Wallace, Lilburn, GA (US);
Kenny McCracken, Dacula, GA (US);
Kevin Owen, Flowery Branch, GA (US);
Rusty Koenigkramer, Nanuet, NY (US);
Robert Hogan, Burr Ridge, IL (US);
Eric Plourde, Frankfort, IL (US);
David Anzini, Middletown, NY (US);
Steven Ausnit, New York, NY (US);
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a package with a rigid or semi-rigid container and a polymeric or plastic header with a reclosure, such as a zipper. The rigid or semi-rigid container is typically provided in a stack of flat containers. The header is sealed, glued or otherwise secured to the containers. The container, typically inverted, is filled, and the bottom is formed by folding and sealing the bottom portion of the container.