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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2005
Zdenek Machacek, Nanuet, NY (US);
Zdenek MacHacek, Nanuet, NY (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A water-resistant zipper with interlocking profiles for a reclosable bag is disclosed. The zipper includes a first profile with upper and lower legs forming an engagement area therebetween. The upper and lower legs terminate in hooks extending into said engagement area. The lower leg further includes a downwardly extending arm. The second profile includes a male detent element which is detent engaged within the engagement area. The second profile further includes a first post which urges against the downwardly extending arm at all locations where the profiles are captured within a slider, thereby maintaining a water-resistant configuration. The second profile further includes a second post which urges against the upper leg when the first and second profiles are interlocked with each other.