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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2010
Filed:
May. 31, 2006
Timothy James May, Appleton, WI (US);
Greg W. Melchoir, Green Bay, WI (US);
Timothy James May, Appleton, WI (US);
Greg W. Melchoir, Green Bay, WI (US);
Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc., Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
A reclosable zipper having a sealant applied thereon, for use in a polymeric bag. The reclosable zipper includes a first and second closure member, with each closure member having an interior surface and an exterior surface. A first sealant is present on the exterior surface of each of the first and second closure profiles; this sealant is used to attach a polymeric film that forms a bag body. A second sealant is present on the interior surface of each of the first and second closure profiles; this sealant enhances the seal between the closure profiles at the side edges of the bag.