US Patent Application No: 2001/0000,480

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Plastic film packaging with tearable tape strip

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Abstract

Plastic film packaging for containing an article. The packaging includes a continuous, tear-resistant film and a tearable tape strip. The film is formable to define an enclosed region for containing an article. The tearable tape strip is secured to the film. In this regard, the tearable tape strip is configured to controllably tear an opening through the film for accessing the enclosed region upon tearing of the tearable tape strip. By providing a continuous, tear-resistant film, the packaging is available to safely contain a wide variety of different articles, while withstanding the rigors of most shipping and handling environments. Further, the tearable tape strip allows an end user to easily open the packaging. In one preferred embodiment, a single tearable tape strip is provided and is formed as an internally tearable, reinforced strapping tape adhered to an inner surface of the film.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYST PAUL, MN7970

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Miner, Dean A Prescott, WI 2 19
Sheehan, Richard L JR Stillwater, MN 2 11
Stagg, Timothy V Woodbury, MN 3 19

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