Powder-resistant reclosure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10843847
APP PUB NO 20180044067A1
SERIAL NO

15557190

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The disclosure pertains to powder-resistant profiles for zippers or reclosures, such as may be used for reclosable packages. A first profile includes a first upper interlocking profile and a first lower interlocking profile, The second profile includes a second upper interlocking profile and a second lower interlocking profile. The first upper and lower interlocking profiles may include male elements while the second upper and lower interlocking profiles may include complementary female elements. A first central area is termed between the first upper and lower interlocking profiles and a second central area is formed between the second upper and lower interlocking profiles. The first and second central areas include respective first and second series of apertures through the male elements to allow powder otherwise trapped between the first and second profiles to escape or exit therethrough.

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  • ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Septien-Rojas, Jose Manuel Scarborough, GB 2 7

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