Abstract:
A reclosable fastener assembly comprising two profile strips with interlocking hooks, with a pair of handles positioned along the length of the outer surface of the second fastener strip, the handles adapted to cooperate with the second profile, such that when the handles are squeezed together, the hooks of the second profile disengage with the hooks of the first profile to open the fastener assembly. A slider moves along the fastening strips in straddling relation, the slider including means for squeezing the handles together as the slider moves toward the open position so that the profiles disengage. The profiles reengage when the slider moves in the reverse direction. Also disclosed are the slider and the closure.
Abstract:
A multicompartment reclosable thermoplastic bag (10) having at least two compartments (15, 16) is disclosed. Each compartment has a top, a bottom, side edges, and two opposing sidewalls joined at the side edges and the bottom. Each compartment has a closure (31, 32) across the top thereof, which are arranged back-to-back and aligned such that the center points of each closure are less than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) away from each other. The compartments are attached together proximate the tops of the compartments, and the bottoms of the compartments are free from being attached to each other. A process for making the bag is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A freezer storage bag comprising a multibag of at least two bags, the first bag being the inner most (food-contacting) bag ('linerbag') (11), the second bag ('support bag') (12) surrounding the liner (11) and being connected to the liner (11) at the liner's mouth (55), characterized in that the liner (11) is thermoplastic and has a thickness (t) of less than 2.0 mil (50 micrometers). Preferably, the liner's mouth (55) is sealed via a blanket seal to the support's throat. Preferably, the liner is embossed film. In contrast to existing freezer bags, the improved bag has a very pliable liner (11) that conforms to moist food and reduces freezer burn during storage of repackaged red meat. Various related aspects of the invention are also disclosed.