Abstract: A tear guide arrangement for opening a package from a sealed form, the package having first and second opposing films, comprises first and second opposing base strips, first and second opposing tear guide strips, and sealant material. The first and second base strips are disposed between the first and second films and are adapted for attachment to the respective first and second films. The first base strip has upper and lower sides and the second base strip has upper and lower sides. The first and second base strips are composed of a first polymeric material. The first and second tear guide strips are disposed generally parallel to and co-planar with the respective first and second base strips. The first and second tear guide strips are detachably connected to the upper sides of the respective first and second base strips to form respective breakable bonds. The first and second tear guide strips are composed of a second polymeric material which is stiffer than the first polymeric material.

Abstract: A closure arrangement for a polymeric bag comprises first and second opposing base panels and first and second closure profiles extending inwardly toward an interior of the bag from the respective first and second base panels. The first closure profile includes a first locking member, and the second closure profile includes a second locking member releasably engageable with the first locking member. The second closure profile further includes a post laterally spaced from the second locking member by a lateral distance sufficient to receive the first locking member between the second locking member and the post while providing a gap between the first locking member and the post. A peelable strip is disposed in the gap to create a peelable seal between the first locking member and the post.

Abstract: This invention provides a heat-sealable, peelable composition comprising ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, polyethylene based wax and polypropylene. The composition can further comprise a dye or an ink. The composition can be heat-sealed onto a surface of a polymeric bag to provide a peelable seal.A closure arrangement for a polymeric bag with first and second opposing films comprises first and second opposing base strips, a first peelable strip of a first color, and a second peelable strip of a second color. An outer surface of the first base strip is attached to an inner surface of the first film. An outer surface of the second base strip is attached to an inner surface of the second film. The first peelable strip is attached to the inner surface of the first base strip, and the second peelable strip is attached to the inner surface of the second base strip. The first and second peelable strips are disposed between the first and second base strips.

Abstract: A method of thermally splicing a first zipper to a second zipper, and the thermally formed splice produced by this method, are provided. The first and second zippers each include a male profile and a female profile adapted to interlock with each other. The splice is prepared by thermally fusing an end section of the male profile of the first zipper to an end section of the male profile of the second zipper and thermally fusing an end section of the female profile of the first zipper to an end section of the female profile of the second zipper. Alternatively, the splice can be prepared by thermally fusing the end sections of two closed zippers. The male profile of each zipper includes a male locking member, and the female profile of each zipper includes a female locking member.

Abstract: A unitary molded plastic display platform comprises a flat horizontal deck for supporting items thereon, a pair of generally parallel opposing vertical side faces, a vertical front face bridging the opposing side faces, and a vertical support leg disposed between the opposing side faces. The display platform is preferably free of a vertical rear face opposing the front face so that the display platform forms an opening at its rear beneath the horizontal deck. The support leg is generally parallel to the opposing side faces. The side faces and the support leg are generally perpendicular to the front face and extend rearward from the front face. The length of the support leg is less than the lengths of the respective side faces. The opposing side faces, the front face, and the support leg extend downward by substantially the same extent from the flat horizontal deck.

Abstract: A tear guide arrangement for opening a package from a sealed form, the package having first and second opposing films, comprises first and second opposing base strips, first and second opposing tear guide strips, and sealant material. The first and second base strips are disposed between the first and second films and are adapted for attachment to the respective first and second films. The first base strip has upper and lower sides and the second base strip has upper and lower sides. The first and second base strips are composed of a first polymeric material. The first and second tear guide strips are disposed generally parallel to and co-planar with the respective first and second base strips. The first and second tear guide strips are detachably connected to the upper sides of the respective first and second base strips to form respective breakable bonds. The first and second tear guide strips are composed of a second polymeric material which is stiffer than the first polymeric material.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a closure arrangement for a polymeric bag having a pair of opposing films comprises a wide base strip, a pair of narrow heat-resistant strips composed of heat-resistant material, and a T-shaped peelable strip composed of peelable material. The base strip has opposing inner and outer surfaces, and the outer surface of the base strip is adapted for attachment to one of the pair of opposing films of the polymeric bag. The pair of heat-resistant strips are attached to the inner surface of the base strip, and are positioned generally parallel to each other and spaced from each other so as to form a gap therebetween. The peelable strip includes a top portion having opposing first and second surfaces and a stem portion extending perpendicular to the first surface of the top portion. The stem portion extends into the gap between the pair of heat-resistant strips and is attached to the inner surface of the base strip.

Abstract: A bag folding apparatus comprises an in-feed mechanism, a rotatable spindle, a stripper, and a pair of folding nip rollers. The stripper is slidably mounted on the spindle and is movable between a retracted position and a forward position. To fold a bag segment having one or more bags connected by perforations, the in-feed mechanism first feeds the bag segment to the rotatable spindle while the stripper is disposed in the retracted position. Rotation of the spindle causes the bag segment to be wound about the spindle. After the bag segment is wound about the rotating spindle, the stripper is moved from the retracted position to the forward position. Movement of the stripper from the retracted position to the forward position strips the wound bag segment from the spindle. With the spindle positioned adjacent to the pair of nip rollers, the stripped bag segment is fed between the pair of nip rollers. The pair of nip rollers flatten the stripped bag segment so that the bag segment is effectively folded.

Abstract: A stacking device comprises a base having a top and bottom side, a flange around the periphery of the base, and rib structure attached to the top side of the base and the flange. The uppermost edge of the flange resides above the top edge of the rib structure. The lowermost edge of the flange is positioned below the bottom side of the base. The stacking device is situated between two vertically adjacent gaylords.

Abstract: A closure arrangement for a polymeric bag having first and second opposing films comprises first and second opposing base strips, a post, and an L-shaped breakaway member. The first base strip has an inner and outer surface, and the outer surface of the first base strip is adapted for attachment to the first film. The second base strip has an inner and outer surface, and the outer surface of the second base strip is adapted for attachment to the second film. The post is generally perpendicular to the first base strip. The L-shaped breakaway member has first and second legs. The first leg is generally parallel to and substantially co-planar with the first base strip. The first leg has opposing inner and outer surfaces and opposing upper and lower sides extending between the inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface of the first leg is adapted for attachment to the second film.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a closure arrangement for a polymeric bag having a pair of opposing films comprises a wide base strip, a pair of narrow heat-resistant strips composed of heat-resistant material, and a T-shaped peelable strip composed of peelable material. The base strip has opposing inner and outer surfaces, and the outer surface of the base strip is adapted for attachment to one of the pair of opposing films of the polymeric bag. The pair of heat-resistant strips are attached to the inner surface of the base strip, and are positioned generally parallel to each other and spaced from each other so as to form a gap therebetween. The peelable strip includes a top portion having opposing first and second surfaces and a stem portion extending perpendicular to the first surface of the top portion. The stem portion extends into the gap between the pair of heat-resistant strips and is attached to the inner surface of the base strip.

Abstract: Aluminum can stock is delacquered by treatment with a composition comprising a mixture of a polyalkylene glycol polymer and an aqueous solution of a dicarboxylic acid such as oxalic acid. The cans are cleaned sufficiently for recycling and the solution can be reused to delacquer additional aluminum can stock.

Abstract: A closure arrangement for a polymeric bag with first and second opposing films comprises first and second opposing base strips, a first peelable strip of a first color, and a second peelable strip of a second color. An outer surface of the first base strip is attached to an inner surface of the first film. An outer surface of the second base strip is attached to an inner surface of the second film. The first peelable strip is attached to the inner surface of the first base strip, and the second peelable strip is attached to the inner surface of the second base strip. The first and second peelable strips are disposed between the first and second base strips. The second peelable strip is generally parallel to and opposes the first peelable strip. The second color of the second peelable strip is lighter than the first color of the first peelable strip.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a closure arrangement for a polymeric bag having a pair of opposing films comprises a wide base strip, a pair of narrow heat-resistant strips composed of heat-resistant material, and a T-shaped peelable strip composed of peelable material. The base strip has opposing inner and outer surfaces, and the outer surface of the base strip is adapted for attachment to one of the pair of opposing films of the polymeric bag. The-pair of heat-resistant strips are attached to the inner surface of the base strip, and are positioned generally parallel to each other and spaced from each other so as to form a gap therebetween. The peelable strip includes a top portion having opposing first and second surfaces and a stem portion extending perpendicular to the first surface of the top portion. The stem portion extends into the gap between the pair of heat-resistant strips and is attached to the inner surface of the base strip.

Abstract: A recloseable profile strip designed to eliminate the slipping of the top web with respect to the bottom web in the recloseable profile strip of a recloseable package and remove the need for a tack seal. The present invention utilizes a joining web to join the top web and bottom web of the recloseable profile strip of a recloseable package. The recloseable profile strip is extruded through a die from molten material in a flat, single strip. In the double recloseable profile strip of the present invention, the first and second top webs each having an interlocking member flank the bottom web having two interlocking members. A thin, first joining web joins the the margin of the first top web to a first margin of the bottom web, and a thin, second joining web joins the margin of the second top web to the second margin of the bottom web. The single strip is then cooled.

Abstract: A closure arrangement for a polymeric bag having a pair of opposing films, comprises a plurality of base strips and a breakaway strip. First and optional second base strips are generally parallel to each other, substantially co-planar with each other, and laterally spaced from each other. The outer surface of each of the first and second base strips is adapted for attachment to one of the pair of opposing films. A third base strip opposes a flange portion of the first base strip. An outer surface of the third base strip is adapted for attachment to the other of the pair of opposing films. The flange portion and the third base strip have respective interlocking closure profiles attached thereto so that the bag is reclosable. The breakaway strip is disposed generally parallel to and substantially co-planar with the first and second base strips.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement providing greater area for the incorporation of graphics without unduly increasing the package size and for optionally providing a structure for hanging the package without interfering with the ability to gain access to the contents of the package comprising a primary header, a secondary header, a containment section, a tear bead located within said secondary header to assist in opening the packaging arrangement, a recloseable system to permit the packaging arrangement to be reclosed after it has been opened, and optionally a hang hole located in the primary header.

Abstract: A closure arrangement for a polymeric bag comprises first and second opposing base panels and first and second closure profiles extending inwardly toward an interior of the bag from the respective first and second base panels. The first closure profile includes a first locking member, and the second closure profile includes a second locking member releasably engageable with the first locking member. The second closure profile further includes a post laterally spaced from the second locking member by a lateral distance sufficient to receive the first locking member between the second locking member and the post while providing a gap between the first locking member and the post. A peelable strip is disposed in the gap to create a peelable seal between the first locking member and the post.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a closure arrangement for a polymeric bag having a pair of opposing films comprises a wide base strip, a pair of narrow heat-resistant strips composed of heat-resistant material, and a T-shaped peelable strip composed of peelable material. The base strip has opposing inner and outer surfaces, and the outer surface of the base strip is adapted for attachment to one of the pair of opposing films of the polymeric bag. The pair of heat-resistant strips are attached to the inner surface of the base strip, and are positioned generally parallel to each other and spaced from each other so as to form a gap therebetween. The peelable strip includes a top portion having opposing first and second surfaces and a stem portion extending perpendicular to the first surface of the top portion. The stem portion extends into the gap between the pair of heat-resistant strips and is attached to the inner surface of the base strip.