Abstract: The closure device (121) includes a first fastening strip (130), a second fastening strip (131), a slider (132) adapted to be slidably disposed on the fastening strips. The slider (132) facilitates the occlusion of the fastening strips when moved towards a first end thereof. A first detent (137) is located at the first end of the fastening strips. The slider (132) includes a housing having a protrusion (5300) for engaging the first detent (137) of the fastening strips when the slider (132) is moved to the first end of the fastening strips. The protrusion (5300) and detent (137) prevent removal of the slider (132) from the first end of the fastening strips (130, 131) in the longitudinal X axis (102).

Abstract: The closure device (121) includes a first fastening strip (130) and a second fastening strip (131) arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length. The first fastening strip (130) includes a first offset (169). A slider (132) slidably engages the first and second fastening strips (130 131). The slider (132) includes a first shoulder (240) and a second shoulder (242). The first shoulder (240) and the second shoulder (242) define a slot (270). The first offset (164) prevents removal of the slider (132) from the fastening strips (130, 131) through the slot (270) in a vertical Z axis (106).

Abstract: A single-piece slider member (200) is provided for use with a closure device having interlocking fastening strips (108) disposed along opposing side walls (52, 53) of a storage container, such as a conventional plastic bag. The slider member (200) comprises a main body portion (210) which is adapted to be installed upon the interlocking fastening strips (108) and a door portion (240) which is hingedly attached to the main body portion (210) along a hinge portion (241) for movement between open and closed positions. When the main body portion (210) is installed upon the fastening strips (108), the hinge portion (241) is substantially perpendicular to the main body portion (210). The slider member (200) is also provided with a latching mechanism (280) which retains the door portion (240) in the closed position.

Abstract: Several embodiments of resilient slider members and methods of assembling such slider members onto interlocking fastening strips are disclosed herein. The slider member (200) comprises a pair of spaced-apart side walls (210, 230) and an intermediate body portion (250) therebetween. In addition, each side wall includes an interior surface (215) with an inwardly projecting shoulder (216) formed thereon, an exterior surface (217), and opposed end surfaces (218).

Abstract: A container (120) includes a closure device (121). The closure device includes interlocking fastening strips (130, 131) and a slider (132) slidably disposed on the fastening strips for facilitating the occlusion and deocclusion of the fastening strips. The slider (132) includes a top portion (140) and first and second side portions (142, 144). The slider additionally includes shoulders that merge into the first and second side portions and prevent the slider from being disengaged from the fastening strips. The slider includes long length front shoulders (150, 156) and long length rear shoulders (162, 164) in conjunction with shorter length front shoulders (152, 154) and shorter length rear shoulders (160, 166). If an upward force (180) is applied to the slider (132), the longer length shoulders are designed to remain engaged with the fastening strips when the side portions of the slider are forced to flex outward.

Abstract: The closure device includes interlocking fastening strips and a slider slidably disposed on the fastening strips for facilitating the occlusion and deocclusion of the fastening strips. The external surface of the slider is designed to alter the way in which the slider will be grasped by the user. By providing outwardly protruding surfaces on the side portions of the slider, the slider will be grasped near the front or back of the slider. Thus, the user experiences a feeling that the slider is easier to move along the fastening strips. In another embodiment, by providing a gripping surface near the top portion of the slider, the slider will be grasped near the top portion of the slider. Thus, the slider will be easier to move and the slider reduces the tearing that may result when too much pressure is applied to the bottom portion of the slider during movement of the slider.

Abstract: A container (110) including a closure device (121) is disclosed. The closure device (121) includes a pair of interlocking fastening strips (130, 132) and a slider (134) for occluding and deoccluding the fastening strips (130, 132). The fastening strips (130, 132) are interlocked when the slider (134) is at a first end (136). The slider (134) includes a separator (192) that is configured to urge the fastening strips (130, 132) to wrap around the separator (192) to provide a seal when the slider (134) is at the first end (136) of the fastening strips (130, 132). The slider (134) can include a nose portion (252) for latching the slider (134) at the first end (136) of the fastening strips (130, 132). The slider (134) can include a valve (198). The slider (134) can have different configurations.

Abstract: A container (120) includes a closure device (121). The closure device includes interlocking fastening strips (130, 131) and a slider (132) slidably disposed on the fastening strips for facilitating the occlusion and deocclusion of the fastening strips. The slider includes a separator (133) that facilitates the deocclusion of the fastening strips. The container includes a seal (129) to provide a leak-proof closure by facilitating the occlusion of the closure device (121) after the slider (132) has been moved in the occlusion direction (114) and reached the end of the fastening strips. The seal (129) includes a curved portion that further facilitates the leak-proof closure. Additionally, a tactile indication that the closure device (121) has been fully occluded is given as the separator (133) passes over the seal (129). Similarly, an audible indication may also be provided. The seal may be accomplished by heat sealing, ultrasonic sealing or adhesives that attach the sidewalls together.

Abstract: A container (120) includes a closure device (121). The closure device includes interlocking fastening strips (130, 131) and a slider (132) slidably disposed on the fastening strips for facilitating the occlusion and deocclusion of the fastening strips. The slider includes first and second side portions (140, 142) and a top portion (144). The first side portion (140) includes pivot arms (158, 168). The pivot arms (158, 168) include shoulders (156, 166). The second side portion (142) includes pivot arms (152, 162). The pivot arms (152, 162) include shoulders (150, 160). The pivot arms (152, 158, 162, 168) create a pivot point for the shoulders (150, 156, 160, 166) that prevents the slider (132) from being removed from the fastening strips in the vertical Z axis (106). The shoulders move into the fastening strips when an upward force (180) is applied in the Z axis (106).

Abstract: The closure device (121) includes interlocking fastening strips (130, 131) and a slider (132) slidably disposed on the fastening strips for facilitating the occlusion and deocclusion of the fastening strips when moved towards first and second ends thereof. A flexible slider (132) is provided for facilitating the attachment of the slider onto the fastening strips (130, 131) in the vertical Z axis (106). The slider (132) includes legs (240, 242) which provide resistance against the removal of the slider from the fastening strips (130, 131) in the vertical Z axis (106) thereafter. The closure device also provides resistance against the removal of the slider (132) from the fastening strips (130, 131) in the horizontal X axis (102).

Abstract: Several embodiments of resilient slider members and methods of assembling such slider members onto interlocking fastening strips are disclosed herein. The slider member (200) comprises a pair of spaced-apart side walls (210, 230) and an intermediate body portion (250) therebetween. In addition, each side wall includes an interior surface (215) with an inwardly projecting shoulder (216) formed thereon, an exterior surface (217), and opposed end surfaces (218).

Abstract: The closure device (121) includes first and second fastening strips (130, 131) arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length. The first fastening strip (130) includes a first flange (163) which extends from the first fastening strip in a transverse Y axis (104) towards the second fastening strip. The second fastening strip (131) includes a second flange (153) which extends from the second fastening strip in the transverse Y axis (104) toward the first fastening strip. A slider (132) slidably engages the first and second fastening strips (130, 131). The slider (132) includes a separator and the separator engages the first flange (163) and the second flange (153) during deocclusion of the fastening strips (130, 131).

Abstract: A multi-piece slider member (150) is provided for use with interlocking fastening strips (120, 130). The slider member (150) is slidably disposed upon the interlocking fastening strips (120, 130) to facilitate the occlusion and deocclusion of the fastening strips when moved towards first and second ends thereof. The slider member (150) comprises a first housing segment (160), a second housing segment (170), and an attachment mechanism (200) for use in assembling the first and second housing segments together onto the interlocking fastening strips (120, 130). The attachment mechanism (200) includes an appendage (210) projecting from the first housing segment and a cooperating slot (250) formed in the second housing segment. The appendage (210) has a barb (212) formed along the length while the slot (250) has a notch (252) formed along its length.

Abstract: A closure device (121) with interlocking fastening strips (130, 131) and a slider (132) that establishes a leak proof plastic bag (120). The ends of the fastening strips are heat sealed, melted or otherwise secured together. The fastening strips (130, 131) include a second seal (129) disposed in close proximity to one of the ends of the fastening strips. The second seal (129) is formed by heat sealing to melt the fastening strips together. The second seal (129) prevents the separator (172) of the slider from deoccluding or forming a gap when the slider (132) is at the occluded end. The second seal (129) extends midway up the fastening strips (130, 131) so that the separator (172) moves over the second seal (129) during movement of the slider towards the end.

Abstract: A multi-piece slider member (150) is provided for use with a closure device having interlocking fastening strips (120, 130) disposed along opposing side walls of a storage container, such as a conventional plastic bag. The slider member (150) includes a first housing segment (160), a separate second housing segment (170), and a latching mechanism (200) for use in assembling the first and second housing segments together onto the fastening strips. The latching mechanism (200) includes a first member (210) disposed on the first housing segment and a cooperating second member (240) disposed on the second housing segment. When the first and second housing. segments (150, 160) are moved together during assembly, the second member (240) receives the first member (210) while the first member engages the second member to hold the first and second housing segments together in an assembled position. The slider member (150) also includes an alignment mechanism (270) for aligning the first and second housing segments.

Abstract: Several embodiments of resilient slider members and methods of assembling such slider members onto interlocking fastening strips are disclosed herein. The slider member (200) comprises a pair of spaced-apart side walls (210, 230) and an intermediate body portion (250) therebetween. In addition, each side wall includes an interior surface (215) with an inwardly projecting shoulder (216) formed thereon, an exterior surface (217), and opposed end surfaces (218).

Abstract: The closure device (121) includes first and second interlocking fastening strips (130, 131) arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length and a slider (132) which slidably engages the first and second fastening strips. The fastening strips have a longitudinal X axis (160), a transverse Y axis (162) and a vertical Z axis (164). The slider (132) facilitates the occlusion of the fastening strips (130, 131) when moved towards a first end of the fastening strips and deocclusion of the fastening strips when moved towards a second end of the fastening strips. The fastening strips (130, 131) are occluded and deoccluded by moving the first fastening strip relative to the second fastening strip in substantially the vertical Z axis (164). The fastening strips may also move in the Y axis (162), rotate or deflect during occlusion. In addition, the fastening strips may include a locking feature (1244, 1245) to prevent unintentional deocclusion.

Abstract: The closure device includes interlocking fastening strips (130, 131) and a slider (132) slidably disposed on the fastening strips for facilitating the occlusion and deocclusion of the fastening strips (130, 131) when moved towards first and second ends thereof. The slider (132) is provided with a separator (172) for driving fastening strips horizontally outward at different rates. The separator (172) initially drives the fastening strips (130, 131) outward at the same rate and then continues to drive one strip outward while holding the other substantially stationary to facilitate deocclusion of the fastening strips. The fastening strips (130, 131) include guide rails (139, 143). The guide rails (139, 143) are disposed between upper and lower sets of interlocking closure portions. The slider (132) includes guide tracks (221, 222) which engage the guide rails (139, 143) on the fastening strips.

Abstract: The closure device includes first and second interlocking fastening strips (130, 131) arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length. The fastening strips (130, 131) have a longitudinal X axis (160), a transverse Y axis (162) and a vertical Z axis (164). The fastening strips (130, 131) are occluded and deoccluded by moving the first fastening strip (130) relative to the second fastening strip (131) in substantially the vertical Z axis (164). The fastening strips (130, 131) may also move in the Y axis (162), rotate or deflect during occlusion. In addition, the fastening strips may include a locking feature (1244, 1245) to prevent unintentional deocclusion.