Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Zipper or required component thereof – Having interlocking surface with continuous cross section
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2007-01-16
Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Zipper or required component thereof
Having interlocking surface with continuous cross section
C024S400000, C383S064000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11059254
ABSTRACT:
A water-resistant zipper with interlocking profiles for a reclosable bag is disclosed. The zipper includes a first profile with upper and lower legs forming an engagement area therebetween. The upper and lower legs terminate in hooks extending into said engagement area. The lower leg further includes a downwardly extending arm. The second profile includes a male detent element which is detent engaged within the engagement area. The second profile further includes a first post which urges against the downwardly extending arm at all locations where the profiles are captured within a slider, thereby maintaining a water-resistant configuration. The second profile further includes a second post which urges against the upper leg when the first and second profiles are interlocked with each other.
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Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Menezes Marcus
Pitney Hardin LLP
Sandy Robert J.
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