Method of applying a slider device to an open closure mechanism on a resealable bag

A method of applying a slider to a closure mechanism for a resealable package, comprising:

• (a) providing a closure mechanism comprising first and second closure profiles;
• (i) the first closure profile comprising a first base strip and a first upper flange, the first base strip having a first interlocking member extending therefrom;
• (ii) the second closure profile comprising a second base strip and a second upper flange, the second base strip having a second interlocking member extending therefrom;
• (iii) the first and second interlocking members constructed and arranged to selectively interlock;
• (b) providing a slider device for selectively opening and closing the closure mechanism, the slider device comprising:
• (i) a top wall and a pair of side walls, the top wall and side walls defining a cavity sized to receive the first and second upper flanges;
• (ii) a spreader for separating the first and second closure profiles, the spreader depending from the top wall, the spreader having a channel through which the first and second upper flanges may pass as the slider is moved along the closure mechanism;
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• (c) attaching the slider device to the closure mechanism while the first and second closure profiles are at least partially disengaged, wherein the first and second upper flanges are both disposed in a first position that is different than a second position where the first and second upper flanges are positioned in subsequent closings in normal operation.

A resealable bag comprising:

• (a) first and second panel sections joined together to define an enclosed region, first and second opposite side edges, a bottom and a mouth that provides access to the enclosed region;
• (b) a closure mechanism comprising first and second closure profiles;
• (i) the first closure profile comprising a first base strip and a first upper flange, the first base strip having a first interlocking member extending therefrom;
• (ii) the second closure profile comprising a second base strip and a second upper flange, the second base strip having a second interlocking member extending therefrom;
• (iii) the first and second interlocking members constructed and arranged to selectively interlock;
• (c) a slider device for selectively opening and closing the closure mechanism, the slider device comprising:
• (i) a top wall and a pair of side walls, the top wall and side walls defining a cavity sized to receive the first and second upper flanges;
• (ii) a spreader for separating the first and second closure profiles, the spreader depending from the top wall, the spreader having a channel therethrough;
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• (d) wherein the first and second upper flanges are positioned in the channel through the spreader.

A closure mechanism for a resealable bag comprising:

• (a) first and second closure profiles;
• (i) the first closure profile comprising a first base strip and a first upper flange, the first base strip having a first interlocking member extending therefrom;
• (ii) the second closure profile comprising a second base strip and a second upper flange, the second base strip having a second interlocking member extending therefrom;
• (iii) the first and second interlocking members constructed and arranged to selectively interlock;
• (b) a slider device for selectively opening and closing the closure mechanism, the slider device comprising:
• (i) a top wall and a pair of side walls, the top wall and side walls defining a cavity sized to receive the first and second upper flanges;
• (ii) a spreader for separating the first and second closure profiles, the spreader depending from the top wall, the spreader having a channel therethrough;
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• (c) wherein the first and second upper flanges are positioned in the channel through the spreader.