Package closure device
OwnerCarole Dance, Neal Danceinventors
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Abstract
A package closure device comprising a flexible single-layer element having three sections. A first section configured to adhere substantially permanently to a first location on the package. A second section, attached to the first section, configured to releasably and reattachably attach to a second location on the package so as to close an opening of the package. A third section, attached to the second section, and configured to permit a user to release the second section by applying a force to the third section. A kit of multiple package closure devices detachably connected in series so as to be formable in a roll, with perforations or other detachable connectors between the closure devices.
Claims18
A package closure device comprising:
- a flexible single-layer element, the element comprising three sections, the three sections comprising:
- a first section configured to adhere substantially permanently to a first location on the package;
- a second section, attached to the first section, configured to releasably and reattachably attach to a second location on the package so as to close an opening of the package;
- a third section, attached to the second section, and configured to permit a user to release the second section by applying a force to the third section.
A package closure device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said visual indicator is a symbol.
A kit for dispensing package closure devices, the kit comprising:
- a plurality of package closure devices detachably connected in series so as to be formable in a roll;
- each package closure device comprising a flexible element, the flexible element comprising three sections, the three sections comprising a first section configured to adhere substantially permanently to a first location on the package;
- a second section, attached to the first section, configured to releasably and reattachably attach to a second location on the package so as to close an opening of the package;
- and a third section, attached to the second section, configured to permit a user to release the second section by applying a force to the third section;
- each package closure device comprising a detachable connector for detachably connecting to an adjacent package closure device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.