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US 2026/0184469 A1Published application
Linear fastener
AssigneePoly-America, L.P.
InventorBrad A. Cobler
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Abstract
The present invention relates to improvements for tactile guidance for closing a linear fastener. Such fasteners are known for use on reclosable storage bags. Disclosed is a fastener assembly comprising first and second opposing flanges. Each flange can have linear male and female closure elements that interlock with matching male and female elements of the second flange. The fastener assembly can further comprise a linear arrangement of perforations between the closure elements to provide enhanced tactile feedback while the fastener is closed.
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A fastener, comprising:
- a first flange and an opposing second flange,
- first male and female closure elements extending distally from a first surface of the first flange,
- a first closure gap between the first male and female closure elements,
- second male and female closure elements extending distally from a first surface of the second flange,
- the first male closure element interlocking with the second female closure element,
- the first female closure element interlocking with the second male closure element,
- a plurality of perforations arranged within the first closure gap,
- a plurality of perforation gaps comprising gaps between adjacent perforations of the plurality of perforations, and
- the plurality of perforation gaps varying in size.
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A fastener, comprising:
- a first flange and an opposing second flange,
- first male and female closure elements extending distally from a first surface of the first flange,
- a first closure gap between the first male and female closure elements,
- second male and female closure elements extending distally from a first surface of the second flange,
- a plurality of perforations arranged within the first closure gap,
- a plurality of perforation gaps comprising gaps between adjacent perforations of the plurality of perforations,
- the plurality of the perforation gaps comprising a first side gap, the first side gap adjacent to a first end of the first flange, and
- the first side gap having a greater magnitude than a gap located further towards a center of the first flange.
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