US 6,409,384 B1 · Zipper slider with grab tab

Abstract

A reclosable plastic bag comprises first and second opposing body panels, a zipper, a slider, and a grab tab. The opposing body panels are joined to each other along a pair of sides and a bottom bridging the pair of sides. The zipper extends along a mouth formed opposite the bottom. The slider is slidably mounted to the zipper for movement between a closed position and an open position. Movement of the slider is effectuated using a grab tab extending upward from the slider. In one embodiment, first and second upstanding panels extend upwardly from the respective first and second body panels and form a pocket containing the zipper and the slider. The grab tab on the slider extends upwardly toward or above an upper end of the pocket so as to be easily graspable.

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Dependent claims

A reclosable plastic bag, comprising:

first and second opposing body panels joined to each other along a pair of sides and a bottom bridging said pair of sides;
a zipper extending along a mouth formed opposite said bottom;
a slider slidably mounted to said zipper for opening and closing said zipper;
a grab tab extending upward from said slider and adapted to be grasped by a user for effectuating movement of said slider along said zipper;
first and second upstanding panels extending upwardly from respective said first and second body panels and being joined to each other to encapsulate said slider and said grab tab in a pocket, said first and second upstanding panels including one or more breakable lines of weakness for gaining access into said pocket, said grab tab extending above one or more of said breakable lines of weakness.

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Zipper slider with grab tab

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Zipper slider with grab tab

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