Resealable package having slider device, tamper-evident structure, and methods of manufacturing

A method of manufacturing a flexible package, the method comprising:

• (a) feeding a continuous web of flexible panel material into a package forming operation;
• (i) said continuous web being configured to define first and second juxtaposed panel sections;
• (b) positioning a continuous strip of resealable closure mechanism having a series of spaced slider devices and notches thereon between the first and second panel sections of the continuous web to form a continuous combination having the first and second panel sections and the resealable closure mechanism;
• (i) the step of positioning including notching a plurality of spaced notches in the continuous strip of resealable closure mechanism at determined intervals in response to receiving a signal;
• (c) forming a plurality of flexible packages from the continuous combination;
• (i) each flexible package including:
• (A) only one slider device thereon;
• (B) a seal between the first and second panel sections oriented to enclose the one slider device between the first and second panel sections and the seal;
• and
• (C) one operably positioned notch.

A system for manufacturing a flexible package, the system comprising:

• (a) a web feed and form assembly configured to feed a continuous web of flexible panel material and to form first and second juxtaposed panel sections from the continuous web of flexible panel material;
• (b) a closure mechanism feed assembly configured to position a continuous strip of resealable closure mechanism having a series of spaced slider devices thereon between the first and second panel sections to form a continuous combination having the first and second panel sections and the resealable closure mechanism;
• and
• (c) a cutting and sealing assembly configured to form a plurality of flexible packages from the continuous combination in such a manner that;
• (i) each flexible package includes:
• (A) only one slider device thereon;
• and,
• (B) a seal between the first and second panel sections oriented to enclose the one slider device between the first and second panel sections and the seal
• (d) a notching system configured to notch a plurality of spaced notches in the continuous strip of resealable closure mechanism;
• and wherein,
• the notching system notches a plurality of spaced notches in the continuous strip of resealable closure mechanism in response to receiving a signal.