EP2202173B1 - Reclosable bag and zipper closure therefor - Google Patents

Reclosable bag and zipper closure therefor Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP2202173B1
EP2202173B1 EP09179666A EP09179666A EP2202173B1 EP 2202173 B1 EP2202173 B1 EP 2202173B1 EP 09179666 A EP09179666 A EP 09179666A EP 09179666 A EP09179666 A EP 09179666A EP 2202173 B1 EP2202173 B1 EP 2202173B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
web
articulated
bag
fact
closing
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP09179666A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2202173A1 (en
Inventor
Henri Bois
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
S2F Flexico SARL
Original Assignee
S2F Flexico SARL
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by S2F Flexico SARL filed Critical S2F Flexico SARL
Publication of EP2202173A1 publication Critical patent/EP2202173A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2202173B1 publication Critical patent/EP2202173B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D33/00—Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
    • B65D33/16—End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
    • B65D33/25—Riveting; Dovetailing; Screwing; using press buttons or slide fasteners
    • B65D33/2508—Riveting; Dovetailing; Screwing; using press buttons or slide fasteners using slide fasteners with interlocking members having a substantially uniform section throughout the length of the fastener; Sliders therefor
    • B65D33/2541—Riveting; Dovetailing; Screwing; using press buttons or slide fasteners using slide fasteners with interlocking members having a substantially uniform section throughout the length of the fastener; Sliders therefor characterised by the slide fastener, e.g. adapted to interlock with a sheet between the interlocking members having sections of particular shape
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D33/00—Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
    • B65D33/16—End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
    • B65D33/25—Riveting; Dovetailing; Screwing; using press buttons or slide fasteners
    • B65D33/2508—Riveting; Dovetailing; Screwing; using press buttons or slide fasteners using slide fasteners with interlocking members having a substantially uniform section throughout the length of the fastener; Sliders therefor

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to the field of packaging bags.
  • the present invention relates to the field of packaging bags comprising opening / closing means capable of multiple successive openings and closures, for example and not limited to the form of complementary profiles.
  • closure assemblies known for this purpose comprise two complementary elements, for example of the male / female type or of the velvet / hook type, or else of complementary hooks, carried by respective support webs.
  • FIG. 1 We can see on the figure 1 , the two main walls 10, 20 of the bag at the mouth of the latter. We can also see on the figure 1 attached a closure assembly 100 comprising two complementary closure members 110, 120 carried by respective webs 112, 122 respectively fixed on the films 10 and 20.
  • attachment areas of the support webs 112, 122 on the films 10 and 20 are referenced 114 and 124.
  • the area 114 for fixing the support web 112 on the film 10 is not superimposed on the male element 110 but shifted relative thereto. It could be an alternative of an offset of the zone 124 for fixing the support web 122 on the film 20 with respect to the female element 120.
  • the web 112 forming a support for the male element 110 is articulated on the film 10 at the attachment area 114.
  • the preceding arrangement prevents the internal pressure of the bag is applied to the closure elements 110, 120 and tends to separate them. Indeed, thanks to the provision previously described and shown on the figure 1 , the pressure inside the bag leads to a possible pivoting of the support web 110 at the hinge zone formed by its fixing, without risk of separation of the closure elements 110, 120.
  • the pouches corresponding to the arrangement shown on the figure 1 have already rendered great service.
  • the document JP-09077096 describes a variant of the closure assembly disclosed in the document FR-A-2628067 , according to which the articulated veil extends beyond the closure element that it carries.
  • the present invention aims to improve the state of the art by proposing new ways to further improve the seal, especially with respect to a liquid content.
  • a bag comprising a closure assembly comprising two complementary elements carried by respective webs, at least one of which is secured to a film at a non-localized area. superimposed on the corresponding closure element to allow the articulation of said web on the film, characterized in that the hinged web extends beyond the closure element so that when the elements are engaged closing, the end of the hinged veil bears against a facing structure and that it further comprises a biasing assembly between the walls of the bag, on the side of the closure assembly opposite the free end of the articulated sail.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 a pouch according to the present invention.
  • the particular conditions of realization of such a bag, in its general structure, will not be described in detail later.
  • the walls 10, 20 of the bag can be the subject of many embodiments.
  • These walls can be single or multi-layer and mono or multi materials. If necessary, it may be a paper support coated with a layer of thermoplastic materials, or a metallized thermoplastic layer.
  • the bag can be made using a single sheet folded on itself and welded on three sides or several sheets, for example two sheets welded together at their edges, preferably along edges connecting the walls. main.
  • a closure assembly 100 comprising two complementary closure elements, one 110 of the male type, the other 120 of the complementary female type.
  • At least one of the two elements 110, 120 of the closure assembly 100 is carried by a support web 112 articulated on a wall 10 of the bag.
  • the hinged veil 112 is made of material, more specifically extrusion, on the wall 10 of the bag and connected thereto in a zone referenced 114.
  • the hinged veil 112 could be carried by an auxiliary veil attached to the wall 10 and fixed thereto by any appropriate means, preferably by thermal welding.
  • zone 114 for connection between the hinged veil 112 and the wall 10 of the bag does not coincide with the zone 111 for connecting the foot of the male element 110 to the hinged veil 112.
  • the web 112 extends beyond the male closure member 110, relative to the connection zone 114.
  • the foot 113 of the male closure member 110 is located between the zone d hinge 114 and the free end 115 of the web 112.
  • an additional set 200 biasing between the walls 10, 20 of the bag aims to maintain a minimum gap between the walls 10 and 20 own to apply a lever arm on the walls 10 and 20 likely to urge the hinged veil 112 resting on the facing structure.
  • the biasing assembly 200 is formed of two complementary profiles, one male 210, the other female 220, similar to the closure 100 previously described.
  • the structure of such a set 200 is also known in itself, it will not be described in more detail later.
  • biasing assembly 200 is formed not of two complementary closure elements 210, 220 but of two bead 230, 240 carried by the respective inner faces of the walls 10 and 20.
  • the assembly 200 is adapted to define a spacing between the walls 10 and 20 at least substantially identical to the spacing defined by the closure assembly 100.
  • the end 115 of the articulated support web 112 is directed towards the inside of the bag.
  • the additional biasing assembly 200 is placed on the outside of the bag relative to the closure assembly 100.
  • the reverse arrangement can be provided.
  • the articulated support web 112 is directed not towards the inside of the bag, but towards the outside thereof, in which case the additional closure assembly 200 would be placed on inside the bag relative to the closure assembly 100.
  • the biasing member 200 is preferably placed between the films or walls 10, 20 of the bag on the side of the closure member 100 opposite the free end 115 of the hinged veil 112.
  • the biasing assembly 200 may be subject to numerous variants. It may be not only a closure assembly with two complementary elements as represented on the Figures 2, 3 and 5 or two complementary beads 230, 240 as shown on the figure 4 , but still, and not limitation, a single bead 250 as shown in the figure 6 .
  • the closure assembly 100 and the hinged support web 112 as well as the biasing means 200 can be integral with the walls 10, 20 of the bag or carried by auxiliary webs 150, 160 themselves attached to the walls 10, And fixed thereto by any suitable means, for example by thermal welding.
  • the articulated support web 112 carries the male closure element 110.
  • the articulated veil 112 could carry the female element 120.
  • the two complementary closure elements 110, 120 may each be carried by an articulated veil. In this case, it is the free ends of the two aforementioned hinged webs which come into contact when the closure assembly 110, 120 is engaged as seen on the figure 6 .
  • the closure assembly 100, the associated hinged veil 112, and the biasing assembly 200 are made of thermoplastic material.
  • At least the free end 115 of the hinged veil 112 and / or the zone of the abutment element placed opposite is made of a flexible material and / or elastomeric material having properties facilitating adhesion, to ensure an intimate contact between said free end 115 of the hinged veil 112 and the area of the support member placed opposite, to further strengthen the seal.
  • closure assembly 100 and / or the biasing means 200 are associated with a slider facilitating their opening / closing.
  • Such a cursor is known per se in its general structure and will therefore not be described in detail later. It will be recalled simply that generally such a slider comprises a sole that carries two side canvases and a central wall defining between them two non-parallel channels respectively receiving at least the top of one of the two support webs closure assemblies or walls 10, 20, so that in the direction of movement of the cursor, it seeks the closure assemblies 100 and bias 200 respectively at the opening and closing.
  • the free end 115 of the hinged veil 112 and the zone of the support element placed opposite have complementary geometric shapes adapted to cooperate by engagement during closure of the bags to reinforce the seal.
  • FIG 8 there is shown a free end 115 of the hinged veil 112 having a concave groove 117 and a zone facing the bearing element 20 having a convex bead 24 complementary to the groove 117. In the closed position the bead 24 enters the throat 117 as seen on the figure 8 .
  • beads 116 or 24 and complementary concave grooves 22 or 117 illustrated on the Figures 7 and 8 may be replaced by any equivalent appropriate means.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Bag Frames (AREA)
  • Making Paper Articles (AREA)

Abstract

The bag has a closing assembly (100) comprising a male closing element (110) and a female closing element (120), which are supported by a web (112) and another web. The former web is integrated with a wall (10) at a localized zone (114) non-superimposed on the corresponding male closing element to allow the articulation of the former web on the wall. The articulated web extends beyond the male closing element such that free end (115) of the articulated web is supported on an opposite wall (20) upon engagement of the male and female closing elements.

Description

La présente invention concerne le domaine des sachets d'emballage.The present invention relates to the field of packaging bags.

Plus précisément, la présente invention concerne le domaine des sachets d'emballage comprenant des moyens d'ouverture/fermeture susceptibles de multiples ouvertures et fermetures successives, par exemple et non limitativement sous forme de profilés complémentaires.More specifically, the present invention relates to the field of packaging bags comprising opening / closing means capable of multiple successive openings and closures, for example and not limited to the form of complementary profiles.

De nombreux sachets d'emballage et de nombreux ensembles de fermeture à cet effet ont déjà été proposés.Many packaging bags and many closure sets for this purpose have already been proposed.

La plupart des ensembles de fermeture connus à cette fin comprennent deux éléments complémentaires, par exemple de type mâle/femelle ou de type velours/crochets, ou encore de type crochets complémentaires, portés par des voiles support respectifs.Most closure assemblies known for this purpose comprise two complementary elements, for example of the male / female type or of the velvet / hook type, or else of complementary hooks, carried by respective support webs.

On a représenté sur la figure 1 annexée, l'embouchure d'un sac refermable connu de part le document FR-A-2628067 .We have shown on the figure 1 annexed, the mouth of a resealable bag known from the document FR-A-2628067 .

On aperçoit sur la figure 1, les deux parois principales 10, 20 du sachet au niveau de l'embouchure de celui-ci. On aperçoit également sur la figure 1 annexée un ensemble de fermeture 100 comprenant deux éléments de fermeture complémentaires 110, 120 portés par des voiles respectifs 112, 122 fixés respectivement sur les films 10 et 20.We can see on the figure 1 , the two main walls 10, 20 of the bag at the mouth of the latter. We can also see on the figure 1 attached a closure assembly 100 comprising two complementary closure members 110, 120 carried by respective webs 112, 122 respectively fixed on the films 10 and 20.

Plus précisément, les zones de fixation des voiles support 112, 122 sur les films 10 et 20 sont référencées 114 et 124.More specifically, the attachment areas of the support webs 112, 122 on the films 10 and 20 are referenced 114 and 124.

On notera à l'examen de la figure 1 que la zone 114 de fixation du voile support 112 sur le film 10 n'est pas superposée à l'élément mâle 110 mais décalée par rapport à celui-ci. Il pourrait s'agir en variante d'un décalage de la zone 124 de fixation du voile support 122 sur le film 20 par rapport à l'élément femelle 120. Ainsi, le voile 112 formant support à l'élément mâle 110 est articulé sur le film 10 au niveau de la zone de fixation 114. Comme cela est décrit dans le document FR-A-2628067 , la disposition qui précède permet d'éviter que la pression interne au sachet ne soit appliquée aux éléments de fermeture 110, 120 et tende à séparer ceux-ci. En effet, grâce à la disposition précédemment décrite et représentée sur la figure 1, la pression interne au sachet conduit à un possible pivotement du voile support 110 au niveau de la zone charnière formée par sa fixation, sans risque de séparation des éléments de fermeture 110, 120.It will be noted in the examination of figure 1 that the area 114 for fixing the support web 112 on the film 10 is not superimposed on the male element 110 but shifted relative thereto. It could be an alternative of an offset of the zone 124 for fixing the support web 122 on the film 20 with respect to the female element 120. Thus, the web 112 forming a support for the male element 110 is articulated on the film 10 at the attachment area 114. As described in the document FR-A-2628067 , the preceding arrangement prevents the internal pressure of the bag is applied to the closure elements 110, 120 and tends to separate them. Indeed, thanks to the provision previously described and shown on the figure 1 , the pressure inside the bag leads to a possible pivoting of the support web 110 at the hinge zone formed by its fixing, without risk of separation of the closure elements 110, 120.

Les sachets répondant à la disposition représentée sur la figure 1 ont déjà rendu de grands services.The pouches corresponding to the arrangement shown on the figure 1 have already rendered great service.

Le document JP-09077096 décrit une variante de l'ensemble de fermeture divulgué dans le document FR-A-2628067 , selon laquelle le voile articulé se prolonge au-delà de l'élément de fermeture qu'il porte.The document JP-09077096 describes a variant of the closure assembly disclosed in the document FR-A-2628067 , according to which the articulated veil extends beyond the closure element that it carries.

Cependant, la présente invention a pour but d'améliorer l'état de la technique en proposant de nouveaux moyens permettant d'améliorer encore l'étanchéité, notamment à l'égard d'un contenu liquide.However, the present invention aims to improve the state of the art by proposing new ways to further improve the seal, especially with respect to a liquid content.

Le but précité est atteint dans le cadre de la présente invention grâce à un Sachet comprenant un ensemble de fermeture comprenant deux éléments complémentaires portés par des voiles respectifs dont l'un au moins est solidaire d'un film au niveau d'une zone localisée non superposée à l'élément de fermeture correspondant afin d'autoriser l'articulation dudit voile sur le film, caractérisé par le fait que le voile articulé se prolonge au-delà de l'élément de fermeture de sorte que lors de l'engagement des éléments de fermeture, l'extrémité du voile articulé vienne en appui sur une structure en regard et qu'il comprend en outre un ensemble de sollicitation entre les parois du sachet, sur le côté de l'ensemble de fermeture opposé à l'extrémité libre du voile articulé.The above object is achieved in the context of the present invention by means of a bag comprising a closure assembly comprising two complementary elements carried by respective webs, at least one of which is secured to a film at a non-localized area. superimposed on the corresponding closure element to allow the articulation of said web on the film, characterized in that the hinged web extends beyond the closure element so that when the elements are engaged closing, the end of the hinged veil bears against a facing structure and that it further comprises a biasing assembly between the walls of the bag, on the side of the closure assembly opposite the free end of the articulated sail.

D'autres caractéristiques, buts et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, et au regard des dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, et sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 annexée précédemment décrite représente schématiquement l'embouchure d'un sachet conforme à l'état de la technique,
  • la figue 2 représente une vue partielle en coupe d'un sachet conforme à la présente invention, à l'état ouvert,
  • la figure 3 représente une vue similaire à la figure 2, du même sachet, en position fermée,
  • la figure 4 représente une variante de réalisation d'un sachet,
  • les figures 5 et 6 représentent deux variantes de réalisation d'un sachet et d'un ensemble de fermeture conformes à la présente invention, et
  • les figures 7 et 8 représentent deux autres variantes de réalisation d'un sachet conformes à la présente invention selon lesquelles l'extrémité du voile articulé et la zone d'appui placée en regard possèdent des formes géométriques complémentaires.
Other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows, and with reference to the appended drawings given by way of non-limiting examples, and in which:
  • the figure 1 annexed previously described schematically represents the mouth of a bag according to the state of the art,
  • FIG. 2 represents a partial sectional view of a bag according to the present invention, in the open state,
  • the figure 3 represents a view similar to the figure 2 from the same bag, in the closed position,
  • the figure 4 represents an alternative embodiment of a sachet,
  • the Figures 5 and 6 represent two alternative embodiments of a bag and a closure assembly according to the present invention, and
  • the Figures 7 and 8 represent two other embodiments of a bag according to the present invention according to which the end of the articulated veil and the bearing zone placed opposite have complementary geometric shapes.

On a représenté sur les figures 2 et 3, un sachet conforme à la présente invention. On retrouve sur ces figures deux films principaux 10, 20 composant de façon classique en soi un sachet. Les modalités particulières de réalisation d'un tel sachet, dans sa structure générale, ne seront pas décrites dans le détail par la suite.We have shown on Figures 2 and 3 a pouch according to the present invention. In these figures, there are two main films 10, 20 constituting in a conventional manner a sachet. The particular conditions of realization of such a bag, in its general structure, will not be described in detail later.

Les parois 10, 20 du sachet peuvent faire l'objet de nombreux modes de réalisation.The walls 10, 20 of the bag can be the subject of many embodiments.

Il s'agit de préférence de parois en matériaux thermoplastiques.It is preferably walls of thermoplastic materials.

Ces parois peuvent être mono ou multi-couches et mono ou multi matériaux. Le cas échéant, il peut s'agir d'un support papier revêtu d'une couche de matériaux thermoplastiques, ou encore d'une couche thermoplastique métallisée.These walls can be single or multi-layer and mono or multi materials. If necessary, it may be a paper support coated with a layer of thermoplastic materials, or a metallized thermoplastic layer.

Le sachet peut être réalisé à l'aide d'une feuille unique repliée sur elle-même et soudée sur trois côtés ou de plusieurs feuilles, par exemple deux feuilles soudées entre elles au niveau de leurs bords, de préférence selon des arêtes reliant les parois principales.The bag can be made using a single sheet folded on itself and welded on three sides or several sheets, for example two sheets welded together at their edges, preferably along edges connecting the walls. main.

On aperçoit également sur les figures 2 et 3 annexées, un ensemble de fermeture 100 comprenant deux éléments de fermeture complémentaires, l'un 110 de type mâle, l'autre 120 de type femelle complémentaire.We can also see on Figures 2 and 3 appended, a closure assembly 100 comprising two complementary closure elements, one 110 of the male type, the other 120 of the complementary female type.

Dans sa structure générale, un tel ensemble de fermeture est connu en soi et ne sera donc pas décrit dans le détail par la suite.In its general structure, such a closure assembly is known per se and therefore will not be described in detail later.

L'on notera également que selon l'invention, l'un au moins des deux éléments 110, 120 de l'ensemble de fermeture 100 est porté par un voile support 112 articulé sur une paroi 10 du sachet.It will also be noted that according to the invention, at least one of the two elements 110, 120 of the closure assembly 100 is carried by a support web 112 articulated on a wall 10 of the bag.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 2 et 3, le voile articulé 112 est venu de matière, plus précisément d'extrusion, sur la paroi 10 du sachet et relié à celui-ci en une zone référencée 114.According to the embodiment shown on the Figures 2 and 3 , the hinged veil 112 is made of material, more specifically extrusion, on the wall 10 of the bag and connected thereto in a zone referenced 114.

Comme illustré sur les figures 5 et 6, en variante, le voile articulé 112 pourrait être porté par un voile auxiliaire rapporté sur la paroi 10 et fixé sur celle-ci par tout moyen approprié, de préférence par soudure thermique.As illustrated on Figures 5 and 6 alternatively, the hinged veil 112 could be carried by an auxiliary veil attached to the wall 10 and fixed thereto by any appropriate means, preferably by thermal welding.

L'on notera que la zone 114 de liaison entre le voile articulé 112 et la paroi 10 du sachet ne coïncide pas avec la zone 111 de liaison du pied de l'élément mâle 110 sur le voile articulé 112.It will be noted that the zone 114 for connection between the hinged veil 112 and the wall 10 of the bag does not coincide with the zone 111 for connecting the foot of the male element 110 to the hinged veil 112.

Par ailleurs, comme illustré sur les figures 2 et 3, le voile 112 se prolonge au-delà de l'élément mâle de fermeture 110, par rapport à la zone de liaison 114. En d'autres termes, le pied 113 de l'élément mâle de fermeture 110 est situé entre la zone d'articulation 114 et l'extrémité libre 115 du voile 112.Moreover, as illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 , the web 112 extends beyond the male closure member 110, relative to the connection zone 114. In other words, the foot 113 of the male closure member 110 is located between the zone d hinge 114 and the free end 115 of the web 112.

Grâce aux dispositions précédemment décrites, comme on le voit sur la figure 3, lorsque les éléments de fermeture 110, 120 sont en prise, l'extrémité 115 du voile 112 est forcé en appui sur la structure en regard, en l'espèce la paroi 20 du sachet. Il est ainsi défini une étanchéité parfaite pour tout corps, notamment des liquides, placés dans le volume interne 30 du sachet.Thanks to the provisions previously described, as we see on the figure 3 when the closing elements 110, 120 are engaged, the end 115 of the web 112 is forced into contact with the facing structure, in this case the wall 20 of the bag. It is thus defined a perfect seal for any body, including liquids, placed in the internal volume 30 of the bag.

Comme on le voit en outre sur les figures 2 et 3, de préférence, selon l'invention, il est prévu un ensemble additionnel 200 de sollicitation, entre les parois 10, 20 du sachet. L'ensemble 200 a pour objectif de maintenir un écartement minimal entre les parois 10 et 20 propre à appliquer un bras de levier sur les parois 10 et 20 de nature à solliciter le voile articulé 112 en appui sur la structure en regard.As we see further on Figures 2 and 3 preferably, according to the invention, there is provided an additional set 200 biasing between the walls 10, 20 of the bag. The assembly 200 aims to maintain a minimum gap between the walls 10 and 20 own to apply a lever arm on the walls 10 and 20 likely to urge the hinged veil 112 resting on the facing structure.

Selon la représentation donnée sur la figure 3, l'ensemble de sollicitation 200 est formé de deux profilés complémentaires, l'un mâle 210, l'autre femelle 220, similaires à la fermeture 100 précédemment décrite. La structure d'un tel ensemble 200 étant également connue en elle-même, elle ne sera pas décrite plus en détail par la suite.According to the representation given on the figure 3 , the biasing assembly 200 is formed of two complementary profiles, one male 210, the other female 220, similar to the closure 100 previously described. The structure of such a set 200 is also known in itself, it will not be described in more detail later.

On a représenté sur la figure 4, une variante de réalisation selon laquelle l'ensemble de sollicitation 200 est formé non pas de deux éléments de fermeture complémentaires 210, 220 mais de deux bourrelets 230, 240 portés par les faces internes respectives des parois 10 et 20.We have shown on the figure 4 , an alternative embodiment according to which the biasing assembly 200 is formed not of two complementary closure elements 210, 220 but of two bead 230, 240 carried by the respective inner faces of the walls 10 and 20.

De préférence, l'ensemble 200 est adapté pour définir un écartement entre les parois 10 et 20 au moins sensiblement identique à l'écartement défini par l'ensemble de fermeture 100.Preferably, the assembly 200 is adapted to define a spacing between the walls 10 and 20 at least substantially identical to the spacing defined by the closure assembly 100.

De préférence dans le cadre de la présente invention, comme on le voit sur les figures annexées, l'extrémité 115 du voile support 112 articulé est dirigée vers l'intérieur du sachet. Dans ce cas, l'ensemble de sollicitation additionnel 200 est placé sur l'extérieur du sachet par rapport à l'ensemble de fermeture 100.Preferably in the context of the present invention, as seen in the accompanying figures, the end 115 of the articulated support web 112 is directed towards the inside of the bag. In this case, the additional biasing assembly 200 is placed on the outside of the bag relative to the closure assembly 100.

Cependant, la disposition inverse peut être prévue. En d'autres termes, l'on peut prévoir que le voile support articulé 112 soit dirigé non point vers l'intérieur du sachet, mais vers l'extérieur de celui-ci, auquel cas l'ensemble de fermeture additionnel 200 serait placé sur l'intérieur du sachet par rapport à l'ensemble de fermeture 100.However, the reverse arrangement can be provided. In other words, it can be provided that the articulated support web 112 is directed not towards the inside of the bag, but towards the outside thereof, in which case the additional closure assembly 200 would be placed on inside the bag relative to the closure assembly 100.

Comme indiqué précédemment, l'élément de sollicitation 200 est de préférence placé entre les films ou parois 10, 20 du sachet sur le côté de l'élément de fermeture 100 opposé à l'extrémité libre 115 du voile articulé 112.As indicated above, the biasing member 200 is preferably placed between the films or walls 10, 20 of the bag on the side of the closure member 100 opposite the free end 115 of the hinged veil 112.

Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits mais s'étend à toutes variantes conformes à son esprit.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments that have just been described but extends to any variant within his mind.

L'ensemble de sollicitation 200 peut faire l'objet de nombreuses variantes. Il peut s'agir non seulement d'un ensemble de fermeture à deux éléments complémentaires comme représenté sur les figures 2, 3 et 5 ou de deux bourrelets complémentaires 230, 240 comme représenté sur la figure 4, mais encore, et non limitativement, d'un bourrelet unique 250 comme illustré sur la figure 6.The biasing assembly 200 may be subject to numerous variants. It may be not only a closure assembly with two complementary elements as represented on the Figures 2, 3 and 5 or two complementary beads 230, 240 as shown on the figure 4 , but still, and not limitation, a single bead 250 as shown in the figure 6 .

L'ensemble de fermeture 100 et le voile support articulé 112 ainsi que les moyens de sollicitation 200 peuvent être venus de matière sur les parois 10, 20 du sachet ou portés par des voiles auxiliaires 150, 160 eux-mêmes rapportés sur les parois 10, 20 et fixés sur celles-ci par tout moyen approprié, par exemple par soudure thermique.The closure assembly 100 and the hinged support web 112 as well as the biasing means 200 can be integral with the walls 10, 20 of the bag or carried by auxiliary webs 150, 160 themselves attached to the walls 10, And fixed thereto by any suitable means, for example by thermal welding.

Sur les figures annexées 2 à 5, le voile support articulé 112 porte l'élément mâle de fermeture 110. En variante, le voile articulé 112 pourrait porter l'élément femelle 120.In the appended figures 2 to 5, the articulated support web 112 carries the male closure element 110. In a variant, the articulated veil 112 could carry the female element 120.

Selon encore une autre variante représentée sur la figure 6, les deux éléments de fermeture complémentaires 110, 120 peuvent être portés chacun par un voile articulé. Dans ce cas, ce sont les extrémités libres des deux voiles articulés précités qui viennent en contact lorsque l'ensemble de fermeture 110, 120 est en prise comme on le voit sur la figure 6.According to yet another variant represented on the figure 6 , the two complementary closure elements 110, 120 may each be carried by an articulated veil. In this case, it is the free ends of the two aforementioned hinged webs which come into contact when the closure assembly 110, 120 is engaged as seen on the figure 6 .

De préférence, dans le cadre de la présente invention, l'ensemble de fermeture 100, le voile articulé associé 112, et l'ensemble de sollicitation 200 sont réalisés en matériau thermoplastique.Preferably, in the context of the present invention, the closure assembly 100, the associated hinged veil 112, and the biasing assembly 200 are made of thermoplastic material.

Selon une variante, au moins l'extrémité libre 115 du voile articulé 112 et/ou la zone de l'élément d'appui placée en regard, par exemple une zone de la paroi 20, est réalisée en un matériau souple et/ou en matériau élastomère possédant des propriétés facilitant l'adhésion, propre à garantir un contact intime entre la dite extrémité libre 115 du voile articulé 112 et la zone de l'élément d'appui placée en regard, afin de renforcer encore l'étanchéité.According to one variant, at least the free end 115 of the hinged veil 112 and / or the zone of the abutment element placed opposite, for example a zone of the wall 20, is made of a flexible material and / or elastomeric material having properties facilitating adhesion, to ensure an intimate contact between said free end 115 of the hinged veil 112 and the area of the support member placed opposite, to further strengthen the seal.

Par ailleurs, le cas échéant, l'ensemble de fermeture 100 et/ou les moyens de sollicitation 200 sont associés à un curseur facilitant leur ouverture/fermeture.Furthermore, where appropriate, the closure assembly 100 and / or the biasing means 200 are associated with a slider facilitating their opening / closing.

Un tel curseur est connu en soi dans sa structure générale et ne sera donc pas décrit dans le détail par la suite. On rappellera simplement que de manière générale un tel curseur comprend une semelle qui porte deux toiles latérales et un muret central définissant entre eux deux canaux non parallèles recevant respectivement au moins le sommet de l'un des deux voiles support des ensembles de fermeture ou des parois 10, 20, de sorte que selon le sens de déplacement du curseur, celui-ci sollicite les ensembles de fermeture 100 et sollicitation 200 respectivement à l'ouverture et à la fermeture.Such a cursor is known per se in its general structure and will therefore not be described in detail later. It will be recalled simply that generally such a slider comprises a sole that carries two side canvases and a central wall defining between them two non-parallel channels respectively receiving at least the top of one of the two support webs closure assemblies or walls 10, 20, so that in the direction of movement of the cursor, it seeks the closure assemblies 100 and bias 200 respectively at the opening and closing.

Selon encore une autre variante de réalisation, comme illustré sur les figures 7 et 8, l'extrémité libre 115 du voile articulé 112 et la zone de l'élément d'appui placée en regard, possèdent des formes géométriques complémentaires adaptées pour coopérer par emboitage lors de la fermeture des sachets afin de renforcer l'étanchéité.According to yet another variant embodiment, as illustrated on the Figures 7 and 8 , the free end 115 of the hinged veil 112 and the zone of the support element placed opposite, have complementary geometric shapes adapted to cooperate by engagement during closure of the bags to reinforce the seal.

Sur la figure 7 on a ainsi représenté une extrémité libre 115 du voile articulé 112 comportant un bourrelet convexe 116 et une zone en regard de l'élément d'appui 20 possédant une gorge concave 22 complémentaire du bourrelet 116. En position de fermeture le bourrelet 116 pénètre dans la gorge 22 comme on le voit sur la figure 7.On the figure 7 a free end 115 of the articulated veil 112 having a convex bead 116 and a zone facing the bearing element 20 having a concave groove 22 complementary to the bead 116 are thus represented. In the closed position, the bead 116 enters the gorge 22 as we see on the figure 7 .

Sur la figure 8 on a représenté une extrémité libre 115 du voile articulé 112 comportant une gorge concave 117 et une zone en regard de l'élément d'appui 20 possédant un bourrelet convexe 24 complémentaire de la gorge 117. En position de fermeture le bourrelet 24 pénètre dans la gorge 117 comme on le voit sur la figure 8.On the figure 8 there is shown a free end 115 of the hinged veil 112 having a concave groove 117 and a zone facing the bearing element 20 having a convex bead 24 complementary to the groove 117. In the closed position the bead 24 enters the throat 117 as seen on the figure 8 .

Bien entendu les bourrelets 116 ou 24 et gorges concaves complémentaires 22 ou 117 illustrés sur les figures 7 et 8 pourront être remplacés par tous moyens appropriés équivalents.Of course the beads 116 or 24 and complementary concave grooves 22 or 117 illustrated on the Figures 7 and 8 may be replaced by any equivalent appropriate means.

Claims (16)

  1. A bag comprising a closing assembly (100) comprising two complementary elements (110, 120) supported by respective webs (112, 122) at least one of which is integral with a film (10) at a zone (114) located non-superimposed on the corresponding closing element (110) in order to allow the articulation of said web (112) on the film (10), in which the articulated web (112) extends beyond the closing element (110), characterized by the fact that the articulated web (112) extends beyond the closing element (110) such that upon engagement of the closing elements (110, 120), the end (115) of the articulated web (112) bears on a structure (20) opposite it and in that it also includes a stress assembly (200) between the walls (10, 20) of the bag, on the side of the closing assembly (100) opposite the free end (115) of the articulated web (112).
  2. The bag according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the stress assembly (200) defines a gap between the walls (10, 20) of the bag essentially identical to that defined by the closing assembly (100).
  3. The bag according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that the stress means (200) comprise two complementary profiled elements capable of hooking (210, 220).
  4. The bag according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that the stress means (200) comprise two flanges (230, 240) supported by the respective walls of the bag.
  5. The bag according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that the stress means (200) comprise a flange (250) supported by a wall of the bag.
  6. The bag according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by the fact that each of the elements (110, 120) of the closing assembly (100) is supported by a respective web (112, 122) articulated on a support wall at a zone not superimposed on the corresponding closing element (110, 120), each of the webs (112, 122) extending beyond the closing element which it supports such that upon engagement of the closing elements (110, 120), the end of the articulated webs (112, 122) bears respectively.
  7. The bag according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by the fact that the articulated web (112) is oriented toward the inside of the bag.
  8. The bag according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by the fact that the articulated support web (112) is integral, preferably by extrusion, with a wall (10) of the bag.
  9. The bag according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by the fact that the articulated support web (112) and the closing assembly (100) are supported by auxiliary support webs (150, 160) attached and fixed on the walls (10, 20) of the bag.
  10. The bag according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by the fact that the two complementary elements (110, 120) of the closing assembly are of the male/female type.
  11. The bag according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by the fact that at least the free end (115) of the articulated web (112) and/or the zone of the support element placed opposite is made in a flexible material able to guarantee close contact between said free end (115) of the articulated web (112) and the zone of the support element placed opposite, in order to strengthen sealing.
  12. The bag according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by the fact that at least the free end (115) of the articulated web (112) and/or the zone of the support element placed opposite is made in an elastomeric material having properties facilitating adhesion, able to guarantee close contact between said free end (115) of the articulated web (112) and the zone of the support element placed opposite, in order to strengthen sealing.
  13. The bag according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by the fact that the free end (115) of the articulated web (112) and the zone of the support element placed opposite, have complementary geometric shapes (116, 22, 117, 24) adapted to cooperate by interlocking upon closing of the bags in order to strengthen sealing.
  14. The bag according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized by the fact, that the free end (115) of the articulated web (112) comprises a convex flange (116) and a zone opposite the support element (20) has a concave groove (22) complementary to the flange (116).
  15. The bag according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized by the fact that the free end (115) of the articulated web (112) comprises a concave groove (117) and a zone opposite the support element (20) has a convex flange (24) complementary to the groove (117).
  16. A closing assembly for the realization of a bag according to one of claims 1 to 15 including two complementary elements (110, 120) associated with respective auxiliary webs (150, 160), in which at least one of the complementary elements is articulated on the associated auxiliary web in a zone (114) separate from the element which it supports (110), said articulated web (112) extending beyond the closing element which it supports (110), characterized in that the articulated web (112) extends beyond the closing element that it supports (110), such that upon engagement of the closing elements (110, 120) the end (115) of the articulated web (112) bears on a structure of the auxiliary web opposite it and in that it also comprises a stress assembly (200) between the auxiliary walls (150, 160), on the side of the closing assembly (100) opposite the free end (115) of the articulated web (112).
EP09179666A 2008-12-17 2009-12-17 Reclosable bag and zipper closure therefor Active EP2202173B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR0858680A FR2939775B1 (en) 2008-12-17 2008-12-17 REFERMABLE PACKAGING BAG AND CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR SUCH A BAG

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2202173A1 EP2202173A1 (en) 2010-06-30
EP2202173B1 true EP2202173B1 (en) 2012-02-08

Family

ID=40459837

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP09179666A Active EP2202173B1 (en) 2008-12-17 2009-12-17 Reclosable bag and zipper closure therefor

Country Status (7)

Country Link
US (1) US9365326B2 (en)
EP (1) EP2202173B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE544689T1 (en)
BR (1) BRPI0905037B1 (en)
CA (1) CA2688844C (en)
ES (1) ES2378929T3 (en)
FR (1) FR2939775B1 (en)

Families Citing this family (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2963927B1 (en) * 2010-08-17 2012-09-14 S2F Flexico INVIOLABLE PACKAGING BAG
US9216845B2 (en) * 2012-10-26 2015-12-22 Illinois Tool Works Inc. Leak-resistant slider select zipper
JP2014117289A (en) * 2012-12-13 2014-06-30 Omori Mach Co Ltd Zip fastener, packaging material, and package
FR3009546B1 (en) * 2013-08-06 2016-03-25 S2F Flexico CLOSURE DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE COMPLEMENTARY PROFILES
EP3194289A4 (en) * 2014-09-18 2018-05-23 Mark Steele Package having a child-restrictive opening feature
US10315807B2 (en) * 2014-10-29 2019-06-11 Illinois Tool Works Inc. Air pocket flange closure for push-to-open recloseable packages
US10099818B2 (en) * 2014-11-01 2018-10-16 Com-Pac International, Inc. Reclosable zipper having child resistant features
US11286086B2 (en) * 2018-12-19 2022-03-29 Reynolds Presto Products Inc. Hidden flange child resistant closure for recloseable pouch and methods
US11530076B2 (en) 2018-12-19 2022-12-20 Reynolds Presto Products Inc. Hidden flange child resistant closure for recloseable pouch and methods
PL242136B1 (en) 2019-02-08 2023-01-23 Elplast Europe Spolka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnoscia Tamper-resistant ziplock closure and packaging with tamper-resistant ziplock closure

Family Cites Families (25)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2916197A (en) * 1957-05-06 1959-12-08 Douglas Aircraft Co Inc Compartmented container
US3173184A (en) * 1962-09-21 1965-03-16 Ausnit Steven Shaped head top closure
US4285376A (en) * 1977-07-07 1981-08-25 Minigrip, Inc. Reclosable plastic bag construction made from a one piece extrusion
US4516268A (en) * 1978-12-22 1985-05-07 Union Carbide Corporation Pentabar closure device
US4736451A (en) * 1986-12-22 1988-04-05 Minigrip, Inc. Extruded zipper having combination stabilizing and differential opening means
US4817188A (en) * 1988-03-07 1989-03-28 Minigrip, Inc. Bag with separate attached zipper and method of making
US4863286A (en) * 1988-10-28 1989-09-05 Kcl Corporation Recloseable bag with pivotable fastener profiles
US4878763A (en) * 1988-11-30 1989-11-07 Minigrip, Inc. Double hinge zipper construction
US5017021A (en) * 1989-05-19 1991-05-21 Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc. Reclosable profile having improved closure members
US5065899A (en) * 1989-10-17 1991-11-19 Zip-Pak Incorporated Sectional or pre-cut zipper strips, magazine storage and feed means, and method
US5272794A (en) * 1990-11-20 1993-12-28 Yoshida Kogyo K.K. Flexible closure device
JP3094269B2 (en) * 1995-09-08 2000-10-03 株式会社生産日本社 Bag with synthetic resin zipper
FR2780037B1 (en) * 1998-06-17 2000-09-08 Flexico France Sarl BAG COMPRISING ADDITIONAL CLOSING CLOSURE PROFILES
US6167597B1 (en) * 1998-07-13 2001-01-02 Illinois Tool Works, Inc. High compression zipper
US6185796B1 (en) * 1999-08-20 2001-02-13 Illinois Tool Works Inc. Vacuum seal reclosable zipper
CA2316001C (en) * 1999-08-27 2006-10-17 Aeroquip Corporation Reclosable plastic bag and method for forming
US7914208B2 (en) * 2000-03-14 2011-03-29 Com-Pac International, Inc. Reclosable fastener strip
ES2236316T3 (en) * 2000-10-13 2005-07-16 Velcro Industries B.V. FILLING AND USE OF BAGS THAT CAN BE CLOSED AGAIN.
US7189001B2 (en) * 2003-01-02 2007-03-13 Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc. Liquid tight locking arrangement with sealing fingers
US7052181B2 (en) * 2003-06-11 2006-05-30 S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc. Zippered bag having a pair of fastener strips
US7543361B2 (en) * 2004-04-26 2009-06-09 The Glad Products Company Closure device providing visual confirmation of occlusion
JP2006111277A (en) * 2004-10-12 2006-04-27 Idemitsu Unitech Co Ltd Packaging bag with zipper tape
US9011003B2 (en) * 2006-02-08 2015-04-21 S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc. Reclosable pouch and zipper for a reclosable pouch
US20080240625A1 (en) * 2007-03-26 2008-10-02 Illinois Tool Works Inc Slider zipper with hinged secondary locking profile
US10597198B2 (en) * 2008-06-25 2020-03-24 S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Reclosable vacuum-tight pouch and resealable vacuum-tight closure mechanism therefor

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP2202173A1 (en) 2010-06-30
FR2939775B1 (en) 2013-07-05
BRPI0905037A2 (en) 2011-02-08
FR2939775A1 (en) 2010-06-18
BRPI0905037B1 (en) 2019-04-30
US9365326B2 (en) 2016-06-14
ATE544689T1 (en) 2012-02-15
ES2378929T3 (en) 2012-04-19
CA2688844C (en) 2017-01-17
CA2688844A1 (en) 2010-06-17
US20100150477A1 (en) 2010-06-17

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2202173B1 (en) Reclosable bag and zipper closure therefor
EP2420454B1 (en) Tamper-proof packaging bag
CA2296748C (en) Bag comprising matching closing sections actuated by a slider
EP1000559B1 (en) Bag with zip-lock closure actuated by a slider
EP0910539B1 (en) Bags comprising matching closure profiles actuated by slider
EP2218650B1 (en) Closure assembly for pouches and pouches containing such a closure assembly
EP2218649B1 (en) Closure assembly for pouches and pouches containing such a closure assembly
EP1373083A1 (en) Packaging with a shell closing system and production method therefor
EP2062830B1 (en) A bag including closing profiles actuated by a slider
EP1964786B1 (en) Bag adapted for manual filling and sealing
EP2247509B1 (en) Bag including closing profiles actuated by slider
EP1873074B1 (en) Improved closing device for resealable bags
FR2883260A1 (en) PACKAGING PACKAGE WHICH MAY BE REPLACED BY MULTIPLE OPENINGS / CLOSURES AND RETAINING BELLOWS
EP1972569A1 (en) Packaging bag comprising closing/opening means, closing/opening means and method of manufacturing packaging bags
FR2923807A1 (en) Bag, has flange provided on external face of one of sheets near hold zone of slider and presented in form of strip constituting over-thickness, thickness and width that are sufficient for locally modifying deformability of bag
FR2780038A1 (en) Bag with interlocking closure sections actuated by slider
FR2911256A1 (en) Slider for sealing strip of packaging bag, has actuating units actuating closing profiles of sealing strip and displaced between rest and temporary working positions, where profiles are parallel to one another and in grip at rest position
FR2923805A1 (en) Packaging bag, has closing/opening unit with complementary closing sections fixed on support wraps, respectively, where unit has derivation wraps that are made of material and are in derivation from one of support wraps
EP2444329A1 (en) Sealing device and pouch using same
FR2835238A1 (en) Sachet has sealing system comprising complementary male and female profiles and is sealed by moving slide with U-shaped cross-section along its top so that walls of slide squeeze profiles together

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20101230

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20110204

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 544689

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20120215

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602009005197

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20120405

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2378929

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

Effective date: 20120419

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: VDEP

Effective date: 20120208

LTIE Lt: invalidation of european patent or patent extension

Effective date: 20120208

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120508

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120608

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FD4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120608

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120509

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MK05

Ref document number: 544689

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20120208

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20121109

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602009005197

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20121109

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: S2F FLEXICO

Effective date: 20121231

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20121231

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120508

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20121231

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20121217

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091217

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20131231

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20131231

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 602009005197

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: HOEGER, STELLRECHT & PARTNER PATENTANWAELTE MB, DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120208

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 7

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 8

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 9

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 602009005197

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: HOEGER, STELLRECHT & PARTNER PATENTANWAELTE MB, DE

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20231220

Year of fee payment: 15

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20231212

Year of fee payment: 15

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20231114

Year of fee payment: 15

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20231208

Year of fee payment: 15

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20240108

Year of fee payment: 15