Global Patent Index - EP 0780309 A1

EP 0780309 A1 19970625 - Method for filling a reclosable bag

Title (en)

Method for filling a reclosable bag

Title (de)

Verfahren zum Füllen eines wiederverschliessbaren Beutels

Title (fr)

Procédé pour remplir un sachet refermable

Publication

EP 0780309 A1 19970625 (EN)

Application

EP 96309230 A 19961218

Priority

NZ 27280495 A 19951218

Abstract (en)

A method of filling a bag (1) of the type having a mouth end and a foot end is provided. The foot end is shaped to provide a substantially stable base (5) to allow the bag (1) to stand on a surface and has recloseable elements (8) adjacent the mouth to allow the bag to be opened and reclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a string of bags (1) interconnected by elongated support members (3) adjacent said mouth or interconnected by the recloseable elements (8), opening the mouth of the bag (1), filling the bag (1), closing the bag (1), closing the recloseable elements (8), and separating the bags (1) into individual closed bags. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B65B 43/12; B65B 61/18; B65D 33/25

IPC 8 full level

B65B 43/12 (2006.01); B65B 61/18 (2006.01); B65D 33/25 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B65B 43/123 (2013.01); B65B 61/188 (2013.01); B65D 33/2508 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0780309 A1 19970625; AU 7426796 A 19970626; NZ 272804 A 19970224

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 96309230 A 19961218; AU 7426796 A 19961211; NZ 27280495 A 19951218