EP2834158A1 - Reclosable package or bag with scented zipper - Google Patents

Reclosable package or bag with scented zipper

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EP2834158A1
EP2834158A1 EP12746437.8A EP12746437A EP2834158A1 EP 2834158 A1 EP2834158 A1 EP 2834158A1 EP 12746437 A EP12746437 A EP 12746437A EP 2834158 A1 EP2834158 A1 EP 2834158A1
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Prior art keywords
interlocking
extending detent
zipper
extending
arms
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German (de)
French (fr)
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David J. Anzini
Arthur BUCCI
Rusty Koenigkramer
Victor Matias
Eric Plourde
Steven Ausnit
Jose Manuel SEPTIEN ROJAS
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Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Illinois Tool Works Inc
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    • 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

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  • the present disclosure pertains to a reclosable package or bag with a scented or fragrant component, such as, but not limited to, a reclosable zipper, in order to provide an olfactory feedback mechanism that enhances the contents of the package for the user.
  • a reclosable package or bag with a scented or fragrant component such as, but not limited to, a reclosable zipper
  • fragrance-carrying material such as scent oil
  • the zipper typically within an internal zipper volume.
  • the scent remains covered until the zipper is opened.
  • the consumer is exposed to the scent only when the package or bag is opened.
  • the consumer is likewise isolated from the scent when the package is closed.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a typical reclosable package used with the zippers or reclosures of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a zipper profile of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of a zipper profile of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a still further embodiment of a zipper profile of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of a zipper of the profile of the present disclosure, shown with the bag walls of a reclosable package.
  • Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a variation of the embodiment disclosed in Figure 5.
  • Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a further variation of the embodiment disclosed in Figure 5.
  • Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a still further variation of the embodiment disclosed in Figure 5.
  • Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the disclosure, shown with the bag walls of a reclosable package.
  • Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of a variation of the embodiment disclosed in Figure 9.
  • Figure 1 1 is a cross-sectional view of a further variation of the disclosure.
  • Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of a still further variation of the disclosure.
  • Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of yet a still further variation of the disclosure.
  • Figure 14 is a cross-section view of a variation of the disclosure wherein a header is formed over the zipper.
  • Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment with fragrance-carrying oil located between two peel seals.
  • Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment with fragrance-carrying oil located within a peel seal.
  • Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment with fragrance-carrying oil mixed within the peel seal.
  • Figure 1 is a typical reclosable package 100 incorporating the zipper or reclosure 10 of the present disclosure.
  • the package 100 of Figure 1 is meant to be illustrative and is representative of many different possible embodiments.
  • Package 100 includes first (front) and second (rear) walls 102, 104 which are co-extensive with each other and are sealed together by bottom seal 106 and side seals 108, 1 10, which may include thermal, ultrasonic, adhesive or similar seals. Some embodiments may substitute a fold in a single sheet of material for one of the seals, particularly the bottom seal 106.
  • the first and second walls 102, 104 are typically made of polymer or laminate, but are not limited thereto.
  • the resulting structure forms mouth 1 12 which is reclosable by zipper or reclosure 10, leading to storage volume 1 14 where the consumer product is stored.
  • first profile 12 includes first base 16 from which first and second arms 18, 20 extend thereby forming an internal zipper volume 22 therebetween.
  • First and second arms 18, 20 further terminate in respective first and second distal hooks 24, 26 thereby forming an interlocking female element 28.
  • Second profile 14 includes second base 30 with a post 32 extending therefrom, terminating in an arrowhead- shaped element 34 thereby forming an interlocking male element 36 for engagement with the interlocking female element 28.
  • fragrance-carrying oil 40 is placed within internal zipper volume 22 in first profile 12 near the juncture of first base 16 and first and second arms 18, 20.
  • This fragrance-carrying oil 40 could either be blended on the polymer formulation of the zipper 10 (fully or coextruded) or applied in a separate step after formation (such as extrusion) of first and second profiles 12, 14.
  • the fragrance prior to the opening of the zipper 10 (i.e., the separation of the first and second profiles 12, 14 from each other) the fragrance will be substantially confined within internal zipper volume 22 and will not penetrate into storage volume 1 14 of the package 100 (see Figure 1).
  • the fragrance would be expected to last for an extended period.
  • the fragrance-carrying oil 40 could be applied on a single zipper 10 wherein the intention could be to modify the smell of the packed product or to release the fragrance externally to increase the appeal of the product before the consumer opened the zipper 10.
  • the fragrance-carrying oil 40 and therefore the scent, is therefore contained within internal zipper volume 22.
  • the scent remains covered until the package 100 is opened by separating the first and second profiles 12, 14 of the zipper 10 (and may be re-covered by closing the package).
  • the resulting advantages include that the scent is used more economically in that the zipper 10, rather than the entire package 100, is scented. Similarly, the shelf-life of the scent is preserved. The consumer is exposed to the scent only when the package 10 is open, and is isolated from the scent when the package 100 is closed.
  • Figure 3 illustrates an embodiment wherein first profile 12 includes first and second extending detent arms 42, 44 (terminating in respective first and second detent hooks 43, 45) and second profile 14 includes third and fourth extending detent arms 46, 48 (terminating in respective third and fourth detent hooks 47, 49).
  • the detent arms 42, 44, 46, 48 inter-engage as shown in Figure 3.
  • Two alternative locations that is, typically, only one location needs to be used, however, some applications may use both locations
  • 40, 40' for fragrance-carrying oil are disclosed.
  • Location 40 is at the valley or cavity formed between first and second extending detent arms 42, 44 while location 40' is on the top of second extending detent arm 44.
  • Figure 4 illustrates an embodiment wherein first and second detent hooks 43,
  • Location 40 is on the inverted apex of ridge 50 of second profile 14 while location 40' is on first profile 12, immediately below the inverted apex of ridge 50, within the internal zipper volume 22.
  • Figures 5 and 6 disclose embodiments of flanged zippers 10, similar to the zipper 10 disclosed in Figure 3. in both Figures 5 and 6, first profile 12 includes first customer side flange 52 and first product side flange 54. In Figure 5, second profile 14 includes second customer side flange 56 and second product side flange 58. In Figure 6, second customer side flange 56 is provided while second product side flange is eliminated. In Figure 5, first and second bag walls 102, 104 are sealed to respective first and second product side flanges 54, 58. In Figure 6, first bag wall 102 is sealed to first product side flange 54 while second bag wall 104 is sealed to second profile 14.
  • peel seal 60 is positioned between first and second product side flanges 54, 58 thereby forming internal zipper volume 22 between the peel seal 60 and the interlocking elements.
  • peel seal 60 is positioned between first product side flange 54 and second bag wall 104, forming an internal zipper volume 22 similar to that of Figure 5.
  • Location 40 is on the first product side flange 54 within internal zipper volume 22.
  • Location 40' is on a lower exterior surface of fourth extending detent arm 48 with internal zipper volume 22.
  • Figure 7 is similar to Figure 5, eliminating first and second consumer side flanges, and extending second product side flange 58.
  • Location 40 is on the interior of the tip of first product side flange 54 and location 40' is on the interior of the tip of second (extended) product side flange 58.
  • Figure 8 is similar to Figure 7. Second product side flange 58 is not extended in this figure. There are two alternative locations 40, 40' for fragrance-carrying oil. Location 40 is on first product side flange 54, proximate to the interlocking elements while location 40' is on the lower exterior surface of fourth extending detent arm 48.
  • Figures 9 and 10 illustrate a zipper similar to that of Figure 2.
  • First and second bag walls 102, 104 are sealed or otherwise attached to respective first and second bases 16, 30.
  • the location 40 for the fragrance-carrying oil is on the exterior of second arm 20, oriented toward an interior or product side of the package 100.
  • location 40 for the fragrance-carrying oil is on the lower side (i.e., oriented toward the interior) of the interlocking male element 36, while alternative location 40' is on the interior lower side of second base 30.
  • Figure 1 1 illustrates a zipper 10 similar to that of Figure 3, with the first and second bag walls 102, 104 sealed or otherwise attached to base portions of the respective first and second profiles 12, 14. There is a product side portion of the second profile 14 which is free of attachment to second bag wall 104 thereby forming a further portion of the interior of bag 100. Location 40 for the fragrance-carrying oil is formed on the exterior of the base portion of the second profile 14 which is free of attachment to the second bag wall 104.
  • Figure 12 illustrates a zipper 10 similar to that of Figure 2, wherein first and second wings 60, 62 are formed outwardly adjacent from respective first and second arms 18, 20.
  • the exterior side of first wing 60 includes the location 40 for the fragrance-carrying oil.
  • Figure 13 illustrates a zipper 10 similar to that of Figure 2.
  • Protrusion 64 including fragrance-carrying oil 40, extends from second base 30 so as to be positioned adjacent to first arm 18, within the interior of package 100.
  • Figure 14 illustrates an embodiment with a zipper 10 similar to that shown in Figure 3.
  • First and second bag walls 102, 104 are sealed or otherwise attached to an exterior of first and second profiles 12, 14, respectively and extend over zipper 10 to be joined to each other at seal 106 thereby forming header 108.
  • First and second bag walls 102, 104 include first and second lines of weakness 1 10, 1 12, allowing the user to tear off a portion of header 108 thereby gaining access to zipper 10.
  • Fragrance-carrying oil 40 is located on the exterior of second profile 14 so as to be contained within the space of header 108, whereby the fragrance would be released when the user opens or tears off the header 108.
  • Figure 15 illustrates an embodiment wherein the fragrance-carrying oil 40 is located at a position between closely-spaced first and second peel seals 60, 61.
  • Figure 16 illustrates an embodiment when the fragrance-carrying oil 40 is a location within the peel seal 60
  • Figure 17 illustrates an embodiment wherein the fragrance-carrying oil 40 is mixed with the material of peel seal 60.
  • the peel seals 60, 61 are on the product side of the zipper 10.

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Abstract

The disclosure relates to a zipper (10) for a reclosable pack¬ age (100) wherein the zipper (10) includes fragrance-carrying oil with¬ in an internal zipper volume or storage volume thereby confining the scent while the zipper (10) and the package (100) are closed. When the zipper (10) is opened, the scent is allowed to escape to the con¬ sumer.

Description

RECLOSABLE PACKAGE OR BAG WITH SCENTED ZIPPER
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of PCT/US2012/032477, filed on
April 6, 2012, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 1 19(e) of U.S. provisional application serial no. 61/472,437 filed on April 6, 201 1 and U.S. provisional application serial no. 61/476,390 filed on April 18, 201 1 , the disclosure of all of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
Field of the Disclosure
[0002] The present disclosure pertains to a reclosable package or bag with a scented or fragrant component, such as, but not limited to, a reclosable zipper, in order to provide an olfactory feedback mechanism that enhances the contents of the package for the user.
Description of the Prior Art
[0003] It is well known in the prior art to package scented products in reclosable packages. However, this typically requires a relatively large amount of fragrance-carrying material and further requires the release of the fragrance within the storage volume of the package at the time of initial packaging, which is typically well before the package is opened by the consumer. The prior art further includes U.S. Patent No. 7,497,623 entitled "Packages with Active Agents", issued on March 3, 2009 to Thomas.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0004] It is therefore an object of the present disclosure to provide a reclosable package or bag wherein fragrance can be provided with a reduced amount of fragrance- carrying material.
[0005] It is therefore a further object of the present disclosure to provide a reclosable package or bag wherein the fragrance is not released until the package is opened by the consumer.
[0006] This and other objects are obtained by providing a reclosable package or bag wherein the fragrance-carrying material, such as scent oil, is contained within the zipper, typically within an internal zipper volume. The scent remains covered until the zipper is opened. The consumer is exposed to the scent only when the package or bag is opened. The consumer is likewise isolated from the scent when the package is closed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] Further objects and advantages of the disclosure will become apparent from the following description and from the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0008] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a typical reclosable package used with the zippers or reclosures of the present disclosure.
[0009] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a zipper profile of the present disclosure.
[00010] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of a zipper profile of the present disclosure.
[00011] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a still further embodiment of a zipper profile of the present disclosure.
[00012] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of a zipper of the profile of the present disclosure, shown with the bag walls of a reclosable package.
[00013] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a variation of the embodiment disclosed in Figure 5.
[00014] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a further variation of the embodiment disclosed in Figure 5.
[00015] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a still further variation of the embodiment disclosed in Figure 5.
[00016] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the disclosure, shown with the bag walls of a reclosable package.
[00017] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of a variation of the embodiment disclosed in Figure 9.
[00018] Figure 1 1 is a cross-sectional view of a further variation of the disclosure. [00019] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of a still further variation of the disclosure. [00020] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of yet a still further variation of the disclosure.
[00021] Figure 14 is a cross-section view of a variation of the disclosure wherein a header is formed over the zipper.
[00022] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment with fragrance-carrying oil located between two peel seals.
[00023] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment with fragrance-carrying oil located within a peel seal.
[00024] Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment with fragrance-carrying oil mixed within the peel seal.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[00025] Referring now to the drawings in detail wherein like numerals indicate like elements throughout the several views, one sees that Figure 1 is a typical reclosable package 100 incorporating the zipper or reclosure 10 of the present disclosure.
[00026] The package 100 of Figure 1 is meant to be illustrative and is representative of many different possible embodiments. Package 100 includes first (front) and second (rear) walls 102, 104 which are co-extensive with each other and are sealed together by bottom seal 106 and side seals 108, 1 10, which may include thermal, ultrasonic, adhesive or similar seals. Some embodiments may substitute a fold in a single sheet of material for one of the seals, particularly the bottom seal 106. The first and second walls 102, 104 are typically made of polymer or laminate, but are not limited thereto. The resulting structure forms mouth 1 12 which is reclosable by zipper or reclosure 10, leading to storage volume 1 14 where the consumer product is stored.
[00027] Various embodiments of zipper or reclosure 10 are illustrated in Figures 2-13. Zipper 10 is typically formed from polymeric material and includes first profile 12 and second profile 14 which extend across the length of the mouth 1 12. In the illustrated embodiment, the zipper 10 is attached to the interior of first and second walls 102, 104, but other embodiments may include a zipper which is attached to the upper edge of front and rear walls 102, 104. In the embodiment of Figure 2, first profile 12 includes first base 16 from which first and second arms 18, 20 extend thereby forming an internal zipper volume 22 therebetween. First and second arms 18, 20 further terminate in respective first and second distal hooks 24, 26 thereby forming an interlocking female element 28. Second profile 14 includes second base 30 with a post 32 extending therefrom, terminating in an arrowhead- shaped element 34 thereby forming an interlocking male element 36 for engagement with the interlocking female element 28.
[00028] In Figure 2, fragrance-carrying oil 40 is placed within internal zipper volume 22 in first profile 12 near the juncture of first base 16 and first and second arms 18, 20. This fragrance-carrying oil 40 could either be blended on the polymer formulation of the zipper 10 (fully or coextruded) or applied in a separate step after formation (such as extrusion) of first and second profiles 12, 14. In this configuration, prior to the opening of the zipper 10 (i.e., the separation of the first and second profiles 12, 14 from each other) the fragrance will be substantially confined within internal zipper volume 22 and will not penetrate into storage volume 1 14 of the package 100 (see Figure 1). As it is expected that the fragrance would not escape externally, the fragrance would be expected to last for an extended period. In other embodiments, the fragrance-carrying oil 40 could be applied on a single zipper 10 wherein the intention could be to modify the smell of the packed product or to release the fragrance externally to increase the appeal of the product before the consumer opened the zipper 10.
[00029] The fragrance-carrying oil 40, and therefore the scent, is therefore contained within internal zipper volume 22. The scent remains covered until the package 100 is opened by separating the first and second profiles 12, 14 of the zipper 10 (and may be re-covered by closing the package). The resulting advantages include that the scent is used more economically in that the zipper 10, rather than the entire package 100, is scented. Similarly, the shelf-life of the scent is preserved. The consumer is exposed to the scent only when the package 10 is open, and is isolated from the scent when the package 100 is closed.
[00030] Figure 3 illustrates an embodiment wherein first profile 12 includes first and second extending detent arms 42, 44 (terminating in respective first and second detent hooks 43, 45) and second profile 14 includes third and fourth extending detent arms 46, 48 (terminating in respective third and fourth detent hooks 47, 49). The detent arms 42, 44, 46, 48 inter-engage as shown in Figure 3. Two alternative locations (that is, typically, only one location needs to be used, however, some applications may use both locations) 40, 40' for fragrance-carrying oil are disclosed. Location 40 is at the valley or cavity formed between first and second extending detent arms 42, 44 while location 40' is on the top of second extending detent arm 44.
[00031] Figure 4 illustrates an embodiment wherein first and second detent hooks 43,
45 are oriented outwardly to engage third and fourth detent hooks 47, 49 which are oriented inwardly. Ridge 50 is formed between third and fourth extending detent arms 46, 48, extending into internal zipper volume 22. Two alternative locations 40, 40' for the fragrance- carrying oil are disclosed. Location 40 is on the inverted apex of ridge 50 of second profile 14 while location 40' is on first profile 12, immediately below the inverted apex of ridge 50, within the internal zipper volume 22.
[00032] Figures 5 and 6 disclose embodiments of flanged zippers 10, similar to the zipper 10 disclosed in Figure 3. in both Figures 5 and 6, first profile 12 includes first customer side flange 52 and first product side flange 54. In Figure 5, second profile 14 includes second customer side flange 56 and second product side flange 58. In Figure 6, second customer side flange 56 is provided while second product side flange is eliminated. In Figure 5, first and second bag walls 102, 104 are sealed to respective first and second product side flanges 54, 58. In Figure 6, first bag wall 102 is sealed to first product side flange 54 while second bag wall 104 is sealed to second profile 14. In Figure 5, peel seal 60 is positioned between first and second product side flanges 54, 58 thereby forming internal zipper volume 22 between the peel seal 60 and the interlocking elements. In Figure 6, peel seal 60 is positioned between first product side flange 54 and second bag wall 104, forming an internal zipper volume 22 similar to that of Figure 5. In both Figures 5 and 6, there are two alternative locations 40, 40' for fragrance-carrying oil. Location 40 is on the first product side flange 54 within internal zipper volume 22. Location 40' is on a lower exterior surface of fourth extending detent arm 48 with internal zipper volume 22.
[00033] Figure 7 is similar to Figure 5, eliminating first and second consumer side flanges, and extending second product side flange 58. There are two alternative locations 40, 40' for fragrance-carrying oil. Location 40 is on the interior of the tip of first product side flange 54 and location 40' is on the interior of the tip of second (extended) product side flange 58.
[00034] Figure 8 is similar to Figure 7. Second product side flange 58 is not extended in this figure. There are two alternative locations 40, 40' for fragrance-carrying oil. Location 40 is on first product side flange 54, proximate to the interlocking elements while location 40' is on the lower exterior surface of fourth extending detent arm 48.
[00035] Figures 9 and 10 illustrate a zipper similar to that of Figure 2. First and second bag walls 102, 104 are sealed or otherwise attached to respective first and second bases 16, 30. In Figure 9, the location 40 for the fragrance-carrying oil is on the exterior of second arm 20, oriented toward an interior or product side of the package 100. In Figure 10, location 40 for the fragrance-carrying oil is on the lower side (i.e., oriented toward the interior) of the interlocking male element 36, while alternative location 40' is on the interior lower side of second base 30.
[00036] Figure 1 1 illustrates a zipper 10 similar to that of Figure 3, with the first and second bag walls 102, 104 sealed or otherwise attached to base portions of the respective first and second profiles 12, 14. There is a product side portion of the second profile 14 which is free of attachment to second bag wall 104 thereby forming a further portion of the interior of bag 100. Location 40 for the fragrance-carrying oil is formed on the exterior of the base portion of the second profile 14 which is free of attachment to the second bag wall 104.
[00037] Figure 12 illustrates a zipper 10 similar to that of Figure 2, wherein first and second wings 60, 62 are formed outwardly adjacent from respective first and second arms 18, 20. The exterior side of first wing 60 includes the location 40 for the fragrance-carrying oil.
[00038] Figure 13 illustrates a zipper 10 similar to that of Figure 2. Protrusion 64, including fragrance-carrying oil 40, extends from second base 30 so as to be positioned adjacent to first arm 18, within the interior of package 100.
[00039] Figure 14 illustrates an embodiment with a zipper 10 similar to that shown in Figure 3. First and second bag walls 102, 104 are sealed or otherwise attached to an exterior of first and second profiles 12, 14, respectively and extend over zipper 10 to be joined to each other at seal 106 thereby forming header 108. First and second bag walls 102, 104 include first and second lines of weakness 1 10, 1 12, allowing the user to tear off a portion of header 108 thereby gaining access to zipper 10. Fragrance-carrying oil 40 is located on the exterior of second profile 14 so as to be contained within the space of header 108, whereby the fragrance would be released when the user opens or tears off the header 108.
[00040] Figure 15 illustrates an embodiment wherein the fragrance-carrying oil 40 is located at a position between closely-spaced first and second peel seals 60, 61. Figure 16 illustrates an embodiment when the fragrance-carrying oil 40 is a location within the peel seal 60, while Figure 17 illustrates an embodiment wherein the fragrance-carrying oil 40 is mixed with the material of peel seal 60. Typically, the peel seals 60, 61 are on the product side of the zipper 10.
[00041] Thus the several aforementioned objects and advantages are most effectively attained. Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been disclosed and described in detail herein, it should be understood that this invention is in no sense limited thereby and its scope is to be determined by that of the appended claims.

Claims

CLAIMS What is Claimed is:
1. A zipper for a reclosable package including: a first interlocking profile including a male interlocking structure;
a second interlocking profile including a female interlocking structure, which receives the male structure, and includes an internal volume;
wherein the male interlocking structure interlocks within the female interlocking structure; and a fragrance carrying element within the internal zipper volume.
2. The zipper of Claim 1 wherein the fragrance carrying element is located on the female interlocking structure.
3. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile with first and second extending detent arms;
a second interlocking profile with third and fourth extending detent arms; wherein the first extending detent arm interlocks with the third extending detent arm and the second extending detent arms interlocks with the fourth extending detent arm; and a fragrance carrying element formed on one of the extending detent arms.
4. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile with first and second extending detent arms;
a second interlocking profile with third and fourth extending detent arms;
wherein the first extending detent arm interlocks with the third extending detent arm and the second extending detent arms interlocks with the fourth extending detent arm; and a fragrance carrying element formed adjacent to the first and second extending detent arms or adjacent to the third and fourth extending arms.
5. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile with first and second extending detent arms; a second interlocking profile with third and fourth extending detent arms, and a ridge formed between the third and fourth extending detent arms;
wherein the first extending detent arm interlocks with the third extending detent arm and the second extending detent arms interlocks with the fourth extending detent arm; and a fragrance carrying element formed on the ridge or adjacent to the ridge.
6. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile with first and second extending detent arms and a first product side flange for attachment to a first bag wall; a second interlocking profile with third and fourth extending detent arms and a second product side flange for attachment to a second bag wall; wherein the first extending detent arm interlocks with the third extending detent arm and the second extending detent arms interlocks with the fourth extending detent arm;
a peel seal between the first and second product side flanges; and
a fragrance carrying element formed on the first or second product side flange, in a space bounded by the first and second product side flanges, the peel seal and at least one of the extending detent arms.
7. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile with first and second extending detent arms and a first product side flange for attachment to a first bag wall;
a second interlocking profile with third and fourth extending detent arms and a second product side flange for attachment to a second bag wall; wherein the first extending detent arm interlocks with the third extending detent arm and the second extending detent arms interlocks with the fourth extending detent arm; a peel seal between the first and second product side flanges; and
a fragrance carrying element formed on one of the extending detent arms, in a space bounded by the first and second product side flanges, the peel seal and at least one of the extending detent arms.
8. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile with first and second extending detent arms and a product side flange for attachment to a first bag wall;
a second interlocking profile with third and fourth extending detent arms and a base for attachment to a second bag wall;
wherein the first extending detent arm interlocks with the third extending detent arm and the second extending detent arms interlocks with the fourth extending detent arm; a peel seal on the product side flange; and
a fragrance carrying element formed on the product side flange, in a space at least partially bounded by the product side flange, the peel seal and at least one of the extending detent arms.
9. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile with first and second extending detent arms and a product side flange for attachment to a first bag wall;
a second interlocking profile with third and fourth extending detent arms and a base for attachment to a second bag wall;
wherein the first extending detent arm interlocks with the third extending detent arm and the second extending detent arms interlocks with the fourth extending detent arm; a peel seal on the product side flange; and a fragrance canying element formed on one of the extending detent arms, in a space at least partially bounded by the product side flange, the peel seal and at least one of the extending detent arms.
10. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile with first and second extending detent arms and a first product side flange for attachment to a first bag wall;
a second interlocking profile with third and fourth extending detent arms and a second product side flange for attachment to a second bag wall;
wherein the first extending detent arm interlocks with the third extending detent arm and the second extending detent arms interlocks with the fourth extending detent arm; and a fragrance carrying element formed on at least one of the first and second product side flanges.
1 1. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile including a male interlocking structure; a second interlocking profile including a female interlocking structure formed from first and second extending arms, which receives the male structure, and includes an internal volume; wherein the male interlocking structure interlocks within the female interlocking structure; and
a fragrance carrying element on an exterior of one of the first and second extending arms.
12. The zipper of Claim 1 1 wherein the fragrance carrying element is formed on a product side of the zipper.
13. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile including a first base and a male interlocking structure; a second interlocking profile including a female interlocking structure formed from first and second extending arms, which receives the male structure, and includes an internal volume;
wherein the male interlocking structure interlocks within the female interlocking structure; and a fragrance carrying element on at least a portion of the male interlocking structure.
14. The zipper of Claim 13 wherein the male interlocking structure includes a post and an arrowhead-shaped structure.
15. A zipper for a reclosable package including: a first interlocking profile including a first base and a male interlocking structure, wherein the male interlocking structure includes a post and an arrowhead-shaped structure; a second interlocking profile including a female interlocking structure formed from first and second extending arms, which receives the male structure, and includes an internal volume;
wherein the male interlocking structure interlocks within the female interlocking structure; and a fragrance carrying element on at least a portion of the first base.
16. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
a first interlocking profile with first and second extending detent arms extending from a first base;
a second interlocking profile with third and fourth extending detent arms extending from a second base; wherein the first extending detent arm interlocks with the third extending detent arm and the second extending detent arms interlocks with the fourth extending detent arm; and a fragrance carrying element formed on an exterior of at least one of the first and second bases.
17. A zipper for a reclosable package including: a first interlocking profile including a male interlocking structure;
a second interlocking profile including a female interlocking structure formed from first and second extending arms, which receives the male structure; first and second wings formed outwardly adjacent from the respective first and second extending arms; wherein the male interlocking structure interlocks within the female interlocking structure; and a fragrance carrying element on an exterior of at least one of the first and second wings.
18. A zipper for a reclosable package including: a first interlocking profile including a male interlocking structure;
a second interlocking profile including a female interlocking structure, which receives the male structure; wherein the male interlocking structure interlocks within the female interlocking structure; and
a fragrance carrying element protruding from the first interlocking profile so as to be positioned adjacent to the female interlocking structure when the male and female interlocking structures are interlocked.
19. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
first and second interlocking profiles;
a first bag wall extending over the first interlocking profile and a second bag wall extending over the second interlocking profile, wherein edges of the first and second bag wall are joined to each other thereby forming a header over the zipper; and a fragrance carrying element on one of the first and second interlocking profiles, within a space bounded by the header.
20. The zipper of Claim 19 wherein at least one of the first and second bag walls include a line of weakness allowing the header to be torn and providing access to the zipper.
21. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
first and second interlocking profiles; first and second peel seals joining the first and second interlocking profiles; and a fragrance-carrying element located between the first and second peel seals.
22. A zipper for a reclosable package including: first and second interlocking profiles;
a peel seal joining the first and second interlocking profiles; and
a fragrance-carrying element located within the peel seal.
23. A zipper for a reclosable package including:
first and second interlocking profiles;
a peel seal joining the first and second interlocking profiles; and
a fragrance-carrying material mixed with material of the peel seal.
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