SNAP!™ Licensable
bags that open first time, every
time : summary table
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thumbnail
picture
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a better ...
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... side-gusset bag
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... flat side-weld bag
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... machine bag
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... multipocket bag
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uses
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trash, leaf, garden, utility, produce, kitchen catcher,
bin liners, bread bags, deli, self-serve, dry-cleaning,
garment, subway sandwich, medpanel*...
*Also Ztube™ sleeving for medpanels
and O.R. equipment covers
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trash, leaf, garden, utility, produce, deli, sandwich,
freezer, dispo-gloves, ...
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automated packaging, short-run (bag can
be opened by machine), e.g.
20 tonnes carrots from Acme Farms
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semi-automated short-run packaging, 2-or-more
pouches side-by-side, easily opened by operator
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advantage (to user)
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ease, hygiene, saved time, fewer wasted
bags
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ease, hygiene, saved time, fewer wasted
bags
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+ machine operable
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easily used in semi-auto packaging (simple
machinery)
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advantage (to seller)
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fewer customer complaints, offer new
level of convenience
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fewer customer complaints, offer new
level of convenience
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~new application~ (collaboration
opportunity for machinery seller)
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~new application~ (collaboration
opportunity for machinery seller)
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finish
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handles (like Tshirt or vest), or straight-top
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sine-top or straight-top, & can have
punched handle-holes (circular, kidney etc)
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handles, straight top, etc.
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any, but flat top expected
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presentation
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singles, stacks, rolls, wicketed, blocked
(rack holes) etc.
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singles, wicketed, rolls*
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rolls or other
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rolls or other
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extra
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*side-by-side on roll:
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Of course, all can be printed; all can be made
in any blown-film process (LDPE, HDPE, etc.)
All SNAP!™ bags use
the same,easy, quick, 'grip and snap' method: grip the grasping
points, and tug lightly -- it's a "snap", the bag
opens because the back and front are pulled against each other
and the cling lets go. (Be gentle, no need to rip the bag apart!
... a small movement will do it). Most of our products also show
the right end for opening, but if you have the wrong end you will
know that as soon as it failed to open the first time (turn over
and 'snap' once).
Please note: this website omits many possible implementations
which could use the technology in this IP (intellectual property).
Contact us if you wish to use the technology in a way not listed
on this site. To avoid infringing this IP, be sure you understand
what the IP is; briefly, and with absolutely no intention to
replace or limit the meaning of the technical legal language, the
IP includes
several means of implementation of the method of separating adhering
layers by tensioning them in opposing directions, so as to shear
them apart. A patent is not like a registered design, one does
not get around a patent by trivial change to a colour or texture
or dimension or a shape that has no consequence to the performance
of the product. You can make all the usual public-domain
flat or gusseted bags, but once you use our IP to make them better
and easier to open etc., you are using our technology and
you can expect us to come knocking to collect back royalties,
damages,
costs, etc. (better to negotiate a License --
for a small royalty you can join the team and have access to
the IP, and the marketing tools, graphics, etc., and we'll be
able
to refer people to you in your area). If in doubt, check. You
don't have to take our word for it -- public resources are available
to you in most countries to help you determine what is infringement
and what is not (e.g., in Canada, contact the Canadian Intellectual
Property Office; search on web for "CIPO" and then look
for 'business advisor').
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