Inventors:
Dennis D. Garberg - Overland Park KS
Thomas J. Butler - Overland Park KS
Charles Coleman - Ridge NY
Lester Land - Parker KS
Danny Hendricks - Independence MO
Tim Ryan - Willard MO
Carl Medlin - Kansas City MO
Assignee:
Dennis Garberg & Associates, Inc. - Overland Park KS
International Classification:
B65D 3314
B65D 3320
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for making a self-sealable packaging, and the self-sealable packaging and method of use are disclosed. The apparatus includes dispensing a web and converting it by folding or by welding two webs together to provide upper and lower layers defining a pocket therebetween. A line of weakness is provided in an extension on the lower web, and a release liner is positioned over the line of weakness in spanning relationship, with a pattern of adhesive applied between the release liner and the extension below the line of weakness. The release liner is secured to the extension above the line of weakness, and the web is sealed along side boundaries and separated therealong to provide individual bags. The pocket of the bag is sized to receive an article, such as a newspaper therein. After insertion of the newspaper, the extension is separated along the line of weakness to provide a flap carrying the adhesive.