System for opening sealed packages, tape dispenser, and tape

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6474392
SERIAL NO

09672463

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Abstract

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A system for easy opening of sealed packages. The system comprises a tape dispensing apparatus, and a tape. The tape dispensing apparatus has a cutter therein. The tape is used for sealing a seam of a package. The tape is sized and shaped for being dispensed from the tape dispensing apparatus. The tape dispensed from the dispensing apparatus has a predetermined length cut by the cutter. The predetermined length of tape has a first side with a self-adhesive section for attaching the predetermined length of tape to the package. The predetermined length of tape also includes a non-adhesive section, and a ribbon disposed on the first side of the tape section. The predetermined length of tape has a tear strip defined by the ribbon, and non-adhesive section of the first side together. The tear strip extends longitudinally along the predetermined length of tape. The tear strip ends in a pull tab for pulling the tear strip open and opening the predetermined length of tape attached to the package.

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Patent Owner(s)

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INTERTAPE POLYMER CORP3647 CORTEZ ROAD WEST BRADENTON FL 34210

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DeMunda, John W Oakville, CT 2 7
Epstein, Harvey Newton, MA 3 109
Hebert, Robert J Southbury, CT 9 51
Lay, Roger F Woodbury, CT 8 91
LeMoine, George Trumbull, CT 20 89
White, Phillip L Prospect, CT 2 7

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