USRE34905E - Method and apparatus for making reclosable bags in a form, fill and seal machine - Google Patents
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- USRE34905E USRE34905E US08/154,846 US15484693A USRE34905E US RE34905 E USRE34905 E US RE34905E US 15484693 A US15484693 A US 15484693A US RE34905 E USRE34905 E US RE34905E
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Priority Applications (1)
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US06/944,980 US4709533A (en) | 1986-12-22 | 1986-12-22 | Method and apparatus for making reclosable bags in a form, fill and seal machine |
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