PLASTIC RECLOSABLE FASTENER WITH STRUCTURE FOR RETAINING SLIDER IN CLOSED POSITION

摘要

A fastener structure for a thermoplastic bag, comprising a pair of flexible plastic strips having a separable fastener extending along the length thereof comprising reclosable interlocking male and female profile elements on the rive strip. The male and female elements having complimentary cross sectional shapes such that they are closed by pressing the elements together. The structure also includes a straddling slider on the strips for closing the reclosable male and female elements; and a latch for retaining the slider in closed position when the slider reaches the closed end of its travel along the plastic strips. The latching means comprises a cooperating detent structure on the slider and at least one of the plastic strips. The detent structure is spaced from the male and female interlocking elements and is engageable when the slider is at the closed end of its travel on the plastic strips.