Strips for resealing bags

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to adhesive strips for reversibly resealing open bags, such as food bags. More particularly, the preferred strips comprise a decorative motif and/or a textured surface, which may be provided in a dispenser.

1 . A closure for reversibly closing a bag, the closure comprising: 
 a strip comprising an adhesive bottom surface adapted to reversibly adhere to first and second regions of the bag, such that the bag is maintained in a closed state when the strip is adhered to both first and second regions, and the bag can be opened when the strip is adhered to less than both regions, wherein the strip further comprises a modified top surface.    
   
   
       2 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the modified top surface comprises a decorative motif adapted to appeal to a particular group of consumers.  
   
   
       3 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the modified top surface comprises a textured surface adapted to facilitate application to the first and second regions of the bag.  
   
   
       4 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein a modified top surface comprises a shape adapted to appeal to a particular group of consumers and/or facilitate application and removal of the resealable strip.  
   
   
       5 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the strip comprises at least two of a decorative motif, a textured top surface, and a shape.  
   
   
       6 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive bottom surface comprises an adhesive selected from the group consisting of tackified rubber adhesive, tackified acrylic adhesive and untackified acrylic adhesive.  
   
   
       7 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive bottom surface is configured for multiple applications and removals.  
   
   
       8 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the strip further comprises a backing adjacent the adhesive bottom surface, said backing configured for removal before the strip is adhered to the first and second regions of the bag.  
   
   
       9 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the strip further comprises a non-adhesive handle.  
   
   
       10 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is a potato chip bag.  
   
   
       11 . A closure for reversibly closing a bag, the closure comprising: 
 a strip configured to span first and second regions of the bag, the strip comprising: 
 an adhesive bottom surface adapted to reversibly adhere to the first and second regions of the bag, such that the bag is maintained in a closed state when the strip is adhered to both first and second regions, and the bag can be opened by a user when the strip is peeled away from at least one of the first and second regions;  
 a modified top surface having a decorative motif and/or a textured surface; and  
 a handle region at one end of the strip comprising a non-adhesive bottom surface, such that the user can readily grasp the handle region and peel the strip away from at least one of the first and second regions, thereby opening the bag.  
   
   
   
       12 . A system for resealing open bags, comprising: 
 a dispenser configured to store a plurality of resealable strips and facilitate dispensing of a single strip;    a plurality of resealable strips positioned within the dispenser, each strip comprising: 
 an adhesive bottom surface adapted to reversibly adhere to a first folded region of an open bag and a second body region of the open bag, such that the open bag is resealed when the strip is adhered to both first and second regions and can be re-opened by a user when the strip is removed from at least one of the regions;  
 a modified top surface having a decorative motif and/or a textured surface; and  
 a handle region at one end of the strip comprising a non-adhesive bottom surface, such that the user can grasp the handle region to apply or remove the strip, thereby resealing or re-opening the bag, respectively.  
   
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the dispenser further comprises: 
 a bottom surface to which one of the plurality of resealable strips adheres;    a top movable between a closed configuration and an opened configuration;    at least one catch; and    a bracket having a latch mechanism for engaging the at least one catch.    
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 13 , further comprising: 
 a cuff within which the bracket is disposed, wherein the cuff is configured to be worn on a wrist of a user.    
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the bracket further has a bottom surface adapted to fasten to a mounting surface.  
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the bottom surface of the bracket comprises an adhesive.  
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the plurality of strips comprise an elongate tape configured as a roll, from which individual strips can be removed in pre-determined lengths.  
   
   
       18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the elongate tape further comprises perforated junctions between individual strips.  
   
   
       19 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the dispenser comprises a laminated sheet on which the plurality of strips are positioned, wherein individual strips can be peeled away from the laminated sheet.