Leak-proof slider assembly

Abstract

A leak-proof slider assembly for a re-sealable leak-proof enclosure that includes a first closure profile and a second closure profile that interlock to form a leak-proof barrier. The slider assembly may be opened and closed manually without a slider or may be opened and closed with a slider. The leak-proof slider assembly for a re-sealable leak-proof enclosure may include a parking area that the slider may be positioned in when the first and second closure profiles are interlocked forming a leak-proof barrier. In some embodiments, the parking area is only on either the first closure profile or the second closure profile. In other embodiments, the parking area is on both the first and second closure profiles.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A leak-proof slider assembly for a re-sealable leak-proof enclosure, comprising:
 a first closure profile having a length positioned between a first end stop and a second end stop, wherein the first closure profile includes a first closure member, a second closure member, a channel between the first and second closure members, a shoulder member above the first closure member, a guide member below the second closure member, and a channel between the second closure member and the guide member;   a second closure profile having a length positioned between the first and second end stops, wherein the second closure profile includes a first closure member, a second closure member, a channel between the first and second closure members of the second closure profile, a guide member above the first closure member of the second closure profile, a channel between the first closure member and the guide member of the second closure profile, and a shoulder member above the guide member of the second closure profile; and   a parking area positioned between the first and second end stops, wherein the parking area is on either the first closure profile or the second closure profile, wherein the parking area includes a notch that either includes a reduction in width of one of the shoulder members, or the parking area includes a void space in the first closure profile or the second closure profile that does not interfere with any closure members;   wherein, in a closed state, the first and second closure profiles are interlocked thereby providing a leak-proof seal, and wherein, in an open state, a portion of the first and second closure profiles is not interlocked.   
     
     
         2 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein, in the closed state, the first closure member of the first closure profile is positioned in the channel between the guide member and first closure member of the second closure profile;
 the second closure member of the first closure profile is positioned in the channel between the first and second closure members of the second closure profile;   the first closure member of the second closure profile is positioned in the channel between the first and second closure profiles of the first closure profile; and   the second closure member of the second closure profile is positioned in the channel between the guide member and the second closure member of the first closure profile.   
     
     
         3 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the closure members, shoulder members, guide members, or channels continue to extend beyond the length of the first or second closure profile above or below the first or second end stop. 
     
     
         4 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the parking area is on both the first and second closure profiles. 
     
     
         5 . The assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a slider being movably secured to the first and second closure profiles, wherein when moved in a first direction, the slider interlocks the first and second closure profiles, and when moved in a second direction, the slider forces the first and second closure profiles apart. 
     
     
         6 . The assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the slider includes a spreader that forces the first and second closure profiles apart except when positioned in the parking area. 
     
     
         7 . The assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the first and second closure profiles are attached to a bag. 
     
     
         8 . The assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the first and second closure profiles produce an audible sound when the slider is moved into the parking area. 
     
     
         9 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second end stops include at least a portion of the shoulder members of the first and second closure profiles being permanently sealed together. 
     
     
         10 . A leak-proof slider assembly for a re-sealable leak-proof enclosure, comprising:
 a first closure profile having a length positioned between a first end stop and a second end stop, wherein the first closure profile includes a first closure member, a second closure member, a channel between the first and second closure members, a shoulder member above the first closure member, a guide member below the second closure member, and a channel between the second closure member and the guide member;   a second closure profile having a length positioned between the first and second end stops, wherein the second closure profile includes a first closure member, a second closure member, a channel between the first and second closure members of the second closure profile, a guide member above the first closure member of the second closure profile, a channel between the first closure member and the guide member of the second closure profile, and a shoulder member above the guide member of the second closure profile; and   wherein, in an open state, a portion of the first and second closure profiles is not interlocked; wherein, in a closed state, the first and second closure profiles are interlocked thereby providing a leak-proof seal; and wherein, in the closed state, the first closure member of the first closure profile is positioned in the channel between the guide member and first closure member of the second closure profile; the second closure member of the first closure profile is positioned in the channel between the first and second closure members of the second closure profile; the first closure member of the second closure profile is positioned in the channel between the first and second closure profiles of the first closure profile; and the second closure member of the second closure profile is positioned in the channel between the guide member and the second closure member of the first closure profile.   
     
     
         11 . The assembly of  claim 10 , further comprising a slider being movably secured to the first and second closure profiles, wherein when moved in a first direction, the slider interlocks the first and second closure profiles, and when moved in a second direction, the slider forces the first and second closure profiles apart. 
     
     
         12 . The assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the slider includes a spreader that forces the first and second closure profiles apart except when positioned in the parking area. 
     
     
         13 . The assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second closure profiles are attached to a bag. 
     
     
         14 . A leak-proof slider assembly for a re-sealable leak-proof enclosure, comprising:
 a first closure profile having a length positioned between a first end stop and a second end stop, wherein the first closure profile includes a first closure member, a second closure member, a channel between the first and second closure members, a shoulder member above the first closure member, a guide member below the second closure member, and a channel between the second closure member and the guide member; and   a second closure profile having a length positioned between the first and second end stops, wherein the second closure profile includes a first closure member, a second closure member, a channel between the first and second closure members of the second closure profile, and a shoulder member above the first closure member of the second closure profile;   wherein, in a closed state, the first and second closure profiles are interlocked thereby providing a leak-proof seal, wherein, in the closed state, the first and second closure members of the first closure profile are positioned in the channel between the first and second closure members of the second closure profile, and the second closure member is positioned in the channel between the second closure member and the guide member of the first closure profile, and   wherein, in an open state, a portion of the first and second closure profiles is not interlocked.   
     
     
         15 . The assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the channel between the first and second closure members of the first closure profile is smaller than the channel between the second closure member and the guide member of the first closure profile. 
     
     
         16 . The assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the channel between the first and second closure members of the second closure profile is larger than the channel between the second closure member and the guide member of the first closure profile. 
     
     
         17 . The assembly of  claim 14 , wherein one or more of the closure members, shoulder members, guide members, or channels continue to extend beyond the length of the first or second closure profile above or below the first or second end stop. 
     
     
         18 . The assembly of  claim 14 , further comprising a parking area positioned between the first and second end stops, wherein the parking area is only on either the first closure profile or the second closure profile, wherein the parking area includes a notch that either includes a reduction in width of one of the shoulder members, or the parking area includes a void space in the first closure profile or the second closure profile that does not interfere with any closure members. 
     
     
         19 . The assembly of  claim 18 , wherein the parking area is on both the first and second closure profiles. 
     
     
         20 . The assembly of  claim 18 , further comprising a slider being movably secured to the first and second closure profiles, wherein when moved in a first direction, the slider interlocks the first and second closure profiles, and when moved in a second direction, the slider forces the first and second closure profiles apart. 
     
     
         21 . The assembly of  claim 20 , wherein the slider includes a spreader that forces the first and second closure profiles apart except when positioned in the parking area. 
     
     
         22 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein the first and second closure profiles produce an audible sound when the slider is moved into the parking area. 
     
     
         23 . The assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the first and second closure profiles are attached to a bag. 
     
     
         24 . A leak-proof slider assembly for a re-sealable leak-proof enclosure, comprising:
 a first closure profile having a length positioned between a first end stop and a second end stop, wherein the first closure profile includes a first closure member, a second closure member, a channel between the first and second closure members, a shoulder member above the first closure member, a guide member below the second closure member, and a channel between the second closure member and the guide member;   a second closure profile having a length positioned between the first and second end stops, wherein the second closure profile includes a first closure member, a second closure member, a channel between the first and second closure members of the second closure profile, and a shoulder member above the first closure member of the second closure profile; and   a parking area positioned between the first and second end stops, wherein the parking area is only on either the first closure profile or the second closure profile, wherein the parking area includes a notch that either includes a reduction in width of one of the shoulder members, or the parking area includes a void space in the first closure profile or the second closure profile that does not interfere with any closure members;   wherein, in a closed state, the first and second closure profiles are interlocked thereby providing a leak-proof seal, wherein, in the closed state, the first and second closure members of the first closure profile are positioned in the channel between the first and second closure members of the second closure profile, and the second closure member is positioned in the channel between the second closure member and the guide member of the first closure profile, and   wherein, in an open state, a portion of the first and second closure profiles is not interlocked.   
     
     
         25 . The assembly of  claim 24 , wherein the parking area is on both the first and second closure profiles. 
     
     
         26 . The assembly of  claim 25 , further comprising a slider being movably secured to the first and second closure profiles, wherein when moved in a first direction, the slider interlocks the first and second closure profiles, and when moved in a second direction, the slider forces the first and second closure profiles apart. 
     
     
         27 . The assembly of  claim 26 , wherein the slider includes a spreader that forces the first and second closure profiles apart except when positioned in the parking area.