Storage bag with dimple features

Abstract

A storage bag includes a first side surface and a second side surface connected to the first side surface so as to form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior. First and second closure profiles are connected to respective first and second side surfaces and positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag. Each closure profile includes a respective interlocking member that extends along the length of the respective closure profile and includes a plurality of dimples provided adjacent to the interlocking member. The plurality of dimples provided on the first closure profile are offset from the plurality of dimples provided on the second closure profile.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A storage bag comprising:
 a first side surface;   a second side surface connected to the first side surface so as to form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior;   a first closure profile connected to the first side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag, the first closure profile including an interlocking member that extends along the length of the first closure profile between a first side of the first closure profile and a second side of the first closure profile, the first closure profile further including a plurality of dimples provided adjacent to the interlocking member; and   a second closure profile connected to the second side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag, the second closure profile including an interlocking member that extends along at least the length of the second closure profile between a first side of the second closure profile and a second side of the second closure profile, the interlocking member being configured to interlock with the interlocking member of the first closure profile to form a seal for the opening of the bag, the second closure profile further including a plurality of dimples provided adjacent to the interlocking member,   wherein the plurality of dimples provided on the first closure profile are offset from the plurality of dimples provided on the second closure profile.   
     
     
         2 . The storage bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the interlocking member of (i) the first closure profile is a first interlocking member, and the first closure profile includes a second interlocking member that extends substantially parallel to the first interlocking member, and (ii) the second closure profile is a first interlocking member, and the second closure profile includes a second interlocking member that extends substantially parallel to the first interlocking member. 
     
     
         3 . The storage bag according to  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of dimples on the first closure profile is positioned in one of (i) an area above the first interlocking members of the first and second closure profiles, (ii) an area between the first and second interlocking members of the first and second closure profiles, and (iii) an area below the first and second interlocking members of the first and second closure profiles. 
     
     
         4 . The storage bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the interlocking member of the first closure profile and the interlocking member of the second closure profile are provided with a plurality of indentations that produce a second when the interlocking members engage each other. 
     
     
         5 . The storage bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples of the first closure profile are evenly spaced from each other and are provided throughout the length of the first closure profile. 
     
     
         6 . The storage bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples of the second closure profile are evenly spaced from each other and are provided throughout the length of the second closure profile. 
     
     
         7 . The bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples on the first and second closure profiles have a substantially circular cross section. 
     
     
         8 . The bag according to  claim 7 , wherein the dimples on the first and second closure profiles each have a diameter of up to about 0.125 in. 
     
     
         9 . The bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples on the first and second closure profiles each have a depth of up to about 20 mils. 
     
     
         10 . The bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples of the first closure profile are spaced about 0.25 in. to about 0.375 in. from each other. 
     
     
         11 . The bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples of the second closure profile are spaced about 0.25 in. to about 0.375 in. from each other. 
     
     
         12 . The bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the interlocking member of the first closure profile and the interlocking member of the second closure profile are configured to produce an audible sound when being interlocked together. 
     
     
         13 . The bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples on the first closure profile are deformable, so as to change shape when pressed upon. 
     
     
         14 . The bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples on the second closure profile are deformable, so as to change shape when pressed upon. 
     
     
         15 . The bag according to  claim 14 , wherein the dimples on the first closure profile are deformable, so as to change shape when pressed upon.