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 side surfaces and positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag. Each closure profile includes an 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 comprise a first shape. The plurality of dimples provided on the second closure profile comprise a second shape. The first shape of the dimples on the first closure profile is dissimilar to the second shape of the dimples 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, the plurality of dimples provided on the first closure profile comprising a first shape; 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 first closure profile between a first side of the first closure profile and a second side of the first 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, the plurality of dimples provided on the second closure profile comprising a second shape,   wherein the first shape of the dimples on the first closure profile is dissimilar to the second shape of the dimples 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 interlocking member of 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 dimples of the first closure profile are positioned in one of an area (i) above the first interlocking member, (ii) between the first and second interlocking members, and (iii) below the first and second interlocking member. 
     
     
         4 . The storage bag according to  claim 2 , wherein the dimples of the second closure profile are positioned in one of an area (i) above tire first interlocking member, (ii) between the first and second interlocking members, and (iii) below the first and second interlocking member. 
     
     
         5 . 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 sound when the interlocking members engage each other. 
     
     
         6 . The storage bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples of the first closure profile are evenly spaced from each other and provided throughout the length of the first closure profile. 
     
     
         7 . The storage bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples of the second closure profile are evenly spaced from each other and provided throughout the length of the second closure profile. 
     
     
         8 . The storage 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. 
     
     
         9 . The storage 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. 
     
     
         10 . The storage bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples of the first and second closure profiles have a depth of about 20 mils. 
     
     
         11 . The storage bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dimples on the first closure profile have a substantially circular cross section. 
     
     
         12 . The storage bag according to  claim 11 , wherein the dimples on the first closure profile have a diameter of up to about 0.125 in. 
     
     
         13 . The storage bag according to  claim 11 , wherein the dimples of the second closure profile have an X-shape. 
     
     
         14 . The storage bag according to  claim 11 , wherein the dimples on the second closure profile have a substantially triangular cross section.