Resealable bag having a slider device to an open closure mechanism

1. A resealable bag comprising:

(a) first and second panel sections joined together to define an enclosed region, first and second opposite side edges, a bottom and a mouth that provides access to the enclosed region;

(b) a closure mechanism comprising first and second closure profiles;

(i) the first closure profile comprising a first base strip and a first upper flange, the first base strip having a first interlocking member extending therefrom;

(ii) the second closure profile comprising a second base strip and a second upper flange, the second base strip having a second interlocking member extending therefrom;

(iii) the first and second interlocking members constructed and arranged to selectively interlock;

(c) a slider device for selectively opening and closing the closure mechanism, the slider device comprising:

(i) a top wall and a pair of side walls, the top wall and side walls defining a cavity sized to receive the first and second upper flanges;

(ii) a spreader for separating the first and second closure profiles, the spreader depending from the top wall, the spreader having a channel therethrough; and

(d) wherein the first and second upper flanges are positioned in the channel through the spreader.

2. The resealable bag of claim 1 , wherein the first and second upper flanges each define a notch at one end of the closure mechanism.

3. The resealable bag of claim 1 , wherein the spreader comprises two flanges depending from the top wall of the slider device, the two flanges oriented generally in a V-shape.

4. The resealable bag of claim 3 , wherein the two flanges are not in direct contact with each other.

5. The resealable bag of claim 1 , wherein the spreader comprises a single flange depending from the top wall of the slider device.

6. The resealable bag of claim 5 , wherein the spreader is triangular in shape.