Abstract:
A portable bag is provided, comprising: a plurality of surfaces constructed of a foldable material and comprising at least a front surface and a rear surface connected relative to each other by a pair of side surfaces, a bottom surface, and a top surface opposite the bottom surface; at least two handling openings, the at least two handling openings being integrally defined on at least one of the plurality of surfaces, the at least two handling openings being positioned substantially adjacent opposing sides of the at least one of the plurality of surfaces; and an interior liner further defining the interior compartment of the portable bag, the interior liner being positioned intermediate the interior compartment and the plurality of surfaces, at least two portions of the interior liner being inset relative to the plurality of surfaces to define respective cavities substantially aligned with the at least two handling openings.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a thermoplastic bag with a substantially flat and rectangular bottom. The bag may also include a carrying handle and/or a tab with a mounting hole.
Abstract:
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a storage apparatus having multiple compartments. In one aspect, a multi-compartment bag can be formed of a flexible material, and each compartment of the multi-compartment bag can have two or more seams and one resealable opening edge. The seams in each compartment can include at least one tearable seam that can include at least a perforated seam configured to physically separate one of the compartments from the multi-compartment bag. In another aspect, a multi-compartment container can be formed of a rigid material having one or more removable lids, an upper portion, and a lower portion. The upper portion and the lower portion can each have a plurality of compartments. The upper portion can be separated from the lower portion by an intermediate layer.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a resealable bag having a gusseted structure with a flared double-flapped upper panel wherein a handle and hang-up notch is incorporated therein. A one-way release valve is disposed on the bag to allow the ejection of air from the bag interior when the bag is exteriorly compressed. The flared upper panels can be folded in a downward position when loading foodstuffs. The bag structure comprises a back panel, a front panel, a floor panel, and a double-flapped upper panel forming the handle. The exterior of the bag further provides a writing surface affixed thereto. The bag structure can be sealed via an interlocking closure means along its open upper. Finally, the bag material is one that is suitable for use in a freezer or cooking environment, wherein the bag can be taken from cold storage and heated without material degradation or food contamination.
Abstract:
Containers and methods for their manufacture are provided. Containers include first and second panels connected at first and second edges, a bottom panel connecting the first and second panels at a third edge, a panel area defined by a seal extending from the first edge and having a first aperture at a first corner of the container, and a pour feature disposed at least partially at a second corner diagonally opposite the first corner, wherein the bottom panel or the first edge comprises a gusset. Methods include forming such container and forming at least one aperture in the panel area.
Abstract:
A reclosable pour-spout packaging, such as a bag, has a top handle and can be manufactured on a form-fill-seal machine. A reclosable structure can reversibly close and open the interior of the packaging. The handle can comprise a cut extending through the packaging. An additional seal area in the packaging can provide support so that a punch and die assembly can punch or cut the handle in the additional seal area. Additionally or alternatively, a laser device, a blade, a knife, or another cutting tool can form the handle in the additional seal area, The additional sealed area can provide stiffness for carrying the packaging and also prevent access into the packaging where the handle is made. The additional seal area can be positioned below the top seal of the packaging so that less material is used for the handle.
Abstract:
Described herein is a reusable, multi-purpose bag, comprising a flexible, resiliently deformable body comprising a first material and a second material. The first material has a first degradation temperature and an absorption ratio of at least two to one of absorbed water weight to bag weight. The first material forms an anterior panel and a posterior panel, and the anterior panel is coupled to the posterior panel to define a cavity therebetween. The second material has a second degradation temperature that is lower than the first degradation temperature, and at least a portion of the anterior panel is bonded to at least a portion of the posterior panel by the second material.
Abstract:
A flexible pouch that includes a pressure relief valve and an associated barrier seal. The barrier seal separates and partially encloses a portion of the flexible pouch containing the pressure relief valve from a portion of the pouch containing product, such as a liquid. The barrier helps to ensure that only gases are released through the pressure relief valve, and further helps to prevent product from interfering with operation of the pressure relief valve.
Abstract:
A flexible plastic spouted container for holding flowable material and method of making. The container has a front and rear face and gussets that extend inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of the body. A spout is heat sealed into the front face adjacent the top. Handles are sealed top and bottom. Heat seals on the outer folds of the gussets extend from top to bottom with the heat seals extending further inwardly at the top portion than at the bottom portion. The heat seals are shaped to enable seal creep. Tye seals formed at the top sides of the container adjacent the spout seal the front face and rear face together with a portion of the gusset therebetween.
Abstract:
The embodied invention is a thin plastic garbage bag that is designed to be carried by three handles. Two handles are formed at the top edge, on opposite sides. A third handle is attached to the bottom of the bag, on the inside layer. For carrying groceries, the bottom handle is pulled upwardly to match the top two handles allowing the bag to become a three handled grocery bag. The bag is then supported in the middle and two sides, allowing for increased weight support. When the groceries are emptied, the bag is reused as a standard garbage bag by putting it into a garbage pail and dropping the lower edge all the way down. The bottom handle is no longer used. The bag is affordably made to any size garbage container.