Child-Resistant Bag with Interlocking Seal and Related Methods
Disclosed is a child-resistant bag with an interlocking seal, wherein the seal is comprised of corresponding pods with interlocking hooks. The pods and interlocking hooks are attached and configured in manner that requires specific manipulation of the seal to open, which provides a child-resistant seal.
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 29/772,729, entitled Reusable Interlocking Seal (filed Mar. 3, 2021).
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENTNot applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of InventionThe disclosed subject matter is in the field of child-resistant bags and interlocking seals.
Background of the InventionWith the increased sale and use of cannabis related products, there is an increased need for child-resistant packaging, bags, containers, and storage units for such products. As medicinal and recreational use of cannabis and cannabis related products increases, there are more requirements that these cannabis products be stored in child-resistant containers and packaging. For example, the state of California requires that all cannabis flower, pre-rolls, and cannabis products sold within California be in child-resistant packaging. The increase in demand of cannabis related products results in an increased demand for child-resistant packaging and bags. Accordingly, the bags and other packaging containing cannabis substances should be sealed with a child-resistant seal. One efficient method of providing child-resistant packaging is to secure the packaging with a child-resistant interlocking seal.
Accordingly, a need exits for child-resistant packaging, namely, bags, that can be secured with a child-resistant interlocking seal.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIn view of the foregoing, an object of this specification is to disclose a bag that is child-resistant.
It is another object of this specification to disclose a child-resistant interlocking seal.
It is another object of this specification to disclose a child-resistant interlocking seal that is reusable.
It is another object of this specification to disclose a child-resistant interlocking seal that creates an air-tight and food safe environment.
Other objectives of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art once the invention has been shown and described.
The manner in which these objectives and other desirable characteristics can be obtained is explained in the following description and attached figures in which:
It is to be noted, however, that the appended figures illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments that will be appreciated by those reasonably skilled in the relevant arts. Also, figures are not necessarily made to scale but are representative.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFFERED EMBODIMENTSDisclosed are several embodiments of a child-resistant interlocking seal.
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Although the method and apparatus is described above in terms of various exemplary embodiments and implementations, it should be understood that the various features, aspects and functionality described in one or more of the individual embodiments are not limited in their applicability to the particular embodiment with which they are described, but instead might be applied, alone or in various combinations, to one or more of the other embodiments of the disclosed method and apparatus, whether or not such embodiments are described and whether or not such features are presented as being a part of a described embodiment. Thus, the breadth and scope of the claimed invention should not be limited by any of the above-described embodiments.
Terms and phrases used in this document, and variations thereof, unless otherwise expressly stated, should be construed as open-ended as opposed to limiting. As examples of the foregoing: the term “including” should be read as meaning “including, without limitation” or the like, the term “example” is used to provide exemplary instances of the item in discussion, not an exhaustive or limiting list thereof, the terms “a” or “an” should be read as meaning “at least one,” “one or more,” or the like, and adjectives such as “conventional,” “traditional,” “normal,” “standard,” “known” and terms of similar meaning should not be construed as limiting the item described to a given time period or to an item available as of a given time, but instead should be read to encompass conventional, traditional, normal, or standard technologies that might be available or known now or at any time in the future. Likewise, where this document refers to technologies that would be apparent or known to one of ordinary skill in the art, such technologies encompass those apparent or known to the skilled artisan now or at any time in the future.
The presence of broadening words and phrases such as “one or more,” “at least,” “but not limited to” or other like phrases in some instances shall not be read to mean that the narrower case is intended or required in instances where such broadening phrases might be absent.
Additionally, the various embodiments set forth herein are described in terms of exemplary block diagrams, flow charts and other illustrations. As will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art after reading this document, the illustrated embodiments and their various alternatives might be implemented without confinement to the illustrated examples. For example, block diagrams and their accompanying description should not be construed as mandating a particular architecture or configuration.
All original claims submitted with this specification are incorporated by reference in their entirety as if fully set forth herein.
Claims
1. An a child-resistant bag comprising:
- a first interlocking member with a first sheath and a first interlocking pod; wherein, the first interlocking pod is further comprised of a hookless node at the base of the first interlocking pod and at least one hooked tooth above the base and hookless node;
- wherein, the first interlocking pod is attached to the sheath at the base of the interlocking pad, wherein the remainder of the interlocking pod above the base;
- a second interlocking member with a second sheath and a second interlocking pod; wherein, second interlocking pod is comprised of a hookless node at the base of the second interlocking pod and at least one hooked tooth below the hookless node,
- wherein, the second interlocking pod is attached to the second sheath at the base of the second interlocking pod, wherein the remainder of the second interlocking pod is below the base that is attached to the second sheath;
- wherein, the first and second interlocking members are disposed across from each other;
- wherein, the first and second interlocking pods are aligned to interlock with which other when sealed.
2. The bag of claim 1, wherein the first interlocking member is attached to the interior of the front of a bag along the first sheath above and below the first interlocking pod.
3. The bag of claim 1, wherein the second interlocking member is attached to the interior of the back of a bag along the second sheath above the second interlocking pod.
4. A method opening a child-resistant bag comprising the steps of:
- obtaining a bag with lips at the top opening of the bag and comprising a first interlocking member with a first sheath and a first interlocking pod; wherein, the first interlocking pod is further comprised of a hookless node at the base of the first interlocking pod and at least one hooked tooth above the base and hookless node; wherein, the first interlocking pod is attached to the sheath at the base of the interlocking pad, wherein the remainder of the interlocking pod above the base; a second interlocking member with a second sheath and a second interlocking pod; wherein, second interlocking pod is comprised of a hookless node at the base of the second interlocking pod and at least one hooked tooth below the hookless node, wherein, the second interlocking pod is attached to the second sheath at the base of the second interlocking pod, wherein the remainder of the second interlocking pod is below the base that is attached to the second sheath; wherein, the first and second interlocking members are disposed across from each other; wherein, the first and second interlocking pods are aligned to interlock with which other when sealed;
- pulling the lips and upper sheaths at the top of the bag apart;
- locating the seal;
- pushing fingers down on each interlocking membrane; and
- pulling the lips and sheaths apart as the fingers are pushing down in each side of the interlocking membranes.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 8, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 8, 2022
Inventors: Justin Tidwell (Brea, CA), William Tidwell (Brea, CA)
Application Number: 17/497,385