Abstract: A bag 1 consists of two superposed bag sides 2, 3. With the purpose of achieving a particularly simple carrying handle in a bag with substantial reduction of material, a carrier section 4 is formed by a side edge 5. The carrier section 4 is connected with an adjacent bag side 3 by means of connecting zones 7 which delimit a pocket 8 having a downwardly facing opening 9. The pocket 9 thus constitutes a carrying handle for accommodating the user's fingers when carrying the bag. Due to distribution of tensile forces from areas 12 at the pocket opening, it becomes possible to achieve great strength even when using film material which is thin compared with traditional thickness.

Abstract: A combination pillow and tote bag for holding a pillow and other items for easy carrying and transportation. The combination pillow and tote bag includes a tote portion. The tote portion comprises a back panel and a front panel. The front and back panels each have a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of side edges. The bottom edge of the front panel is securely attached to the bottom edge of the back panel. Each of a pair of side panels is securely attached to one of side edges of each of the front and back panels such that a bag is defined. A carrying means for carrying the tote portion comprises a strap having a pair of ends each securely attached to the tote portion. A pillow portion may be removably inserted in the tote portion.

Abstract: A bridal accessory apparatus is comprised of an enclosure capable of holding therein important personal items such as cosmetics, facial tissues and mints in a secure fashion and further being capable of removable attachment to conventional bridal bouquet holders of the prior art. The enclosure is sized to remain hidden behind the head member of such bouquet holders when suspended from the neck region thereof using a variety of attachment means. Thusly positioned, the subject apparatus is relatively hidden from view by wedding guests and photographers and may be inconspicuously carried by members of the bridal party during the wedding ceremony, photograph sessions, and other critical time periods during the wedding day. Means for preventing axial displacement of the enclosure along the handle of the bouquet holder are also described. In another embodiment, the bouquet holder itself is modified to retain those items of importance to the bridal party.

Abstract: A standup bags made of a flexible material and methods of producing these standup bags. In particular, the standup bags have at least one substantially flat surface which is free of seams and folds. When the bag is filled with a flowable substance, the pressure exerted by the fluid upon the flat surfaces allows the bag to be self-standing. Additionally, the standup includes at least one contour structure that defines the geometry of the bag and also contributes to the standup bag's ability to be self-standing when even partially filled with a flowable substance.

Abstract: A standup bags made of a flexible material and methods of producing these standup bags. In particular, the standup bags have at least one substantially flat surface which is free of seams and folds. When the bag is filled with a flowable substance, the pressure exerted by the fluid upon the flat surfaces allows the bag to be self-standing. Additionally, the standup includes at least one contour structure that defines the geometry of the bag and also contributes to the standup bag's ability to be self-standing when even partially filled with a flowable substance.

Abstract: A standup bags made of a flexible material and methods of producing these standup bags. In particular, the standup bags have at least one substantially flat surface which is free of seams and folds. When the bag is filled with a flowable substance, the pressure exerted by the fluid upon the flat surfaces allows the bag to be self-standing. Additionally, the standup includes at least one contour structure that defines the geometry of the bag and also contributes to the standup bag's ability to be self-standing when even partially filled with a flowable substance.

Abstract: A collapsible boot storage tote bag for a convertible top boot cover. The boot storage bag is particularly configured to protectively store a flexible boot cover. Likewise, the boot storage bag is a compact easily managed package that is particularly configured to minimize the consumption of limited storage space. The boot storage bag has a tailored elongated rectangular shape that easily constrains the convertible boot cover when it is folded and placed inside. The elongated rectangular shape is closed at one end and closable at the other by a fold-over flap equipped with hook and loop fastening strips. The open end is further secured with two secondary dirt/dust guard flaps that fold under the main fold-over flap. A convenient carrying handle is centrally anchored on the top wall for balanced single handed means of transport.

Abstract: A storage system for objects includes a reclosable bag. A hole is provided in the bag, with a hole reinforcing structure, such as a grommet, provided to reinforce the hole. A fastener is attached to the bag via the grommet. A securing device is provided that is attachable to a structure such as a boat support member, a tree branch, or the like, and the bag can be selectively attached to and removed from the structure directly or via the securing device.

Abstract: The invention concerns the field of bags provided with a suspending device which can be recycled by the same method as the bag, and enabling automatic assembly. The suspending device is characterized in that it is formed by an integral plastic piece, with a suspending part designed to suspend the bag, formed by a loop, and a fixing part, designed to attach the suspending part to the bag, formed by an element cast en block with the loop adapted to pass through the bag and be maintained thereon. The fixing part shaft is maintained in the holes bored in the bag walls by swaging the fixing part end.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple, durable, light weight and washable bag with a weighted bottom and an elastic opening. The bag of the present invention is designed to hold gear, clothing, groceries, trash or other articles, especially under windy circumstances, and ideally suited for use in boats or other vehicles.

Abstract: An optical attenuator for use in optical power regulation uses a shutter to control the insertion loss of a gap in a pair of substantially coaxially aligned waveguides, for example a pair of optical fibers. The shutter is part of a MEMS accuator device and is coupled to the movable one of a pair of spaced plates, the movable plate being movable by a voltage applied between the pair of plates. To regulate the power, a small portion of the optical power is abstracted and used to derive a control voltage that is applied to the optical attenuator for varying the attenuation inserted in the optical wave path.

Abstract: A double opening bag utilizes a single draw cord for closing both ends. The draw cord passes around the periphery of a tubular section of the bag adjacent the two ends. The draw cord extends closely alongside the tubular section when the openings are open. Pulling the draw cord closes both ends and creates slack in the draw cord. The slack is sufficient to serve as a shoulder strap for carrying the bag over a person's shoulder. A partition may be added to the interior of the bag generally between the ends to create two open-ended compartments that close simultaneously with the tubular section ends when the draw cord is pulled.

Abstract: A new hairstyling accessory organizing system for storing and carrying hairstyling products. The inventive device includes a curling iron carrier having a generally rectangular configuration. The curling iron carrier has interior layers of cotton batting and muslin, an outside layer of a durable fabric, and an inside layer of a heat resistant material. A stove bag is dimensioned for receiving a hairstyling stove therein. The stove bag has interior layers of cotton batting and muslin, an outside layer of a durable fabric, and an inside layer of a heat resistant material. A protective holder is provided having interior layers of cotton batting and muslin, an outside layer of a durable fabric, and an inside layer of a heat resistant material. A carrying bag is dimensioned for holding the curling iron carrier, the stove bag, and the protective holder therein.

Abstract: A portable hamper-like device is disclosed. It comprises a base, a sidewall and a top. The base is such as to allow the bag to rest in stable fashion on the floor. The top of the bag is provided with a zippered opening which allows for the convenient deposit of dirty laundry. A zipper is also provided on the side of the bag to allow for convenient removal of the contents of the bag. This allows easy transfer of laundry into a washing machine. Transportation of the bag is provided for by an adjustable strap attached to the main body of the bag. The bag is maintained in the shape of a hamper by a plurality of support members which are maintained in contact with the sidewall and extend from the base to the top of the bag.

Abstract: An easy opening plastic bag includes a plastic front panel, a plastic rear panel, and plastic left and right end panels coupled to the front and rear panels. A plastic gusset is formed at the top of the bag and is joined to the front, rear, left, and right panels. A first frangible portion is disposed near a top of the front panel, and a second frangible portion is disposed near a top of the rear panel. The first and second frangible portions lie in a plane which allows a portion of the bag to rotate away from the remainder of the bag about an axis parallel to the plane. A third frangible portion is provided in the bag and extends substantially perpendicular to the plane of the first and second frangible portions.

Abstract: An easy opening plastic bag includes a plastic front panel, a plastic rear panel, and plastic left and right end panels coupled to the front and rear panels. A plastic gusset is formed at the top of the bag and is joined to the front, rear, left, and right panels. A first frangible portion is disposed near a top of the front panel, and a second frangible portion is disposed near a top of the rear panel. The first and second frangible portions lie in a plane which allows a portion of the bag to rotate away from the remainder of the bag about an axis parallel to the plane. A third frangible portion is provided in the bag and extends substantially perpendicular to the plane of the first and second frangible portions.

Abstract: A bag including first and second walls having joined first and second opposed side edges, and an end edge and at least one seal line spaced from the end edge and extending laterally from one side to the other for sealing closed the end of the bag. In combination with the bag is the improvement comprising an easy-open corner portion of the bag. The corner includes a cut formed in both side walls closer to one side edge than the other and communicating with the end edge of the bag and extending towards the spaced-apart seal line, and a plurality of closely spaced-apart perforations in both side walls extending in a line from within close proximity of the cut to the closer side edge and forming a tear line for permitting a portion of the side walls, including a portion of the end edge of the bag, to be torn away from the bag in a progressive tearing motion to form a hole in the bag from which the contents can be poured without interference from a remaining portion of the end edge of the bag.

Abstract: A hang tab for hanging packages from a display rack having a lower portion secured to the package and an upper portion extending above the package, the upper portion having an aperture therethrough for hanging the package and an adhesive layer covered by a release layer for re-securing the package after first use. For re-sealing the package, the release layer is removed, the package is folded-over across an open top end and the adhesive layer is secured to a lower body area of the package.

Abstract: A bag of plastic construction for carrying substantial loads. The bag includes a perforated tear line with the perforations cut along a substantially arcuate shape at the corner of the bag.

Abstract: A carrying handle assembly for bags having a flat bottom and more particularly for bags having a cross or block bottom, including two strips of material bent into an L-shape cross section in their position of use, of which the one portion of each strip extending generally in a single plane is bonded with the bottom of the bag and the other portion of each strip, which are arranged alongside of each other, are provided with a carrying handle part. In order to prevent the carrying handle part from being torn out from between the portions of the strips of material, even when subjected to a heavy load, the carrying handle part includes a strip bent into the form of a letter U, having two limbs interconnected by a crosspiece, whose limbs are bonded between and to the superposed portions of the strips of material, which are themselves bonded together.

Abstract: A foil bag has its upper end provided with a seam weld (14) interconnecting all of the bag walls and having the handle ledge (16a) of a handle (16) welded to its outer side. The handle (16) is made from a flexible foil material. In a foil bag line consisting of successive foil bags (12), the handle (16) of one respective foil bag overlaps the adjacent foil bag. The handles consist of a bendable foil material so that the foil bag line can be guided about processing and pressure rollers. The handles (16) are welded to seam welds (14) connecting the two side walls.

Abstract: A bag for receiving and containing a substantially stacked array of selected articles includes a flexible front panel which has two opposed side edge regions, a top edge region, and an appointed lengthwise stack direction. A flexible back panel has two opposed side edge regions and a top edge region, and is connected in facing relation to the front panel along the side edge regions thereof. A flexible top gusset connects to the top edge regions of the front and back panels. The top gusset and one or more of the front and back panels have an appointed line of frangibility extending at least partially there across along a direction which is transverse to the stack direction. The line of frangibility is entirely spaced from each of the panel side edge regions by a distance which is not less than 1/2 a width dimension of the stacked array of articles.

Abstract: A handle for use with a container such as a flexible bag structure. The handle includes first and second handle members that reinforce each other as the handle is grasped to manipulate the bag structure.

Abstract: A flexible bulk container including a bag portion comprised of a top wall, an encircling side panel and a bottom wall. The top wall has a filling spout therethrough for access to the bag interior. The flexible bag is cube-shaped having four corners. At each corner a loop member extends above the top wall. The loop member is comprised of a straight section and a loop section. The straight section extending below the top wall is sewn to the side wall adjacent to each corner. Pockets are similarly sewn to an area adjacent each corner and cover the straight portion of the loop members. Semi-rigid tubular members with open ends enclose the straight portion of the loop members and extend downward into the pockets and upward above the top wall. The loop portions of the loop members extend above the top open end of the tubular members. A continuous elongated hoop passes freely through each loop and is the means for a lifting mechanism to engage the flexible bag.

Abstract: A flexible hinged handle sewn to the closure strip of a multiple ply bag. The hinged handle has a generally U-shaped and a pair of notches pivotably joining a grip member to the legs of the U-shape so that the grip is pivotal to provide a comfortable grasping surface for lifting the bag when filled with a product.

Abstract: Twin compartment packets, e.g. tea bags, are formed with the compartments connected at the heads of the packet and optionally at the tails. The packets are produced from a pair of compartmented tubular webs that are brought together with the compartments in register, the webs then being interconnected at the compartment end seals and severed at those seals to form the separate packets. Apparatus for performing the process deposits doses of tea at spaced intervals onto the two separate webs before forming them into the tubular compartmented webs, brings the compartments of the two webs into register, interconnects the registered compartments, and separates the interconnected compartments into individual packets while the web advances continuously through the apparatus. The process is capable of high production rates because the webs are able to move through the successive stages at a uniform speed.

Abstract: Carrier bag with a closed top surface, in the area of which a handle is provided that is a single-piece construction, the two opposite long ends of which are sealed directly or indirectly to edges of the top surface.

Abstract: A shipping sack having side walls defining a mouth from which contents may be discharged, includes a non-reclosable stitched fastener across and closing the mouth. The stitched fastener includes a removable chain stitch and a removable rip tape for facilitating manual opening of the stitched fastener. The rip tape in one embodiment is composed of a strip having a cut-out opening therethrough defining a handle adapted to be manually grasped for carrying the shipping sack. The rip tape also includes a free end extending beyond the edge of the shipping sack to facilitate manual access to the rip tape and to facilitate pulling the rip tape to remove the stitched fastener. In another embodiment, the handle rip tape includes a continuous row of finger holes in lieu of the single cut-out opening.

Abstract: An easy open flexible bag preferably containing one or more stacks of flexible articles which are maintained in a state of compression in a direction substantially parallel to their thickness. For products such as disposable absorbent baby diapers, catamenial pads, incontinent briefs and the like, the degree of compression within the bag may be as much as 50% or more when compared to the uncompressed thickness of the stack of articles in question. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the bag totally encloses the stack or stacks of compressed flexible articles and exhibits a substantially rectilinear shape. The bag preferably includesa longitudinally oriented carrying handle which is formed indepenently of the bag. The opposed ends of the carrying handle are preferably secured to bag's side panels. The side panels and the front and back panels of the bag are subject to tension imposed by the stack of compressed flexible articles.

Abstract: A shopping container device, including a first, storage bag-size, collapsible bag, having an open top and a closed bottom, a flexible, non-stretchable handle attached about the open top for carrying the bag when full, a second, smaller collapsible bag having a closed bottom and an openable top, with the top biased normally closed, a flexible tape joining the open top of the first bag to the inside of the second bag a short distance below its biased-closed top, the bottom of the second bag folded flat to form a short flap, the flap folded about one portion of a small ring and attached it itself to form a ring-holding closed loop and a normally closed, openable snap anchored to the ring for attachment to the user's vehicle ignition keys, the smaller second bag of an overall size sufficient to completely contain the first bag collapsed therein, and of a length sufficient to contain the ignition keys when the first bag is removed therefrom.

Abstract: A flexible intermediate bulk container includes at least one lifting loop and a double base made of two bottom parts that can be direct extensions of sidewalls of the container. The bottom parts have openings positioned directly one above the other, thus forming an opening in the base. In between the bottom parts it is arranged a closure of flexible material with projections on each side of one end. The projections of the closure are fastened to the base by joints or seams. The other end of the closure has a handle. The closure can be made of woven fabric of similar or the same type as that of the container.

Abstract: A fixing structure of a shopping bag handle comprises a fixture for stiffly fastening both ends of a handle portion such as a string and a flange perforated at the center integrally to each other, in which the fixture has tooth portions formed at sides of its ends to prevent the handle portion from sliding out, and the flange has a plurality of pointed projectors extended from the circumference of the center hole through the bag wall for attaching the handle portion to the shopping bag, and has affixed to the flange a snap button or magic tape, as locking means for closing the opening of the shopping bag.

Abstract: A bag closure device includes a handle member, a clasp member connected at one of its ends to the handle member and having an opposite free end capable of being removably coupled to the handle member. Structure is provided which beneficially compresses, and hence closes, a portion of flexible bag therebetween. According to one embodiment, such structure may be in the form of a truncated V-shaped member associated with the handle member which compresses a region of the bag against a V-shaped trough associated with the clasp member. In another embodiment, such structure includes a circumferential boss segment which compresses the bag portion against an interior surface of an axially flexible strap member. In either embodiment, the captured bag is effectively prevented from slipping under its own weight during transport of the bag via the bag closure device.

Abstract: A shipping sack having side walls defining a mouth from which contents may be discharged, includes a non-reclosable stitched fastener across and closing the mouth. The stitched fastener includes a removable chain stitch and a removable rip tape for facilitating manual opening of the stitched fastener. The rip tape is composed of a strip having a cut-out opening therethrough defining a handle adapted to be manually grasped for carry the shipping sack. The rip tape also includes a free end extending beyond the edge of the shipping sack to facilitate manual access to the rip tape and to facilitate pulling the rip tape to remove the stitched fastener.

Abstract: A bag formed of a flaccid material for receiving and containing merchandise, the bag being formed by a sheet of such material folded along a fold line to provide two juxtaposed or overlapping wall panels having adjacent side edges which are joined to one another. The fold line is tucked inwardly between the wall panels forming top edges along the wall panels and forming a gusset with the overlapping portions of the wall panels. A separate strip of material is folded lengthwise along a fold line and is disposed about the surfaces of the wall panels externally of the gusset with the fold line of the strip extending generally parallel and adjacent to the top edges of the wall panels. The side portions of the strip are joined at each end thereof to the respective adjacent external surface of the wall panel by seals formed in V-shaped patterns defined by lines extending diagonally at substantially a forty-five degree angle between the side edges and the top edges of the wall panels.

Abstract: A handle web (14) is heat sealed to the gusset end of a bag web (10). The bag is a bottom filled top gusset bag which assumes a carton shape when filled. The handle web (14) has a central portion which extends over the gusset (18). Substantially D-shaped hand openings (16, 18) are formed in the handle web (14). These openings (16, 18) have inwardly-directed arcuate sides (60, 62) and substantially flat outwardly-directed sides (64, 66). Rounded corners (68, 70, 72, 74) are formed where the arcuate sides (60, 62) meet the flat sides (64, 66). This construction results in a four-sided stretching of the handle web when under load, along smoothly curving arcuate paths, providing good stress distribution in the handle web material and the elimination of tear-inducing stress concentrations.

Abstract: A portable packing bag made of plastic film for carrying flexible and/or folded products includes rectangular front and rear side panel sections which are (a) joined, one to the other, at their vertical edges to provide lateral side panel sections, (b) joined at their upper edges to provide a top cover section, and (c) initially unconnected at their lower edges to permit the bag to be filled but are thereafter joined at such edges, after filling, to form a completely closed bag. The cover section or gusset has upstanding edges that define a shallow trough at the top of the bag. The bag further includes a handle formed as a U-shaped loop which includes across the cover section and is attached to the opposite inner sides of the upstanding edges of the trough. The handle itself is formed of a pair of substantially equal sections which are joined, to form the U-shaped loop, along a seam at the apex of the loop.

Abstract: An arrow fletch covering comprising a sheath having one closed end and one elasticized open end and adapted to fit over the fletched end of an arrow. A release string is attached to the closed end, and a side opening may be provided to permit installation over feathered fletches.

Abstract: A carrying handle is provided for use in conjunction with food items such a whole bodied turkeys which have been shrink wrapped and where the wrapping is secured at one end with a retaining clip. The carrying handle has a clamp which is drawn into position around the shrink wrapping at a point between the retaining clip and the food item. A pair of flexible arms is connected to the clamp and allow the carrying handle to either lie flat against the food item or to be lifted away from the food item. A finger-hold is connected to the arms allowing the user to grab the handle with one or more fingers.

Abstract: A plastic bag adapted to receive rectangular contents that will square off the bag is provided with a handle. The plastic bag is formed with a bottom gusset, and angle seals define define the width of the bag with the rectangular contents. Handle material is placed within the gusset and extended across the bag. Rectangular seals fix the handle material to the gusset, the rectangular seals being confined to the area within the angle seals. When the bag is filled, the rectangular seals result in straight lines fixing the handle to the bag so forces are evenly distributed across the seal.

Abstract: A carrier (10) for a bottle comprises a plurality of containers (11) each having side walls (12,13,15,16) upstanding from a corresponding basal edge (19,20,21,22) of an inverted pyramidal base portion (18). When a bottle is received in a container (11), weight of the bottle causes walls (23) of the base portion (18) thereof to diverge one from another with a result that the side walls (12,13,15,16) converge towards and firmly engage the bottle.

Abstract: A bag made of flexible synthetic material is provided with a removable stiffening element that can serve as both a handle and a stopper element after the bag has been opened.

Abstract: A flexible container including an elongated strip-handle having elongated outer edge portions, the strip-handle extending across a major outer surface of the container, the strip-handle being secured adjacent the ends thereof to the container, the improvement comprises, securing means located intermediate the ends of the strip-handle and located inboard of the elongated outer edge portions, fastening the strip-handle to the container, thereby providing additional securing of the strip-handle to the container, but still permitting the outer edge portions to remain unattached to the container. Also disclosed, is a method of securing an elongated strip-handle to a flexible container.