Abstract: A containment and disposal bag for human bodily fluids is disclosed which includes a bag having a hollow interior and a top at least partially open to receive the bodily fluids; preferably a funnel structure within the bag to channel said bodily fluids into the interior and to restrict expulsion of bodily fluids from the interior prior to sequestration; a hydrophilic material within the bag which is rapidly gellable upon contact with the bodily fluids in the bag, the gellation serving to essentially completely sequester the bodily fluids and prevent it from thereafter being expelled from the bag; and a closure to close the top of the bag after introduction of the bodily fluids into the bag. The hydrophilic material is commonly a polymer which is activated upon contact with the water-based bodily fluids and which gels rapidly (normally within thirty seconds or less) to sequester the bodily fluids.

Abstract: An easy open tabbed package made of a flexible laminate material comprises a product enclosure having side walls, a bottom portion and an overlapping top portion. The overlapping top portion includes opposing flaps having a sealable region wherein a hand-peelable heat seal can be applied and a raised grippable tab means integral with the sealable region of each flap. The package is designed to enclose a product such as roast and ground coffee which can be vacuum-packed and peelably sealed inside the flexible laminate enclosure. The tab means, which preferably comprises a wave-shaped raised tab, is constructed integrally with the peel-seal region and greatly facilitates opening of the package by pulling outwardly from the center.

Abstract: A container for bunches of flowers comprising upper and lower parts connected to each other at their edges. Both container parts taper from a wide corrugated opening edge to a narrow end. The lower or first container part protrudes beyond the upper container part and is connected to an extension by tear portions.

Abstract: A reclosable bag is formed with profiles on internal surfaces of the bag walls defining a closure. Gripping ribs are formed between the profiles and the bag mouth to facilitate opening the bag. Finger guide ribs provided opposite the profiles to facilitate closing the bag.

Abstract: A self-expanding flexible pouch that can be used as the measuring device for reconstituting a concentrated product contained therein. The pouch includes an improved one-piece extensible stay located in the throat area of the flexible pouch that is biased toward a relaxed, expanded, circular configuration but is initially held substantially flat in a stressed condition by the sealed top portion of the pouch. When the top portion of the pouch is removed, the improved stay expands to its relaxed, expanded configuration and thereby expands and opens the throat area of the pouch. The improved stay comprises a one-piece, continuous extensible loop having a pair of opposed hinges. The hinges are thinner in thickness than the remaining portions of the loop and aligned with the side peripheral edges of the pouch. Two opposed thick-walled sections are located between the opposed hinges. The opposed thick-walled sections provide the automatic opening force for the pouch.

Abstract: A reclosable plastic bag including grip strips of a plurality of spaced apart ridges extending generally parallel to one another over the width of the bag on opposed lips of the bag, wherein the ridges are characterized in cross-section by a lower generally triangularly-shaped portion and by an upper bulbous portion defined generally at an apex of the lower generally triangularly-shaped portion.

Abstract: A powdered drink brewing bag comprising a filter paper bag body having gusset walls and containing a powdered material, such as coffee powder therein. A frame type support member formed of thick paper is bonded to opposing walls of the bag body in the vicinity of the upper edge thereof in such a manner that the bag body is held at both surfaces thereof between the opposite surfaces of the support member. Arm portions project outwardly from the portions of the support member which correspond to both sides of the filter paper bag body, and are provided with folds and handles so that the arm portions are bent in the shape of the letter "Y" in plan to enable the gusset walls to be expanded. Accordingly, the upper edge portion of the bag body can be maintained in a largely opened state, so that the hot water can be poured thereinto easily. This enables the brewing bag to be used easily, and a drink, such as coffee to be obtained conveniently.

Abstract: The invention features a single film construction with two distinctly different surface characteristics for a trash compactor bag composite. The high slip interior layer integrally bonded to a tacky carbon outside layer forms a moisture proof, odor adsorbing trash compactor refuse receptacle. The construction may be made of biodegradable plastic.

Abstract: A resealable package having upper and lower webs defining a product containing area between them, the webs being permanently sealed to each other around the majority of the periphery of the product containing area and being temporarily and resealably sealed along the remainder of the periphery via a peelable seal between the two webs and an interlocking bead structure which effects an openable and reclosable seal between the two webs, the peelable seal being elongated and generally extending along a seal line and having a leading tear edge of reduced area so as to facilitate initiation of an opening along the peelable seal, the peelable seal being formed using a crowned seal heating plate.

Abstract: A flexible open-mesh bag installable in a dishwasher for containment of lightweight items that are subject to being thrown around the interior space of the dishwasher due to the force of water spraying onto the dishes being washed. The bag is preferably an elongated tubular envelope having one open end for insertion or removal of items. Suspension devices are connected to the bag for removably attaching the bag to one of the racks in the dishwasher.

Abstract: A suspendable bag adapted for suspending on a structure and opening, filling, and severing away therefrom. A suspension wall extends from the bags and includes suspension holes adapted to receive suspension pegs located on the structure. A score line is provided below the suspension holes and a support hole is provided below the score line and above the bag. The support hole is adapted to receive a support bag located on the structure. During operation, the support hole, in conjunction with the support peg, allows the opening of a reclosable zipper at the mouth of the bag by only pulling on a lip connected to the front wall of the bag. The support hole, in conjunction with the support peg, further supports the back portion of the bag while the bag is being filled with various products.

Abstract: A container for fluids having a valve positioned inside and adjacent to a fluid supply opening. The valve has an open condition to provide a fluid inlet passageway and a closed condition to close the fluid inlet passageway. An outer pocket is secured on the outside of the container, isolated from the fluid supply opening. Upon opening the pocket outward, the valve moves responsively from the closed condition to the open condition.

Abstract: A reusable container carrier for storing and carrying beverage cans and the like wherein said container comprises a flexible, clear plastic envelope with openable top and bottom flaps and a removable insert therein for dividing said container into equal volume compartments for storing and carrying said beverage cans and the like.

Abstract: A non-venting fluid dispenser system, for example being a collapsible flaccid bag loosely suspended in a sleeve and exposed to atmospheric pressure. A non-venting aspirator and a pressure actuated valve are mounted on the sleeve and close the bag. Operation of the aspirator promotes a low pressure on the outward side of the valve and atmospheric pressure acting against the bag drives fluid product through the valve and into the aspirator for dispensing, whereby the bag progressively collapses as fluid is expelled. The pressure actuated valve blocks against back flow entry of air into the bag.

Abstract: An adherent cell culture flask is provided. The flask includes a body constructed from a first side wall and a second side wall, each side wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The first and second side walls are sealed together to define a chamber. The first side wall is constructed from flexible film and includes on its interior surface a charged surface for facilitating the attachment of cells thereto. The second side wall is constructed from flexible film and includes a non-smooth interior surface for preventing the first side wall interior surface from sticking to the second side wall interior surface.

Abstract: A method of making plastic bags in an in-line production stream having hand holes reinforced by double ply plastic material in which the molecular orientation of the plastic material extends across the bags and generally parallel to the upper ends of the bags. The method includes forming a longitudinal gusset along the upper ends of the bags in the machine direction of the plastic extrusion, slitting the inner fold line of the gusset, sealing the inner slit ends longitudinally to the adjacent front and back walls of the bags, forming transverse seals to close the side edges of the bags and separating the bags along the transverse seals.

Abstract: A plastic film bag with overlying front and rear bag walls, the upper edges of which define a bag mouth. Pleats defined in each bag wall extend vertically downward from the mouth-forming edges. The pleats, upon expansion by direct finger engagement therewith or the application of outwardly directed opposite forces on the opposed ends of the mouth portion of the bag, cause a lateral separation of the edges for initiating opening of the bag mouth. The bag may be vertically partitioned into lateral compartments with at least one wall of each compartment including a mouth-opening pleat therein.

Abstract: A continuous roll or stack of thermoplastic bags having improved openability is disclosed. The bags feature an area of permanently tacky, pressure-sensitive adhesive, applied to an outer surface of each bag. When a bag is pulled from the roll or stack, the adhesive temporarily adheres one side of the bag to the roll or stack, causing the front and back of the bag to separate slightly, thereby enhancing openability. Also disclosed are thermoplastic bags onto the surface of which an area of adhesive is applied in such a manner that the bags are self-closing when twisted shut in the area of the adhesive.

Abstract: An autotransfusion device usable with a chest drainage unit includes a collapsible fluid collection bag assembly having pliable fluid collection bag, a pair of stiffener members adjacent the opposed sides of the bag, and an enclosure sealingly connected to the bag securing the stiffeners in place. A fluid inlet, gas outlet, and a blood outlet are connected to the bag. A holder is dimensioned to compress the opposed edges of the bag assembly to cause the stiffeners to bow outwardly in opposite directions and expand the collection bag.

Abstract: Recloseable plastic bags having mating interlocking profiles; the bags each include a band of double thickness, formed adjacent the mouth of the bag and a pocket formed by the band and the panel surface of the bag to facilitate handling of the bag such as by inserting the user's finger in the pocket and grasping the band.

Abstract: A bag for containing articles and method of making same are provided wherein such bag comprises a body portion having an access of a particular peripheral outline and a device for closing and opening the access, and the device comprises a hook and loop fastener for closing the entire extent of the peripheral outline with the fastener being adapted to be closed solely by urging a pair of cooperating portions thereof in pressure contact and being adapted to be opened by pulling the cooperating portions out of contact.

Abstract: An easily opened and reclosable bag for packaging snacks or the like includes an unsealed area that facilitates opening the bag and another integral bag portion reinforced with a seal ridge that can be torn away from the body of the bag without penetrating the bag to provide a reclosure tie.

Abstract: A resealable container having flexible side walls defining an access opening, and a sealing cuff disposed internally of said access opening. The sealing cuff is formed from a film sheet having a first marginal edge affixed to the container about the periphery of the access opening and having a free second marginal edge extending into the container. The sealing cuff defines mutually oposed surfaces having high cling characteristics so as to form a seal therebetween when brought into surface engagement. An external cuff having high slip properties may be formed peripherally of the access opening to facilitate opening of the internal sealing cuff.

Abstract: A closure strip adapted to be bonded to a substrate comprises a one-piece polymeric extrusion having a base surface essentially no wider than the profile portion of the strip and wherein a plane projected normal to and bisecting the base surface longitudinally into two parts also bisects the profile portion into two corresponding parts, a dormant but reactivatable adhesive layer adhering to and along the base surface on at least one side of the plane, so that the closure strip is adapted to be bonded to the substrate upon reactivation of the dormant adhesive.

Abstract: A bag for containing flowable foodstuffs, made of a completely sealed laminated film, the bag having a reinforcing band attached thereto so as to ensure the opening operation made to one end of the bag for filling flowable foodstuffs to the inside and to facilitate the operation for expanding the opening, and having an adhesive band for enabling rapid, simple and reliable sealing for the bag after the flowable foodstuffs have been filled.

Abstract: A thermometer sheath in a multiple pack comprising a continuous support foil (1) of paper on which a lower and an upper plastic foil (2 and 3) are placed, whereby the plastic foils (2, 3) are welded together and the lower plastic foil (2) is releasably attached to the support foil (1) by means of a heat sealing line (4), which delimits a number of case-shaped thermometer sheaths closed at one end, which are detachable from each other and from the support foil (1), and whereby the lower plastic foil (2) is longer than the upper plastic foil (3) thus that a flap is formed at the case orifice. A stiffening strip (5) of plastic material is positioned between the upper and the lower plastic foil (2 and 3) transversally to the longitudinal direction of the case and attached to said plastic foils (2, 3) by two opposite parts (4',4") of the heat-sealing line (4), whereby the stiffening strip (5) extends beyond the end of the upper plastic foil (3).

Abstract: Bags especially adapted to be made from fusibly incompatible bag body web material and extruded plastic zippers comprising in each instance a pair of zipper strips having reclosable zipper profiles located below upper ends of pull flanges, and fused connecting anchors extending from the zipper strips through holes in the material of the bag body and thereby permanently attaching the zipper strips to the bag body. The portions of the bag body material having the anchor holes may be received in groove sockets in the zipper strips, where the zipper strips are located at the inside of the bag. The zipper strips may be located on the outside of the bag and sealably pinch material of the bag body material in and between interlocking profiles, with ends of the zipper strips secured to the sides of the bag by fused anchors extending through holes in side seams on the bag body. Method of making the bags is disclosed.

Abstract: A serially interconnected chain of reclosable, zipper-lock plastic bags is arranged for facilitated handling in an automatic bag filling machine. The bag chain may be formed with single or plural connecting spot links between side edges of adjacent bags to maintain alignment of the bags in the chain as the chain is unwound from storage and threaded along a lateral transport path running through the filling machine. The connecting links are adapted to be broken during the loading operation so that separate, loaded bags may be discharged from the machine for packaging. Each bag is formed with raised ridge surface means running laterally thereacross adapted to be slidably received in a suitable guide track means of the filling machine to provide vertical support for the bags as the chain is being drawn between various work stations in the filling machine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a package for cheese, luncheon meat and the like having an easy open seal. The package comprises a pouch-like receptacle constructed from flexible thermoplastic film having at least two layers wherein the outer surface layer has a tensile strength greater than the bond strength between the outer layer and its adjacent layer. To form the easy open seal the edges of the mouth of the receptacle are folded inwardly, flattened, and a heat seal applied to compress and seal together the resulting four layers of film with the seal being located between the edges and the fold lines. The resulting two folds provide grippable halves which can be pulled apart thereby rupturing one of the outer layers and delaminating the film from the point of rupture to the edge of the film, the delamination occurring between the outer layer and the adjacent layer.

Abstract: A specimen, sample collection and transport container comprising a flexible plastic bag which is separated into selectively sealed chambers by leak-proof interlocking, multiple track, reclosable fasteners. The bag comprises a sheet of coextruded polyethylene-Saran-polyethelene material which is folded in half and sealed at the side edges. An interior fastener substantially traverses the container parallel to the folded bottom, thereby defining a lower chamber. An entrance fastener is affixed to the upper edges to selectively seal the entrance. Gripper flaps are added to the exterior of the container to facilitate the opening of the interior fastener. The lower chamber is supplied with a fixative or transport solution which is introduced by clipping or puncturing the lower corner or edge of the bag. The corner or hole is then sealed.

Abstract: A bag for the preservation of mother's milk made of a laminated film or laminated tube obtained from an extrusion molding, wherein said bag comprises sealing portion(s) provided on the side(s) of the bag and extended in the transverse direction to the direction of said extrusion, and notches provided on the sealing portion(s) at the direction of said extrusion in order to open the bag along the direction of the extrusion, the bag being hermetically or tightly sealed while substantially containing nothing therein.

Abstract: A two-way envelope made up from a one piece blank comprising front and back panels joined along three sides thereof to form a container. A first sealing flap is joined along a perforated line to the free side of the front panel and a return sealing flap is joined along a first fold line to the free side of the back panel. The front panel is preferably larger than the back panel, and the front panel is formed with a fold line space a predetermined distance from the perforated line so that the distance from the outer fold line to the bottom of the front panel is greater than the distance from the bottom to the top of the back panel.The return sealing flap is inwardly folded upon itself to permit a larger return flap to be carried within the envelope during the first mailing. At least one crimped portion is provided in the return sealing flap to facilitate the handling of the flap by the first addressee.

Abstract: A shelf-stable combination of an easily openable bag and a mixture of edible popcorn ingredients is suitable for use in microwave ovens. The bag includes a bottom panel, a top panel, a back panel, and inwardly folded gusseted side panels such that the bag can be flattened along the top edge opposite the bottom panel. The bag is formed by an outer layer of paper and an inner layer of non-wicking material with a coating that is sensitive to a combination of heat and pressure. A peelable seal is formed by the coating along the top edge such that the bag can be opened along that edge by pulling on diagonally opposite corners. The ingredients include corn kernels having a moisture content of about 11.5 percent or more and the peelable seal has sufficent strength to remain closed for at least one-half of the time required to pop substantially all of these kernels. The top edge seal opens before popping is completed to release steam and prevent the popped corn from becoming too chewy.

Abstract: An easily opened and reclosable bag for packaging snacks or the like includes an unsealed area that facilitates separation of a seal without tearing the bag. Another integral portion of the bag can be torn away from the body of the bag without penetrating the bag to provide a reclosure tie. Several different bag designs are disclosed.

Abstract: A thin flexible pouch-packet is disclosed which has concave deformations in the side wall to enhance opening of the packet.

Abstract: In making a plastic bag having a filling pipe, to overcome the difficulty of separating the overlying walls of a flattened tube of plastics material, one wall (11b) of the flattened tube (10) is cut to form a flap (17) and the opposite wall (11a) of the flattened tube is cut to form an opening (14), registering with at least a part of the flap; two pairs of clamping members (22, FIG. 4) engage the flap at the location of the opening and are moved to cause the flap (17) to extend out of the plane of the first wall of the tubing; and the filling pipe (26) is then inserted between the pairs of clamping members (22) and on the inner side of the displaced flap to enter the space between the overlying walls of the tube. Thereafter the walls of the flattened tube are sealed around the filling pipe.

Abstract: A bag with an openable mouth carries a reclosable extruded plastic zipper inside the mouth. The zipper has complementary profiles separably interlockable in a closed condition of the zipper. A gasket flange structure in separably sealingly grippingly interengageable by and between the profiles in the closed condition of the zipper, and may also serve as a tamper evident or tamper discouraging device.