For Access Opening In Sidewall Patents (Class 383/66)
  • Patent number: 5954433
    Abstract: A package in the form of a reclosable bag includes a bag body including front and back walls, and a profile strip fastener assembly sealingly mounted on the inside surface of the front wall. The profile strip fastener assembly includes a pair of releasably interlocking profile strips. The bag body preferably includes a frangible joint substantially aligned with the fastener assembly for gaining access to the assembly, with the frangible joint desirably providing tamper-evidence of opening of the package. The profile strips are sealed to the front wall of the bag body with a continuous oval shaped seal around the frangible joint. A peelable seal is arranged between the profile strips and the bag body, over the frangible joint to substantially hermetically seal the frangible joint. Additionally, an antioxidant constituent can be blended into the material forming the profile strips to inhibit oxygen transmission through the profile strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Innoflex Incorporated
    Inventor: James W. Yeager
  • Patent number: 5954193
    Abstract: A art supply bag has two separate compartments for carrying supplies as well as a paint pallet is comprised of a generally rectangular shell member having a base, a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall extending upwardly from the base with a fourth wall connecting the first wall and the third wall. A support structure is disposed within the shell member and separates the shell member into a first upper compartment and a second lower compartment and protects the contents within the bag. A flap, which provides access to the second compartment, is attached to the base and is removably securable to the fourth wall by cooperating hook and loop material, snaps, zipper, etc. The art supply bag may have casters, or may be attached to a frame, itself having casters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Inventor: JoAnn B. Bartee
  • Patent number: 5938013
    Abstract: A resealable pack having a body portion formed substantially of flexible sheet material and defining an article-receiving cavity. The body portion comprises a first end defined by an end wall and tapers to a second end spaced apart from the first end. The body portion also comprises a face in which is defined a dispensing opening. A resealable sealing member is secured to the body portion and, in a closed position, covers the opening in sealing contact with the body portion around the periphery of the opening. A plurality of sheet-form articles is disposed within the cavity in the form of a flattened roll, with one end of the roll being capable of extending through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.
    Inventors: Gianfranco Palumbo, Giovanni Carlucci, Aldo Amicone
  • Patent number: 5908243
    Abstract: A linerless security bag comprising a front side section and a back side section, the front and back side sections being attached to one another along at least three of four peripheral edges, the fourth peripheral edge of the back side section and front side section being unattached to one another, the front side section having a flap, the flap having impregnated thereupon an adhesive strip and a non-permanently sticking section, the flap being folded over on itself such that prior to use of the security bag the non-permanently sticking section is in contact with the adhesive strip section, the adhesive strip section strip and the non-permanently sticking section being capable of separation, the flap then being foldable such that it blocks access to an interior compartment of the security bag, the adhesive strip section contacting and permanently adhering to the front side section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: ASB Aquisition Corp.
    Inventor: Chester L. Hanning
  • Patent number: 5908246
    Abstract: An unsealing structure for packing films that are difficult to rip to pack merchandise is disclosed, where the films can be easily ripped by stripping a tag label. A tearing line 2 is formed in the surface of the film 1 of the film package by hot shearing. A cutout 3 communicates with the tearing line 2 to assist in unsealing the film package. A tag label 4 is affixed to the film 1 and covers the tearing line 2 and the cutout 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Komatsu Electronic Metals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiharu Arimura, Youichi Sakurai
  • Patent number: 5906278
    Abstract: A patient bathing system in the form of a sealed, flexible, hollow outer package having an inner insulating layer lining the package and forming an inner cavity. The layer is shaped by slits for forming the inner cavity. A series of impregnated washcloths are disposed within the cavity for dispensing through an elongated dispensing slit in the outer package. The package and the insulating layer are preferably microwave transparent while the impregnated washcloths absorb microwave energy so that the contents of the package can be warmed while heat is retained by the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Steven W. Hickman, Barbara T. Skiba, Jeffrey K. Crum, Keith M. Simon
  • Patent number: 5902047
    Abstract: Reclosable bags, plastic film for making the bags, and a method and apparatus for making the bags are disclosed. The bag has a reclosable fastener connected to a single wall of the bag, and the film has a reclosable fastener connected to one side thereof which does not require attachment to any other portion of the film when making a bag. The fastener has a tamper-proof member attached thereto to indicate if the bag has been previously opened. The film can be wound into roll suitable for use on conventional bag making machines including form, fill, and seal machines or a chain of coilable reclosable bags can be produced therefrom since the fasteners are connected to the web preferably transversely to the bags longitudinal formation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Innoflex Incorporated
    Inventor: James W. Yeager
  • Patent number: 5897210
    Abstract: A reclosable package suitable for containing large volumes of powdered detergent. The package comprises a gabled top, a slot providing access to the product, a reclosable patch covering the slot, and an overflap covering at least the portion of the patch which overlies the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward John Giblin, John Rzepka
  • Patent number: 5881783
    Abstract: A filler nozzle includes a nozzle body, a connecting ring, an intake nozzle, a securing seat, a securing ring, a valve flap, a positioning element, and a spring. One end of the nozzle body has a connector for connection with the connecting ring and the intake nozzle. The intake nozzle is linked to a snap ring of the connecting ring. The outer end of the connector is provided with two opposed insert pieces for engaging insert seats on the outer periphery of the intake nozzle. The other end of the nozzle body forms an insert connector for receiving the securing seat. The securing seat has a shaft fitted with the spring, the positioning element, the valve flap and the securing ring. By means of the cooperation between the positioning element and the securing seat, the valve flap can be caused to open or close for inflation or deflation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Wen San Chou
  • Patent number: 5879083
    Abstract: A bottom bag closure of the present invention is created from a substantially tubular length of fabric and two sets of connectors. One of a first set of connectors is on a partial seam on a back face of the bag. Another one of the first set of the connectors is on a bottom edge of a front face. Each of the second set of connectors is on the bottom edge of the back face adjacent an unconnected portion of the partial seam. The first set of connectors is connected toward the back face of the bag and the second set of connectors is connected toward the front face of the bag. The present invention also includes a method of creating the above set forth leakproof, reusable bottom bag closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: The Bag Connection
    Inventors: Peter Nelson, Bill Dieter
  • Patent number: 5871280
    Abstract: A pet bag for storing and dispensing pet food, comprising a chamber wall bounding an interior chamber, an access opening formed through the chamber wall for accessing the chamber, whereby pet food may be placed into the interior chamber through the access opening for allowing efficient storage and transport of the pet food, and a dispense opening formed through the chamber wall for allowing a user to selectively dispense the pet food from the interior chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Inventor: William Watters
  • Patent number: 5868227
    Abstract: The carry pack is a rectangular shaped bag having a top compartment and a bottom compartment. The bottom compartment is sized to carry baby diapers in a quantity desired by the user. The top compartment is sized to carry a body wipe container usually of plastic with its cover. The user may then remove the diapers as needed from the bottom compartment through a side opening and remove body wipes by opening the cover or through opening provided in the body wipe container. An alternate version has only a diaper compartment with a side opening for access. The carry pack normally has a carry strap with buckle attached to the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Geralyn Garcia
  • Patent number: 5855435
    Abstract: An opening and reclosing device for flexible containers, comprising a label having an adhesive face intended to be applied to a wall of the container in correspondence of a die-cut area thereof. The adhesive face is formed with two side-by-side sections the first of which is intended to detachably overlay the wall of the container along the die-cut area, and the second of which is constituted by a bi-adhesive strip which is detachable from the label and intended to permanently adhere to the wall of the container (1) in proximity of the die-cut area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Sales S.p.A.
    Inventor: Emilio Tessera Chiesa
  • Patent number: 5853247
    Abstract: A container formed to contain and protect from damage one or more fluid sample bags maintained therein. The container is formed from a pair of like sections of strong semi flexible material that may be joined around three sides and are joined along at least one side, to form a pocket for receiving one or more fluid sample bags fitted therein, with the container open side or sides arranged to be closed as with opposing mat type closure stripes that are secured along the sections unconnected sides, proximate to their edges, and are pressed together. A hole or holes are provided through one or both of the sections of material for receiving a port or valve of the fluid sample bag fitted therethrough, and the container unconnected sides of the sections of material each include one of a pair of loops that align with one another and may receive a coupling device, such as a D ring fitted therethrough that may, in turn receive a lock, seal wire, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Inventor: John Bruce Shroyer
  • Patent number: 5851072
    Abstract: An improved bulk bag or bulk box liner and spout fitment construction for the liner discharge and/or fill openings. The liner is of liquid impervious thermoplastic multiple-ply sheet material, and the spout fitment is a rigid thermoplastic spout of either open or closed flange type. The spout tube extends through the liner fitment opening and has an external flange base adjacent the liner-interior tube end that is permanently affixed and heat sealed to the liner in a first annular heat weld zone formed between an outward facing surface of the flange base and the interior surface of the liner. A first backing piece of liquid impervious plastic sheet material overlies the inward-facing flange surface and has a marginal portion overlying the liner interior surface. A second annular heat seal is formed between this backing piece and flange base in a second annular weld zone spaced radially inwardly from the first heat weld seal zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Custom Packaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Lee LaFleur
  • Patent number: 5839648
    Abstract: An easy opening device specifically adapted to packaging of flexible film (3) having a line of weakness in tearing (4), the device being characterized in that it comprises a patch (5) that is flexible and substantially inextensible such as a label, a membrane, or a piece of film, which patch is applied to the outside face of the film (3) astride the line of weakness (4), and includes, over said line (4), separation means (6) for separating the patch (5) into two parts (7a, 7b), which means are normally inactive when the packaging (3) is closed and are made active by the user exerting sufficient traction; means (8) for bonding the film (3) to the patch (5) on either side of the line of weakness (4) and in register with the two parts (7a, 7b); and means (9) for enabling at least one of the two parts (7a, 7b) to be grasped manually so as to make it possible, once the separation means (6) have been activated, to move the two parts (7a, 7b) apart from each other and open the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignees: Bongrain S.A., Grace S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Brigand, Jean-Luc Sornay
  • Patent number: 5836697
    Abstract: An opening device for sealed flexible containers (1), comprising a label (5) having an adhesive face (6) intended to be adhesively applied to the inner face of a wall (3) of the container (1) and incorporating a substantially central longitudinal strip (7) having an initial portion (10) constituted by a gripper tongue (10). The wall (3) of the container (1) is formed with an aperture, either a hole (4) or a partial cut (24) delimiting on the container wall (3) a tearing wing (25), so as to allow the gripper tongue (10) of the label (5) to be pulled outwardly thus performing tear breakage of the label (5) and the consequent tearing of the wall (3) of the container (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Sales S.p.A.
    Inventor: Emilio Tessera Chiesa
  • Patent number: 5829884
    Abstract: A package in the form of a reclosable bag includes a bag body including front and back walls, and a profile strip fastener assembly sealingly mounted on the inside surface of the front wall, and a one-way vent incorporated into the bag sealing arrangement. The profile strip fastener assembly includes a pair of releasably interlocking profile strips, with a secondary, peelable seal provided between the profile strips apart from their mechanically interlocked portions. The bag body preferably includes a frangible joint substantially aligned with the fastener assembly for gaining access to the assembly, with the frangible joint desirably providing tamper-evidence of opening of the package. The profile strips are sealed to the front wall of the bag body with a continuous oval shaped seal around the frangible joint, except for a gap which in part defines the vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Innoflex Incorporated
    Inventor: James W. Yeager
  • Patent number: 5806984
    Abstract: A package in the form of a recloseable bag includes a bag body including front and back walls, and a profile strip fastener assembly sealingly mounted on the inside surface of the front wall. The profile strip fastener assembly includes a pair of releasably interlocking profile strips, with a secondary, peelable seal provided between the profile strips apart from their mechanically interlocked portions. By this arrangement, enhanced sealing for the package is provided, while abating the stress to which the interlocked portions of the profile strips are subjected during forming and filling of the package. The bag body preferably includes a removable panel substantially aligned with the fastener assembly for gaining access to the assembly, with the removable panel desirably providing tamper-evidence of opening of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Innoflex Incorporated
    Inventor: James W. Yeager
  • Patent number: 5779894
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an aseptic bag (1) for separating off liquid. The bag comprises a tight outer bag (2) and a perforated inner bag (3). Each bag (2, 3) consists of two parts (4, 5, 6, 7). In the first bag part (4, 6) of the outer bag (2) and the inner bag (3), there is disposed an inlet device (12) and, in the second bag part (5, 7), there are disposed closure means (13) which may rigidly engage with the inlet device (12). In addition, there is provided in the first part (4) of the outer bag (2) an outlet device (18) and corresponding closure means (19) in its second part (5). An inlet valve (14) is connected to the inlet device (12) and an outlet valve (22) is connected to the outlet device (18). The product, solid particles mixed with a carrier liquid, is filled through the inlet valve (14) into the aseptic bag (1). The solid particles will then remain in the inner bag (3), while the liquid will continue through the perforations in the bag (3) and be separated through the outlet valve (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventor: Karl Martensson, deceased
  • Patent number: 5779366
    Abstract: A wire management bag (18) including a body (20) having closure mechanism, and furniture attachment system, is provided. The body (20) further includes an open top (38) and at least one opening (29) therein for egress of wires destined for other electronic or electrical equipment. The closure mechanism is preferably a portfolio-type hinged mechanism (54). The furniture attachment system preferably includes first and second hanging straps (36), (40). One end (42) of each hanging strap is attached to the body, other end (44) is hung from furniture-attached hooks (48) via a D-ring (46) in each strap. In a first alternative embodiment, the body (20) of the present invention includes one or more dividers therein for permitting the separation of various types of wiring. In a second alternative embodiment, the body includes one or more venting holes (60), (62) for allowing maximum heat dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Watson Furniture Systems
    Inventors: Clifton K. McKenzie, III, Kathy L. McKenzie, Michael B. Barringer
  • Patent number: 5746514
    Abstract: The laundry bag includes a body of openwork material defining a substantially spherical interior volume in at least one state and having an opening thereto. A closure is positioned at the opening to close the opening while maintaining the substantially spherical interior volume. The closure may include an additional body of openwork material extending from the opening and having an open end for inserting objects into the interior volume. Further, a laundry bag includes a body of openwork material defining an interior volume. The body of openwork material has an opening for insertion of objects into the interior volume and includes a closure portion of openwork material adjacent the opening such that when the closure portion is folded the interior volume is maintained. A method for using a laundry bag includes providing a laundry bag having a body of openwork material defining an interior volume and having an opening for insertion of objects into the interior volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: O & P Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry E. Orensten
  • Patent number: 5741077
    Abstract: A carry out bag having a base portion of which opposing two sides are facing each other, first side portions extending from the opposing two sides of the base portion until a middle area of the base portion respectively, and second side portions extending from the first side portions extended until the middle area and toward an opposite direction to that of the first side portions. The other both sides of the first side portions are bonded to the base portion. Putting an article across the both second side portions not to block up the hand grips therewith, and taking out the hand grips to pull out from the article and to separate the second side portions one from the other, so that the article is received in the carry out bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeya Sasaki, Shinji Kobayashi, Shuichi Gotoh
  • Patent number: 5725311
    Abstract: A resealable package having a label applied over an opening into the package. The label has a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and is repeatably peelable from the package body and reappliable thereto. Full peeling of the label from the body is inhibited by a portion of the label co-acting with a portion of the package body. In one form of the invention, the label has cuts on opposite sides with an uncut portion therebetween, and the inhibiting of peeling is due to puckering of the package and the label when the label is peeled back to the cuts. In a second form of the invention, the package includes tabs or fragments which adhere to the label, with the peeling being inhibited when un-cut portions of the tabs or fragments are reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Steven W. Hickman
  • Patent number: 5706940
    Abstract: A container in the general shape of a portable radio designed to encase such radio, made of flexible material such that it can be folded upon itself for storage yet be water-resistant. Said container having two mesh speaker covers incorporated therein allowing for the playing of the radio placed within it, with minimal listening interference or distortion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: John Amarello
  • Patent number: 5704471
    Abstract: A packet for wet tissue, has a packet containing wet tissues, and a lid unit having a sliding lid for covering and uncovering a tissue dispensing opening. The lid unit is fitted in an opening formed in the pouch and is attached to the periphery of the opening. The lid unit has a base plate provided with the tissue dispensing opening and a lid supporting part formed so as to surround the tissue dispensing opening. The sliding lid is supported horizontally slidably on the lid supporting part to cover and uncover the tissue dispensing opening. The tissue dispensing opening is sealed when the lid is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Chiyoe Yamada
    Inventor: Kikuo Yamada
  • Patent number: 5687848
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an easy-to-use and effective magnetically resealable moisture-proof pouch containing moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in bulk form or in individually packaged rolls. The preferred pouch incorporates a frame disposed about an opening into the pouch which provides a mounting place for a moisture-proof magnetic seal. Also disclosed are containers for the preferred pouches which are adapted for use with the magnetic sealing system according to the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Jason L. Edgar
  • Patent number: 5682838
    Abstract: A container for enclosing particulate matter for use as an animal toy constructed or sewn fabric being provided with hook and loop sealing wherein an extension of the container body forms a protection for the Velcro sealer before the hook and loop forms the seal, thereby protecting the Velcro from the particulate contents of the toy. The contents of the toy preferably comprise catnip. The toy can take any shape and/or color combination, such as that of fruit, a vegetable or an animal, preferably a rodent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventor: Marvin Reich
  • Patent number: 5683182
    Abstract: A high pressure bag for pre-stressing a support pack in an underground mine has a fluid impervious liner and three tubular envelopes. The liner is located in the first envelope with end portions of the first envelope and edge strips of the liner folded over underneath the first envelope. The first envelope with the liner therein are in the second envelope, with end portions of the second envelope folded over on top of the second envelope. The second envelope is located within the third envelope which has opposed edges stitched closed. The liner has a nozzle which extends through openings in the envelopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignees: Nampak Products Limited, H L & H Timber Products (Proprietary) Limited
    Inventor: Robin Ian Moore
  • Patent number: 5676467
    Abstract: A plastic bag is disclosed of the type to hold flat or awkward shaped objects, which is constructed of a top, a bottom, a first and second end, and two sides. A slit is utilized to allow entry into the bag. The slit may be positioned across the side or across the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: TC Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Terry D. Gebhardt
  • Patent number: 5666445
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventors: Daniel J. Conrad, Mark A. Roland
  • Patent number: 5660275
    Abstract: A accessories bag for golf having attachment straps (26): and "D" rings (24): for attaching to the frame work of conventional pull-type golf carts (80). A sport zipper (22): provides access to the interior of the accessories bag (10). The supple and durable water resistant material that comprises the accessories bag (10): allows it to collapse with the conventional pull-type golf cart for storage and transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Inventors: Dennis M. Hilsop, David A. Stilwell
  • Patent number: 5651403
    Abstract: A closure for sacks, bags and like containers which have non-rigid walls and which are to be pressurized. The closure includes a filling nozzle having a tubular stub and a flange. The flange has a tubular cylindrical portion and a plate-shaped portion. The plate-shaped portion of the flange is attached to the container. The filling nozzle may be caused to sealingly engage the flange by use of a snap connection, whereby the closure is either completely open or closed. The snap connection either retains the filling nozzle in firm and tight engagement with the flange, or releases the filling nozzle in relation to the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Bates Emballage A/S
    Inventor: Carsten Andersen
  • Patent number: 5647480
    Abstract: A flexible pressure vessel 20 having an aperture 44 through one wall 30 of the vessel 20, which aperture 44 can be closed by a closure flap 50 having sufficient surface area of adhesive 52 to completely surround the aperture 44. The adhesive 52 has sufficient peel strength to prevent the vessel 20 from being reused after closure, and the vessel 20 is capable of withstanding a pressure differential of at least 75 kPa for at least thirty minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thomas I. Insley, Kay M. McCoy, Cynthia Y. Tamaki
  • Patent number: 5634721
    Abstract: A high pressure bag for pre-stressing a support pack in an underground mine has a fluid impervious liner and three tubular envelopes. The liner is located in the first envelope with end portions of the first envelope and edge strips of the liner folded over underneath the first envelope. The first envelope with the liner therein are in the second envelope, with end portions of the second envelope folded over on top of the second envelope. The second envelope is located within the third envelope which has opposed edges stitched closed. The liner has a nozzle which extends through openings in the envelopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignee: Nampak Products Limited
    Inventor: Robin I. Moore
  • Patent number: 5620133
    Abstract: A portable filing device comprises a bag which can be opened out to be flat, a hook for suspending the bag, a spine extending across the bag, two straps hanging from the ends of the spine, and a series of hanging pouches spaced along the straps. Each pouch is attached to the straps at the ends of its top edge, and has an aperture along its top edge. The pouches are detachable. For transportation, the pouches are gathered into a stack, with the straps forming concertina folds, and the bag is folded around the stack and fastened shut. The device, among other applications, enables travellers to keep papers and belongings in order. A labelling means comprises an elongate stiffly flexible label or label holder which by bowing can be inserted in or removed from an undercut seating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignees: Vertago Investments Limited, Bank of Bermuda
    Inventor: Robert K. Isserstedt
  • Patent number: 5601368
    Abstract: An improved, tamper-evident container having a reclosable zipper-type fastener useful for providing access to the interior of the container is disclosed. The reclosable fastener is characterized by a pair of mating sealing strips wherein each one of the pair is attached to a common surface of the container. The container is further characterized by the provision of a security seal to provide a tamper-evident closure for the container until it is initially opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Lakeland Micro, Inc
    Inventors: William A. Bodolay, Michael J. Bodolay
  • Patent number: 5588527
    Abstract: A compact disc storage container for single compact discs, having storage locations for identifying graphics and a graphics in booklet form. The compact disc storage container includes a flexible sheet, preferably transparent, which is cut to form a flap, the cut terminating at two ends and having arcuate regions adjacent the ends. The arcuate regions resist tearing as the flap is opened to insert and remove the compact disc from the compact disc storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Univenture, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross O. Youngs
  • Patent number: 5570828
    Abstract: A disposable plastic back pack is formed from a substantially rectangular sheet of plastic material folded over onto itself and heat sealed at its top and bottom to form a pouch. Plastic strips are attached at their ends to the top and bottom of the pouch to provide shoulder straps and a pocket for personal items is provided on the side of the pouch that is worn against a user's back. The side of the back pack facing away from a wearer is printable with promotional indicia that can easily be seen since it is worn at or just below eye level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Inventor: Ann Lewis
  • Patent number: 5564223
    Abstract: A quick-peelable fruit protective wrap comprises gadgets formed by folding both lateral sides of the wrap outside in, a nearly U-shaped notch portion forming a pair of strips with both sides of the opening portion in the top connected together to span over a branch, and a base portion with the gadgets also adhered in one body, and has pores on the whole surface, the pores are formed in ovals with the long diameters directed along the opening and base portions and the base portion of the wrap is of reinforced structure, thereby permitting a fruit to be taken out at a stretch from the wrap and simultaneously the wrap to be removed from the branch bearing the fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Nippon Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazuhiko Takita
  • Patent number: 5558440
    Abstract: An expandable pouch (10) that can be easily compacted to form a relatively thin flat relatively non-obtrusive strip when empty. The compacted pouch will remain compact without falling open even with relatively vigorous activity and movement. The pouch (10) may be provided with a strap (30) for attaching the pouch to a user's wrist or waist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Inventor: E. Lynn Miller
  • Patent number: 5533810
    Abstract: A document carrier formed as an enclosure of two layers has substantially opaque regions for insuring privacy of any documents within, and at least one transparent region for displaying routing information on any documents within the carrier. In one embodiment there are transparent regions on each side, with each side annotated by means of color, written material, or pattern, to indicate an assignable purpose, allowing a user to select a characteristic for routing a document by whether the routing information is visible through one side or the other side. Different construction methods and uses are disclosed, such as an embodiment dedicated to routing facsimile messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Inventor: Daniel L. Jensen
  • Patent number: 5507579
    Abstract: A bag for enclosing an object having a top face, a bottom face and a side panel. The side panel has a first fold line attached to the top face and a second fold line attached to the bottom face, wherein the side panel has a third fold line defining a first area and a second area and wherein the first area defines a trapezoid. In other embodiments, the first area may be a rectangle, a five sided area defined by a rectangle and either a trapezoid or a rounded gusset area. In addition there is disclosed a bag that is convertible into an eating surface. The convertible bag has a top face and a bottom face with each having a first edge and a second edge. A pair of side panels are attached to the side panels along the first and second edges so that they extend substantially perpendicular with respect to the top and bottom faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Perseco Division of The HAVI Group LP
    Inventor: John F. Sorenson
  • Patent number: 5505305
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an easy-to-use and effective magnetically resealable moisture-proof pouch containing moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in bulk form or in individually packaged rolls. The preferred pouch incorporates a frame disposed about an opening into the pouch which provides a mounting place for a moisture-proof magnetic seal. Also disclosed are containers for the preferred pouches which are adapted for use with the magnetic sealing system according to the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Patricia A. Eull, Jason L. Edgar, Gerald E. Drake, Barry J. Novak, Dennis C. Bartizal, Anthony J. Campagna
  • Patent number: 5480230
    Abstract: A packaging arrangement providing greater area for the incorporation of graphics without unduly increasing the package size and for optionally providing a structure for hanging the package without interfering with the ability to gain access to the contents of the package comprising a primary header, a secondary header, a containment section, a tear bead located within said secondary header to assist in opening the packaging arrangement, a recloseable system to permit the packaging arrangement to be reclosed after it has been opened, and optionally a hang hole located in the primary header.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Reynolds Consumer Products Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. May
  • Patent number: 5465768
    Abstract: An improved fluid container for the transport, collection, and dispensing of a sample fluid that maintains the fluid integrity relative to the conditions of the location at which it is taken. More specifically, the invention is a fluid sample transport container that utilizes a fitment for both penetrating and sealing a storage container under controlled conditions. Additionally, the invention allows for the periodic withdrawal of portions of the sample fluid without contamination or intermixing from the environment surrounding the sample container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventors: Bradley G. DeRoos, John P. Downing, Jr., Michael P. Neal
  • Patent number: 5464285
    Abstract: A plastic bag for containing merchandise which includes a plurality of walls forming a compartment for receiving and containing the merchandise, a generally flat flap connected at the top wall of the bag so as to be capable of extending outwardly therefrom, and perforations formed in the flap and in the container walls in a particular pattern that permits the perforations in the flap to be separated to form a handle opening in such flap without opening the bag itself, and which can be further opened to provide an access opening in the bag to permit removal of the merchandise therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Venture Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard F. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5462160
    Abstract: A compact disc storage container for single compact discs, having storage locations for identifying graphics and a graphics in booklet form. The compact disc storage container includes a flexible sheet, preferably transparent, which is cut to form a flap, the cut terminating at two ends and having arcuate regions adjacent the ends. The arcuate regions resist tearing as the flap is opened to insert and remove the compact disc from the compact disc storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Univenture, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross O. Youngs
  • Patent number: 5461845
    Abstract: A reclosable bag and plastic film and method for making the bag. The bag has a reclosable fastener connected to a single wall of the bag, and the film has a reclosable fastener connected to one side thereof which does not require attachment to any other portion of the film when making a bag. The fastener has a tamper-proof member attached thereto to indicate if the bag has been previously opened. The method includes providing a roll of film with attached fasteners, unwinding the film, forming it into a tube, and sealing the tube to form a bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Inventor: James W. Yeager
  • Patent number: 5441345
    Abstract: Specialized pouches for receiving, storing and controllably dispensing product are disclosed. The pouches are of a substantially lay-flat nature with a spout located along the top wall, preferably about mid-way. The spout is preferably made by a heat seal including an easy-opening feature. The pouches are further characterized by side seals, at least one end seal, and a fold line at the other end. Such pouches are advantageously designed for containing flowable product, including liquids, powders, sauces, gels, etc., and permit the controlled dispensing of such product after storage, preparation, or cooking within the pouches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Joseph F. Garvey, Curtis L. Larson