Abstract: A mailer has an outer, longitudinally extending, biodegradable film with lateral edges folded on itself to form a pocket having an opening and sealable by a flap. An assembly is composed of an inner, longitudinally extending, biodegradable film having lateral edges and a longitudinal extending pad composed of textile cuttings and microbial and superabsorbent powders. The inner film extends longitudinally around the pad and is attached to the pad. The assembly is positioned in the pocket with the inner film being sealed to the outer film adjacent the opening to the pocket trapping the pad between the outer and inner films. Sealing tape is mounted on the inner film adjacent to the pocket to seal the pocket closed. The lateral edges of both the outer and inner films, which extend laterally beyond the pad, are heat sealed together. A container has an outer box an inner insulative layer. The insulative layer is made from flocked textiles and is mixable with absorbatives and antimicrobials.

Abstract: The present invention is a container for storing, selection, and dispensing many types of articles. In one embodiment, the container comprises a body having a cavity to store the articles and an open end having an inside surface for access to the articles. The container further comprises a flexible sheet having a body portion and first and second end portions. The first end portion is secured to the inside surface of the body. The flexible sheet can be moved between a first position where the flexible sheet is fully disposed within the body and a second position where the flexible sheet is disposed outward of the body with the articles resting on the body portion of the flexible sheet upon raising and tilting of the body to provide easy selection and dispensing of any article. The container and flexible sheet may be configured in many shapes and/or materials for different applications.

Abstract: Distribution and dispensing modalities are provided for reusable medical gowns which involves generally loose handling thereof. Dispensing containers have a collapsible sidewall structure extending between opposite ends and defining therebetween an interior when un-collapsed or erected, at least one of the ends defining an opening through which clean, reusable medical gowns can be loaded, a closure repeatably manipulatable to open and close the opening, and a controllable access aperture at least a portion, or all, of which is spaced from the opening through which to selectively remove a clean, reusable medical gown. The loaded dispensing container may be transported to or around a healthcare facility and placed where needed for ready access at the point-of-use to clean, reusable medical gowns through the controllable access aperture.

Abstract: Resealable packaging for food products is provided with a flexible container having a top face and side faces. A container aperture is disposed in the top face and a flexible closure flap extends from a base portion to a gripping member, and is provided with a movable portion covered of repositionable adhesive to cover the aperture and adhere to a peripheral area thereof in a closed position. The packaging comprises a stiffening band device made of a flexible material longer than the closure flap, which is bonded to the container through the top face and over two side faces and arranged to cover at least the portions of the peripheral area comprised between the longitudinal sides of the closure flap and the facing sides of the aperture. The aperture and the band device are delimited by continuous cut out lines. A method of manufacturing is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention sets forth a bag for an animal waste collection device. The bag is formed from a blank of plastic material, and comprises a middle section panel, a back panel, and a pocket front flap section. The bag defines a collection pocket formed by the front panel and back panel to accommodate waste collected from an animal waste collection device. The animal waste collection device collects animal waste from the bag at the pocket adapted to receive an animal waste collection device and the collection pocket accepts collected waste from the pocket adapted to receive an animal waste collection device.

Abstract: A flexible bag for storage of food products of a configurationally sustaining nature, having somewhat the configuration of a flat segmental portion of a circular disk such as a slice of pizza, provides a peripherally defined triangular body having an interconnected rectilinear neck to define a bag containment chamber. One or both sides of the triangular body provide expandible pleat structures to accommodate food products of differing thickness in the containment chamber. At least one surface of the triangular body or neck provides at least one vent structure having an orifice with an associated closure structure to open to vent heated gas from the containment chamber and close upon cooling of the flexible bag and contents substantially to ambient atmosphere temperature.

Abstract: A security bag having a side opening. The opening includes a leading edge with a tamper indicating adhesive strip. The bag further includes a flap portion which extends into the opening under the adhesive strip and leading edge. The bag is closed by adhering the adhesive strip to the flap. This provides a better seal which is less prone to inadvertent tamper indication.

Abstract: Disclosed are plastic storage bags for storing clothing, linens and other items. The storage bag has sidewalls defining a cavity having a mouth opening at the top. A closure mechanism extends along the mouth for opening and closing the bag. A thin, side panel or flap is joined to one of the sidewalls along its top and sides to define an inverted pocket sized to contain a clothes hanger. The inverted pocket has a bottom opening for inserting the clothes hanger into the pocket and a top opening sized of lesser extent for receiving a hook of the clothes hanger without allowing the clothes hanger to pass through the top opening.

Abstract: A portfolio for use by a participant to a convention, seminar or trade show can be conveniently secured over the back of a seat, provides a surface or transparent pocket for prominently displaying a corporate logo, trademark or association emblem, and has appropriately shaped and dimensioned pockets to hold documents, writing instruments and a cellular phone. The portfolio can be freely provided to such a participant as an advertising medium by installing it prior to the initial meeting over the back of the seat immediately in front of him.

Abstract: The bag is made from a pleated sheet comprising asymmetrical pleats and it comprises a closure consisting of two flaps (26, 27) fixed to each other at their ends which are urged to apply against each other when the pleats of the bag are unfolded forcing the flaps (26, 27) to adopt a concave shape which maintains one against the other without any other linking means.

Abstract: A compartment includes a first broad panel adapted to cover a first side of a body board, and a second broad panel adapted to cover a second side of the body board. The first broad panel includes an elastic lined first lip at a distal end of the first broad panel, and the second broad panel includes an elastic lined second lip at a distal end of the second broad panel. The lips form a boundary of an opening adapted for the body board to be inserted there-through and into the compartment. The first broad panel is adapted to extend over a distal end of the body board so that the first lip is positioned on the second side of the body board, and the second broad panel is adapted to extend over the distal end of the body board so that the second lip is positioned on the first side of the body board. An accessory compartment is attached to the second broad panel. The accessory compartment includes structure forming an elongated accessory compartment opening.

Abstract: A flexible bag for protecting luggage includes first and second opposing panel sections joined by a gusset at a first end. The first and second panel sections are secured together along first and second opposite edges with the gusset therebetween, to form a containment region between the first and second panel sections and bordered by the first and second edges and the gusset. A mouth is defined by the first and second panel sections at a second end opposite to the first end. The mouth is movable from an open position to a closed position, and provides access to the containment region when in the open position. A tamper-evident closure arrangement is at the mouth for securing the mouth in the closed position. The closure arrangement includes an adhesive region held by the second panel section, and a flap arrangement integral to the first panel section.

Abstract: A multiple compartment bag comprises a backing sheet and a cover sheet forming a first compartment open at its top end. A second compartment, usually shorter, is formed by a compartment forming sheet and a closure sheet overlying the cover sheet and one another, these smaller sheets being sealed at their edges to the edges of the two larger sheets to maximize the width of the compartment. The second compartment opening is labyrinthine, formed by the overlap between the compartment forming sheet top portion and the overlying closure sheet bottom portion. The length of the overlap is at least 30% of the total length of the second compartment, as compared to 10% in a prior proposal, and preferably is not more than 70%, thus ensuring safe retention of a bulky article in the second compartment while providing for ease of its insertion and its subsequent easy removal by the recipient.

Abstract: A plastic bag has two perforations, an upper and a lower, and a flip top allowing the top of the bag to be torn from a header or saddle loaded with product and closed. The flip top can then be removed using the lower perforation to expose the product.

Abstract: A storage bag to wrap dirty objects such as diapers (including sanitary napkins and the like) without dirtying one's hands. Furthermore, by attaching the bag to a diaper, used diapers can be directly wrapped. The components include a strip of flexible water-resistant sheet material divided into three sections and folded twice in the same direction, and sealed at the sides, and the bottom of the bag attached to the outer upper portion of a diaper.

Abstract: A flexible bag for protecting luggage includes first and second opposing panel sections joined by a gusset at a first end. The first and second panel sections are secured together along first and second opposite edges with the gusset therebetween, to form a containment region between the first and second panel sections and bordered by the first and second edges and the gusset. A mouth is defined by the first and second panel sections at a second end opposite to the first end. The mouth is movable from an open position to a closed position, and provides access to the containment region when in the open position. A tamper-evident closure arrangement is at the mouth for securing the mouth in the closed position. The closure arrangement includes an adhesive region held by the second panel section, and a flap arrangement integral to the first panel section.

Abstract: A roll and tuck plastic bag designed to effectively seal an item having a bottom pocket opening upwardly on one side of a web and an upper pocket on the other side of the web opening downwardly whereby the bottom pocket containing an item is rolled up to the upper pocket which is inverted and tucked over the filled bottom pocket to provide a simple, tight and concise package.

Abstract: A receptacle (10) is constructed having first and second broad sides connected along side and bottom edges (12) and (14), respectively. These sides are in turn constructed of an outer layer (28) of flexible, durable fabric material, and in one embodiment, an inner layer (26) of the fabric material. In this embodiment, a barrier material (24) may be placed between the inner and outer layers of at least one of the sides. In a preferred embodiment, a flap closure (20) configured as a cuff (40) extends from one of the sides adjacent opening (18), and folds over opening (18) so as to close the opening.

Abstract: The sponge counting bag is formed of front and back sheets of transparent polymer material which are joined at the edges and bottom to form an open-topped bag. The back sheet extends above the front sheet. The front sheet is folded down to form a cuff, and the lower edge of the cuff is stretched to form wrinkles whereby the lower edge hangs outwardly away from the bag so that the cuff can be manipulated easily to pull the bag open. In one species, the top of the back sheet forms a flap which can be folded down to cover the otherwise open top. This flap is detachably, adhesively attached so that the bag normally remains closed, but can be reopened if necessary. Another species has a plurality of cuffed bags arranged one above the other so that the plurality can be hung from one support.

Abstract: A method and a packaging system for packaging a sterilizable item for aseptic presentation onto a sterile field are disclosed. The packaging system for the sterilizable item includes a sterilizable flexible elongate tubular member having an outside, a closed end and an open end having a circumference. The item is placeable in the tubular member proximate the closed end. The tubular member includes a border portion having a width, an attached edge and an opposing edge spaced apart from the attached edge by the width. The attached edge is attached to the tubular member proximate the open end along the circumference of the open end and the opposing edge is located proximate the outside of the tubular member. The opposing edge receives thereunder the attached edge of the border portion to enclose the item in the tubular member. The packaging system also includes a sterilizable container for receiving therein the tubular member and the item.

Abstract: A package for stacks of folded paper handkerchiefs is disclosed. Paper handerkchiefs (10) and similar cellulose products are offered in soft packs. An outer wrapper (blank 11) is made of paper or a (plastic) foil. A withdrawal opening (19) in the region of a front wall (12) is substantially smaller in width than the front wall (12). Likewise, a closure flap (23) which covers the withdrawal opening (19) in the closed position is smaller in width than the front wall (12), so that any variations in the measurements of the packages do not lead to undesired package configurations. The closure flap (23) is designed to be a part of an outer tab (28) of an end wall (16) of the pack. This part of the closure flap (23) is firmly connected to folding tabs of the end wall (16) disposed thereunder, so that the withdrawal opening (19) extends only up to a transverse edge (22).

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.

Abstract: A reusable bag which is readily closable so that food stuffs such as sandwiches and the like can be transported in a sanitary condition. When the bag is emptied it can be quickly and easily folded into a small, integrally formed pouch for compact storage until the time of reuse. The device is well suited for use as a lunch bag and can be quickly and conveniently folded inwardly of itself into a pouch provided on the bottom of the bag which is so compact that in its folded configuration the device can easily be carried in a pants pocket or in a lady's handbag. When in its folded configuration, the closure itself also provides a convenient handle for carrying the bag.

Abstract: A shopping bag and carrying pouch therefor in which the pouch is of unique construction comprising a generally circularshaped rear panel, a pair of arcuately shaped, band-like members are connected to the rear panel member, and top and bottom front panel members connected to the front edges of the band-like members. The members which make up the panels are interconnected in such a manner as to provide secure overlocking closure of the pouch for compact storage of a shopping bag without requiring the use of a fastener on the pouch.

Abstract: A growing medium container or bag for growing plants such as nursery stock above ground, and the process for growing plants in the bags and later transplanting the plants. The design of the containers allow for efficient growing and maintaining of the plants above ground while obviating many of the disadvantages of growing plants, even in containers, in the soil. The process for forming the growing medium container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A beach chair bundle includes first, second, third, and fourth panels of terry cloth. The second and third panels are joined by an elastic strip. The second panel is folded up on the first and fastened to it along side edges to form a pouch for a removable pillow. The third panel extends over the pillow pouch and down over the first panel to form an inverted envelope adapted to slip over a chair back. The fourth panel is folded up on the third and fastened to it along side edges to form a utility pocket. A flap cover and fastening strips hold the pocket closed. Tie loops connect the pillow pouch to the utility pocket, through the chair structure, to secure the beach chair bundle to the chair. A fastening strip across the lower exterior of the first panel, and a zipper half across the bottom exterior of the utility pocket provide for attachment of a towel and a bag respectively.

Abstract: A receptacle for containing medical instruments for sterilization is constructed having first and second broad sides connected along side and bottom edges. These sides are in turn constructed of an outer layer of flexible, durable fabric material, an intermediate layer of a plastic film material forming a barrier to microorganisms, and, in a preferred embodiment, an inner layer of the fabric material. A cuff extends from one of the edges adjacent the opening and is invertable over the opening to close the opening.

Abstract: A sandwich pouch is formed from a unitary blank of Kraft paper or other easily biodegradable, flexible sheet material. The blank is of generally rectangular form and includes a plurality of generally rectangular panels, joined side by side and foldably secured together by generally transversely extending fold lines. The ends of a pair of middle panels are each provided with a generally rectangular end seal flap. The blank is also provided with a pair of longitudinally extending tear lines which permit the pouch formed from the blank to be torn open at either or both ends to gain access to its contents. The pouch is opened by bending back an upper front closure panel for insertion of a food product such as a hamburger.

Abstract: A combination of a collapsible article made of flexible material with an attached storage pouch in which the pouch is integrally attached to the article. The article may be a collapsible bag or an article of clothing or the like. The storage pouch has a support wall and a panel attached on three sides to the support wall which together form a pocket-like opening. A locking flap is attached on one side to the panel and at two opposite ends to the panel and to the support wall. When the pouch is in an empty position the locking flap is inside the pouch secured between the panel and the support wall. When the pouch is turned inside out, the article may be collapsed and inserted into the pouch and the locking flap may be reversed to cover the opening of the pouch and secure the article therein.

Abstract: A polyethylene or polypropylene bag is provided with a two-section flap. The sections are spaced by a gap, but are connected by Scotch tape which bridges the gap. Part of the adhesive on the tape is exposed through the gap and provides an adhesive strip for the sealing, opening and resealing of the flap. The bag is provided with an ink-receptive characteristic, except in correspondence with the adhesive strip, to assure retention of the adhesive on the tape. The bag can be provided with a mouth closed by the flap and with the opposite end open so that goods can be inserted through the open end and later accessed via the mouth when the flap is opened.

Abstract: A pad of a plurality of sealable-unsealable bags comprising a stack of the bags, each bag comprising a front and rear wall closed at the sides and bottom and having a region of access to between the walls; a closure flap as an integral extension of the back wall, the flap having an inside and an outside surface relative to the bag in its sealed condition; an adhesive region located on a portion of the inside surface of the flap; and at least the adhesive-bearing portion of said flap being reverse-folded, outside surface-to-outside surface and the adhesive-bearing inside surface positioned in releasable adhesive contact with a non-adhesive bearing portion of the inside surface of the flap of a preceding bag in the stack.

Abstract: A file sheet dust cover comprises a plastic bag having a file-insertion type inlet opening, and flap joined to the plastic bag. The inlet opening allows insertion of a file sheet into the plastic bag. The flap is adapted to cover a portion of the file sheet projecting outside from the inlet opening, and a plurality of binder holes or cuts are provided in a bottom portion of the plastic bag such that when the file sheet is inserted into the plastic bag, the binder holes or cuts conform with a part or an entire part of a plurality of corresponding binder holes formed in the file sheet. A joined edge between the flap and the plastic bag is extended outwardly toward the inlet opening at opposite side ends of the plastic bag.

Abstract: A container (10) of flexible material comprises a wall (16) having a row of serrations (18) therein extending diagonally of a corner thereof and an internal sheet (19) which is adhesively secured to an inner surface of the wall (16) by peelable pressure sensitive adhesive (20) and by upper and lower seals (13,14) to provide the container (10) with a tamper evident airtight closure.

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 reclosable flexible container is provided as a pouch having front and back walls and a pouch opening at the upper edge thereof. The pouch has a cuff about the periphery of the pouch opening. A first fastener profile is affixed to either the cuff or the front wall of the pouch. A second fastener profile is affixed to the rear wall or to a cuff affixed to the rear wall. The fastener profiles may be selectively interlocked so as to seal the pouch with at least one wall of the pouch being interposed therebetween and engaged therein.

Abstract: A bag for holding a generally circular product formed by two sheets of material which are joined along the side and bottom edges thereof leaving the top edges open to accept the product. The bottom corners of the bag are curved and a flap is attached to one of the sheets along its top edge with curved seams so that when the flap is folded over, the corners at the top edges are also curved. In one embodiment, the flap is generally rectangular and is also attached to said one sheet in areas outside of the curved seams.

Abstract: A series of bags comprising at least two rows in side by side relationship is disclosed. Each row comprises a plurality of bags separable from the next by perforations between the bottom seal of one bag and the top lip of an adjacent bag. The rows are staggered such that the perforations do not extend entirely across the rows.

Abstract: A carry-bag includes two wall sheets (34,36) joined or coherent to define a bag portion, and the respective top portions of the wall sheets are provided with gripping and carrying openings. In order to provide a strong, easy to use, and relatively tight closing to the interior of the bag portion, the top portion of a first wall sheet (34) has been folded inwardly and attached to define an insertion pocket (24), and a gripping opening is provided in the pocket. A top portion of the other wall sheet (36) is shaped as an insertion tongue (32) which is also provided with a gripping opening (6) and is adapted to be received in the interior of the pocket (24) so that the two gripping openings are at least partially coextensive.

Abstract: An adhesive closure bag with a Z-folded flap, together with a method of production thereof.

Abstract: This invention is a novel plastic bag and method of making it with a handle that extends upward through a folded-back top compartment, and the end of a front of the bag has a pocket with a similar folded-over top edge of the back of the bag. The bags of this invention are made from a continuous sheet, preferably a roll of plastic web that has its opposite side edges folded inwardly along opposite edges of the web to make the folded edges at the front and back sides of the bag. The web is then folded along its longitudinal center region with a gusset that forms the bottom of each bag. The bags have surfaces that are welded together to join areas of the front and of the back where necessary to weld plastic areas together, and certain areas do not weld where the plastic sheet is coated on areas that prevent heat applied to the plastic from fusing together.

Abstract: A bag formed from a single sheet of flexible material having two ends and two edges folded parallel to the ends to provide front and back surfaces that are sealed together along the edges to provide a pocket. Each of the surfaces extends toward an opening into the pocket through which articles for support may pass and from which articles may be removed. One of the surfaces extends beyond the opening of the pocket and is folded over the end of the other surface. The end of the folded over surface is positioned directly below the end of the other surface outside of the bag and elastic members are held captive within the ends whereby by stretching the bag in the direction of the sealed edges and maintaining the bag in a stretched condition a plurality of closure seals are formed to close the opening to the bag. In addition, when the bag is joined sealed edge to sealed edge and stretched around a form, the stretched ends of the bag that form the opening to the bag also support the bag around the form.

Abstract: Flexible plastic bags having a closure capable of withstanding external force applied to the bag. The bag has a top opening which may be easily opened and closed by a closure member secured to the exterior of the bag forming a pocket having an opening. The pocket opening extends across a portion of the bag substantially parallel to and spaced from the open end. The open end may be folded over upon itself at least two times or twisted upon itself at least three times and the pocket turned inside out over the end portion to form a closure which is resistant to external forces. The bag of this invention is especially suitable for retaining liquids and gases when an external pressure is applied to the bag.