Abstract: A bag includes a panel having an inner surface and an outer surface and holes through the panel. A handle strip having a handle part is disposed adjacent the panel outer face, and a reinforcing strip, which can be separate from or an extension to the handle strip, is disposed adjacent the panel inner face. An area of the reinforcing strip is sealed to an area of the handle strip at the hole and is sealed also to the inner face of the panel.

Abstract: A rack and T-shirt bag which may be used in combination are disclosed. The T-shirt bag includes elongated tabs which can be tied together when the bag is loaded with items. A pack of the bags can also include contact adhesive disposed between adjacent bags that will cause a successive bag to open as a lead bag is removed. The rack includes a pair of handle mounting arms for mounting a pack of T-shirt bags, the arms having an upwardly extending portion which lifts the bags and increases their perceived volume as they are being loaded. The arms also include a stopper for preventing removal of successive bags as the lead bag is removed. A side-mounted bag dispenser for mounting a second pack of T-shirt bags can be selectively attached to the rack. The dispenser includes a handle support arm which supports the bags as they are loaded.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bag-like container with a spout in which a plastic linear fastener is interposed in an upper part of the container and, when water content or the like is to be supplied after contents of a liquid food container or the like have been administered to a subject, opening and closing the linear fastener enables the water content or the like to be supplied in an uncomplicated manner without the use of a separate member such as a spout that is an open part for pouring food, water, or the like into the container. The present invention is characterized in being a bag-like container with a spout comprising a contents spout on part of a peripheral edge part, wherein a peripheral edge part of a body member composed of front and rear plastic films is sealed.

Abstract: The invention teaches a new type of mesh bag suitable for machine packaging. The first end of the mesh bag is a reserved opening for filling and sealing. The second end of the mesh bag includes a one-pull, easy-open mechanism and a re-closing mechanism. The re-closing mechanism is a drawstring perforating around the second end of the mesh bag. The one-pull, easy open mechanism is a line of easy open stitches which sews a small strip of hard paper with the wall of the mesh bag at its second end. The two mechanisms can be pre-set in parallel or integrated in a same line with the small strip of the hard paper overlaid on the drawstring.

Abstract: In a stack of vest-style carrier bags S, each bag (10) comprises a front layer and a rear layer of flexible plastics material joined at the base (14) and sides (16, 18) and defining an open mouth end (20). Handles (22, 24) extend from the open mouth end. A tab (32a, b) extends from each ply of material between the handles. An attachment block (26) is provided between the handles (22, 24) and the handles are separably attached to the block by perforated lines of weakening. Front and rear tabs (32a) are separably attached to the attachment block. The rear tab (32b) of one bag is also separably attached to the front tab of the next bag in the stack so as to effect pulling of the front tab of the next bag from the stack. A container C is also provided for the stack with an opening O for allowing the bag to be removed and the subsequent front tab to protrude therethrough.

Abstract: A plastic bag pad comprising one or more plastic bags including detachable sections, wherein the bags are connected to a plastic header. A portion of each bag may be removed from the header by ripping along a perforated line. Each bag may comprise an overlay panel. Each bag may also include a sleeve to contain a support object. The detachable section of each bag may include an coupon or sample, and each bag may include an advertisement or name.

Abstract: A bowl-in-pouch arrangement is provided from at least two flexible front and rear panels forming a void there between. A bowl is formed from a third panel and is disposed in the void between the front and rear panels. The bowl is sealed to the inner faces of the front and rear panels and the bowl defines a lower reservoir area and an upper bowl area. Gaps are formed in the seal between the bowl and the inner faces of the front and rear panels to permit fluid, under pressure, to travel from the reservoir into the bowl. An opening is formed in the upper edge of the front and rear panels to permit reclosable access to the fluid in the bowl.

Abstract: A reclosable bag has opposing broad face panels defining a volume therebetween for holding a quantity of contents, an end of the body forming an expandable gusset between the broad face panels, and a reclosable bag closure between the expandable gusset and a corresponding edge region of one of the broad face panels. When the closure is opened, a bag opening is formed between the expandable gusset and said one of the broad face panels of the bag, to access the bag contents. In one example, the bag has upper and lower expandable gussets, while in another the bag has expandable side gussets. The closure is readily closed without precise alignment and despite the adjacent gusset.

Abstract: A reclosable bag having a top flap with holes configured to allow a stack of such bags to be mounted on a wicket or a pair of dispensing posts, and having a slider-actuated zipper (e.g., a string zipper) installed in a mouth at the top of the bag. The wicket flap is suspended between two zones of attachment generally located at opposite ends of the mouth of the bag. In one embodiment, the flap is attached to the slider end stops stomped in opposing ends of the zipper.

Abstract: A composite or so-called “half and half” bag has a first side wall formed from a synthetic resin mesh material and a second side formed from a synthetic resin film material. A reinforcing strip extends horizontally along the upper end portion of the mesh side wall of the bag. The reinforcing strip overlaps the upper edge of the first side wall such that it is joined to the first side wall through a horizontal seam positioned well beneath the top edge of the reinforcing strip to form an extension that protrudes well above (e.g., ½ inch to 1½ inches or even more) the upper edge of the mesh side wall. In order to strengthen the seam at the sides of the bag, the side edges of the reinforcing strip are joined to the second film side wall along at least most of the vertical extent of the extension. This film-to-film bond is considerably stronger than a bond through an intermediate mesh layer, as occurs along the remainder of the side seams of the bag.

Abstract: A combination cosmetic purse and display package whereby an article to be displayed for purchase may be hung on a conventional point-of-purchase display rod and then that portion of the overall package provided for such purpose removed such that the remaining purse portion of the overall package may be used in a conventional manner such as a purse or carrier for cosmetics and personal items.

Abstract: A resealable plastic bag having a substantially planar shaped body exhibiting first and second opposing panels, sealingly connected along a pair of sides and with a bottom interconnecting the sides such that the body forms an interior receptacle volume. A pair of re-sealable bead portions are integrally formed into the planar shaped body and arranged at first and second opposing and extending locations along a top of the body. A header is integrally formed with the planar shaped body and in proximity to the bead portions. A perforation line is established between the header and resealable bead portions, in order to facilitate tear-away removal of the planar shaped body from the header. A sliding zipper is attached to the bag and in order to contain the resealable bead portions therebetween. A plurality of headers can be heat staked together and in order to support a like plurality of bags.

Abstract: A flexible reclosable container with a header strip, fastener elements, and a slider. The header strip preferably extends from the mouth of the bag, and includes a line of weakness for easy tear off of the bag. The slider and profiles are arranged such that the mouth of the bag is substantially open.

Abstract: A reclosable bag having a bottom flap with holes configured to allow a stack of the bags to be mounted on a wicket, a slider-actuated string zipper installed in a mouth at the top of the bag, and an open string zipper, not actuated by a slider, installed at the bottom of the bag. The wicket flap has a line of weakened tear resistance, such as a perforated line, along which the bag can be torn. Product is inserted into the receptacle via the open string zipper, and then that zipper is closed. After filling, the receptacle can be separated from the flap, which remains on the wicket, by tearing along the tear line.

Abstract: A reclosable bag having a top flap with holes configured to allow a stack of such bags to be mounted on a wicket or a pair of dispensing posts, and having a slider-actuated zipper (e.g., a string zipper) installed in a mouth at the top of the bag. The top flap is connected to a double layer of film that forms one side of the receptacle mouth and is joined to one strip of the zipper. The flap, which extends downward near its connection to the double layer of film, can be wrapped under and around the bottom of one side of the slider. The holes in the flap (for the wicket) are disposed above the zipper when the wrapped-around flap is fully extended upward.

Abstract: A system for transferring blood product between a blood storage bag and a processing bag. The system includes an airtight containment chamber for supporting therein one or more blood storage bags. A door is provided for access to the chamber and there is included an airtight fixture that allows tubing from the blood storage bag to exit the chamber. A fluid pump is coupled to the containment chamber for establishing either pressure or vacuum within the containment chamber. A controller controls the air pump to, in turn, control the transfer of a blood product.

Abstract: A bag for storing small objects such as stretch cords, tie downs, bungee cords and the like, that are used in personal, occupational, recreational and marine pursuits. The bag may be made in an appropriate size and color so that it is capable of being used as a warning flag for attachment to objects to call attention to them, such as on a long load or the like. A rigid header bar is attached to the storage bag along an upper edge thereof to maintain the shape of the bag, especially when it is used as a flag. A handle is attached to the rigid header bar to carry the combined flag and bag, and hook-receiving openings are formed in the header bar for attachment of a handle or tie-down straps to secure the combined flag and bag to an object.

Abstract: A square bottom plastic bag is designed to stand upright when opened. The bags are constructed with open tops, side handle openings and attached headers or with t-shirt style handles. The bags are produced in registered bag stacks and include means for adhering a rear surface of one bag to a front surface of a subsequent bag to make the bags self-opening when used with a dispensing rack. The headered bags have tear-off headers or headers with weakened areas that will rupture upon dispensing. The t-shirt bags have apertures through the handles to suspend the bags on a rack or a header attached above the handles. The bags have detachable or rupturable center tabs. The bags are registered with hot pins or cold stakes through an upper portion of the bags or bag handles. The bags have openings, microperforations, or are formed of porous material to dissipate heat or moisture.

Abstract: A container (11) for a liquid containing bag. The container is capable of adjusting the flow rate of a liquid (41) to be poured out. The container includes a container body (12) having an opening (24), and a cap (13) for selectively closing the opening. The container body is closed by a pair of lids (17). The upper end portion of the bag (42) is supported between mating faces (25) of the lids. The cap has fasteners (37) for clamping the upper end portion of the bag. When the cap is slid along grooves (26) formed in the lids, the fasteners close a pourer (43) of the bag.

Abstract: A bag is made with a combination of mesh and film on both the front and back sides. For use with automatic filling machines, one side of the bag has a wicket strip with wicket holes to receive the wickets from the filling machines. If pneumatic or vacuum systems are used for bag opening, a fluid impervious assisting strip is bonded to the mesh wall at the bag mouth. A method of making such a bag includes the use of a continuous film web with adjacent continuous mesh webs. A linear seal joins the film web with the mesh webs after which the web is folded so that the free edges overlie each other. A transverse seal followed by a transverse cut results in a finished bag.

Abstract: A plastic film bag assembly includes a bag having front and back walls joined together and defining an opening leading to a cavity. A header portion extends from the back wall for supporting the bag on a structure. A severance line extends across the header and includes tear sections extending inwardly from each of the header side edges. The severance line also includes support sections adjacent and inwardly of the tear sections. The support sections have a strength per unit length of severance line which is greater than the tear sections strength per unit length of severance line whereby, when severing the bag away from the header, a greater force is required for severing along the severance line support sections than the force required for severing along the tear sections. In use, the bag front wall lip is grasped and pulled away from the header for separating complementary profiles and opening the bag. The header tear sections are severed until reaching the support sections.

Abstract: A plastic bag with a removable coupon section and a method for forming plastic bags with removable coupon sections is presented. The bag comprises a bag portion and a coupon portion. The coupon portion comprises two flaps. Each flap representing at least one coupon. The coupons are separable from the bag portion due to perforations. Where multiple coupons are contianed on the same flap, the coupons may be seperated from one another due to perforations. The flaps are either not joined to one another due to notching of the plastic film from which they are formed or are separable due to welded perforations. This enables the coupons the be individually removed without disturbing other coupons. In the method for making the plastic bags with a removable coupon section, a roll of plastic film is folded over onto itself and welded together. The initial weld forms the bottom of the bag portion. The coupon portion may be perforated to assist in the separation of the coupon from the bag portion.

Abstract: A resealable plastic bag having a substantially planar shaped body exhibiting first and second opposing panels, sealingly connected along a pair of sides and with a bottom interconnecting the sides such that the body forms an interior receptacle volume. A pair of re-sealable bead portions are integrally formed into the planar shaped body and arranged at first and second opposing and extending locations along a top of the body. A header is integrally formed with the planar shaped body and in proximity to the bead portions. A perforation line is established between the header and resealable bead portions, in order to facilitate tear-away removal of the planar shaped body from the header. A sliding zipper is attached to the bag and in order to contain the resealable bead portions therebetween. A plurality of headers can be heat staked together and in order to support a like plurality of bags.

Abstract: A web of bags for use in an automatic bagging machine is formed from a single layer of plastic film or a flattened tubular plastic film. When formed from the tubular material, the bags are doubled walled. The bags have lateral slits therein to accomodate opening of the bags in an automatic bagger. The bags are further configured to be received upon a track having an expandable portion that laterally displaces the bags in the web, causing them to open beneath a filling head for receipt of articles. A latter portion of the track allows the bags to resume their normally closed posture, where they are sealed and separated from each other.

Abstract: A baling bag is provided for automatic bale bag processing. The bag has front and back panels and adjoining left and right side panels and a closed bottom panel. An open top portion is defined by the front, back, left, and right panels at an end of the bag opposite the closed bottom panel. An aperture is provided in the bag proximate the top portion to permit the bag to be hung on an automatic bag extraction and loading mechanism.

Abstract: A reclosable bag having a bottom flap with holes configured to allow a stack of the bags to be mounted on a wicket, a slider-actuated string zipper installed in a mouth at the top of the bag, and a band seal at the bottom of the bag. The bottom of the bag is closed. The wicket flap has a line of weakened tear resistance, such as a perforated line, along which the bag can be torn. The bag on top of the stack can be filled through the open zipper with product. After filling, the zipper is closed by operating the slider and then the filled bag is separated from its flap, which remains on the wicket, by tearing along the tear line.

Abstract: A reclosable bag having a top flap with holes configured to allow a stack of such bags to be mounted on a wicket or a pair of dispensing posts, and having a slider-actuated zipper (e.g., a string zipper) installed in a mouth at the top of the bag. The top flap is connected to a double layer of film that forms one side of the receptacle mouth and is joined to one strip of the zipper. The flap, which extends downward near its connection to the double layer of film, can be wrapped under and around the bottom of one side of the slider. The holes in the flap (for the wicket) are disposed above the zipper when the wrapped-around flap is fully extended upward.

Abstract: A reclosable bag having a bottom flap with holes configured to allow a stack of the bags to be mounted on a wicket, a slider-actuated string zipper installed in a mouth at the top of the bag, and an open string zipper, not actuated by a slider, installed at the bottom of the bag. The wicket flap has a line of weakened tear resistance, such as a perforated line, along which the bag can be torn. Product is inserted into the receptacle via the open string zipper, and then that zipper is closed. After filling, the receptacle can be separated from the flap, which remains on the wicket, by tearing along the tear line.

Abstract: A reclosable bag has opposing broad face panels defining a volume therebetween for holding a quantity of contents, an end of the body forming an expandable gusset between the broad face panels, and a reclosable bag closure between the expandable gusset and a corresponding edge region of one of the broad face panels. When the closure is opened, a bag opening is formed between the expandable gusset and said one of the broad face panels of the bag, to access the bag contents. In one example, the bag has upper and lower expandable gussets, while in another the bag has expandable side gussets. The closure is readily closed without precise alignment and despite the adjacent gusset.

Abstract: A plastic film bag assembly includes a bag having front and back walls joined together and defining an opening leading to a cavity. A header portion extends from the back wall for supporting the bag on a structure. A severance line extends across the header and includes tear sections extending inwardly from each of the header side edges. The severance line also includes support sections adjacent and inwardly of the tear sections. The support sections have a strength per unit length of severance line which is greater than the tear sections strength per unit length of severance line whereby, when severing the bag away from the header, a greater force is required for severing along the severance line support sections than the force required for severing along the tear sections. In use, the bag front wall lip is grasped and pulled away from the header for separating complementary profiles and opening the bag. The header tear sections are severed until reaching the support sections.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for plastic bags recombines a layer of plastic to the outside surface of the bag to provide a portion of the outside surface with a lower melting point than the inside surface of the bag. The bags are arranged in stacks and heat is applied to bond the low melting point layer. A relatively weak bond is formed between adjacent outside bag surfaces while the bag inside surfaces remain free of each other. The weak bond is positioned along the median of the bag and near the bag opening. A second bag is drawn open by the bond during retrieval of a first bag. A flexible separation tab is arranged to maintain the separation between the inside surfaces of the open bag. The separation tab may also be made conspicuous to present an obvious retrieval point for the top bag in a hanging bag dispensing arrangement.

Abstract: A reclosable package having a front wall (10), a rear wall (14), bottom (18), top (16), and first and second sides (20, 22). A zipper (24) extends across the package top between the sides with a slider (30) disposed along the zipper between a zipper fully open position when the slider is at the first side (20) and a fully closed position when the slider is at the second side (22). A side seal (36) on the first side (20) joins the front wall (10) to the rear wall (14) and extends between the bottom (18) and the zipper (24). The side seal (36) further extends toward the second side (22) for a distance at least as long as the length of the slider (30). When the slider (30) is in the zipper fully open position it parks above the side seal (36) and out of the mouth of the package (10) leading to a product cavity (38).

Abstract: A removable tab for gaining control of an object, having a predefined weight, that generally comprises: at least one sheet of polymeric film, wherein an opening is provided through the sheet, wherein the film is of a size, thickness and tensile strength that are adapted to support the weight of the object; and an adhesive provided on at least one surface of the sheet of polymeric film having an adhesive strength adapted to enable said adhesive to adhere to and to support or carry the weight of the object and yet still enable the sheet to be peeled from the object without damaging the object; and a method for using the same.

Abstract: A bag for use with at least one wicket pin of an automatic bag filling equipment. The bag has a first side wall of a film material with a wicket mounting part. The wicket mounting part has at least one hole for mounting the bag on at least one of the at least one wicket pins of the bag filling equipment. The bag has a second side wall with an open part of an open material. The second side wall is joined to the first side wall such that the bag has an inside and an opening. The second side wall has a film part of a film material for facilitating the automatic opening of the bag.

Abstract: A bag comprising first and second walls which are connected together along their sides and bottom and a flap portion which is connected to a top of one of the walls. The flap portion and this one wall together form a transversely extending Z-fold. An adhesive strip is provided for closing an open mouth of the bag and this strip extends in a transverse direction across an inner surface of said one wall. A protective band extends in a transverse direction across an inner section of the flap portion so as to cover and contact the adhesive strip. The flap portion also has a projecting outer section which can be pulled outwardly away from the interior of the bag to expose the adhesive strip. A method of making modified plastic sheeting suitable for making these sealable bags is also disclosed. Using one method, an aqueous coating of release material is applied as a band to a strip of plastic sheeting by means of a printing press. This band is then dried using a hot air dryer.

Abstract: A device for manually opening a flexible package, in the form of a bag (1) made from plastics film which is closed by a weld line of closure (4) which is arranged at a filling mouth (2) in such a way as to leave a free skirt. The bag (1) has, at one side end of the filling mouth (2), a weakening line (3) of defined length which is located between the weld line of closure (4) of the filling mouth (2) and a free edge (5) of the filling mouth (2), with the weakening line (3) being directed in such a way as to be located in a contemplated trajectory of manual tearing of the bag (1). The trajectory intersects the weld line of closure (4) and extends across a corner (6) of the bag (1) immediately adjacent the weakening line (3), defining a delivery orifice (10). It is applied preferably to bags of the type for containing a plurality of articles which have to be maintained in a controlled environment and/or must be removed one by one through a small sized delivery orifice (10).

Abstract: A packaging enclosure for containing an article of manufacture, the packaging enclosure includes an enclosed enclosure formed from a sheet material having an internal side forming a boundary for an internal portion of the enclosure which internal side includes a notched portion that is manually removable by an end user.

Abstract: A flexible package with a body portion that includes a front, a back, a bottom and two sides. A top portion extends from the front upwardly and rearwardly, ultimately engaging the back in a secured relationship with a latch. A hanger is formed in the end of the top to allow the package to be suspended or hung from a hook or peg.

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

Abstract: The presently preferred embodiments relate to film structures that are exposed to focused energy to provide a score line on an internal layer of the film structure, or on both an internal layer of a film structure and an outer layer of the film structure. In addition, the present invention relates to a package that may be torn along the score line. More specifically, the package may have a score line provided on an internal layer of barrier material, such as ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride copolymer, nylon, or any other laser scorable barrier material. The score line in an internal layer and/or in the surface of the film may allow the package to be opened using tearing forces, thereby exposing a product within the package and allowing a user of the package to gain access to product that may be contained therein.

Abstract: A reclosable package (10) for the retail display of a food product and for the purchase and storage thereof by a consumer has tamper-evident features to enable the consumer to discern whether the package has been opened prior to purchase. The package (10) includes a header (26) formed by attaching the front and back sheets (12,14) of the package (10) to one another above the interlocking profiles (20,22) of the zipper (18) of the package (10) with a peel seal. Below the interlocking profiles (20,22), the front sheet (12) has a line of weakness (32), such as a line of perforations extending transversely across the package (10) below the interlocking profiles (20,22). A tear in the line of weakness (32) or a breach of the peel seal would readily indicate that the integrity of the package (10) has been compromised.

Abstract: A fluid container pouch is provided internally with a flexible straw to allow for the convenient and hygienic consumption of the beverage, or storage and use of other fluid materials. The fluid container pouch comprises at least first and second fluid chambers having at least two flow channels for fluid communication between said first and second fluid chambers. At least one of said flow channels comprises a flexible conduit, such as a flexible drinking straw. The fluid container pouch comprises two opposing pliable sidewalls, and the sidewalls are formed of a composite material, such as a polypropylene ply having a barrier layer of aluminum foil, a metalized coating, or polyethylene vinyl alcohol, on at least one side of said polypropylene ply.

Abstract: A reclosable plastic bag comprises first and second opposing body panels, a zipper, a slider, and an extending portion with a peg hole. The opposing body panels are joined to each other along a pair of sides and a bottom bridging the pair of sides. The zipper extends along the opening formed opposite the bottom. The slider is slidably mounted to the zipper for movement between a closed position and an open position. The slider has an extending portion that is easily graspable to facilitate movement of the slider. The zipper extends along the opening a slight distance below the upper edges of the first and second opposing body panels. The extending portion has a hole for receiving a peg to allow for hanging the plastic bag in a retail setting.

Abstract: A reclosable package having a front wall (10), a rear wall (14), bottom (18), top (16), and first and second sides (20, 22). A zipper (24) extends across the package top between the sides with a slider (30) disposed along the zipper between a zipper fully open position when the slider is at the first side (20) and a fully closed position when the slider is at the second side (22). A side seal (36) on the first side (20) joins the front wall (10) to the rear wall (14) and extends between the bottom (18) and the zipper (24). The side seal (36) further extends toward the second side (22) for a distance at least as long as the length of the slider (30). When the slider (30) is in the zipper fully open position it parks above the side seal (36) and out of the mouth of the package (10) leading to a product cavity (38).

Abstract: A trash bag includes a flexible receptacle having an open top and a closed bottom, a resilient stiffener attached to extend around the open top, and an attachment tab extending from the resilient stiffener for fastening the trash bag to hang from a structure within a vehicle. For example, both the flexible receptacle and the resilient stiffener are composed of a thermoplastic resin, being attached by heat sealing. Alternately, the flexible receptacle may be composed of paper, being adhesively attached to a cardboard or plastic stiffener.

Abstract: A flexible reclosable container with a header strip, fastener elements, and a slider. The header strip preferably extends from the mouth of the bag, and includes a line of weakness for easy tear off of the bag. The slider and profiles are arranged such that the mouth of the bag is substantially open.

Abstract: A bag has one side wall of a synthetic resin mesh material and the other side wall of a synthetic resin film. Each of the side walls has a draw sleeve or top extending along its upper portion to receive a draw tape, draw string, draw band, draw cord or the like. The synthetic resin film side wall has a side wall portion which extends below the mesh wall, with a lower fold being formed in the film wall to form a bottom of the bag. The synthetic resin film side also has an extension from the lower fold which is folded upwardly to join with and enclose a lower portion of the mesh side wall. The bottom portion of the bag is thus formed of synthetic resin film which yields to the impact of articles entering the bag to fill it. No seam is present between the side walls of the bag in the bottom area of the bag where it would be subject to the impact of entering articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multipurpose storage basket which is capable of unfolding without any separate tool and while not in use, folding in an easy manner, thereby making it easy to be kept and carried in more convenient manner. The storage basket comprises: a skeleton body (11) formed by surrounding a coil spring with a covering cloth; and a cloth (12) sewed on the skeleton body (11) in the unfolded shape of the skeleton body (11), whereby the storage basket takes a substantially cylindrical shape and capable of unfolding or folding by the elasticity of the coil spring without using any separate instrument and folding in an easy manner, thereby making it easy to be kept and carried in more convenient manner. Thus, the storage basket is provided with a cover 20 made of the same gauze material. Accordingly, the storage basket could be folded and fixed in an easy manner while not in use, thereby being kept even in a small area of space.

Abstract: A fluid container pouch is provided internally with a flexible straw to allow for the convenient and hygienic consumption of the beverage, or storage and use of other fluid materials. The fluid container pouch comprises at least first and second fluid chambers having at least two flow channels for fluid communication between said first and second fluid chambers. At least one of said flow channels comprises a flexible conduit, such as a flexible drinking straw. The fluid container pouch comprises two opposing pliable sidewalls, and the sidewalls are formed of a composite material, such as a polypropylene ply having a barrier layer of aluminum foil, a metalized coating, or polyethylene vinyl alcohol, on at least one side of said polypropylene ply.

Abstract: A block of bags for a product filling process includes a plurality of bags stacked in overlying relationship. Each bag of the block has a top edge, a bag mouth and opposite first and second side edges. First and second edge lines of perforations extend from edge points on respective opposite lateral edges of the bag. The edge points are spaced closely to the bag mouth of the bag. A central line of perforations extends between inner ends of the first and second edge lines of perforations. The central line of perforations is offset from the edge points, away from the bag mouth. A tear-off region is defined between the central line of perforations and the top edge. During automatic filling of the bad, the edge lines of perforations are torn to form an open bag mouth, and the central line of perforations is torn after filling to separate the bag from the block.