Abstract: The present invention is directed to a side-sealed open mesh fabric bag having one or more multi-layer seam structures. At least one side seam of the bag comprises a plurality of folded layers of the bag's fabric bonded together within a seam structure by a plurality of seal portions. At least one of those seal portions is a sacrificial seal configured to at least partially give from the seam structure, whilst one or more other seal portions of the seam structure remain intact. The sacrificial seal provides the bag with volumetric flexibility, whilst the remaining seam structure provides an improved seam strength.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new and improved industrial containment bags wherein the improvement comprises providing methods and technologies for improving the integrity of such bags during processes designed for lifting, transporting storing and/or disposing of the same. In certain embodiments, the improvement includes providing methods and technologies for improving the sealing capabilities of the bag's closure systems. In other embodiments, the improvement includes providing methods and technologies for assessing the load balance of materials being contained in such industrial containment bags; and thereafter, compensating for any significant load imbalances. The present invention is also directed to methods of manufacturing, using, filling, lifting, transporting, storing, and/or disposing of such new and improved industrial containment bags.

Abstract: The cremation urn bag may comprise a bag body, a lid, one or more carrying straps, and one or more retaining straps. The cremation urn bag may be adapted to secure a cremation urn when the cremation urn is placed into the bag body and the lid is closed and sealed by a zipper. The one or more carrying straps may be adapted for a user to grasp while carrying the cremation urn. The one or more retaining straps may retain the cremation urn in place within the bag body. In some embodiments, the cremation urn bag may comprise a logo printed or embossed on the outside of the bag body and/or an information pocket adapted to display a printed card.

Abstract: A package for products comprises: at least two flexible adjoined layers configured to provide a cavity extending therebetween for containing a product. The at least two flexible adjoined layers are moveable between: a first closed configuration in which the flexible adjoined layers are sealed around the entire periphery thereof to isolate the cavity from an external environment; and a second open configuration in which the flexible adjoined layers extend in a substantially cone shaped configuration, and in which the base of the substantially cone shaped configuration provides an opening extending into the cavity.

Abstract: The disclosed packaging bags may include a flexible front sidewall and a flexible rear sidewall with at least a first closed edge, second closed edge, and third closed edge coupling the front sidewall to the rear sidewall. A perforation may be formed through the flexible front sidewall and the flexible rear sidewall along the first closed edge. The perforation may extend in a first segment from the first closed edge toward a central region of the packaging bag, in a second segment in a direction along the first closed edge, and in a third segment back to the first closed edge. The second segment may include at least one elongated ventilation slit. Various other related packaging bags and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vacuum storage apparatus includes a bag and a pump. A zipper is operable to close a mouth of the bag. The pump includes a shell, a bottom plate and two check valves. The shell includes a flange extending from an air bag. The air bag includes a chamber. The flange includes a vent in communication with the chamber and is inserted in and connected to the bag so that the air bag extends out of an aperture of the bag. The bottom plate includes an entrance and is connected to the flange so that the entrance is in communication with the chamber. The first check valve is located between the flange and the bottom plate so that an inlet thereof is in communication with the chamber and an outlet thereof is in communication with the vent. The second check valve is connected to the bottom plate, over the entrance.

Abstract: A storage bag includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall connected to the first sidewall so as to form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior. The storage bag also includes at least one zipper profile provided adjacent to the opening to the interior of the bag. The at least one zipper profile has opposing closure elements that respectively interlock with each other. The storage bag also includes a slider with at least one opening member and at least one detent on at least one end of the bag. The at least one detent is configured to engage with the at least one opening member of the slider to provide a leak-proof end seal.

Abstract: A woven laminated plastic bag having a weakened portion is provided. The weakened portion is generally defined by a plurality of perforations in the bag. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from woven polypropylene and/or polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide a discrete area which may contain discrete graphics and/or printing.

Abstract: An easy-to-open gunny sack sewn by a single thread is disclosed. The easy-to-open gunny sack minimizes the costs of sewing a gunny sack through single thread sewing, allows a user to easily open the sack, prevents a sewing-finished section formed by single thread sewing from being easily loosened, and allows the user to easily identify an opening identification tape and to open the sack using the opening identification tape. The easy-to-open gunny sack allows a clip tape (20) to cover at least one of upper and lower ends of a sack portion, allows a single-thread sewing portion (10) by single thread sewing to be formed around the covered portion, allows an extended clip tape portion (21) formed by extension of the clip tape to be formed at both sides of the single-thread sewing portion (10), and allows an anti-loosening means to be provided at the extended clip tape portion (21) of the end portion placed in a sewing proceeding direction.

Abstract: A patting bag structure, which is furled when an external force is applied thereto, includes a bag body and at least one elastic furling element. The bag body includes an opening, a patting portion and a housing portion, wherein the patting portion is connected to the housing portion, and the opening is connected to the housing portion by the patting portion. The at least one elastic furling element is disposed on the patting portion of the bag body, wherein the at least one elastic furling element is furled when the external force is applied thereto, and the patting portion is furled together with the elastic furling element so as to disconnect the opening from the housing portion.

Abstract: A gripping device for enabling users to open a plastic bag more readily is disclosed. In one embodiment, the gripping device comprises a top half and a bottom half, wherein both halves include a base having a plurality of bristles. The base is configured to engage with one side of the mouth of a plastic bag via an attachment means, and is configured to allow the placement of a user's fingertip thereon. In another embodiment, the gripping device comprises a top half and a bottom half, wherein both halves include a base having a grip surface. The base is configured to engage with one side of the mouth of a plastic bag. The grip surface is configured to allow the placement of a user's fingertip thereon and configured to prevent the user's fingertips from slipping therefrom.

Abstract: A package is described. The package comprises a first wall, a second wall, and a first seal. The first wall comprises an exterior layer, an interior layer, and a peelable adhesive layer positioned between the exterior layer and the interior layer. The interior layer comprises a first Sine of weakness and a second Sine of weakness, and the peelable adhesive layer comprises a peelable adhesive region and a first void. The first void is aligned with the first Sine of weakness. The first seal is positioned between the first line of weakness and the second line of weakness, and a first end portion of the first seal is aligned with the first void. Various embodiments of the package are also described.

Abstract: Embodiments of thermoplastic bags which yield elasticity and stiffness include a first drawtape disposed within the first channel, wherein the first drawtape comprises a linear low density polyethylene having a density of from 0.902 g/cc to 0.920 g/cc, and a second drawtape disposed within the second channel, wherein the second drawtape comprises a high density polyethylene having a density of from 0.940 g/cc to 0.965 g/cc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible tank wherein liquid can be stored and which can transport liquid from one location to another location by means of a vehicle and having a lower compartment and an upper compartment positioned one above the other. As an improvement, said flexible tank comprises at least one tank body formed by at least one flexible wall joined in a manner forming a flexible pipe-like form and at least one folding region having at least one first folding line and at least one second folding line provided such that a passage throttle is defined in between.

Abstract: A universal cover for covering all types of beverage containers and an associated carrying case is disclosed. When placed over any beverage container, the universal cover disclosed uses decorative weights made with acrylic plastic gems, crystals or metal, to keep the cover secured in place as well as for keeping it well stretched and snugly placed over the rim of a beverage container. The universal cover also includes a central opening for inserting a straw or a sipping device there-through. The universal beverage cover offers the functionality of creating a cover for containers where typically no lid or cover typically exists as is the case for non-portable beverage containers such as wine glasses, beer or juice mugs, and other crystal-ware used at a restaurant, banquet hall, or another indoor setting. The universal cover disclosed provides a level of protection against pathogens and other contaminants while maintaining the necessary decor and formality of the setting.

Abstract: A carry container is interchangeable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the container converts into a protective mat, such as a placemat, and becomes a barrier against germs. In one embodiment, the carry container includes an outer shell including a bottom panel and four side panels extending from the bottom panel and being configured to releasably attach to each of the two neighboring side panels using a fastener to form a container for carrying one or more items, such as food items. An inner lining formed by a generally square sheet is attached to an inner facing side of the outer shell and defines the protective mat when the outer shell is in an open position and flat on a surface. The container can be easily converted between the closed position (lunch box) and open position (protective mat).

Abstract: A bag includes: a bag body at least having a first surface and a second surface facing each other with a storing space formed between the first surface and the second surface; and a tape member provided between the first surface and the second surface and defining one side of the storing space. The tape member includes, in a cross section, a first portion formed of a first resin composition and a second portion formed of a second resin composition different from the first resin composition. The first portion is bonded to both the first surface and the second surface at a first section of a longitudinal direction of the tape member while bonded to only the second surface at a second section of the longitudinal direction, and the second portion is bonded to the first surface at the second section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modern plastic shopping bags. The shopping bag comprises two opposing handles, a main body with opposing sides, an open top, and a closed bottom. The shopping bag handles comprises a distinguishing characteristic on all of or a portion of each handle, thereby making each handle significantly visibly distinguishable from the main body of the shopping bag. Additionally proposed is a group of shopping bags for mounting to a dispenser rack, and wherein the handles characteristic of each first bag in line to be removed from the dispenser in succession differs from the handles characteristic of the next bag in line to be removed from the dispenser. In addition to the handles characteristic being significantly visually identifiable from the main body characteristic, other identifiable features of the bag such as a displayed Universal Product Code (UPC) are also shown and displayed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tamper-evident envelope element (1) of sheet material comprising: a rear wall (2), a first and a second front flap engaged with the rear wall (2) opposite to each other. The first and second front flaps (3, 4) are configured for defining a closed condition in which they partially overlap each other, and an open condition in which they are distanced from each other. The envelope 1 comprises a safety device (12) having a first coupling portion (13) borne by the first front flap (3), a second coupling portion (14) borne by the second front flap (4).

Abstract: A mechanical elastic device is provided and designed for the closing and opening of bags manufactured from flexible material an indefinite number of times via the pressure exerted by this device (through taking the form of a Fermat's spiral) on the area of contact with the bag inserted into the same. The elastic device is operated by positioning the part of the bag to be fastened inside an interior space of the spiral and then aligning two hooks provided on the surfaces of the elastic device until they lock together, thus producing a reduction in the interior space of the spiral and, as a result, this part of the bag is tightened to remain hermetically sealed. The elastic device is opened by simply releasing the joined hooks with an external force, so the spiral will then return to its relaxed position and the bag can be extracted from the elastic device.