Abstract: A roll of bags includes a spool; and a chain of imbricated taped bags mounted on the spool. A roil of bags includes a container having a curved bottom portion; and a chain of imbricated taped bags disposed on the curved bottom portion of the container. A roll of bags includes a spool having a first and second end; and a chain of imbricated taped bags mounted on the spool, the chain of bags having first and second lateral sides, wherein the chain of bags includes a pair of tapes, and an adhesive, such that each bag is adhesively but releasably attached to the pair of tapes. A method of packaging a chain of imbricated taped bags includes providing a spool; and winding the chain of imbricated taped bags on the spool.

Abstract: A packaging system includes a chain of imbricated, taped bags; and a shipping container into which the chain of imbricated, taped bags are disposed, the shipping container including a cover, the cover adapted to function, when in an extended position, as a loading platform for the chain of imbricated, taped bags. A packaging system includes a chain of imbricated, taped bags, wherein the chain of bags includes a pair of tapes, and an adhesive, such that each bag is adhesively but releasably attached to the pair of tapes; and a shipping container into which the chain of imbricated, taped bags are disposed, the shipping container including a cover, the cover adapted to function, when in an extended position, as a loading platform for the chain of imbricated, taped bags.

Abstract: A shrink bag having an integral carrying handle is provided that includes an extended skin portion of the bag of a heat shrinkable thermoplastic material and having a carrying hole in the skirt portion with an essentially continuous heat seal around its margin, the carrying hole having a configuration which helps to distribute stress and substantially eliminates tear propagation. The bag is particularly adapted for packaging whole turkeys and the like and, to this end, the integral carrying handle is preferably located at the breast containing end of the bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a thermoplastic packaging bag having a carrying handle and relates specifically to a packaging bag having a separate carrying handle. After the bag is loaded with product and closed, the closure securely attaches the handle to the bag.