Medical bag delivery system

Abstract

Bag delivery systems are disclosed, including a rack system for selectively supporting a pad of containers thereon and for operatively connecting the pad of containers to a support member. The rack system includes a backing including a front surface and a rear surface, at least one mounting member operatively connectable to the rear surface of the backing, and at least one support member operatively associatable with the front surface of the backing.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/504,486, filed on Sep. 19, 2003, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND

1. Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to container carrier and/or delivery systems, and more particularly to universal medical bag delivery systems adapted to retain and dispense a medical bag, adapted to collect/contain/confine, at point of use.

2. Background of Related Art

Containment, handling and storage of bulk quantity material and/or soiled medical material, garments or sponges is a top priority to restauranteurs, household consumers, and in the case of soiled medical materials, medical professionals. Previous storage bag systems have been developed. However, a continuing need exists for improved storage bag rack systems and the like.

SUMMARY

Bag delivery systems are disclosed. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the bag delivery system includes a rack system for selectively supporting a pad of containers thereon and for operatively connecting the pad of containers to a support member. The rack system includes a backing including a front surface and a rear surface, at least one mounting member operatively connectable to the rear surface of the backing, and at least one support member operatively associatable with the front surface of the backing.

Desirably, each mounting member may be made from a rigid semi-pliable material, enabling each mounting member to be bent and to retain its shape. Each mounting member includes a first portion secured to the rear surface of the backing and a second portion extending from the backing.

Desirably, in one embodiment, each support member includes a post member extending from the front surface of the backing, and a locking member pivotally connected to a distal end of the post member. The locking member may have a first position in which the locking member is at least substantially axially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the post member. The locking may also have at least one second position in which the locking member is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the post member.

In an embodiment, each post member is a clevis including a pair of spaced apart arm members. Accordingly, the locking member is desirably pivotally connected between the pair of spaced apart arm members. In use, removal of a pad of containers from the rack system is prevented when the locking member is in a second position.

The bag delivery system may further include a pad of containers operatively connectable to the rack system. The pad of containers desirably includes a plurality of bags operatively associated with one another, and a header maintaining the plurality of bags operatively associated with one another. The header includes at least one opening formed therein corresponding to each respective support member.

Desirably, the backing may include a plurality of apertures formed therein. The apertures may be configured and adapted to selectively receive coupling members operatively associated with each of the mounting members and the pad of containers.

In another embodiment, the bag delivery system may include coupling members configured and adapted to operatively connect each mounting member to the backing of the rack system and to operatively connect the header of a pad of containers to the backing of the rack system.

Each coupling member may be an expandable anchor including a pair of spaced apart resilient arms, and an enlarged head formed at a distal end of each arm. Accordingly, the resilient arms will deflect to snap fit engage the coupling members into the openings formed in the backing of the rack system.

It is envisioned that each mounting member may include a coupling member extending therefrom for operatively connecting the mounting member to the backing of the rack system.

The bag delivery system according to the present embodiment may include a pad of containers operatively connectable to the rack system. The pad of containers may include a plurality of bags operatively associated with one another, and a header maintaining the plurality of bags operatively associated with one another. The header may include at least one coupling member extending therefrom for selectively connecting the header to the backing of the rack system. Accordingly, the coupling members may extend through the header and selectively engage the openings formed in the backing of the rack system.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a bag delivery system is provided. The bag delivery system includes a rack system for operatively connecting a pad of containers to a support structure, and a pad of containers selectively connectable to the backing of the rack system.

The rack system includes a backing having a front surface and a rear surface, a pair of mounting members for operatively connecting the rack system to the support structure, and a pair of support members configured to selectively support the pad of containers thereon. Each mounting member includes a first portion operatively connectable to the rear surface of the backing and a second portion extending from the rear surface of the backing. At least the second portion of each mounting member is fabricated from a semi-rigid pliable material enabling the second portion of the each mounting member to be bent and to retain its shape. Each support member includes a post member extending from the front surface of the backing, and a lock member pivotably connected to a distal end of the post member. The locking member has a first position in which the locking member is at least substantially axially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the post member, and at least one second position in which the locking member is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the post member.

The pad of containers includes a plurality of bags operatively associated with one another, and a header maintaining the plurality of bags operatively associated with one another. The header includes a pair of openings formed therein and corresponding to the pair of support members extending from the backing of the rack system. Accordingly, when the locking members of the support members are in the first position, the support members may be inserted into the openings formed in the header, and when the locking members are in a second position, the header may not be removed from the support members.

It is envisioned that the bag delivery system may further include coupling members for selectively connecting the mounting members to the rear surface of the backing of the rack system and for selectively connecting the pad of containers to the front surface of the backing of the rack system. Accordingly, the coupling members snap-fit engage the first portion of each mounting member to the rear surface of the backing. Additionally, the coupling members snap-fit engage the header of the pad of containers to the front surface of the backing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

By way of example only, preferred embodiments of the disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage bag rack system in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the indicated area of FIG. 1, illustrating the support post of the rack system in a first configuration;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the support post of FIG. 2 in a second configuration;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the attachment of an exemplary pad of detachable bags to the rack system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the exemplary pad of detachable bags secured and/or supported on the rack system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the rack system of FIG. 1, including the exemplary pad of detachable bags supported thereon, mounted onto and/or supported on a supporting structure;

FIG. 7 is an exploded front perspective view of a rack system in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure illustrating the assembly of the rack system and the attachment of a pad of bags thereto;

FIG. 8 is an exploded rear perspective view of the rack system of FIG. 7 illustrating the assembly of the rack system and the attachment of the pad of bags thereto;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of the indicated area of FIG. 8, illustrating the support structure thereof;

FIG. 10 is an exploded side elevational view of the rack system of FIGS. 7 and 8, illustrating the assembly of the rack system and the attachment of the pad of bags thereto;

FIG. 11 is a side elevational view of the rack system of FIGS. 7, 8 and 10 in the fully assemble condition; and

FIG. 12 is a rear perspective pf the rack system of FIGS. 7, 8, 10 and 11 illustrating an exemplary configuration for storage and/or shipping.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present disclosure now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the disclosure are shown. Referring to FIGS. 1-6, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bag delivery system includes a storage bag rack system generally designated as 100. Although the presently disclosed rack system 100 will be described and illustrated hereinafter in connection with specific embodiments and uses, such as, for example, use in the medical field, it will be readily appreciated and understood by one skilled in the art that the presently disclosed rack system 100 may be adapted for usage in other applications and fields of use as well. For example, the presently disclosed rack system 100 may be used either as presented in the embodiments herein or by adaptation for use in the food service (i.e., grocery shopping, restaurant, etc.), domestic kitchen or home office environments.

With initial reference to FIG. 1, rack system 100 includes a backing 102 having a front surface 102a and a rear surface 102b; at least one, preferably a pair of mounting members 104 operatively coupled to rear surface 102b of backing 102; and at least one, preferably a pair of support members 106 extending from or otherwise operatively associated with front surface 102a of backing 102. While a pair of mounting members 104 is shown and described, it is envisioned that any number of mounting members, e.g., one, three, four, etc., may be provided. Additionally, while a pair of support members 106 is shown, it is envisioned that any number of support members, e.g., one, three, four, etc., may be provided.

Backing 102 has suitable dimensions to provide support to a pad of bags or containers 200 (see FIGS. 4-6). Preferably, backing 102 is approximately 12.5 inches wide, approximately {fraction (1/8)} inch thick and can have any desired length, preferably of about 4 inches. It is further contemplated that backing 102 is made from a material which is substantially rigid and planar throughout and can be easily and readily cleaned. Preferably, backing 102 is made from plastic, more preferably, polypropylene, however, other materials are envisioned for backing 102, such as for example, acrylic, stainless steel and the like.

As seen in FIGS. 1-3, each support member 106 includes a post member 108 secured to front surface 102a of backing 102 or extending through backing 102, and a lock member 110 pivotably secured to post member 108. Each support member 106 has a first configuration in which lock member 110 is longitudinally oriented or aligned with post member 108 (see FIG. 2) and a second configuration in which lock member 110 is at an angle, preferably orthogonal, relative to the longitudinal axis of post member 108 (see FIG. 3).

As best seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, post member 108 is in the form of a clevis including a pair of spaced apart arms 108a and 108b extending from a base member 108c. Post member 108 defines a longitudinal axis “X”. Lock member 110 is disposed between arms 108a, 108b and pivotably attached thereto by a pivot pin 112 extending through arms 108a, 108b and lock member 110. Pivot pin 112 defines an axis of rotation of lock member 110 and is generally designated as “Y”. Preferably, rotational axis “Y” is orthogonally oriented with respect to longitudinal axis “X”.

Accordingly, as seen in FIG. 2, in the first configuration, lock member 110 is longitudinally aligned with longitudinal axis “X” of post member 108, whereby the pad of bags 200 can be slipped over support member 106. Meanwhile, in the second configuration, lock member 110 has been pivoted about pivot axis “Y” in order to angle lock member 110 with respect to longitudinal axis “X”, whereby removal of the pad of bags 200 is prevented by the abutment of the pad of bags 200 against lock member 110.

It is envisioned that support members 106 can be fabricated from any known material, including but not limited to, metals (e.g., stainless steel), plastics (e.g., polyethylene, polyvinylchloride, etc.), composites (e.g., metal and plastic, polycarbonate, etc.) and/or natural materials (e.g., wood, etc.).

As seen in FIGS. 1 and 4-6, each mounting member 104 includes a first portion 104a secured to rear surface 102b of backing 102 and a second portion 104b extending from backing 102. As will be described in greater detail below, mounting members 104 enable rack system 100 to be hung on, secured to, supported on, hooked onto and/or otherwise connected to a support structure “R” (see FIG. 6).

First portion 104a of each mounting member 104 is preferably fixedly secured to rear surface 102b of backing 102, for example, as by welding, gluing, riveting and the like. Preferably, each mounting member 104 and, more preferably, second portion 104b of each mounting member 104 is fabricated from a semi-rigid pliable and/or malleable material wherein each second portion 104b can be shaped/bent as needed and/or desired to a particular configuration and is capable or retaining that particular configuration.

It is further envisioned that at least one of mounting members 104 can be made of fabric or a hook and loop type fastening material (e.g., Velcro™) in order to strap or tie rack system 100 to supporting structure “R”. It is further envisioned that mounting members 104 can be a single adhesive strip or a plurality of adhesive strips (not shown) provided on rear surface 102b of backing 102. In this manner, rack system 100 can be adhered to a structure, such as a wall, a cart or the like. In yet another embodiment it is envisioned that mounting members 104 can be magnets (not shown) secured to rear surface 102b of backing 102, thereby allowing rack system 100 to be magnetically affixed to an underlying structure, such as a metal cabinet or the like. It is contemplated that any of the mounting members 104 disclosed herein can be used either alone or in combination with one another in order to achieve the mounting of rack system 100 desired.

As seen in FIGS. 4-6, pad of containers 200 is preferably a bundle and/or stack of plastic bags 202 and the like having a hermetic seal, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,711,751 to Harmanoglu or in International Publication No. WO 01/84988 A2 to ECO-FLEX, INC., the entire contents of both of which are herein incorporated by reference. Each plastic bag 202 includes a front panel 204 and a rear panel 206, with front and rear panels 204, 206 being sealed along three sides thereof and open along a fourth side thereof. Preferably, rear panel 206 is longer than front panel 204 so as to define a tab or flap 208. Accordingly, a plurality of plastic bags 202 are bundled together such that flaps 208 are in contact with one another and are joined together by a header 210, preferably extending along an entire width thereof. Preferably, each bag 202 includes a release liner 212 removably adhered to either front or rear panel 204, 206 and extending along the entire width thereof. Release liner 212 is intended to cover a bead of adhesive (not shown) such that when release liner 212 is removed, front and rear panels 204, 206 can be adhered to one another.

As seen in FIGS. 4-6, in use, support members 106 of rack system 100 extend through corresponding openings 214 formed in header 210 of the pad of containers 200. Once the pad of containers 200 has been placed on rack system 100, such that lock members 110 of support members 106 extend through corresponding openings 214 and lock members 110 are free to rotate, lock members 110 are manipulated (i.e., rotated) from the first configuration to the second configuration thereby preventing the pad of containers 200 from being removed from support members 106. In this manner, lock members 110 keep the pad of containers 200, and in particular header 210, in place on support members 106 thus ensuring that the pad of containers 200 is supported on post members 108, and do not slip off of and/or are not pulled off of support members 106 of rack system 100.

In addition, in use and as seen in FIG. 6, rack system 100 can be hung on horizontal support structure “R” near the “point of use” (e.g., bed rail of a hospital bed, near fruits and vegetables at a grocery store, near the kitchen counter at home and/or at a restaurant, etc.) to collect/contain/confine/store articles therein. For example, in a hospital, while a nurse or doctor is providing care to a patient (i.e., cleaning the patient, changing dressings and bandages, and removing flexible tubing and the like) the nurse or doctor can easily and readily dispose of the used item into the forward-most bag 202 of the pad of bags 200 attached to rack system 100. When the attending medical professional (e.g., nurse, doctor, nurses-aide and the like) is done or when bag 202 has been filled, release liner 212 of bag 202 is removed, front and rear panels 204, 206 adhered to one another, and bag 202 torn away from the pad of bags 200, preferably along a perforated line formed in flap 208 (not shown) and bag 202 disposed of in the proper medical waste receptacle. In addition, rack system 100 can be used by EMS paramedics and/or technicians while in the emergency vehicle (e.g., ambulance, helicopter, etc.) or at the treatment site (e.g., on the gurney, lifting board, etc.).

As seen in FIG. 6, rack system 100 is shown in position on a horizontal support structure “R” and includes a pad of containers 200 removably secured thereto. In particular, rack system 100 is hung on support structure “R” (e.g., bed rails/frames, bedside cabinet doors, bedside drawers, towel hangers/rods/racks, the back of chairs, etc.), by mounting members 104. In particular, second portions 104b of mounting members 104 can be bent around support structure “R” in order to reduce the tendency of rack system 100 from inadvertently being knocked off of support structure “R”.

Rack system 100 advantageously provides rigidity and support to the pad of bags 200 via backing 102. In this manner, when articles are being placed in bag 202, bag 202 has a degree of stiffness and support in order for the articles to be to more easily placed therein.

As described above, rack systems 100 can be used in grocery shopping by placing such a rack system 100 in the vicinity of fruits and vegetables, bulk goods and the like or, alternatively, a rack system 100 can be hung or secured to each shopping cart so that the shopper can have a rack system 100, including a pad of bags 200, with them throughout the grocery store. It is further envisioned that rack system 100 can be used in the household and, in particular in the kitchen for storing food and leftovers. Moreover, it is envisioned that rack system 100 can be used in the restaurant business for storing extra food that has been prepared and for “portion control”.

Turning now to FIGS. 7-12, a rack system in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown generally as 300. Rack system 300 includes a backing 302 having a front surface 302a and a rear surface 302b; and at least one, preferably a pair of mounting members 304 operatively couplable to rear surface 302b. Backing 302 includes a plurality of apertures 306 formed therethrough. Preferably, backing 302 includes a pair of spaced apart upper apertures 306a and a pair of spaced apart lower apertures 306b.

Each mounting member 304 includes a first portion 304a securable to rear surface 302b of backing 302 and a second portion 304b extending from backing 302. As will be described in greater detail below, mounting members 304 enable rack system 300 to be hung on, secured to, supported on, hooked onto and/or otherwise connected to a support structure “R” (see FIG. 6).

Each mounting member 304 includes a coupling member 310 secured or securable to first portion 304a thereof. Coupling member 310 is in the form of an expandable anchor including, as seen in FIG. 9, a pair of spaced apart resilient arms 312a, 312b each having an enlarged head portion 314a, 314b (in the form of a mushroom or the like) respectively provided on the distal end of each arm 312a, 312b. Accordingly, in use, as coupling member 310 is pressed into one of apertures 306a or 306b, head portions 314a, 314b cause arms 312a, 312b to deflect and/or bias towards one another (as indicated by arrows A of FIG. 9) and allow head portions 314a, 314b to pass through aperture 306a or 306b. Once head portions 314a, 314b clear aperture 306a or 306b, arms 312a, 312b return to their un-deflected and/or unbiased states and anchor and/or secure coupling member 310 in aperture 306a or 306b (e.g., in a snap-fit type engagement).

Pad of bags 200 is preferably also provided with at least one, preferably a pair of coupling members 310 extending through header 210 thereof. Preferably, coupling members 310 extend through header 210 such that head portion 314a, 314b extends from the rear of header 210.

Rack system 300 is assembled by attaching mounting members 304 to backing 302 by, as described in detail above, pressing coupling members 310 of each mounting member 304 through a respective aperture, preferably an upper aperture 306a, of backing 302. In this manner, each mounting member 304 is independently pivotable about a central axis of a respective aperture 306a. In addition, each mounting member 304 can be independently removed from backing 302 and replaced as needed. For example, if backing 302 and/or a mounting member 304 should break or wear out, the component can be easily replaced. Moreover, various types of mounting members 304 can be interchanged for use with and/or attachment to backing 302 depending on the particular circumstances and the particular environmental conditions.

Rack system 300 can be stored in its individual components and assembled on site or can be pre-assembled for storage and shipping. As seen in FIG. 12, if rack system 300 is pre-assembled, each mounting member 304 can be rotated about the central axis of a respective aperture 306a such that second portion 304b of mounting members 304 rest and/or lie against rear surface 302b of backing 302. In so doing, the volume and costs associated with storing and/or shipping are reduced.

Pad of bags 200 are removably coupled, secured and/or affixed to rack system 300 by pressing coupling members 310 of the pad of bags 200 through respective apertures 306b of backing 302 of rack system 300. Accordingly, when all of bags 202 of the pad of bags 200 are used, the pad of bags 200 can be replaced with a new pad of bags 200 by separating header 210 of the used pad of bags 200 from rack system 300 (e.g., by pulling header 210 from backing 302 such that coupling members 310 are freed from apertures 306b) and coupling the new pad of bags 200 to backing 302 in the manner described above.

Preferably, apertures 306a and 306b are located on different planes (e.g., an upper plane and a lower plane) such that coupling members 310 of mounting members 304 do not interfere with header 210 of the pad of bags 200 when the pad of bags 200 is coupled to backing 302 of rack system 300.

It is envisioned that backing 302 of rack system 300 can include a grommet, bushing or brad (not shown) disposed in and/or otherwise inter-engaged with each aperture 306 in order to facilitate rotation of mounting member 304 about the central axis of apertures 306 when mounting members 304 are coupled to backing 302. In addition, grommets, bushings or brads provide reinforcement to apertures 306.

While the disclosure has been particularly shown and described with reference to a preferred embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the scope or spirit of the disclosure. For example, those skilled in the art will understand that various features and/or elements of each of rack systems 100 and 300 can be combined and exchanged as needed and/or desired.

Additionally, by way of example only, it is envisioned that backing 102 and header 210 may include any connecting means which enables header 210 to be selectively attached to backing 102, such as for example, snaps, ribbons, twist-ties, hooks and loops, Velcro™, magnets, buttons, screws and the like, or any combination thereof.

Accordingly, modifications, such as those suggested above, but not limited thereto are to be considered within the scope of the presently disclosed carrier system.

Claims

1. A bag delivery system, comprising:

a rack system for selectively supporting a pad of containers thereon and for operatively connecting the pad of containers to a support member, the rack system includes:

a backing including a front surface and a rear surface;

at least one mounting member operatively connectable to the rear surface of the backing; and

at least one support member operatively associatable with the front surface of the backing.

2. The bag delivery system according to claim 1, wherein each mounting member is made from a rigid semi-pliable material, enabling each mounting member to be bent and to retain its shape.

3. The bag delivery system according to claim 2, wherein each mounting member includes a first portion secured to the rear surface of the backing and a second portion extending from the backing.

4. The bag delivery system according to claim 1, wherein each support member includes:

a post member extending from the front surface of the backing; and

a locking member pivotally connected to a distal end of the post member,

wherein the locking member has a first position in which the locking member is at least substantially axially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the post member, and at least one second position in which the locking member is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the post member.

5. The bag delivery system according to claim 4, wherein each post member is a clevis including a pair of spaced apart arm members, and wherein the locking member is pivotally connected between the pair of spaced apart arm members.

6. The bag delivery system according to claim 4, wherein removal of a pad of containers from the rack system is prevented when the locking member is in a second position.

7. The bag delivery system according to claim 6, wherein each mounting member is made from a rigid semi-pliable material, enabling each mounting member to be bent and to retain its shape.

8. The bag delivery system according to claim 7, further comprising:

a pad of containers operatively connectable to the rack system.

9. The bag delivery system according to claim 8, wherein the pad of containers includes:

a plurality of bags operatively associated with one another; and

a header maintaining the plurality of bags operatively associated with one another, the header including at least one opening formed therein corresponding to each respective support member.

10. The bag delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the backing includes a plurality of apertures formed therein, wherein the apertures are configured and adapted to selectively receive coupling members operatively associated with each of the mounting members and the pad of containers.

11. The bag delivery system according to claim 10, wherein each mounting member is made from a rigid semi-pliable material, enabling each mounting member to be bent and to retain its shape.

12. The bag delivery system according to claim 11, wherein each mounting member includes a first portion securable to the rear surface of the backing and a second portion extending from the backing.

13. The bag delivery system according to claim 12, further comprising:

coupling members configured and adapted to operatively connect each mounting member to the backing of the rack system and to operatively connect the header of a pad of containers to the backing of the rack system.

14. The bag delivery system according to claim 13, wherein each coupling member is an expandable anchor including:

a pair of spaced apart resilient arms; and

an enlarged head formed at a distal end of each arm, wherein the resilient arms will deflect to snap fit engage the coupling members into the openings formed in the backing of the rack system.

15. The bag delivery system according to claim 14, wherein each mounting member includes a coupling member extending therefrom for operatively connecting the mounting member to the backing of the rack system.

16. The bag delivery system according to claim 15, further comprising:

a pad of containers operatively connectable to the rack system.

17. The bag delivery system according to claim 16, wherein the pad of containers includes:

a plurality of bags operatively associated with one another; and

a header maintaining the plurality of bags operatively associated with one another, the header including at least one coupling member extending therefrom for selectively connecting the header to the backing of the rack system.

18. The bag delivery system according to claim 17, wherein the coupling members extend through the header and selectively engage the openings formed in the backing of the rack system.

19. A bag delivery system, comprising:

a rack system for operatively connecting a pad of containers to a support structure, the rack system including: a backing having a front surface and a rear surface; a pair of mounting members for operatively connecting the rack system to the support structure, each mounting member including a first portion operatively connectable to the rear surface of the backing and a second portion extending from the rear surface of the backing, wherein at least the second portion of each mounting member is fabricated from a semi-rigid pliable material enabling the second portion of the each mounting member to be bent and to retain its shape; and a pair of support members configured to selectively support the pad of containers thereon, each support member including a post member extending from the front surface of the backing, and a lock member pivotably connected to a distal end of the post member, wherein the locking member has a first position in which the locking member is at least substantially axially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the post member, and at least one second position in which the locking member is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the post member; and

a pad of containers selectively connectable to the backing of the rack system, the pad of containers including: a plurality of bags operatively associated with one another; and a header maintaining the plurality of bags operatively associated with one another, the header including a pair of openings formed therein and corresponding to the pair of support members extending from the backing of the rack system, wherein when the locking members of the support members are in the first position, the support members may be inserted into the openings formed in the header, and when the locking members are in a second position, the header may not be removed from the support members.

20. The bag delivery system according to claim 19, further comprising:

coupling members for selectively connecting the mounting members to the rear surface of the backing of the rack system and for selectively connecting the pad of containers to the front surface of the backing of the rack system,

wherein the coupling members snap-fit engage the first portion of each mounting member to the rear surface of the backing, and wherein the coupling members snap-fit engage the header of the pad of containers to the front surface of the backing.

21. A bag delivery system, comprising:

a rack system for operatively connecting a pad of containers to a support structure, the rack system including: a backing having a front surface and a rear surface; a pair of mounting members for operatively connecting the rack system to the support structure, each mounting member including a first portion operatively connectable to the rear surface of the backing and a second portion extending from the rear surface of the backing, wherein at least the second portion of each mounting member is fabricated from a semi-rigid pliable material enabling the second portion of the each mounting member to be bent and to retain its shape; and a pair of support members configured to selectively support the pad of containers thereon, each support member including a post member extending from the front surface of the backing, and a lock member pivotably connected to a distal end of the post member, wherein the locking member has a first position in which the locking member is at least substantially axially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the post member, and at least one second position in which the locking member is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the post member.

22. The bag delivery system according to claim 21, further comprising:

a pad of containers selectively connectable to the backing of the rack system, the pad of containers including: a plurality of bags operatively associated with one another; and a header maintaining the plurality of bags operatively associated with one another, the header including a pair of openings formed therein and corresponding to the pair of support members extending from the backing of the rack system, wherein when the locking members of the support members are in the first position, the support members may be inserted into the openings formed in the header, and when the locking members are in a second position, the header may not be removed from the support members.