Bag With Easy Access For Cleaning and Aerating
The present invention is a bag with easy access for cleaning and aerating comprising: a main body defining the bag; a primary opening on the top side that is selectively closed having a first fastening mechanism for providing access to an interior compartment within the main body; a secondary opening covered by a flap on at least one side that is selectively closed having a second fastening mechanism for providing access to the interior compartment for cleaning by removing any collected dust and debris from the interior compartment; and a flexible interlocking grid portion with a plurality of apertures positioned immediately beneath the flap and attached on the periphery of at least one side for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the bag after opening the flap.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to bags, and more particularly to a bag that is capable of carrying contents susceptible to collecting debris, dust, sand and/or dirt.
2. Description of Related Art
Athletic equipment bags, duffel bags, tote bags, backpacks, hiking bags, and other types of bags are crucial in carrying and transporting all kinds of contents from one place to another for daily activities. These types of bags collect dust, dirt, sand, and debris from activities in which we participate on a daily basis such as carrying food items, carrying baby's foods, playing sports, lying on the beach, carrying dirty shoes, and generally collecting dust from everyday use. The undesirable feature of the bags is that all the contents need to be taken out in order to clean out and empty the dust, dirt, sand, and/or debris collected at the bottom of the bag which have accumulated over time or easily collect from one single activity. For example, tote bags used while spending time at the beach collect a lot of sand when towels are put on the sand, then back in the bags. Another example is collecting dirt and soil from golfing, playing baseball, playing softball, or playing other types of sports because the shoes, clothes and sports equipment pick up dirt and soil. These items with dirt and soil are directly inserted into the bags for transporting them back home. Mothers always carry baby's items such as crackers, foods, and other soiled items in a bag on a daily basis. It is very difficult to clean out crumbs from the bottom of the bag without taking out the contents completely and turning the bag upside down. More often than not, people are too busy with their lives to remove the contents from the bag to clean out the dirt and soil collected at the bottom of the bag on a regular basis. Because sports bags contain heavy items such as bats, baseball gloves and dirty shoes, it is not desirable to empty out the contents to remove the collected dirt and soil from the bottom of the bags.
In order to rectify this problem, the present invention allows cleaning and aerating the bottom of the bag without having to take out all the contents from the bag. The present invention overcomes these and other known disadvantages with existing athletic bags, duffel bags, tote bags, sports bags, backpacks, hiking bags, and other types of bags which are susceptible to collecting much dust, dirt, crumbs, sand, and soil from everyday activities.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAccordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a bag with a way to clean out any dust, dirt, debris, crumbs, and sand accumulated over time and to aerate the internal compartment without having to remove any of the contents of the bag.
The present invention is a closable bag with easy access for cleaning and aerating comprising: a main body defining an interior, closable compartment within which contents can be placed; a primary opening in the main body that is selectively closed using a first fastening mechanism for providing access to the interior compartment within the main body, for inserting and removing the bag's contents; a secondary opening covered by a flap that is selectively closed using a second fastening mechanism for providing access to the interior compartment for cleaning by removing any collected dust and debris from the interior compartment without having to remove the contents from the bag through the primary opening, the flap having an interior side and an exterior side; and an interlocking grid portion defining a plurality of apertures, the grid portion being positioned on the interior side of the flap and attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening, for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the bag after opening the flap.
The present invention is a closable bag with easy access for cleaning and aerating comprising: a main body having a front side, a rear side, opposing right and left sides, a top side and a bottom side, the main body defining the bag; a primary opening on the top side that is selectively closed using a first fastening mechanism for providing access to an interior compartment within the main body, for inserting and removing internal contents; a secondary opening covered by a flap on at least one side selected from the group of the right side, the left side, the front side, the rear side, and the bottom side, that is selectively closed using a second fastening mechanism for providing access to the interior compartment for cleaning by removing any collected dust and debris from the interior compartment without having to remove the internal contents from the bag through the primary opening, wherein the at least one side has edges and the flap has an interior side and an exterior side; and an interlocking grid portion defining a plurality of apertures, the grid portion being positioned on the interior side of the flap and attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening, for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the bag after opening the flap.
In one example, the bag comprises a flexible interlocking grid portion with a plurality of apertures positioned immediately on the interior side of the flap and attached on the periphery of at least one side selected from the group of the right side, the left side, the front side, the rear side, and the bottom side for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the bag after opening the flap. The bag can be vertically hung by its handle that is attached to at least one side selected from the top side, the front side, the rear side and the opposing right and left sides, allowing the bag to be aerated with the flap in an open position so that the internal contents in the interior compartment are exposed through the interlocking grid portion without having to remove the internal contents from the bag.
The present invention with a secondary opening on the bottom side comprises the flap being attached to at least one bottom edge, wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to at least three other bottom edges. The flap is selectively opened by moving at least one zipper tab that is attached to the zipper across the bottom edges to disengage the flap from the at least three other bottom edges on the bottom side.
The present invention with a secondary opening on the right side comprises the flap being attached to a right bottom edge, and wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to both right side edges. The flap is selectively opened by grasping a holding means that is attached at the top edge of the right side and moving downwardly an opening means across the zipper on the right side edges, wherein the opening means being positioned below the holding means and attached to at least one zipper tab on the right side edges, to disengage the flap from the right side edges. Similarly, the secondary opening on the left side comprises the flap being attached to a left side bottom edge, and wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to both left side edges. The flap is selectively opened by grasping a holding means that is attached at top part of the left side and moving downwardly an opening means across the zipper on the left side edges, wherein the opening means is positioned below the holding means and attached to at least one zipper tab on the left side edges, to disengage the flap from the left side edges.
Alternatively, the present invention with a secondary opening on the right side comprises the flap being attached to at least one edge selected from the group of right bottom edge, right top edge, and opposing right side edges, wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to at least three edges selected from the group of the right bottom edge, the right top edge, and the opposing right side edges. The flap is selectively opened by moving at least one zipper tab that is attached to the zipper across the at least three edges selected from the group of the right bottom edge, the right top edge, and the opposing right side edges to disengage the flap from the at least three edges on the right side. Similarly, the secondary opening on the left side comprises the flap being attached to at least one edge selected from the group of left bottom edge, left top edge, and opposing left side edges, and wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to at least three edges selected from the group of the left bottom edge, the left top edge, and the opposing left side edges. The flap is selectively opened by moving at least one zipper tab that is attached to the zipper across the at least three edges selected from the group of the left bottom edge, the left top edge, and the opposing left side edges to disengage the flap from the at least three edges on the left side.
The present invention with a secondary opening on the front side comprises the flap being attached to at least one edge selected from the group of a front bottom edge, opposing front side edges, and front top edge; and wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to at least three edges selected from the group of the front side bottom edge, the opposing front side edges, and the front side top edge. The flap is selectively opened by moving at least one zipper tab that is attached to the zipper across the at least three edges selected from the group of the front side bottom edge, the opposing front side edges, and the front side top edge to disengage the flap from the at least three edges on the front side. Similarly, the secondary opening on the rear side comprises the flap being attached to at least one edge selected from the group of a rear side bottom edge, opposing rear side edges, and rear side top edge; and wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to at least three edges selected from the group of the rear side bottom edge, the opposing rear side edges, and the rear side top edge. The flap is selectively opened by moving at least one zipper tab that is attached to the zipper across the at least three edges selected from the group of the rear side bottom edge, the opposing rear side edges, and the rear side top edge to disengage the flap from the at least three edges on the rear side.
The interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures of the secondary opening immediately on the interior side of the flap on at least one side selected from the group of a front side, a rear side, a right side, a left side, and a bottom side is made from materials to provide biological resistance, waterproof protection, chemical resistance, ultra-violet resistance, corrosion resistance, and durability to support the internal contents over time. Furthermore, the interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures is comprised of a plurality of shapes that are reinforced and interlocked with each other to provide the plurality of apertures through which any collected dust, debris, soil, dirt, and small items from the interior compartment can fall while shaking the bag.
The present invention further includes a rigid bag for transporting or storing goods facilitating easy cleaning and aeration, the rigid bag comprising: a main body having a front side, a rear side, opposing right and left sides, a top side and a bottom side, the main body defining the bag; a primary opening on the top side that is selectively closed having a first fastening mechanism for providing access to an interior compartment within the main body for the goods; a secondary opening covered by a flap on at least one side selected from the group of the right side, the left side, the front side, the rear side, and the bottom side, that is selectively closed using a second fastening mechanism for providing access to the interior compartment for cleaning by removing any collected dust and debris from the interior compartment without having to remove the goods from the bag through the primary opening, wherein the at least one side has edges and the flap has an interior side and an exterior side; and an interlocking grid portion defining a plurality of apertures, the grid portion being positioned on the interior side of the flap and permanently or removably attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening, for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the bag after opening the flap; wherein the bag comprises a handle that is attached to at least one side selected from the top side, the front side, the rear side and the opposing right and left sides, from which the bag can be hung for aerating the bag with the flap in an open position so that the goods in the interior compartment are exposed through the interlocking grid portion without having to remove the goods from the bag.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a bag that permits removal of any collected debris, dust, crumbs, sand, dirt, and other similar items through the secondary opening with the interlocking grid portion without having to remove the internal contents from the bag through the primary opening. Another object is to provide a bag that permits aerating the internal compartment of the bag and its contents without having to remove the contents from the bag. Consequently, the bag can be aerated and cleaned out on a regular basis without difficulty or unnecessary unloading in an extremely efficient manner. The foregoing and other objectives, features, and advantages of the invention will be more readily understood upon consideration of the following detailed description of the invention, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate various exemplary embodiments.
Exemplary embodiments may be better understood with reference to the drawings, but these embodiments are not intended to be of a limiting nature.
Referring now in detail to the drawing figures,
The secondary opening 115 covered by the flap 165 on at least one side is selected from the group of the right side 140, the left side 150, the front side 105, the rear side 190, and the bottom side 160, that is selectively closed using a second fastening mechanism, such as a zipper, hooks, snaps, velcro, or similar means, for providing access to the interior compartment 175 for cleaning by removing any collected dust and debris from the interior compartment 175 without having to remove the internal contents from the bag 100 through the primary opening 120, wherein the at least one side has edges and the flap 165 has an interior side and an exterior side.
The interlocking grid portion 170 defining a plurality of apertures, the grid portion 170 is positioned on the interior side of the flap 165 and attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening 115, for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the bag 100 after opening the flap 165. The interlocking grid portion 170 may be permanently attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening 115 or removably attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening 115 via a third fastening mechanism such as a zipper, hooks, snaps, velcro, or other similar means. The interlocking grid portion 170 illustrated in
The interlocking grid portion 170 can have a plurality of rectangles, a plurality of squares, a plurality of diamonds, a plurality of circles, or any type of design as long as the plurality of shapes are reinforced and interlocked with each other to provide the plurality of apertures through which any collected dust, debris, soil, dirt, or other small items at the bottom side 160 can fall while providing enough strength at the bottom side 160. The plurality of apertures within the interlocking grid portion 170 can be as small as 0.5 mm by 0.5 mm to as large as 5 mm by 5 mm depending on the purpose of the bag 100 used. For example, a bag 100 used for transporting sports equipment can have larger aperture sizes whereas a bag 100 used for traveling purposes can have smaller aperture sizes. The thickness of the interlocking grid lines may also vary depending on the use of bag 100. The thickness of the interlocking grid lines are higher if the bag 100 is regularly used for carrying heavy items whereas the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is lower if the bag 100 is used for carrying lightweight items. For example, the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is approximately in the range of 0.5 mm to 1 mm for providing higher tensile strength whereas the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is approximately in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm for providing lower tensile strength. None of these measurements are to be interpreted as limiting in nature since the measurements of the plurality of aperture sizes and interlocking grid lines are easily changeable depending on the type of bag produced.
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During every day use for transporting internal contents within the bag 100 in the interior compartment 175, the flap 165 is typically closed on the bottom side 160 as shown in
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The tote bag 200 has a holding means 287, shaped as a short and flexible handle attached on the edge of the top side 230, close to the top part of the flap 267. The tote bag 200 also has an opening means 285 that is also shaped as a flexible and short handle and located immediately below the holding means 287. The opening means 285 is attached on the zipper tab 297A of the right proximal edge 245 and on the zipper tab 297B of the right distal edge 247. Both the holding means 287 and opening means 285 are similar in shape and size and used to open the flap 265 covering the right side 240. The secondary opening 280 covered by the flap 265 may be opened by grasping the holding means 287 with one hand while the opening means 285 is pulled downwardly by holding the opening means 285 with another hand to closably open the flap 265 and zipper 295A-B as to pull the flap 265 away and downwardly from the bag 200. The zipper 295A-B extending both the right distal edge 247 and the right proximal edge 245 on the right side 240 allows any user to closably open and openly close the flap 265 completely from the right side 240 while the flap 265 remains permanently attached to the right bottom edge 243 as shown in
During every day use for transporting internal contents within the tote bag 200 in the interior compartment 275, the flap 265 is typically closed on the right side 240 as shown in
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Immediately beneath the flap 265 that basically covers the entire bottom 255, the interlocking grid portion 270 on the inner side of the bottom 255 is illustrated in
The interlocking grid portion 270 defining a plurality of apertures, the grid portion 270 is positioned on the interior side of the flap 265 and attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening 280, for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the bag 200 after opening the flap 265. The interlocking grid portion 270 illustrated in
The interlocking grid portion 270 can have a plurality of rectangles, a plurality of squares, a plurality of diamonds, a plurality of circles, or any type of design as long as the plurality of shapes are reinforced and interlocked with each other to provide the plurality of apertures through which any collected dust, debris, soil, dirt, or other small items at the bottom side 260 can fall while providing enough strength at the bottom 255. The plurality of apertures within the interlocking grid portion 270 can be as small as 0.5 mm by 0.5 mm to as large as 5 mm by 5 mm depending on the purpose of the bag 200 used. For example, a tote bag 200 used for recreational and leisure activities can have larger aperture sizes whereas a tote bag 200 used for traveling and everyday purposes can have smaller aperture sizes. The tote bag 200 used for going to the beach will only require sandals, beach towel, water bottles, clothing items, books and light weight items, whereas the tote bag 200 may be used for carrying heavier items such as laptops and files for everyday use. The thickness of the interlocking grid lines may also vary depending on the use of bag 200. The thickness of the interlocking grid lines are higher if the bag 200 is regularly used for carrying heavy items whereas the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is lower if the bag 200 is used for carrying lightweight items. For example, the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is approximately in the range of 0.5 mm to 1 mm for providing higher tensile strength whereas the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is approximately in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm for providing lower tensile strength. None of these measurements are to be interpreted as limiting in nature since the measurements of the plurality of aperture sizes and interlocking grid lines are easily changeable depending on the type of bag produced. As long as the interlocking design serves the functionality of enduring support of the inner contents, the dimensions of the interlocking design can be varied.
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During every day use for transporting internal contents within the tote bag 200 in the interior compartment 275, the flap 265 is typically closed on the bottom side 260 as shown in
Referring now in detail to the drawing figures,
The sports bag 300 has a holding means 387, shaped as a short and flexible handle attached on the edge of the top side 330, close to the top part of the flap 365. The sports bag 300 also has an opening means 385 that is also shaped as a flexible and short handle and located immediately below the holding means 387. The opening means 385 is attached on the zipper tab 397A of the right proximal edge 345 and on the zipper tab 397B of the right distal edge 347. Both the holding means 387 and opening means 385 are similar in shape and size and used to open the flap 365 covering the right side 340. The secondary opening 380 covered by the flap 365 may be opened by grasping the holding means 387 with one hand while the opening means 385 is pulled downwardly by holding the opening means 385 with another hand to closably open the flap 365 and zipper 395A-B as to pull the flap 365 away and downwardly from the bag 300. The zipper 395A-B extending to both the right distal edge 347 and the right proximal edge 345 on the right side 340 allows any user to closably open and openly close the flap 365 completely from the right side 340 while the flap 365 remains permanently attached to the right bottom edge 343 as shown in
The interlocking grid portion 370 illustrated in
The interlocking grid portion 370 can have a plurality of rectangles, a plurality of squares, a plurality of diamonds, a plurality of circles, or any type of design as long as the plurality of shapes are reinforced and interlocked with each other to provide the plurality of apertures through which any collected dust, debris, soil, dirt, or other small items at the right side 340 can fall while providing enough strength at the right side 340. The plurality of apertures within the interlocking grid portion 370 can be as small as 0.5 mm by 0.5 mm to as large as 5 mm by 5 mm depending on the purpose of the bag 300 being used. For example, a bag 300 used for transporting sports equipment can have larger aperture sizes whereas a bag 300 used for traveling purposes can have smaller aperture sizes. The thickness of the interlocking grid lines may also vary depending on the primary use of bag 300. The thickness of the interlocking grid lines are higher if the bag 300 is regularly used for carrying heavy items whereas the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is lower if the bag 300 is used for carrying lightweight items. For example, the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is approximately in the range of 0.5 mm to 1 mm for providing higher tensile strength whereas the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is approximately in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm for providing lower tensile strength. None of these measurements are to be interpreted as limiting in nature since the measurements of the plurality of aperture sizes and interlocking grid lines are easily changeable depending on the type of bag produced.
During every day use for transporting internal contents within the sports bag 300 in the interior compartment 375, the flap 365 is typically closed on the right side 340. The flap 365 in the closed position protects the contents within the bag 300 during transportation and every day use. The secondary opening 380 on the right side 340 is accessed by opening the flap 365 when a user desires to empty any dust, dirt, debris, soil and/or sand collected at the right side 340 of the bag 300. The sports bag 300 can be held by the handles 325 and bottom 355 to tilt the bag 300 and to shake out any collected dust, debris, soil, dirt and/or sand from the bag 100 through the plurality of apertures of the interlocking grid portion 370 without having to take any of the contents out of the bag 300 through the primary opening 320 at the top side 330 as is normally required to clean out collected crumbs, dirt, debris, soil and sand from the bottom of the bag 300. Alternatively, the sports bag 300 can be held by the handles 325 and the side handle 383 attached on the left side 350 to tilt the bag 300 and to shake out any collected dust, debris, soil, dirt and/or sand from the bag 100 through the plurality of apertures of the interlocking grid portion 370. Moreover, the bag 300 can be vertically hung overnight with the flap 265 in an open or a semi-open position for cleaning and aerating the sports bag 300 without removing any contents from the inside. With easy access to the interior compartment 375 of the bag 300, the bag 300 can be aerated and cleaned out on a regular basis without any hassle in an extremely efficient manner.
Referring now in detail to the drawing figures,
An interior compartment 475 is formed on the inside of the backpack 400 in which various contents can be carried. As the primary opening 420 is selectively closed and opened preferably using a zipper for providing access to the interior compartment 475, the secondary opening 415 on the bottom 455 is also selectively closed and opened preferably using a zipper 495. However, the secondary opening 415 is not limited to just the zipper 495, but to any type of opening and closing means that performs the same functionality. The secondary opening 415, outlining the right, front and left bottom edges 453, 407, 443, that is selectively closed or opened preferably using a zipper 495 for providing access to the interior compartment 475 can be accessed from at least one side selected from the right side 440, the left side 450 or the front side 405. More specifically, the zipper 495 can be opened by holding a zipper tab 497A-B from at least one bottom edge selected from the right bottom edge 443, the left bottom edge 453, or the front bottom edge 407 wherever the zipper tab 497A-B is sitting after closing the secondary opening 415.
The interlocking grid portion 470 defining a plurality of apertures wherein the grid portion 470 is positioned on the interior side of the flap 465 and attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening 415, for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the backpack 400 after opening the flap 465. The interlocking grid portion 470 may be permanently attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening 415 or removably attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening 415 via a third fastening mechanism such as a zipper, hooks, snaps, velcro, or other similar means. The interlocking grid portion 470 illustrated in
The interlocking grid portion 470 can have a plurality of rectangles, a plurality of squares, a plurality of diamonds, a plurality of circles, or any type of design as long as the plurality of shapes are reinforced and interlocked with each other to provide the plurality of apertures through which any collected dust, debris, soil, dirt, or other small items at the bottom side 460 can fall while providing enough strength at the bottom side 460. The plurality of apertures within the interlocking grid portion 470 can be as small as 0.5 mm by 0.5 mm to as large as 5 mm by 5 mm depending on the purpose of the bag 100 used. For example, a larger-sized backpack 400 used for military purposes can have larger aperture sizes whereas a backpack 400 used for every day use can have smaller aperture sizes. The thickness of the interlocking grid lines may also vary depending on the use of backpack 400. The thickness of the interlocking grid lines are higher if the backpack 400 is regularly used for carrying heavy items whereas the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is lower if the backpack 400 is used for carrying lightweight items. For example, the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is approximately in the range of 0.5 mm to 1 mm for providing higher tensile strength whereas the thickness of the interlocking grid lines is approximately in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm for providing lower tensile strength. None of these measurements are to be interpreted as limiting in nature since the measurements of the plurality of aperture sizes and interlocking grid lines are easily changeable depending on the type of bag produced.
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During every day use for transporting internal contents such as a laptop and books within the backpack 400 in the interior compartment 475, the flap 465 is typically closed on the bottom side 460 as shown in
Even though the present invention of a bag is described in terms of having a flap 165, 265, 365, 465 over a secondary opening 115, 280, 380, 415, that only opens on three-fourths of at least one side selected from the group of the right side 140, 240, 340, 440, the left side 150, 250, 350, 450, the front side 105, 205, 305, 405, the rear side 190, 290, 390, 490, the bottom side 160, 260, 360, 460, the flap 165, 265, 365, 465 may be entirely removable in which the flap 165, 265, 365, 465 is attached to at least one of the sides by having a zipper 195, 295, 395, 495 or other similar fastening means around the entire edges of at least one side. Alternatively, the flap 165, 265, 365, 465 may be substituted with the edges of the secondary opening 115, 280, 380, 415 zipping together without necessarily requiring the flap 165, 265, 365, 465 under the secondary opening 115, 280, 380, 415, in which the secondary opening 115, 280, 380, 415 still allows easy access to the interior compartment 175, 275, 375, 475 of a bag 100, 200, 300, 400, through the interlocking grid portion 170, 270, 370, 470 that is permanently or removably attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening 115, 280, 380, 415. Furthermore, the bag 100, 200, 300, 400 can be aerated and cleaned out on a regular basis without any hassle in an extremely efficient manner.
The bag 100, 200, 300, 400 described in the specification is constructed of materials to make a flexible and foldable bag for easy storage and transportation. The bag 100, 200, 300, 400 described herein may also be constructed from materials to make a hard and rigid container or bag for transporting and storing goods facilitating easy cleaning and aeration.
It should be noted that relative terms are meant to help in the understanding of the structures and are not meant to limit the scope of the invention. Similarly, the term “head” is meant to be relative to the term “base,” and the term “top” is meant to be relative to the term “bottom.” It should also be noted that the term “right” is meant to be relative to the term “left,” and the term “horizontal” is meant to be relative to the term “vertical.” Furthermore, the term “proximal” is meant to be relative to the term “distal.” It should be further noted that although the present invention is described in terms of first and secondary openings, the terms are not meant to be limiting. The present invention is described to have the secondary openings on a right side or a bottom side, however, these sides are not meant to be limiting in any way. The secondary openings can be on the front side, rear side, right side, left side, top side or bottom side. It should be further noted that although the present invention is described using certain structures such as zippers, any other types of closing or opening means can be used to access secondary openings.
The terms and expressions that have been employed in the foregoing specification are used as terms of description and not of limitation, and are not intended to exclude equivalents of the features shown and described. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the present invention. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement that is calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. It is also to be understood that the following claims are intended to cover all of the generic and specific features of the invention herein described and all statements of the scope of the invention which, as a matter of language, might be said to fall therebetween.
Claims
1. A closable bag with easy access for cleaning and aerating comprising:
- a main body defining an interior, closable compartment within which contents can be placed;
- a primary opening in the main body that is selectively closed using a first fastening mechanism for providing access to the interior compartment within the main body, for inserting and removing the bag's contents;
- a secondary opening covered by a flap that is selectively closed using a second fastening mechanism for providing access to the interior compartment for cleaning by removing any collected dust and debris from the interior compartment without having to remove the contents from the bag through the primary opening, the flap having an interior side and an exterior side; and
- an interlocking grid portion defining a plurality of apertures, the grid portion being positioned on the interior side of the flap and attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening, for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the bag after opening the flap.
2. The closable bag of claim 1, wherein the first and second fastening mechanisms comprise at least one zipper.
3. The closable bag of claim 1, wherein the bag comprises a flexible bag.
4. The closable bag of claim 1, wherein the bag comprises a rigid container.
5. The closable bag of claim 1, wherein the interlocking grid portion is permanently or removably attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening.
6. The closable bag of claim 1, wherein the interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures is flexible or rigid with sufficient strength to support the contents which the bag is intended to hold, without closing the flap.
7. The closable bag of claim 1, wherein the interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures provides any one of biological resistance, waterproof protection, chemical resistance, ultra-violet resistance, corrosion resistance, and durability.
8. The bag of claim 1, wherein the interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures is comprised of a plurality of shapes that are reinforced and interlocked with each other to provide the plurality of apertures through which any collected dust, debris, soil, dirt, and small items from the interior compartment can fall while shaking the bag.
9. A closable bag with easy access for cleaning and aerating comprising:
- a main body having a front side, a rear side, opposing right and left sides, a top side and a bottom side, the main body defining the bag;
- a primary opening on the top side that is selectively closed using a first fastening mechanism for providing access to an interior compartment within the main body, for inserting and removing internal contents;
- a secondary opening covered by a flap on at least one side selected from the group of the right side, the left side, the front side, the rear side, and the bottom side, that is selectively closed using a second fastening mechanism for providing access to the interior compartment for cleaning by removing any collected dust and debris from the interior compartment without having to remove the internal contents from the bag through the primary opening, wherein the at least one side has edges and the flap has an interior side and an exterior side; and
- an interlocking grid portion defining a plurality of apertures, the grid portion being positioned on the interior side of the flap and attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening, for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the bag after opening the flap.
10. The bag of claim 9, wherein the first and second fastening mechanisms comprise at least one zipper.
11. The bag of claim 9, wherein the secondary opening is on the bottom side, the flap is attached to at least one edge of the bottom side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to at least one other edge of the bottom side.
12. The bag of claim 9, wherein the secondary opening is on the bottom side, the flap is attached to the bottom side other than at an edge of the bottom side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to the bottom side so as to substantially cover the interlocking grid portion when the flap is closed.
13. The bag of claim 9, wherein the secondary opening is on the right side comprises the flap being attached to at least one edge of the right side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to at least one other edge of the right side.
14. The bag of claim 13, wherein the flap is selectively opened by grasping a holding means that is attached at top part of the right side and moving downwardly an opening means across the zipper on the at least one other edge, wherein the opening means being positioned below the holding means and attached to at least one zipper tab on the at least one edge, to disengage the flap from the at least one other edge.
15. The bag of claim 9, wherein the secondary opening is on the left side comprises the flap being attached to at least one edge of the left side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to at least one other edge of the left side.
16. The bag of claim 15, wherein the flap is selectively opened by grasping a holding means that is attached at top part of the left side and moving downwardly an opening means across the zipper on the at least one other edge, wherein the opening means being positioned below the holding means and attached to at least one zipper tab on the at least one edge, to disengage the flap from the at least one other edge.
17. The bag of claim 9, wherein the secondary opening is on the front side, the flap is attached to at least one edge of the front side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to at least one other edge of the front side.
18. The bag of claim 9, wherein the secondary opening is on the front side, the flap is attached to the front side other than at an edge of the front side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to the front side so as to substantially cover the interlocking grid portion when the flap is closed.
19. The bag of claim 9, wherein the secondary opening is on the rear side, the flap is attached to at least one edge of the rear side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to at least one other edge of the rear side.
20. The bag of claim 19, wherein the secondary opening is on the rear side, the flap is attached to the rear side other than at an edge of the rear side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to the rear side so as to substantially cover the interlocking grid portion when the flap is closed.
21. The bag of claim 9, wherein the interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures is flexible and has sufficient strength to support the contents which the bag is intended to hold, without closing the flap.
22. The bag of claim 9, wherein the interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures provides any one of biological resistance, waterproof protection, chemical resistance, ultra-violet resistance, corrosion resistance, and durability.
23. The bag of claim 9, wherein the interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures is comprised of a plurality of shapes that are reinforced and interlocked with each other to provide the plurality of apertures through which any collected dust, debris, soil, dirt, and small items from the interior compartment can fall while shaking the bag.
24. The bag of claim 9, wherein the bag comprises a handle that is attached to at least one side selected from the top side, the front side, the rear side and the opposing right and left sides, from which the bag can be hung for aerating the bag with the flap in an open position so that the contents in the interior compartment are exposed through the interlocking grid portion without having to remove the contents from the bag.
25. A rigid bag for transporting or storing goods facilitating easy cleaning and aeration, the rigid bag comprising:
- a main body having a front side, a rear side, opposing right and left sides, a top side and a bottom side, the main body defining the bag;
- a primary opening on the top side that is selectively closed having a first fastening mechanism for providing access to an interior compartment within the main body for the goods;
- a secondary opening covered by a flap on at least one side selected from the group of the right side, the left side, the front side, the rear side, and the bottom side, that is selectively closed using a second fastening mechanism for providing access to the interior compartment for cleaning by removing any collected dust and debris from the interior compartment without having to remove the goods from the bag through the primary opening, wherein the at least one side has edges and the flap has an interior side and an exterior side; and
- an interlocking grid portion defining a plurality of apertures, the grid portion being positioned on the interior side of the flap and permanently or removably attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening, for removing the collected dust and debris through the plurality of apertures while shaking the bag after opening the flap;
- wherein the bag comprises a handle that is attached to at least one side selected from the top side, the front side, the rear side and the opposing right and left sides, from which the bag can be hung for aerating the bag with the flap in an open position so that the goods in the interior compartment are exposed through the interlocking grid portion without having to remove the goods from the bag.
26. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the first and second fastening mechanisms comprise a zipper, Velcro, snaps, or hooks.
27. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the secondary opening is on the bottom side comprises the flap being attached to at least one bottom edge, and wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to other bottom edges.
28. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the secondary opening is on the bottom side, the flap is attached to the bottom side other than at an edge of the bottom side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to the bottom side so as to substantially cover the interlocking grid portion when the flap is closed.
29. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the secondary opening is on the right side comprises the flap being attached to at least one edge selected from the group of right bottom edge, right top edge, and opposing right side edges, and wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to at least three edges selected from the group of the right bottom edge, the right top edge, and the opposing right side edges.
30. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the secondary opening is on the right side, the flap is attached to the right side other than at an edge of the right side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to the right side so as to substantially cover the interlocking grid portion when the flap is closed.
31. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the secondary opening is on the left side comprises the flap being attached to at least one edge selected from the group of left bottom edge, left top edge, and opposing left side edges, and wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to at least three edges selected from the group of the left bottom edge, the left top edge, and the opposing left side edges.
32. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the secondary opening is on the left side, the flap is attached to the left side other than at an edge of the left side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to the left side so as to substantially cover the interlocking grid portion when the flap is closed.
33. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the secondary opening is on the front side, the flap is attached to at least one edge selected from the group of a front bottom edge, opposing front side edges, and front top edge; and wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to at least three edges selected from the group of the front side bottom edge, the opposing front side edges, and the front side top edge.
34. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the secondary opening is on the front side, the flap is attached to the front side other than at an edge of the front side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to the front side so as to substantially cover the interlocking grid portion when the flap is closed.
35. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the secondary opening is on the rear side comprises the flap being attached to at least one edge selected from the group of a rear side bottom edge, opposing rear side edges, and rear side top edge; and wherein the flap is selectively closed using the zipper that attaches and extends to at least three edges selected from the group of the rear side bottom edge, the opposing rear side edges, and the rear side top edge.
36. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the secondary opening is on the rear side, the flap is attached to the rear side other than at an edge of the rear side, and the zipper detachably connects the flap to the rear side so as to substantially cover the interlocking grid portion when the flap is closed.
37. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the interlocking grid portion is removably attached to the main body at the periphery of the secondary opening using a third fastening mechanism.
38. The rigid bag of claim 37, wherein the third fastening mechanism comprises a zipper, hooks, snaps, or Velcro.
39. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures has sufficient strength to support the goods which the bag is intended to hold, without closing the flap.
40. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures provides biological resistance, waterproof protection, chemical resistance, ultra violet resistance, corrosion resistance, and durability.
41. The rigid bag of claim 25, wherein the interlocking grid portion with the plurality of apertures is comprised of a plurality of shapes that are reinforced and interlocked with each other to provide the plurality of apertures through which any collected dust, debris, soil, dirt, and small items from the interior compartment can fall while shaking the bag.
42. The rigid bag of claim 41, wherein the plurality of shapes comprises a plurality of rectangles, a plurality of squares, a plurality of diamonds, a plurality of circles, and a plurality of multi-sided shapes.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 22, 2010
Publication Date: Dec 22, 2011
Inventor: Marcus Paul PASCUA (Graham, WA)
Application Number: 12/820,588
International Classification: B65D 33/00 (20060101); B65D 30/06 (20060101); B65D 33/16 (20060101);