SEALABLE, RESEALABLE OR CLOSEABLE PAPER BAG

Abstract

A bag comprised of paper that is closed, sealed, or resealed for holding food or another object. The bag having an open top, interior and exterior surface. The bag further comprising a closure mechanism.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a paper bag that is sealable, resealable or closeable.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The sealable bags that currently exist to hold food, sandwiches, or other products are typically made of plastic and by their very nature, harmful to the environment. These sealable, resealable and closeable bags are not compostable or biodegradable.

Therefore, a need exists to develop a food bag or bag for holding objects and products that has properties of present bags but is also not harmful to the environment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a bag comprised of paper that is more environmentally friendly than a bag made of plastic or polyethylene. The present invention relates to a bag comprised of paper that can be closed, sealed, or resealed for holding food. The present invention relates to a bag comprised of paper that can be closed, sealed, or resealed to hold objects and products. A paper bag that is closed does need not be air-tight or fully closed, as long as it is closed enough to not allow a product to fall out of the bag. A paper bag that is sealed or resealed can be sealed or resealed so that no liquid or air can penetrate the seal. A paper bag that is sealed or resealed can be sealed or resealed enough such as 95%, that the bag is almost completely air-tight or liquid tight. It is an object of the present invention for the bag to comprise more than 50% paper. It is an object of the present invention for the bag to comprise more than 75% paper. It is an object of the present invention for the bag to comprise 100% paper.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be comprised of bleached paper. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be comprised of unbleached paper. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be of a color other than white or brown. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be between 2 inches and 24 inches in height. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be between 2 inches and 24 inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be between 2 to 4 inches in height and 3 to 6 inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be between 5 to 7 inches in height and 5 to 7 inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be 9 to 11 inches in height and 9 to 11 inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be 9 to 11 inches in height and 4 to 6 inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be between 10 to 12 inches in height and 10 to 12 inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be between 11 to 13 inches in height and 8 to 10 inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be able to hold less than 15 pounds.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to have gussets. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to have side gussets. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to have bottom gussets. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to have bottom and side gussets.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bags to be pinch bottom bags. It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag to have a gusset between 0.25 and eight inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bags to be flat bottom paper bags. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bags to have basis weights between 20 and 40 pounds. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bags to have basis weights between 5 and 60 pounds.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise between 5% and 25% calcium carbonate. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise plant-based material. It is an object of the present invention for the bag to comprise between 20% and 100% plant-based material.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be made completely of paper. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be leak-proof. It is an object of the present invention that the paper bag be coated with a water-resistant material. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be coated with an oil and grease resistant (OGR) material. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be grease proof, preventing grease from escaping through the bag.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be recyclable. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be curbside recyclable.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be toxin free. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be chlorine free. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag not to include BPAs (bisphenol A), Lead, Phthalates, and PFAs (perfluoroalkoxy alkanes). It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be biodegradable. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be compostable. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to have some combination of the following environmentally friendly features: chlorine free, toxin free, compostable, recyclable, biodegradable, BPA free, lead free, Phthalates free, PFA free or comprising plant-based materials. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise a PLA (poly lactic acid) coating. It is an object of the present invention for the PLA coated paper bag to be edible by humans and/or microorganisms. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be microwave safe. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be moisture proof, preventing liquids or condensation from escaping the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise an anti-microbial coating. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be treated with an anti-microbial compound. It is an object of the present invention for the bag to be assembled by glue, paste or some combination thereof, each certified as food safe.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be used for food service or restaurant takeout and deliveries. It is an object of the present invention for the flat bottom paper bag to be used for food service and restaurant takeout and deliveries. It is an object of the present invention for the flat bottom paper bag to have handles. It is an object of the present invention for the flat bottom paper bag with handles to be used for food service and restaurant takeout and deliveries.

It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag to be used to hold utensils such as any combination of knives, forks and spoons. It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag to be used to hold individual place settings of any combination of knives, forks and spoons. It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag with individual place settings of any combination of knives, forks and spoons to be used in restaurants. It is an object of the present invention for the individual place setting to be placed in the pinch bottom paper bag and used in food delivery. It is an object of the present invention for each individual place setting that is in the pinch bottom paper bag to be in a sterile environment.

The present invention relates to a pinch bottom paper bag with gussets for holding utensils. It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag to be closed by folding over a portion of the top of the bag and using a closure mechanism to close the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the closure mechanism to be a sticker. A sticker is defined as a device which has adhesive on one side.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to hold objects other than food such as moving and storage products or pharmaceutical products. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be used for deliveries of moving and storage products or pharmaceutical products. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to hold objects such as alternative medicines, cosmetic products, health and wellness products.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to have a window similar to that of a window bread bag, so that the contents of the bag are visible from the outside of the bag without having to open the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the window to be made of a transparent material. It is an object of the present invention for the window to be made of a flexible plastic material. It is an object of the present invention for the window to be made of glycine. It is an object of the present invention for the window to be made of a transparent paper material.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bags to be printable. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bags to be printable with water-soluble inks. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bags to be printable with inks certified as food safe. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise flexographic printed graphics or text, digitally printed graphics or text, post-printed graphics or text, or pre-printed graphics or text. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to have printed on it, coupons, bar codes, or QR codes.

It is an object of the present invention for a paper bag to comprise an open top, exterior and interior surfaces. It is an object of the present invention for the top of the interior surface where the paper bag is open to comprise an adhesive that is used to close the top of the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the adhesive to surround the top of the paper bag. It is an object of the present invention for the adhesive to seal the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the adhesive to comprise less than 50% of the top of the paper bag.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to have a closure mechanism. It is an object of the present invention for the closure mechanism to be an adhesive. It is an object of the present invention for the closure mechanism to comprise a strip of adhesive across the top of the paper bag to close the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of adhesive across the top of the paper bag to seal the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of adhesive to be partially across the top of the paper bag for closing the top of the bag, but not seal the bag closed.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise a strip of adhesive across the bottom of the bag to close the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of adhesive across the bottom of the paper bag to seal the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of adhesive to be partially across the bottom of the paper bag for closing the bottom of the bag, but not seal the bag closed.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise a strip of adhesive across the side of the bag for closing the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the adhesive to seal the side of the paper bag. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of adhesive to be partially across the side of the paper bag to close the side of the bag, but not seal the bag closed.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise a strip of adhesive across some combination of the side of the bag, top of the bag or bottom of the bag to seal the bag closed. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of adhesive to be partially across some combination of the side of the paper bag, top of the paper bag or bottom of the paper bag to close the bag, but not seal the bag closed. It is an object of the present invention for the adhesive to seal some combination of the side, top and/or bottom of the paper bag. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of adhesive that seals the paper bag to comprise a single dot or multiple spaced apart dots of glue. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of adhesive that seals the paper bag to comprise blocks of glue. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of adhesive that seals the paper bag to comprise a single linear block of glue. It is an object of the present invention for the strip of adhesive that seals the paper bag to comprise multiple linear blocks of glue.

It is an object of the present invention to use a peel-off label or strip attached to the paper bag to seal or reseal the bag. A peel-off label or strip is defined as a device that has a paper piece that covers adhesive, and when the paper piece is removed, the adhesive is functional. It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off label or strip to comprise a plastic piece. It is an object of the present invention to use a peel-off label or strip that is unattached to the paper bag to seal or reseal the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off label or strip that seals the paper bag to have adhesive on both sides of the label or strip. It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off label or strip that seals the paper bag to have adhesive on one side of the label or strip. It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off label or strip to have a paper affixed to the adhesive that can be peeled off. It is an object of the present invention to attach the peel-off label or strip to one side of the top of the paper bag after removing the peel-off strip or label. It is an object of the present invention for the user of the sealable or resealable paper bag to remove the remaining peel-off strip or label and press the side with the adhesive against the side without the adhesive to seal the bag.

It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off strip or label to comprise paper. It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off strip or label to consist of paper. It is an object of the present invention for the paper peel-off strip or label to be recyclable, compostable, biodegradable, or any combination thereof.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper peel-off label or strip to comprise a linear or circular shape. It is an object of the present invention for the paper peel-off label or strip linear shape to comprise a form such as a rectangle or square. It is an object of the present invention for the linear shaped paper peel-off label or strip to be between 0.5 to 8 inches in length and 0.5 to 8 inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the circular shaped paper peel-off label or strip to be between 0.5 and 8 inches in diameter.

It is an object of the present invention to use a peel-off sticker attached to the paper bag to seal or reseal the bag. A peel-off sticker is defined as a device that has a paper piece that covers adhesive, and when the paper or plastic piece is removed, the adhesive is functional. It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off sticker to be a plastic piece. It is an object of the present invention to use a peel-off sticker that is unattached to the paper bag to seal or reseal the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off sticker that seals the paper bag to have adhesive on both sides of the sticker. It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off sticker that seals the paper bag to have adhesive on one side of the sticker. It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off sticker to have a paper strip affixed to the adhesive that can be peeled off. It is an object of the present invention to attach the peel-off sticker to one side of the top of the paper bag after removing the peel-off strip. It is an object of the present invention for the user of the sealable or resealable paper bag to remove the remaining peel-off strip from the sticker and press the side with the adhesive against the side without the adhesive to seal the bag.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper peel-off sticker to comprise a linear or circular shape. It is an object of the present invention for the paper peel-off sticker linear shape to comprise a form such as a rectangle or square. It is an object of the present invention for the linear shaped paper peel-off sticker to be between 0.5 to 8 inches in length and 0.5 to 8 inches in width. It is an object of the present invention for the circular shaped paper peel-off sticker to be between 0.5 and 8 inches in diameter.

It is an object of the present invention for a pinch bottom paper bag to be closed with a closure sticker. It is an object of the present invention for the closed pinch bottom paper bag to contain a sandwich or other piece of food in the bag.

It is an object of the present invention for a pinch bottom paper bag to have a top fold over section that folds over the pinch bottom bag and is attached to the front of the bag with adhesive that appears after a peel-off adhesive strip or label is removed.

It is an object of the present invention for a flat bottom paper bag to have a peel-off adhesive strip or label to close the flat bottom paper bag.

It is an object of the present invention for the peel-off strip or label to be a coupon.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be sealable without an adhesive closure.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise a top fold-over closure mechanism. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise a fold-over closure mechanism, wherein the closure mechanism is an adhesive closure. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise an interlocking slot closure mechanism. It is an object of the present invention for the closure mechanism to be located at the top, bottom or side of the paper bag. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to comprise an interlocking slot closure mechanism and an adhesive closure.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be tamper-proof. It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to have a double seal, making it tamper-proof. It is an object of the present invention for the double seal on the paper bag to comprise at least one adhesive closure.

The present invention relates to a paper bag having gussets with a closure mechanism or seal. The paper bag is coated with an oil and grease resistant material. The paper bag is toxin free and printable. The paper bag has an anti-microbial coating. The paper bag is compostable and/or biodegradable. The closure mechanism or seal is comprised of an adhesive. The closure mechanism or seal is comprised of a peel-off strip or label. The closure mechanism is comprised of a sticker.

The present invention relates to a pinch bottom paper bag with a top of the bag fold over portion and a closure sticker for closing the bag. The present invention relates to a pinch bottom paper bag with a top of the bag fold over portion and a peel off sticker having adhesive under the sticker for attaching to the fold over portion and closing the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag to further comprise gussets. It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag to contain a food item, or other object in the bag.

The present invention relates to a flat bottom paper bag having a peel off adhesive strip, wherein the adhesive is used to close the bag by attaching to a top of the bag that is folded over. It is an object of the present invention for the flat bottom paper bag to contain a food item, or other object in the bag.

The present invention relates to a pinch bottom paper bag having gussets with an extended back portion, a tab and a slot. To close the pinch bottom paper bag, the extended back portion is folded over and the tab is inserted into the slot.

The present invention relates to a pinch bottom paper bag with an extended back portion, a tab and a closure band. To close the pinch bottom paper bag, the extended back portion is folded over and the tab is inserted into the closure band.

The present invention relates to a pinch bottom paper bag having gussets with an extended back portion, a tab and a peel off adhesive. To close the pinch bottom paper bag, the extended back portion is folded over, the peel off strip is removed and the tab is attached to the adhesive.

The present invention relates to a pinch bottom paper bag with an opening at the bottom of the bag. It is an object of the present invention for a food item to be loaded from the bottom of the pinch bottom paper bag. It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag to be closed at the bottom with an adhesive strip. It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag to have a sticker closure mechanism on the top of the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag to have a window to see the contents of the bag.

The present invention relates to a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag with an opening at the bottom of the bag. It is an object of the present invention for a food item to be loaded from the bottom of the flat bottom paper bag. It is an object of the present invention for the bag to comprise a tamper proof seal on top of the flat bottom paper bag. It is an object of the present invention for the flat bottom paper bag to have an adhesive closure mechanism on the bottom of the bag. It is an object of the present invention for the bag to comprise handles on the top of the flat bottom paper bag.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bags to be placed and stored in a flat bottom paper bag to hold a group of paper bags. It is an object of the present invention for the flat bottom paper bag to have a closure mechanism. It is an object of the present invention for the closure mechanism to be an adhesive closure.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bags to be placed and stored in a pinch bottom paper bag to hold a group of paper bags. It is an object of the present invention for the pinch bottom paper bag to have a closure mechanism. It is an object of the present invention for the closure mechanism to be an adhesive closure.

It is an object of the present invention for the group of paper bags to be packaged with shrink-wrap. It is an object of the present invention for a group of banded paper bags to be wrapped with a strapping device and packaged with shrink-wrap.

It is an object of the present invention for the group of paper bags to be packaged in a bag comprised of polyethylene. It is an object of the present invention for a group of banded paper bags to be wrapped with a strapping device and packaged in a polyethylene bag. It is an object of the present invention for the polyethylene bag to have hang holes located at the top or side of the polyethylene bag for the polyethylene bag to be hung. It is an object of the present invention for the polyethylene bag to have an insert describing contents within the bag.

The present invention relates to pinch bottom paper bags with gussets wrapped with a strapping device. The group of paper bags are then packaged in a polyethylene bag that has hang holes located at the top or side of the polyethylene bag. It is an object of the present invention to place an insert in the polyethylene bag along with the group of paper bags to be packaged. It is an object of the present invention to place sheets of closure stickers with the paper bags to be packaged.

The present invention relates to a paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides with the flat transparent window unattached to the paper on two sides. It is an object of the present invention for a food item, or other object to be located within the window and the paper, and be visible under the window. It is an object of the present invention for the food item or other object to be inserted under the window through the open sides. It is an object of the present invention to close the open sides of the window with an adhesive closure mechanism. It is an object of the present invention for the window to be closed by folding over a corner of the paper that is unattached to the window and closing part of the open sides with a closure mechanism. It is an object of the present invention for the closure mechanism to be an adhesive closure mechanism such as a sticker. It is an object of the present invention that the paper is folded over on the unattached sides and placed on the adhesive closure mechanism closing at least parts of the two open sides of the paper. It is an object of the present invention for the adhesive closure mechanism to be a sticker.

It is an object of the present invention for the group of paper bags to be packaged in a polyethylene bag having a flat transparent window, the polyethylene bag having hang holes. It is an object of the present invention for the hang holes to allow the polyethylene bag to be hung on pegs.

It is an object of the present invention for a paper bag to have an opening, and two peel off adhesive strips located above each other. To initially close the paper bag, the top of the paper bag is folded over and a strip of paper is removed from the adhesive strip and the top of the bag is attached to the first adhesive. The paper bag can then be opened and any items removed. The paper bag can then be reclosed by folding the top of the bag again and removing the second strip of paper from the adhesive strip and attaching the folded over top of the bag to the second adhesive.

The present invention relates to a kit that contains paper bags, a packaging for the paper bags and closure stickers where the packaging has a closure mechanism. It is an object of the present invention for the packaging to have an insert attached to a side of the packaging.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to be a duplex bag with a smaller bag enclosed within a larger bag. It is an object of the present invention for the duplex bag to comprise multiple bags. It is an object of the present invention for the duplex bag to comprise some combination of fold-over closure mechanism, interlocking slot closure mechanism and adhesive closure mechanism.

It is an object of the present invention for the paper bag to have a handle. It is an object of the present invention for the handle to be a twist handle, such as one made from plastic material or twine. It is an object of the present invention for the handle to be a die cut handle. It is an object of the present invention for the handle to be a wave style handle. It is an object of the present invention for the handles to be detachable from the bag.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1a is a side view of a prior art pinch bottom bag.

FIG. 1b is a front view of a prior art pinch bottom bag.

FIG. 2a is a side view of a prior art pinch bottom bag having gussets.

FIG. 2b is a front view of a prior art pinch bottom bag having gussets.

FIG. 3a is a side view of a prior art pinch bottom bag without gussets.

FIG. 3b is a side view of a prior art pinch bottom bag with gussets.

FIG. 4a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag having gussets with a fold over portion and a closure sticker.

FIG. 4b is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag with a fold over portion and a closure sticker.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a prior art pinch bottom bag with gussets having a sandwich within the bag.

FIG. 6 is a front internal view of a pinch bottom paper bag with a fold over portion and a closure sticker showing a sandwich within the closed bag.

FIG. 7a is a front view of an open pinch bottom paper bag with a peel off sticker partially removed.

FIG. 7b is a side view of an open pinch bottom paper bag with a peel off sticker partially removed.

FIG. 7c is a front view of FIG. 7a showing a closed pinch bottom paper bag with a fold over portion of the pinch bottom bag attached to the adhesive.

FIG. 7d is a front internal view of FIG. 7c showing a closed pinch bottom paper bag, the adhesive showing underneath the fold over portion of the closed bag.

FIG. 8a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag having gussets, the bag having a window.

FIG. 8b is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag having gussets, the bag having a window showing a sandwich in the bag.

FIG. 9a is a side view of a flat bottom paper bag with a completely peeled off adhesive strip showing the adhesive.

FIG. 9b is a front view of a flat bottom paper bag with a completely peeled off adhesive strip showing the adhesive.

FIG. 10a is a side view of an open flat bottom paper bag with a partially peeled off adhesive strip.

FIG. 10b is a side view of a partially folded over, partially closed flat bottom paper bag with a partially peeled off adhesive strip.

FIG. 10c is an internal side view of a closed flat bottom paper bag with the folded over portion attached to an adhesive strip, the bag having a sandwich within the bag.

FIG. 11a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag in an open position with an interlocking slot closure.

FIG. 11b is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag in an open position with an interlocking slot closure.

FIG. 11c is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag in a closed position with an interlocking slot closure.

FIG. 12a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag in an open position with an extended back portion and a partially peeled off adhesive strip.

FIG. 12b is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag in an open position with an extended back portion and a partially peeled off adhesive strip.

FIG. 12c is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag in a closed position with an extended back portion secured to the adhesive.

FIG. 13a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag in an open position with an extended back portion and closure band.

FIG. 13b is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag in an open position with an extended back portion and a closure band.

FIG. 13c is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag in a closed position with an extended back portion inserted through a closure band.

FIG. 14a is a bottom view of a pinch bottom paper bag with an opening at the bottom of the bag.

FIG. 14b is a bottom view of a pinch bottom paper bag showing cookies loaded into the opening at the bottom of the bag.

FIG. 15a is a bottom view of a pinch bottom paper bag with an opening at the bottom of the bag, the bag with a completely peeled off adhesive strip located at the bottom.

FIG. 15b is a bottom view of a pinch bottom paper bag showing a cookie loaded into the opening at the bottom of the bag, the bag with a completely peeled off adhesive strip located at the bottom.

FIG. 16a is a side view of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag fully closed at the top of the bag and partially closed at the bottom of the bag, the bag also with a completely peeled off adhesive strip located at the bottom.

FIG. 16b is a side view of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag fully closed at the top of the bag and fully closed at the bottom of the bag.

FIG. 16c is a bottom view of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag fully closed at the top of the bag and with an opening at the bottom of the bag, the bag also with a completely peeled off adhesive strip located at the bottom.

FIG. 17a is a side view of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag with handles, fully closed at the top of the bag and partially closed at the bottom of the bag, the bag also with a completely peeled off adhesive strip located at the bottom.

FIG. 17b is a side view of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag with handles, fully closed at the top of the bag and fully closed at the bottom of the bag.

FIG. 17c is a bottom view of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag with handles, fully closed at the top of the bag and with an opening at the bottom of the bag, the bag also with a completely peeled off adhesive strip located at the bottom.

FIG. 18a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag with gussets, the bag in an open position.

FIG. 18b is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag with gussets, the bag in an open position containing utensils.

FIG. 18c is a front internal view of a pinch bottom paper bag with gussets, the bag in a closed position using a sticker closure mechanism, the bag containing utensils.

FIG. 19 is a prior art top view of a box with a tear-off piece.

FIG. 20a is a front view of a flat bottom paper bag for holding a group of paper bags, the flat bottom paper bag closed at the top of the bag with a sticker closure mechanism.

FIG. 20b is a front internal view of a flat bottom paper bag for holding a group of paper bags, the flat bottom paper bag closed at the top of the bag with a sticker closure mechanism.

FIG. 21a is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag for holding a group of paper bags, the pinch bottom paper bag closed at the top of the bag with a sticker closure mechanism.

FIG. 21b is a side internal view of a pinch bottom paper bag for holding a group of paper bags, the pinch bottom paper bag closed at the top of the bag with a sticker closure mechanism.

FIG. 22a is a top view of a group of banded paper bags wrapped with a rubber band and packaged with shrink-wrap.

FIG. 22b is a side view of a group of paper bags packaged with shrink-wrap.

FIG. 23a is a top view of a group of banded paper bags wrapped with a rubber band and packaged in a polyethylene bag.

FIG. 23b is a side view of a group of paper bags packaged in a polyethylene bag.

FIG. 24 is a top view of a group of banded paper bags wrapped with a rubber band and packaged in a polyethylene bag that has hang holes.

FIG. 25a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag with gussets.

FIG. 25b is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag with gussets.

FIG. 25c is a side view of a group of banded paper bags wrapped with a rubber band.

FIG. 25d is a top view of a group of banded paper bags wrapped with a rubber band.

FIG. 25e is a top view of a polyethylene bag with hang holes.

FIG. 25f is an insert that goes with the packaging of the paper bags.

FIG. 25g shows sheets of closure stickers that are packaged with the paper bags shown in FIG. 25h.

FIG. 25h is a top view of a group of banded paper bags packaged with an insert in a polyethylene bag that has hang holes.

FIG. 26a shows a sheet of paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides and unattached to the paper on two sides.

FIG. 26b shows a sheet of paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides and unattached to the paper on two sides. The window is partially folded over with a sandwich underneath the window, the sandwich inserted through the open sides of the window.

FIG. 26c shows a sheet of paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides and unattached to the paper on two sides. The window has a sandwich underneath the window, the sandwich inserted through the open sides of the window.

FIG. 26d shows a sheet of paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides and unattached to the paper on two sides. The window has a sandwich underneath the window, the sandwich inserted through the open sides of the window. A corner of the paper unattached to the window is partially folded over.

FIG. 26e shows a sheet of paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides and unattached to the paper on two sides. The window has a sandwich underneath the window, the sandwich inserted through the open sides of the window. A corner of the paper unattached to the window is folded over and attached to the window with an adhesive sticker to form a closure mechanism.

FIG. 26f shows a reverse angle of FIG. 26e showing a sheet of paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides and unattached to the paper on two sides. The window has a sandwich underneath the window, the sandwich inserted through the open sides of the window. A corner of the paper unattached to the window is folded over and attached to the window with an adhesive sticker to form a closure mechanism.

FIG. 27a shows a top view of a sheet of paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides and unattached to the paper on two sides. A peeled off adhesive closure mechanism is shown.

FIG. 27b shows a top view of a sheet of paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides and unattached to the paper on two sides. The window is partially folded over with a sandwich underneath the window, the sandwich inserted through the open sides of the window. A peeled off adhesive closure mechanism is shown.

FIG. 27c is a top view of a sheet of paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides and unattached to the paper on two sides. Paper to the side of one of the adhesive closure mechanisms is folded over to attach to the adhesive closure mechanism.

FIG. 27d is a top view of a sheet of paper with a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides and unattached to the paper on two sides. Paper on one of the unattached sides is folded over and attached to an adhesive closure mechanism. Paper on a second side is folded over to be attached to an adhesive closure mechanism.

FIG. 27e is a top internal view of a sheet of paper having a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides. An adhesive closure mechanism, visible underneath the two folded over sides of the paper, closes the other two sides of the window. A sandwich is shown underneath the window.

FIG. 27f is a top view of a sheet of paper having a flat transparent window attached to the paper on two sides. An adhesive closure mechanism closes the other two sides. A sandwich is shown underneath the window.

FIG. 28a is a top view of a sheet of paper with a smaller piece of paper attached to the sheet of paper on two sides and unattached to the sheet of paper on two open sides.

FIG. 28b is a top view of a sheet of paper with a smaller piece of paper attached to the sheet of paper on two sides and unattached to the sheet of paper on two sides. The piece of paper is partially folded over with a sandwich underneath the piece of paper, the sandwich inserted through the open sides of the piece of paper.

FIG. 28c is an internal view of a sheet of paper with a smaller piece of paper attached to the sheet of paper on two sides and unattached to the sheet of paper on two sides. The piece of paper has a sandwich underneath the piece of paper, the sandwich inserted through the open sides of the piece of paper.

FIG. 28d is an internal view of a sheet of paper with a smaller piece of paper attached to the sheet of paper on two sides and unattached to the sheet of paper on two sides. The two open sides of the piece of paper are closed by a sticker mechanism attached to the piece of paper and folded over sides of the sheet of paper. A sandwich is underneath the piece of paper.

FIG. 28e is a top view of a sheet of paper with a smaller piece of paper attached to the sheet of paper on two sides and unattached to the sheet of paper on two sides. The two open sides of the piece of paper are closed by a sticker mechanism attached to the piece of paper and folded over sides of the sheet of paper.

FIG. 29a is a top view of a group of paper bags packaged in a polyethylene bag having a transparent window, the polyethylene bag with hang holes.

FIG. 29b is a top view of a group of paper bags packaged in a polyethylene bag that has hang holes.

FIG. 29c is a top view of a group of paper bags packaged in a polyethylene bag with hang holes, the bag hung by inserting two pegs through the hang holes.

FIG. 30a is a side view of an open flat bottom paper bag with two partially peeled off adhesive strips.

FIG. 30b is a side view of a flat bottom paper bag folded over at least one time, the fold over attached to the bag with an adhesive to close the bag. The bag also has a partially removed adhesive strip.

FIG. 30c is an internal side view of a closed flat bottom paper bag with the top portion of the bag folded over more than once and resealed or closed with a second adhesive strip, showing a sandwich inside.

FIG. 31a shows a kit that contains paper bags, closure stickers and a packaging.

FIG. 31b shows the packaging being a pinch bottom paper bag with a closure mechanism.

FIG. 31c shows the packaging having an insert attached to a side of the packaging.

FIG. 32a shows a side view of an open flat bottom paper bag having a closure mechanism internal to the bag.

FIG. 32b shows a side view of a flat bottom paper bag in a closed and sealed position.

FIG. 33a shows a side view of an open flat bottom paper bag with handles having a closure mechanism internal to the bag.

FIG. 33b shows a side view of a flat bottom paper bag with handles in a closed and sealed position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1a is a side view of a prior art pinch bottom bag 10.

FIG. 1b is a front view of a prior art pinch bottom bag 10.

FIG. 2a is a side view of a prior art pinch bottom bag 20 having gussets 25.

FIG. 2b is a front view of a prior art pinch bottom bag 20 having gussets 25.

FIG. 3a is a side view of a prior art pinch bottom bag 30 without gussets.

FIG. 3b is a side view of a prior art pinch bottom bag 40 with gussets 45.

FIG. 4a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag 50 with a fold over portion 54 and a closure sticker 56. The pinch bottom paper bag 50 further has gussets 52.

FIG. 4b is a front view of pinch bottom paper bag 50 shown in FIG. 4a with a fold over portion 54 and a closure sticker 56.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a prior art pinch bottom bag 60 with gussets 62 having a sandwich 64 within the bag 60.

FIG. 6 is a front internal view of pinch bottom paper bag 50 shown in FIG. 4b showing a sandwich 70 within the closed bag 50. The bag 50 has a fold over portion 54 and a closure sticker 56.

FIG. 7a is a front view of an open pinch bottom paper bag 80 having an opening 81 with fold over top portion 82 and a peel off sticker 84 partially removed with adhesive 86 underneath the sticker 84.

FIG. 7b is a side view of FIG. 7a of an open pinch bottom paper bag 80 having an opening 81, an exterior surface 83 and interior surface 85, with fold over top portion 82 and a peel off sticker 84 partially removed with adhesive 86 underneath the sticker 84.

FIG. 7c is a front view of FIG. 7a showing a closed pinch bottom paper bag 80 with the fold over portion 82 of the pinch bottom bag 80 attached to the adhesive 86.

FIG. 7d is a front internal view of FIG. 7c showing a closed pinch bottom paper bag 80, the fold over portion 82 attached to the adhesive 86 to close the bag 80.

FIG. 8a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag 90 with gussets 92 and a window 94.

FIG. 8b is a front view of FIG. 8a of a pinch bottom paper bag 90 with gussets 92 and a window 94 showing a sandwich 96 in the bag 90.

FIG. 9a is a side view of a flat bottom paper bag 100 with a completely peeled off adhesive strip showing the adhesive 102.

FIG. 9b is a front view of FIG. 9a of a flat bottom paper bag 100 with a completely peeled off adhesive strip showing the adhesive 102.

FIG. 10a is a side view of an open flat bottom paper bag 110 with an opening 112, partially peeled off adhesive strip 114 showing adhesive 116.

FIG. 10b is a side view of FIG. 10a of a partially closed flat bottom paper bag 110 with the top of the bag 118 partially folded over (a single fold over) and with a partially peeled off adhesive strip 114 showing adhesive 116.

FIG. 10c is an internal side view of FIG. 10a of a closed flat bottom paper bag 110 with the top portion of the bag 118 folded over more than once and attached to the adhesive 116 (not shown) having a sandwich 120 within the bag 110.

FIG. 11a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag 130 having gussets 132, with an extended back portion 134, a tab 136 and a slot 138. The bag 130 is in the open position.

FIG. 11b is a front view of FIG. 11a of a pinch bottom paper bag 130 with an extended back portion 134, a tab 136 and a slot 138. The bag 130 is in the open position.

FIG. 11c is a front view of FIG. 11a of a pinch bottom paper bag 130 with an extended back portion 134 folded over and a tab 136 placed in the slot 138 for closure of the bag 130.

FIG. 12a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag 140 having gussets 142, with an extended back portion 144, a tab 146 and a partially peeled off adhesive strip 148 showing adhesive 150 under the adhesive strip 148. The bag 140 is in the open position.

FIG. 12b is a front view of FIG. 12a of a pinch bottom paper bag 140, in the open position with an extended back portion 144 and a tab 146. The adhesive strip 148 is partially peeled off showing adhesive 150 under the adhesive strip 148.

FIG. 12c is a front view of FIG. 12a of a pinch bottom paper bag 140 in the closed position with an extended back portion 144 folded over and a tab 146 attached to adhesive 150.

FIG. 13a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag 160 with an extended back portion 164, tab 166 and closure band 168. The bag 160 is in the open position.

FIG. 13b is a front view of FIG. 13a of a pinch bottom paper bag 160 in the open position with an extended back portion 164, tab 166 and a closure band 168.

FIG. 13c is a front view of FIG. 13a of a pinch bottom paper bag 160 in the closed position with an extended back portion 164 folded over and the tab 166 within the closure band 168.

FIG. 14a is a bottom view of a pinch bottom paper bag 170 with opening 172 at the bottom of bag 170. The bag 170 has a sticker closure mechanism 174 at the top of bag 170.

FIG. 14b is a bottom view of FIG. 14a of pinch bottom paper bag 170 showing cookies 176 loaded into opening 172 at the bottom of bag 170. The bag 170 has a sticker closure mechanism 174 at the top of the bag 170.

FIG. 15a is a bottom view of a pinch bottom paper bag 180 with opening 182 at the bottom of bag 180. The bag 180 has a completely peeled off adhesive strip 184 for closing opening 182. The bag 180 has a sticker closure mechanism 186 at the top of bag 180 for closing the top of bag 180.

FIG. 15b is a bottom view of a pinch bottom paper bag 180 showing cookies 188 loaded into opening 182 at the bottom of bag 180. The bag 180 has a completely peeled off adhesive strip 184 for closing opening 182. The bag 180 has a sticker closure mechanism 186 located at the top of bag 180 for closing the top of bag 180.

FIG. 16a is a side view of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag 190 fully closed at the top 194 of bag 190 by a tamper proof seal 192. The bag 190 is partially closed at the bottom of bag 190. The bag 190 has a completely peeled off adhesive strip showing an adhesive 196 at the bottom of bag 190.

FIG. 16b is a side view of FIG. 16a of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag 190 fully closed at the top 194 of bag 190 by a tamper proof seal 192. The bag 190 is fully closed at the bottom of bag 190 by an adhesive closure mechanism (not shown).

FIG. 16c is a bottom view of FIG. 16a of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag 190 fully closed at the top 194 of bag 190 by a tamper proof seal 192. An opening 198 is located at the bottom of bag 190. The bag 190 is shown in an open position at the bottom and is closed with a completely peeled off strip showing adhesive 196 at the bottom of bag 190.

FIG. 17a is a side view of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag 200 fully closed at the top 204 of bag 200 by a tamper proof seal 202. The bag 200 is partially closed at the bottom of bag 200. The bag 200 has a completely peeled off strip leaving an adhesive 206 at the bottom of bag 200. The bag 200 has handles 208 attached at the top 204 of bag 200.

FIG. 17b is a side view of FIG. 17a of a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag 200 fully closed at the top 204 of bag 200 by a tamper proof seal 202. The bag 200 is fully closed at the bottom of bag 200. The bag 200 is closed with an adhesive closure mechanism (not shown) at the bottom of bag 200. The bag 200 has handles 208 attached at the top 204 of bag 200.

FIG. 17c is a bottom view of FIG. 17a of tamper proof flat bottom paper bag 200 fully closed at the top 204 of the bag 200 by a tamper proof seal 202. An opening 210 is located at the bottom of bag 200. The bag 200 is shown in an open position at the bottom and is closed with a completely peeled off strip showing adhesive 206 at the bottom of bag 200.

FIG. 18a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag 220 with gussets 222, the bag 220 in an open position.

FIG. 18b is a front view of FIG. 18a of a pinch bottom paper bag 220 with gussets, the bag 220 in an open position containing utensils 224.

FIG. 18c is a front internal view of pinch bottom paper bag 220 with gussets. The bag 220 is shown in the closed position holding utensils 224. The bag 220 is closed by applying a sticker mechanism 228 after folding over a portion 226 of the bag 200.

FIG. 19 is a top view of a prior art box 232 with a tear-off piece 230.

FIG. 20a is a front view of a flat bottom paper bag 240 for holding a group of paper bags, the flat bottom paper bag 240 closed at the top of the bag with a sticker closure mechanism 241.

FIG. 20b is a front internal view of FIG. 20a of a flat bottom paper bag 240 for holding a group of paper bags 242, the flat bottom paper bag 240 closed at the top of the bag with a sticker closure mechanism 241.

FIG. 21a is a front view of a pinch bottom paper bag 250 for holding a group of paper bags, the pinch bottom paper bag 250 closed at the top of the bag with a sticker closure mechanism 251.

FIG. 21b is a side internal view of pinch bottom paper bag 250 for holding a group of paper bags 252, the pinch bottom paper bag 250 closed at the top of the bag with a sticker closure mechanism 251.

FIG. 22a is a top view of a group of banded paper bags 260 wrapped with a rubber band 262 and packaged with shrink-wrap 263.

FIG. 22b is a side view of FIG. 22a showing a group of paper bags 260 packaged with shrink-wrap 263.

FIG. 23a is a top view of a group of banded paper bags 270 wrapped with a rubber band 275 and packaged in a polyethylene bag 272.

FIG. 23b is a side view of FIG. 23a of a group of paper bags 270 packaged in a polyethylene bag 272.

FIG. 24 is a top view of a group of banded paper bags 285 wrapped with a rubber band 280 packaged in a polyethylene bag 282 that has hang holes 284.

FIG. 25a is a side view of a pinch bottom paper bag 290 with gussets 292.

FIG. 25b is a front view of pinch bottom paper bag 290 with gussets.

FIG. 25c is a side view of a group of banded paper bags 294 wrapped with a rubber band 296.

FIG. 25d is a top view of a group of banded paper bags 294 wrapped with a rubber band 296.

FIG. 25e is a top view of a group of paper bags (not shown) packaged in a polyethylene bag 298 with hang holes 300.

FIG. 25f is an insert 302 describing the contents of the packaging that is inserted or attached to the packaging of the paper bags.

FIG. 25g shows sheets of closure stickers 303 that are packaged with the paper bags shown in FIG. 25h

FIG. 25h is a top view of a group of banded paper bags 304 packaged with an insert 308 in a polyethylene bag 306 that has hang holes 310.

FIG. 26a shows a sheet of paper 320 with a flat transparent window 326 attached to the paper on sides 321 and 323, with the flat transparent window 326 unattached to the paper on sides 322 and 324.

FIG. 26b shows a sheet of paper 320 with a flat transparent window 326 attached to the paper on sides 321 and 323, with the flat transparent window 326 unattached to the paper on sides 322 and 324. The flat transparent window 326 is partially folded over with a sandwich 328 underneath the window 326, the sandwich 328 inserted through the open sides 322 and 324.

FIG. 26c shows a sheet of paper 320 with a flat transparent window 326 attached to the paper on sides 321 and 323, with the flat transparent window 326 unattached to the paper on sides 322 and 324. The flat transparent window 326 has a sandwich 328 underneath the window 326, the sandwich 328 inserted through the open sides 322 and 324.

FIG. 26d shows a sheet of paper 320 with a flat transparent window 326 attached to the paper 320 on sides 321 and 323, with the flat transparent window 326 unattached to the paper 320 on sides 322 and 324. The flat transparent window 326 has a sandwich 328 underneath the window 326, the sandwich 328 inserted through the open sides 322 and 324. A corner 330 of the paper 320 unattached to the window 326 is partially folded over.

FIG. 26e shows a sheet of paper 320 with a flat transparent window 326 attached to the paper 320 on sides 321 and 323, with the flat transparent window 326 unattached to the paper 320 on sides 322 and 324. The flat transparent window 326 has a sandwich 328 underneath the window, the sandwich 328 inserted through the open sides 322 and 324. A corner 330 of the paper 320 unattached to the window 326 is folded over and attached to the window 326 with an adhesive sticker 332 to form a closure mechanism.

FIG. 26f shows a reverse angle of FIG. 26e of a sheet of paper 320 with a flat transparent window 326 attached to the paper 320 on sides 321 and 323, with the flat transparent window 326 unattached to the paper 320 on sides 322 and 324. The flat transparent window 326 has a sandwich 328 underneath the window 326, the sandwich 328 inserted through the open sides 322 and 324. A corner 330 of the paper 320 unattached to the window 326 is folded over and attached to the window 326 with an adhesive sticker 332 to form a closure mechanism.

FIG. 27a shows a top view of a sheet of paper 340 having a flat transparent window 346 attached to the paper 340 on sides 341 and 343, with the flat transparent window 326 unattached to the paper 340 on sides 342 and 344. Two peel off strip adhesive closure mechanisms 348 are shown.

FIG. 27b shows a top view of a sheet of paper 340 having a flat transparent window 346 attached to the paper 340 on sides 341 and 343, with the flat transparent window 326 unattached to the paper 340 on sides 342 and 344. The flat transparent window 346 is partially folded over with a sandwich 350 underneath window 346, the sandwich 350 inserted through the open sides 342 and 344. Two peel off adhesive closure mechanisms 348 are shown.

FIG. 27c is a top view of a sheet of paper 340 having a flat transparent window 346 attached to the paper 340 on sides 341 and 343, with the flat transparent window unattached to the paper on side 342. Side 345 of the paper 340 is folded over and attached to one of the adhesive closure mechanisms (not shown). A sandwich 350 is shown underneath window 346.

FIG. 27d is a top view of a sheet of paper 340 having a flat transparent window 346 attached to the paper 340 on sides 341 and 343, with the side 344 closed by the side of paper 345. Side 347 of the paper 340 is folded over and attached to one of the adhesive closure mechanisms (not shown). A sandwich 350 is shown underneath window 346.

FIG. 27e is a top internal view of a sheet of paper 340 having a flat transparent window 346 attached to the paper 340 on sides 341 and 343. Adhesive closure mechanisms 348, visible underneath the two folded over sides 345 and 347, close the sides 342 and 344 of the window 346. A sandwich 350 is shown underneath window 346.

FIG. 27f is a top view of a sheet of paper 340 having a flat transparent window 346 attached to the paper 340 on sides 341 and 343. Adhesive closure mechanisms (not shown) close sides 342 (not shown) and 344 (not shown) with folded sides 345 and 347. A sandwich 350 is shown underneath window 346.

FIG. 28a is a top view of sheet of paper 360 with a smaller piece of paper 366 attached to the paper 360 on sides 361 and 363, with the smaller piece of paper 366 unattached to the paper 360 on sides 362 and 364.

FIG. 28b is a top view of a sheet of paper 360 with a smaller piece of paper 366 attached to the paper 360 on sides 361 and 363, with the smaller piece of paper 366 unattached to the paper 360 on sides 362 and 364. The smaller piece of paper 366 is partially folded over with a sandwich 368 underneath window 366, the sandwich 368 inserted through the open sides 362 and 364.

FIG. 28c is a top internal view of a sheet of paper 360 with a smaller piece of paper 366 attached to the paper 360 on sides 361 and 363, with the smaller piece of paper 366 unattached to the paper 360 on sides 362 and 364. The smaller piece of paper 366 has a sandwich 368 underneath window 366, the sandwich 368 inserted through the open sides 362 and 364.

FIG. 28d is a top internal view of a sheet of paper 360 with a smaller piece of paper 366 attached to the paper 360 on sides 361 and 363. The two open sides of the piece of paper 366 are closed by a sticker mechanism 370 attached to the piece of paper 366 and folded over sides 365 and 367 of the paper 360. A sandwich 368 is shown underneath window 366.

FIG. 28e is a top view of a sheet of paper 360 with a smaller piece of paper 366 attached to the paper 360 on sides 361 and 363. The two open sides of the piece of paper 366 are closed by a sticker mechanism 370 attached to the piece of paper 366 and folded over sides 365 and 367 of the paper 360.

FIG. 29a is a front view of a group of paper bags 380 packaged in a polyethylene bag 382 having a flat transparent window 384, the polyethylene bag 382 with hang holes 386.

FIG. 29b is a front view of a group of paper bags 390 packaged in a polyethylene bag 392 with hang holes 394.

FIG. 29c is side view of FIG. 29b of a group of paper bags 390 packaged in a polyethylene bag 392 with hang holes 394 hung on pegs 396.

FIG. 30a is a side view of a flat bottom paper bag 400 with an opening 402. The bag 400 has partially peeled off adhesive strip 408 showing adhesive 410 and partially peeled off adhesive strip 404 showing adhesive 406.

FIG. 30b is a side view of a flat bottom paper bag 400 folded over at least one time, the fold over 412 attached to the bag 400 with an adhesive (not shown). The bag 400 also has a partially peeled off adhesive strip 404 showing adhesive 406.

FIG. 30c is an internal side view of a closed flat bottom paper bag 400 with the top portion of the bag 412 folded over more than once and resealed or closed with a second adhesive strip (not shown). The flat bottom paper bag 400 shows a sandwich 414 inside the bag 400.

FIG. 31a shows a kit that contains paper bags 422, closure stickers 424 and a packaging 420 having a closure mechanism 421.

FIG. 31b shows the packaging 422 being a pinch bottom paper bag with a closure mechanism 421.

FIG. 31c shows the packaging 422 having an insert 430 attached to a side of the packaging 422.

FIG. 32a shows a side view of a flat bottom paper bag 430 with an opening 432. The bag 430 has an adhesive closure mechanism 434 internal to the bag 430.

FIG. 32b shows a side view of FIG. 32a in a closed and sealed position at the top 436 of bag 430.

FIG. 33a shows a side view of a flat bottom paper bag 430 with an opening 432 and handles 438. The bag 430 has an adhesive closure mechanism 434 internal to the bag 430.

FIG. 33b shows a side view of FIG. 33a of a flat bottom paper bag 430 in a closed and sealed position 436. The bag 430 has handles 438.

Claims

1. A bag for holding or storing a food item(s) or other object comprising:

a pinch bottom or flat bottom paper bag;

an opening;

at least one fold over portion of a top of said paper bag; and

a closure mechanism;

said bag having side gussets;

said at least one fold over portion of said top of said paper bag attached to said paper bag by said closure mechanism.

2. The bag of claim 1 wherein said closure mechanism is a closure sticker.

3. The bag of claim 1 wherein said closure mechanism is a peel-off sticker with an adhesive underneath said sticker, said at least one fold over portion attached to said adhesive.

4. The bag of claim 1 further comprising a window that allows a user to see contents of said bag.

5. A bag for holding or storing a food item(s) or other object comprising:

a pinch bottom paper bag having side gussets;

an extended back portion;

a tab and a slot;

said extended back portion being folded over so that said tab is placed in said slot for closure of said bag.

6. A bag for holding or storing a food item(s) or other object comprising:

a pinch bottom paper bag having side gussets;

an extended back portion,

a tab; and

a peel-off adhesive;

said extended back portion folded over and said tab attached to said adhesive after said peel off portion of said adhesive is removed for closure of said bag.

7. A bag for holding or storing a food item(s) or other objects comprising:

a pinch bottom paper bag having side gussets;

an extended back portion;

a tab; and

a closure band;

said extended back portion folded over and said tab placed within said closure band for closure of said bag.

8. A bag for holding or storing a food item(s) or other objects comprising:

a pinch bottom paper bag with an opening at bottom of said bag for loading food item(s) into said bottom of said bag;

a top closure mechanism on top of said bag;

a bottom closure mechanism for said bottom of said bag.

9. The bag of claim 8 wherein said top closure mechanism is a sticker closure mechanism and said bottom closure mechanism is an adhesive strip.

10. A paper bag for holding or storing a food item(s) or other object comprising:

a tamper proof flat bottom paper bag with an opening on bottom of said bag;

food item(s) loaded from said bottom of said bag;

said bag comprising a tamper proof seal on top of said bag;

a closure mechanism on bottom of said bag.

11. A bag for holding or storing serving utensils comprising:

a pinch bottom paper bag with gussets;

said bag containing utensils;

a fold over portion of said top of said bag that is folded over an open portion of said bag and closed using a closure mechanism which attaches said fold over portion to rest of said bag.

12. A device for holding paper bags comprising:

a pinch bottom paper bag having gussets or flat bottom paper bag for holding a group of paper bags;

a closure mechanism for closing said flat bottom or pinch bottom paper bag with said paper bags contained within.

13. A device for holding bags comprising:

shrinkwrap which is shrinkwrapped around a group of paper bags that are held together by a strapping device.

14. A device for holding bags comprising:

a polyethylene bag holding a group of paper bags that are held together by a strapping device, said polyethylene bag having hang holes, and an insert describing contents within said polyethylene bag.

15. A device for holding and storing a food item(s) comprising:

a sheet of paper comprising four sides,

a flat transparent window attached to said paper on two sides;

two of said sides of said window that are contiguous being open;

said window covering said food item;

a corner of said paper unattached to said window folded over and attached to said window to partially close said two open sides with a closure mechanism.

16. The device of claim 15 wherein said closure mechanism is an adhesive closure mechanism.

17. A bag comprised of paper that is closed, sealed, or resealed for holding food:

said bag having an open top, interior and exterior surface;

said bag further comprising a closure mechanism;

said bag consisting of paper coated with an oil and grease resistant material, coated with a water-resistant material or coated with any combination of same;

said paper bag is recyclable or curbside recyclable;

said bag has some combination of following environmentally friendly features: chlorine free, toxin free, compostable, recyclable, biodegradable, BPA free, lead free, Phthalates free, PFA free or comprises plant-based materials;

said paper consists of unbleached paper;

said bag assembled by glue, paste or some combination thereof, each certified as food safe.

18. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is between 2 inches and 24 inches in height and between 2 inches and 24 inches in width.

19. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is between 2 to 7 inches in height and between 3 to 7 inches in width.

20. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is between 9 to 13 inches in height and between 8 to 12 inches in width.

21. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag has bottom gussets, side gussets or a combination of bottom and side gussets.

22. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is a pinch bottom bag.

23. The bag of claim 21 wherein said gussets are between 0.25 and eight inches in width.

24. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is a flat bottom paper bag.

25. The bag of claim 17 wherein said paper bag has a basis weight between 20 and 60 pounds.

26. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag comprises a PLA coating edible by humans or microorganisms.

27. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is microwave safe.

28. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is moisture proof, preventing liquids or condensation from escaping said bag.

29. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is treated with an anti-microbial compound.

30. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag further comprises handles.

31. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is used to hold utensils including any combination of knives, forks and spoons.

32. The bag of claim 17 wherein said food is placed in said bag from a bottom of said bag and top of said bag is sealed.

33. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag comprises a window, so that contents of said bag are visible from outside of said bag without having to open said bag.

34. The bag of claim 33 wherein said window is comprised of a transparent material, transparent paper, flexible plastic material, glycine or any combination of same.

35. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is printable with inks certified as food safe.

36. The bag of claim 35 wherein said paper bag comprises flexographic printed graphics or text, digitally printed graphics or text, post-printed graphics or text, or pre-printed graphics or text.

37. The bag of claim 17 wherein said top of said interior surface comprises an adhesive used to close said top of said bag.

38. The bag of claim 17 wherein said closure mechanism is an adhesive.

39. The bag of claim 17 wherein said closure mechanism comprises a strip of adhesive across said side, top, or bottom of said paper bag for sealing said bag closed.

40. The bag of claim 17 wherein said closure mechanism comprises a strip of adhesive partially across said side, top or bottom of said paper bag for closing said side, top or bottom of said bag, but not sealing said bag closed.

41. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag comprises adhesive to seal some combination of side, top or bottom of said bag.

42. The bag of claim 17 wherein said closure mechanism is a peel-off sticker or label attached to said paper bag to seal or reseal the bag, said peel-off sticker or label is defined as a device having a paper strip or piece that covers adhesive, and when said paper strip or piece is removed, adhesive is functional.

43. The bag of claim 17 wherein an unattached peel-off sticker or label is used to seal or reseal said bag.

44. The bag of claim 17 wherein said closure mechanism is a peel-off strip or piece consisting of paper, said peel off strip being recyclable, compostable, biodegradable or any combination.

45. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is a pinch bottom paper bag and said closing mechanism is a closure sticker.

46. The bag of claim 45 wherein said bag contains a sandwich or other piece of food in said bag.

47. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is a pinch bottom paper bag having a top fold over section that folds over said pinch bottom bag and attaches to front of said bag using with said closure mechanism.

48. The bag of claim 17 wherein said closure mechanism is a peel-off adhesive strip or label.

49. The bag of claim 48 wherein said peel-off strip is a coupon.

50. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is a sealable paper bag sealable without an adhesive closure.

51. The bag of claim 47 wherein said fold over section uses an adhesive closure mechanism.

52. The bag of claim 47 wherein said fold over section uses an interlocking slot closure mechanism.

53. The bag of claim of 17 wherein said closure mechanism is located at said side, top or bottom of said paper bag.

54. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag has a tamper-proof seal.

55. The bag of claim 54 wherein said tamper-proof seal is a double seal.

56. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is a flat bottom paper bag having a peel off adhesive strip, wherein adhesive is used to close said bag by attaching to said top of said bag that is folded over.

57. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag has gussets with an extended back portion, a tab and a slot, said tab is inserted into said slot for said closure mechanism.

58. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag has an extended back portion, a tab and a closure band, said tab is inserted into said closure band for said closure mechanism.

59. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag has an extended back portion, a tab and a peel off adhesive, a peel off strip is removed and said tab is attached to adhesive under said peel off strip.

60. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag has an opening at bottom of said bag for placing food in said bag, said bag having a closure mechanism for said bottom of said bag, said top of said bag being closed.

61. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag comprises an opening at bottom of said bag for placing food in said bag and a tamper proof seal on top of said bag, said bag having an adhesive closure mechanism on said bottom of said bag.

62. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag along with other similar paper bags is placed and stored in a flat bottom paper bag having a closure mechanism, said flat bottom bag holding a group of said paper bags.

63. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag along with other similar bags is placed and stored in a pinch bottom paper bag having a closure mechanism, said pinch bottom bag holding a group of said paper bags.

64. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag along with other similar paper bags is packaged with shrink-wrap.

65. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag along with other similar paper bags are packaged in a bag comprised of polyethylene, having hang holes located at top or side of said polyethylene bag for said polyethylene bag to be hung.

66. The bag of claim 65 wherein an insert is placed in said polyethylene bag.

67. A device for holding a food item comprising:

a sheet of paper attached to a flat transparent window on two sides and said window unattached on two sides;

said bag further comprising an adhesive closure mechanism.

68. The device of claim 67 wherein a food item, or other object is visible under said window.

69. The device of claim 67 wherein a corner of said paper is folded over, and closes part of said open sides of said window forming a closure mechanism.

70. The bag of claim 17 further comprising a handle, said handle being a twist handle, die cut handle, or style handle.

71. A kit for paper bags for holding or delivering food comprising:

a group of paper bags;

each of said paper bags comprising an open top, sides, bottom, interior and exterior surface;

a closure sticker for each bag;

said stickers being on a sheet to peel off when used as said closing mechanism;

a carrier bag for storing said paper bags and said sheets of closure stickers;

said carrier bag having a closure mechanism.

72. The kit of claim 71 wherein an insert with printing is attached to a side of said carrier bag.

73. The bag of claim 17 wherein said paper consists of bleached paper.

74. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is between 9 inches to 11 inches in height and between 4 inches to 6 inches in width.

75. The bag of claim 17 wherein said bag is printable with water-based inks.

76. The bag of claim 55 wherein said double seal comprises at least one adhesive closure.