PACKAGE WITH ONE-WAY LOCK ZIP

The present invention is a packaging with one-way seal. The packaging with one-way seal contains a packaging body, a first fastening strip, and a second fastening strip. The packaging body comprises a package base, a package opening, a first package flap, and a second package flap. The package base and the package opening are positioned terminally opposite to each other along the packaging body. The first package flap and the second package flap are connected adjacent to the package opening, opposite to the package base. The package opening is positioned between the first package flap and the second package flap. The first fastening strip traverses along the first package flap. The second fastening strip traverses along the second package flap. The first fastening strip is operatively engaged to the second fastening strip, where the first fastening strip is configured to engage the second fastening strip to a sealed configuration.

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Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to fastening elements. More specifically, the present invention is a package with one-way lock zip.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In present times, there is a need for a sanitary means of providing a readily close-able and permanent seal for garbage bags. The garbage bags being used presently may leak from the openings and produce a foul smell. Further, the leaking garbage bags may also spill out the liquid waste and pollute the environment. The problem of leaking and spilling out of liquid waste mostly happens with resealable zip locks bags, plastic carryout bags, cinch bags, etc. Therefore, it is an objective of the present invention to solve these problems.

The present invention aims to solve these problems. The present invention features a one-way sealing mechanism installed along the opening of the bag. This allows the user to seal off a garbage bag in a sanitary and secure way for proper disposal. The one-way sealing mechanism prevents leakage of the contents of the garbage bag, therefore, containing the foul smells and pollutants within the bag.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a packaging with one-way seal. The packaging with one-way seal comprises a packaging body, a first fastening strip, and a second fastening strip. The packaging body comprises a package base, a package opening, a first package flap, and a second package flap. In the preferred embodiment, the package base takes the form of the sealed off bottom of the packaging body, opposite to the package opening. In the preferred embodiment, the package opening takes the form of the access opening of the package body that allows the user to place media inside of the packaging body. In the preferred embodiment, the first package flap and the second package flap take the form of the half-perimeter boundaries of the package opening, where the first fastening strip and the second fastening strip are connected along such that the first fastening strip and the second fastening strip are configured to engage together and conjoin the first package flap to the second package flap in order to close off the package opening.

The package base and the package opening are positioned terminally opposite to each other along the packaging body. The first package flap and the second package flap are connected adjacent to the package opening, opposite to the package base, where the first package flap and the second package flap are configured to serve as mounting portions of the first fastening strip and the second packaging strip. The package opening is positioned between the first package flap and the second package flap. The first fastening strip traverses along the first package flap. The second fastening strip traverses along the second package flap such that the second fastening strip aligns with the first fastening strip. The first fastening strip is operatively engaged to the second fastening strip, where the first fastening strip is configured to engage the second fastening strip to a sealed configuration.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the present invention in accordance with a sealed configuration.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view taken along lines A-A in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a detailed view taken along circle B in FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a diagram view showing a locking head being inserted along a head receiver.

FIG. 7 is a diagram view showing the locking head engaging along the head receiver.

FIG. 8 is a diagram view showing the locking head engaging along the head receiver, where the locking head is connected to the head receiver in the sealed configuration.

FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of the present invention in accordance with a second embodiment.

FIG. 10 a top perspective view of the present invention in accordance with the second embodiment in the sealed configuration.

 DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention is to be described in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes a thorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects of the present invention that may be practiced or utilized without the implementation of some features as they are described. It should be understood that some details have not been described in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References herein to “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or “alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustrating aspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in some instances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope of the present invention as a whole.

As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim a limitation found herein that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.

Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein—as understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term—differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, “or” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.”

The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the appended claims. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header. The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in the context of the present invention, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.

In reference to FIGS. 1-5 and 9-10, the present invention is a packaging with one-way seal 1. The packaging with one-way seal 1 comprises a packaging body 11, a first fastening strip 12, and a second fastening strip 13. In the preferred embodiment, the packaging with one-way seal 1 is adapted to any suitable application, such as, but not limited to waste disposal, shipping and transportation, storage, or any other suitable application. In the preferred embodiment, the packaging with one-way seal 1 is scaled to any suitable size. In the preferred embodiment, the packaging with one-way seal 1 is made out of any suitable material, such as, but not limited to polymer composites, paper, mylar, nylon, or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the packaging body 11 takes the form of any suitable packaging implement such as, but not limited to bags, boxes, bins, containers, envelopes, or any other implement suitable for holding and securing items. In the preferred embodiment, the first fastening strip 12 and the second fastening strip 13 takes the form of a pair of fastening implements connected along the packaging body 11 such that the first fastening strip 12 engages the second fastening strip 13 to form a one-way seal, where the first fastening strip 12 conjoins with the second fastening strip 13 in a way where the conjoined strip does not unravel or open. In the preferred embodiment, the first fastening strip 12 and the second fastening strip 13 takes the form of a pair of barb connection style fasteners. In another embodiment, the first fastening strip 12 and the second fastening strip 13 takes the form of a pair of adhesive style fasteners.

In reference to FIGS. 1, 3-5, and 9-10, the packaging body 11 comprises a package base 111, a package opening 112, a first package flap 113, and a second package flap 114. In the preferred embodiment, the package base 111 takes the form of the sealed off bottom of the packaging body 11, opposite to the package opening 112. In the preferred embodiment, the package opening 112 takes the form of the access opening of the package body that allows the user to place media inside of the packaging body 11. In the preferred embodiment, the first package flap 113 and the second package flap 114 takes the form of the half-perimeter boundaries of the package opening 112, where the first fastening strip 12 and the second fastening strip 13 are connected along such that the first fastening strip 12 and the second fastening strip 13 are configured to engage together and conjoin the first package flap 113 to the second package flap 114 in order to close off the package opening 112.

The package base 111 and the package opening 112 are positioned terminally opposite to each other along the packaging body 11. The first package flap 113 and the second package flap 114 are connected adjacent to the package opening 112, opposite to the package base 111, where the first package flap 113 and the second package flap 114 are configured to serve as mounting portions of the first fastening strip 12 and the second packaging strip. The package opening 112 is positioned between the first package flap 113 and the second package flap 114. The first fastening strip 12 traverses along the first package flap 113. The second fastening strip 13 traverses along the second package flap 114 such that the second fastening strip 13 aligns with the first fastening strip 12. The first fastening strip 12 is operatively engaged to the second fastening strip 13, where the first fastening strip 12 is configured to engage the second fastening strip 13 to a sealed configuration.

In the preferred embodiment, the first fastening strip 12 comprises a locking head 121, shown in FIGS. 5-8. The locking head 121 traverses along the first fastening strip 12. The locking head 121 comprises a stem body 122, a first hook 123, and a second hook 124, shown FIGS. 6-8. The stem body 122 traverses along the first fastening strip 12. The first hook 123 and the second hook 124 are terminally connected adjacent to the stem body 122, opposite to the first fastening strip 12. In the preferred embodiment, the locking head 121 takes the form of a male-type barb style connector, where the stem body 122 supports the first hook 123 and the second hook 124 along the first fastening strip 12. The first hook 123 and the second hook 124 serve as the connection barbs that engage and interlock along the second fastening strip 13 in the sealed configuration.

In the preferred embodiment, the second fastening strip 13 comprises a head receiver 131, shown in FIGS. 5-8. The head receiver 131 traverses along the second fastening strip 13. The locking head 121 is operatively engaged to the head receiver 131, where the locking head 121 is configured to engage the head receiver 131 in the sealed configuration. The head receiver 131 comprises a head receiving channel 132. The head receiving channel 132 traverses along the head receiver 131. In the preferred embodiment, the head receiver 131 takes the form of the corresponding connection element that engages and interlocks along the locking head 121. In the preferred embodiment, the head receiving channel 132 serves as the areal clearance suitable for receiving the first hook 123 and the second hook 124, such that the first hook 123 and the second hook 124 are inserted within the head receiver 131, where the first hook 123 and the second hook 124 engage and interlock along the head receiving channel 132.

In a second embodiment, the first fastening strip 12 comprises an adhesive strip 125, shown in FIGS. 9-10. The adhesive strip 125 traverses along the first fastening strip 12. In the second embodiment, the first fastening strip 12 comprises a strip cover 126, shown in FIGS. 9-10. The strip cover 126 is connected adjacent to the adhesive strip 125. In the second embodiment, the second fastening strip 13 comprises an adhesive receiving strip 133. The adhesive receiving strip 133 traverses along the second fastening strip 13. In the second embodiment, the first fastening strip 12 and the second fastening strip 13 takes the form of adhesive style fastening strips, where the adhesive strip 125 traverses along the first fastening strip 12. The strip cover 126 is placed over the adhesive strip 125, where the strip cover 126 is configured to protect the adhesive strip 125 until the package opening 112 is ready to assume the sealed configuration. In the second embodiment, the user may unpeel the strip cover 126 from the adhesive strip 125 in order to adhere the first fastening strip 12 to the second fastening strip 13. In the second embodiment, the adhesive receiving strip 133 takes the form of any suitable adhesive receiving surface that allows the adhesive strip 125 to adhere along the second fastening strip 13.

In the preferred embodiment, the packaging with one-way seal 1 further comprises an engagement shuttle 14, shown in FIGS. 1-2 and 9-10. The engagement shuttle 14 is slidably connected between the first fastening strip 12 and the second fastening strip 13. In the preferred embodiment, the packaging with one-way seal 1 further comprises a pull handle 15, shown in FIGS. 1-2 and 9-10. The pull handle 15 is connected adjacent to the engagement shuttle 14. In the preferred embodiment, the engagement shuttle 14 takes the form of a slidably connected cinching implement that pinch and engages the first fastening strip 12 to the second fastening strip 13 when the engagement shuttle 14 slides and traverses along the first fastening strip 12 and the second fastening strip 13. In the second embodiment, the strip cover 126 is connected adjacent to the engagement shuttle 14, where the strip cover 126 is configured to unpeel when the engagement shuttle 14 is sliding along the first fastening strip 12 and the second fastening strip 13. In the preferred embodiment, the pull handle 15 takes the form of any suitable handling implement attached to the engagement shuttle 14. The pull handle 15 allows the user to easily and conveniently grasp and slide the engagement shuttle 14 along the first fastening strip 12 and the second fastening strip 13.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

1. A packaging with one-way seal comprising:

a packaging body:
a first fastening strip:
a second fastening strip:
the packaging body comprising a package base, a package opening, a first package flap, and a second package flap;
the package base and the package opening being positioned terminally opposite to each other along the packaging body;
the first package flap and the second package flap being connected adjacent to the package opening, opposite to the package base;
the package opening being positioned between the first package flap and the second package flap;
the first fastening strip traversing along the first package flap;
the second fastening strip traversing along the second package flap; and
the first fastening strip being operatively engaged to the second fastening strip, wherein the first fastening strip is configured to engage the second fastening strip to a sealed configuration.

2. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the first fastening strip comprising a locking head: and the locking head traversing along the first fastening strip.

3. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 2 comprising:

the locking head comprising a stem body, a first hook, and a second hook;
the stem body traversing along the first fastening strip; and
the first hook and the second hook being terminally connected adjacent to the stem body, opposite to the first fastening strip.

4. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 2 comprising:

the second fastening strip comprising a head receiver:
the head receiver traversing along the second fastening strip; and
the locking head being operatively engaged to the head receiver, wherein the locking head is configured to engage the head receiver to the sealed configuration.

5. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 4 comprising:

the head receiver comprising a head receiving channel; and
the head receiving channel traversing along the head receiver.

6. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the first fastening strip comprising an adhesive strip; and
the adhesive strip traversing along the first fastening strip.

7. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 6 comprising:

the first fastening strip comprising a strip cover; and
the strip cover being connected adjacent to the adhesive strip.

8. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the second fastening strip comprising an adhesive receiving strip; and
the adhesive receiving strip traversing along the second fastening strip.

9. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 1 further comprising:

an engagement shuttle; and
the engagement shuttle being slidably connected between the first fastening strip and the second fastening strip.

10. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 9 comprising:

a pull handle; and
The pull handle being connected adjacent to the engagement shuttle.

11. A packaging with one-way seal comprising:

a packaging body:
a first fastening strip:
a second fastening strip:
the packaging body comprising a package base, a package opening, and a first package flap, and a second package flap;
the first fastening strip comprising a locking head:
the second fastening strip comprising a head receiver:
the locking head comprising a stem body, a first hook, and a second hook;
the head receiver comprising a head receiving channel
the package base and the package opening being positioned terminally opposite to each other along the packaging body;
the first package flap and the second package flap being connected adjacent to the package opening, opposite to the package base;
the package opening being positioned between the first package flap and the second package flap;
the first fastening strip traversing along the first package flap;
the second fastening strip traversing along the second package flap;
the first fastening strip being operatively engaged to the second fastening strip, wherein the first fastening strip is configured to engage the second fastening strip to a sealed configuration;
the locking head traversing along the first fastening strip;
the stem body traversing along the first fastening strip;
the first hook and the second hook being terminally connected adjacent to the stem body, opposite to the first fastening strip;
the head receiver traversing along the second fastening strip;
the locking head being operatively engaged to the head receiver, wherein the locking head is configured to engage the head receiver to the sealed configuration; and
the head receiving channel traversing along the head receiver.

12. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 11 comprising:

the first fastening strip comprising an adhesive strip; and
the adhesive strip traversing along the first fastening strip.

13. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 12 comprising:

the first fastening strip comprising a strip cover; and
the strip cover being connected adjacent to the adhesive strip.

14. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 11 comprising:

an engagement shuttle; and
the engagement shuttle being slidably connected between the first fastening strip and the second fastening strip.

15. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 14 comprising:

a pull handle; and
The pull handle being connected adjacent to the engagement shuttle.

16. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 11 comprising:

the second fastening strip comprising an adhesive receiving strip; and
the adhesive receiving strip traversing along the second fastening strip.

17. A packaging with one-way seal comprising:

a packaging body:
a first fastening strip:
a second fastening strip:
an engagement shuttle;
a pull handle
the packaging body comprising a package base, a package opening, and a first package flap, and a second package flap;
the package base and the package opening being positioned terminally opposite to each other along the packaging body;
the first package flap and the second package flap being connected adjacent to the package opening, opposite to the package base;
the package opening being positioned between the first package flap and the second package flap;
the first fastening strip traversing along the first package flap;
the second fastening strip traversing along the second package flap; and
the first fastening strip being operatively engaged to the second fastening strip, wherein the first fastening strip is configured to engage the second fastening strip to a sealed configuration;
the engagement shuttle being slidably connected between the first fastening strip and the second fastening strip; and
the pull handle being connected adjacent to the engagement shuttle.

18. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 17 comprising:

the first fastening strip comprising an adhesive strip; and
the adhesive strip traversing along the first fastening strip.

19. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 18 comprising:

the first fastening strip comprising a strip cover; and
the strip cover being connected adjacent to the adhesive strip.

20. The packaging with one-way seal as claimed in claim 17 comprising:

the second fastening strip comprising an adhesive receiving strip; and
the adhesive receiving strip traversing along the second fastening strip.
Patent History
Publication number: 20230257166
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 23, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 17, 2023
Inventor: Christopher Jay Hoffman (Prescott, WI)
Application Number: 18/058,541
Classifications
International Classification: B65D 33/16 (20060101); B65D 33/25 (20060101);