Abstract: In one aspect, a shopping bag or carryall (hereinafter, shopping bag and carryall refer to the inventive shopping bag interchangeably unless otherwise noted) is describe that addresses the problems and inconvenience of having to carry multiple articles and personal items individually into a store, and access those articles in the store when shopping. The shopping bag assists the shopper by organizing the many necessities typically carried and used by shoppers. The numerous features of the bag serve to protect and makes immediately available all of the typical items a shopper may need.

Abstract: A gift bag includes a bag body including a front panel and a rear panel to form an interior cavity. Each of the front and rear panels includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer, which is made of waterproof material, has a decorative pattern provided on an outer surface of the inner layer. The outer layer, which is made of see-through material for enhancing a virtual effect of the decorative pattern, is overlapping on the inner layer to form a double-wall structure of each of the front and rear panels. Therefore, the front and rear panels not only provide a relatively enhanced strength for carrying a gift inside the interior cavity but also enhance a decorative appearance of the bag body when the outer layers are overlapped on the inner layers respectively.

Abstract: A product display and carrying bag. The bag is sized and configured to receive a juvenile vehicle seat therein, thereby forming a package when the seat is contained in the bag. The bag includes upper and lower chambers and side panels overlying the chambers. The bag further includes lifting means for lifting the packaging by a user.

Abstract: A collapsible, hands-free emesis container is provided with improved portability, deployment and emesis reception characteristics. The container includes a receptacle for receiving emesis, a chute for directing emesis and a retainer to maintain desired positioning of the container about a support structure, which may be the neck of an impaired patient. The container may be provided in a package having size characteristics for easy storage and access by emergency medical service personnel.

Abstract: A reusable dry cleaning bag is provided having a dual purpose as a hanging garment cover and a tote bag. The dry cleaning bag is configured to have a plurality of panels that are connected to form the hanging garment cover having a closed end and an open end. A pair of straps is positioned along an axis of the panels. The hanging garment cover is converted to a tote bag by folding the bottom half of the garment cover at the axis to overlap with the top half of the garment cover.

Abstract: A system of reusable shopping bags provides an assortment of reusable and selectively collapsible bags and carriers suitable for the various types of good a shopper encounters at, for example, a grocery store. Specific embodiments provide one or more large insulated freezer bag for frozen goods, one or more grocery bags for sundries, one or more veggie bag for vegetables and fruits, at least one carrying case pak, and one or more pod. Some of the bags are stowable in the freezer bag and in other embodiments component bags are stowable in the carrying case pak. The freezer and grocery bags may have adjustable handles and specific embodiments provide a shoulder cushion pad selectively mountable on the handles. Kits with instructions allow customized bag systems to be assembled.

Abstract: A carryall or tote is a bag with an open top end that communicates with at least one inner pouch volume. The open top end is closed with a releasable closure. A transparent pocket located upon the front outer surface of the bag holds an accessory, such as an electronic access key or electronic access unit to permit real estate agents to access real properties listed for sale. A back pocket located upon the back outer surface holds one or more business cards or other identification indicia. A length-adjustable neck strap is provided from which the bag may be suspended. Alternatively, the bag may be suspended by one or more belt engaging loops. In some embodiments, a pen pocket may be provided as well as an additional pouch that is releasably fastened to the bag to hold other accessories.

Abstract: A soft sided insulated cooler bag has a base and side panels. The base includes a rigid or semi-rigid reinforcement or batten that serve to provide a relatively hard or stiff edge about which the bag can be panel folded over on itself. The upper edge of the bag has a length that is as great as half the periphery of the bottom panel. The bag can be collapsed to a flat position and then panel folded to a storage position. Retainers are provided to keep the bag in the storage position. The bag has lifting apparatus, which may be strap. The straps may be anchored to the bag at a plurality of anchor points, some of which may be sliding keepers, such that the handle can be moved to a first position in which the bag may be held in a predominantly up-and-down orientation, and to a second position in which the bag may be held in a predominantly flat or horizontal position.

Abstract: A pre-made, flexible, plastic bag in the shape of a triangle for the storage of a food product more specifically designed for a slice of pizza pie or similarly shaped items that have been leftover. The bag comprises of one triangular, transparent, sheet plastic type material being placed on top of another identical piece of the same material. The sides will be attached together from the vertex to the base. The base will have a resealable opening similar to a zip-lock type strip where the user will have access to place the food item into the bag prior to closure. The bag then can be placed and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later consumption. After consumption, the bag should be disposed of properly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an impermeable bag for holding articles. The impermeable bag includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a flexible interlocking member and a flexible interposing member. The first sidewall includes a first inner surface and a first outer surface. The second sidewall includes a second inner surface and a second outer surface. The first inner surface and the second inner surface are attached to form a receptacle with an opening to hold the articles therein. The flexible interlocking member is disposed on the first inner surface proximate to the opening. The flexible interposing member is disposed on the second inner surface proximate to the opening. A pressure is applied on the first outer surface and the second outer surface to insert the flexible interposing member into the flexible interlocking member for sealing the opening.

Abstract: A portable, soft, transparent carrying case has removable transparent storage pockets or pouches attached to the interior cover. The removable storage pouches are attached to the cover by releasable fasteners so each pouch is removable. The pouches have zip lock type closures. A zipper zips around the top of the case and down the sides, so that unzipping it all the way allows the cover to lie down flat like a book, allowing the array of pouches to be flipped through like pages of a book.

Abstract: An adjustable length storage bag which is constructed of a substantially transparent plastic sleeve that has a first end equipped with the zipper-type closure device and a second end equipped with an adhesive layer on an inner periphery of the sleeve for adhesively joining a second bag in order to store food items of a larger length.

Abstract: A vertically-aligned organizer comprising a backpanel a plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments; and a coupling mechanism adapted to removably couple the plurality of sectionalized compartments to the backpanel. The backpanel of one embodiment is comprised of (i) a front surface adapted to align in a generally vertical direction, (ii) a top edge, (iii) at least one bore, and (iv) a generally flexible material. A method of organizing articles using a vertically-aligned organizer of may comprise placing the backpanel front surface in a generally vertical position, coupling the backpanel to one of a wall, a door, and a frame, coupling the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments to the backpanel front surface, and placing articles within the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments.

Abstract: A bug proof bag for containing luggage or other items has a plurality of sides such that the sides are non-porous so as to prevent ingress of bugs into the bag and are smooth so as to offer substantially no harborages to bugs. A zipper in a closed state prevents ingress of bugs into the bag, and the zipper in an opened state permits access to an interior of the bag. The zipper, for example, has a slider and first and second locking strips. The bug proof bag may, if desired, also include a seal that seals ends of the first and second locking strips to the bag.

Abstract: A compact, two-sided, lightweight, stretchable, tri-fold pouch for outdoor use. The fabric is waterproof on one side and soft on the other side. The pouch protects items placed inside the pouch as well as items packed adjacent the pouch. The waterproof fabric may be on the inside or the outside of the pouch. The pouch elasticity permits tight encapsulation of stowed items and the accommodation of large, rigid items. The pouch may be carried in pockets, worn with belts or straps through loops on the pouch, attached to other objects, or placed inside other containers.

Abstract: Gift bag assemblies and related retail displays including multiple components which are selected and assembled to form unique gift bags. The display includes a plurality of each of the gift bag components which include bags which have a transparent pocket for receiving a decorative card, decorative cards which bear printed matter which is visible through the transparent pocket, and handles which have a gripping portion and an attachment portion and a fastener on the attachment portion for attachment to the bag. The consumer selects each of the components based upon occasion or design attributes and assembles a unique gift bag by insertion of a selected decorative card into the transparent pocket of the bag and attachment of a selected handle to the bag.

Abstract: An inflatable, non-latex balloon with an attached bag for holding items. The balloon with attached bag has an inflatable portion and a non-inflatable portion. The inflatable portion or balloon is inflatable with air or gas, while the non-inflatable portion forms a bag for holding items. The balloon and bag are preferably constructed unitarily from sheets of heat-sealable film. The bag may be closed as for example by a tie. The bag may be either opaque, translucent, or transparent.

Abstract: Gift bag assemblies and related retail displays include multiple components which are selected and assembled to form unique gift bags. The display includes a plurality of each of the gift bag components which include bags which have a transparent pocket for receiving a decorative card, decorative cards which bear printed matter which is visible through the transparent pocket, and handles which have a gripping portion and an attachment portion and a fastener on the attachment portion for attachment to the bag. The consumer selects each of the components based upon occasion or design attributes and assembles a unique gift bag by insertion of a selected decorative card into the transparent pocket of the bag, and attachment of a selected handle to the bag.

Abstract: A clear plastic pouch is in the form of a generally parallelepiped container having a zipper mechanism which extends along at least a portion of the lateral sides of the pouch and across the top of the pouch.

Abstract: A packaging bag and a drying agent with a moisture absorption indicator function are provided without using a heavy metal harmful to the human body. The packaging bag includes a first packaging material (10) and a second packaging material (20). The first packaging material (10) is provided on an outermost side thereof with a transparent barrier film (12) having a barrier property against water vapor. The second packaging material (20) has a light-reflective or light-absorbing film (24) and a pattern printed layer (23) overlaid on a bag interior side thereof, the pattern printed layer (23) having a printed moisture-absorbing indicator pattern (30). A desiccant-containing resin film (11, 21) which becomes transparent due to moisture absorption is overlaid on a bag interior side of at least one of the first packaging material (10) and the second packaging material (20).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a material for more easily and accurately detecting treatment status using gas exposure. The present invention relates to an ink composition for detecting an oxidizing gas, or the like, comprising at least one type of azo dye, methine dye, triarylmethane dye and thiazine dye.

Abstract: A method of forming a valve bag suitable for filling with, for example, powder, grain, cement, animal foodstuffs, via a chute tube inserted into the valve, including forming a combined web from two webs of material, including steps of forming the combined web into a plurality of bag sections, sealing the bag sections at one side such that a valve portion is defined, separating the two webs and moving them outwardly until the bag sections are turned inside, and sealing the two webs to form a valve bag having an strong, effective seal and a valve portion for filling.

Abstract: A plastic bag for produce such as potatoes comprises first and second plastic walls peripherally bonded together. A central plastic wall is positioned between the first and second walls, being peripherally bonded to them. The central plastic wall is opaque to substantially block the passage of light therethrough. Thus, potato greening can be avoided while they are stored in the bag even under bright, fluorescent light.

Abstract: A collapsible bag for displaying and holding an item includes a plurality of panels attached to one another to define an interior in which the item is disposed. The panels are formed of a fabric material except for a top panel that is formed of a transparent, flexible plastic material to permit viewing of the item. The plurality of panels define side walls and a first end wall that are foldable along fold lines so as to cause each side and end wall to fold over itself resulting in the bag collapsing when the interior is empty. The plurality of panels further includes a selectively openable second end panel though which the interior is accessible when the second end panel is opened.

Abstract: A confidential envelope/bag is composed of a face and a back. The face and the back are linked with each other and formed with an edge at circumference; a sealing print is formed across the edges either at the back or on both the face and the back. The sealing print includes patterns, marks, graphics, texts or numbers made of paint, coating, ink, fluorescent dye, or even concaves, or extrusions. The circumference of the face and the back are adhered to each other with a suitable region to form a sealing zone.

Abstract: This method of making a folding coin purse involves forming a first pocket and a second pocket on a layer of rectangular material. A peripheral border is biased into an upstanding position. The peripheral border frames an access opening between the first pocket and the second pocket. A second half of the body folds over a first half of the body to close the access opening.

Abstract: An elongate, tubular, transparent thin-film scallop bag formed with a tapered, open top edge and a closed bottom edge, and sized to hold a column of scallop medallions. The bag includes a plurality of regularly spaced perforations for eliminating trapped and excess moisture trapped during the filling of the bag with the scallops, and further formed with at least one vent hole larger than said perforations near the base of the bag to relieve back air pressure during the loading process. The bag's composition includes at least a twenty percent mixture of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), at least a thirty percent low density polyethylene (LDPE), and at least forty-five percent Metallocene 8C. The novel composite provides the requisite strength for a thickness that can carry the necessary perforations spacing without tearing or stretching, while providing a surface characteristic that is smooth and allows the scallops to slide easily into the bag.

Abstract: An encapsulating bag for contamination control on gas cylinders employs a main body of fabric such as polyester or flouropolymer having a weave sufficiently tight to preclude contaminant transmission. A bottom boot engages a lower portion of the main body to cover the bottom of the cylinder. A separation closure means such as a non-metal zipper is incorporated into the main body for opening the main body for insertion of the cylinder. A cuff is attached to a top circumference of the bag main body for close engagement of a top boss of the cylinder to preclude contaminant escape. An ESD button is incorporated in the body of the bag for attachment of a conducting lead for grounding connection.

Abstract: Luggage that is easy to transport and easy to store is provided with security tags to enable the passenger and terminal security officers to determine the last person to seal the luggage, enabling a passenger to determine if the luggage was searched, and enabling security personal to determine whether the luggage was previously searched.

Abstract: A sized demonstration kit distributable or mailable to customers for marketing purposes is illustrated with reference to a moisture control material and system for wicking away and dissipating body moisture. The kit has a relatively small holder in the shape of a container or foldable device having, an exterior surface for at least a printed address and postage, an interior surface defining a storage space, with access to the storage space. Optionally the holder is transparent or with a viewing window. Samples of the moisture control material and associated items for testing purposes are removably offered to the interior surface of, a first space for printed information on the nature and operation of the moisture control material and system, and a second space for printed instructions on how to test at least one of the samples of the moisture control material are disposed in the holder.

Abstract: An improved handbag or the like having one entire side wall formed of a see-through panel which can be selectively exposed to permit facilitated viewing of items contained therein. The see-through panel is joined to an opaque panel to form a receptacle with an access opening at the top. An exterior cover panel of opaque material is removably positioned in covering relation to the see-through panel and at least partially separably attached to the bag structure, allowing the cover panel to be displaced from covering relation to enable facilitated viewing of personal affects through the see-through panel for easy selection and removal.

Abstract: A portable rollup pack for organizing, storing, and transporting personal articles including a sleeping bag for an extended stay is provided in an elongated bag body having a central carrying section and laterally positioned flexible wing wraps with the body having a compartmentalized interior surface region and an exterior surface with fasteners and carrying handles such that the bag body may receive personal articles in the compartmentalized region and then be wrapped about a cylindrically shaped sleeping bag and transported as an integral unit.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device comprising two components connected to each other with possible displacement of one component relative to the other, sealing means arranged between said two components, and flow rate adjusting means actuated by displacement of one component relative to the other. The invention is characterized in that the device comprises positioning means for placing the two components in two different positions, namely a first so-called sterilizing position, wherein said two components do not, or hardly exert, any stresses on the sealing means, and second so-called operating position, wherein said two components stress the sealing means to provide the required sealing conditions.

Abstract: A packaging bag for containing a plurality of disposable absorbent articles includes a generally polyhedral enclosure having an interior space, a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall. A plurality of disposable absorbent articles contained in the interior space, with each one of the articles being adapted to be worn by a user and including a front panel and a back panel. A first graphic is provided on the front panel of each the absorbent article, and a second graphic is provided on the back panel of each the absorbent article. A first and a second of the walls include an at least substantially clear portion, with the plurality of disposable absorbent articles being folded and positioned in the enclosure such that at least a portion of the first graphic is visually perceivable through the first of the walls and at least a portion of the second graphic is visually perceivable through the second of the walls.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve having an open top, a closed bottom wall, a front and back faces and a pair of opposing side walls connecting the front and back faces. The side walls are formed with at least one gusset allowing the front and back faces to extend from each other. The gussets are sealed unitarily at the bottom ends to form the bottom wall. The “square bottom” bag takes on a triangular lengthwise shape normally biased closed at the top but easily openable for maximum filling and discharge of the interior of the bag.

Abstract: A beverage container configured from a front and a rear surface portion, a base portion, and a pair of gusset portions. The gusset portions configure side portions of the container by being sealed to mutually confronting edge portions of the front and rear surface portions and the base portion. The upper portions of the front and rear surface portions configure a neck portion that has a more slender shape than the remainder of the front and rear surface portions and that extends in a single direction. A notch is formed in the edge sealed portion of the neck portion. The front and rear surface portions are sealed directly together at a predetermined region corresponding to the notch without the gusset portions existing therebetween. A straw extends from and is positioned within the neck portion. The neck portion can be opened from the notch.

Abstract: A support pillow kit comprises a pillow comprising a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms, and a base member comprising a bottom and two spaced apart walls extending from the bottom. The pillow rests on the bottom and is held between the two walls, and a transparent cover covers the pillow and the base member.

Abstract: Bag for wrapping food items, in particular breed, rolls, and snacks, made of a composite material having at least one first layer made of a material containing cellulose and a second layer made of plastic; the first layer has a specific weight of 15 to 50 g/m2, preferably from 15 to 40 g/m2, and the second layer is from 6 to 20 ?m thick. The composite material is perforated, and the ratio of open surface area to total surface area of the composite material is between 1/50 and 1/250, and the first layer made of material containing cellulose is interrupted in at least one area for the purpose of inclusion of a window. The window is perforated.

Abstract: A luggage item interior may include various internal pockets. The outside face or material forming the luggage item is made from a clear plastic material covered by a removable opaque flap thereby providing ease of inspection of the contents of the luggage item from the outside thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bag for transporting flower bouquets or plants. It comprises a support for receiving the bouquet or the plant, forming the bottom of the bag, and two substantially parallel lateral portions comprising at least one cutout over at least one of the lateral portions.

Abstract: A display and carrying package is provided which is particularly adapted for displaying and carrying a bedding ensemble, but which could be used for displaying and carrying any ensemble of products of different sizes. The package is in the form of a closed flexible bag, preferably box-shaped, having generally flat transparent front and rear walls and, preferably, having non-transparent side and top walls connected thereto. The bag preferably includes a zipper for closing and opening the bag to provide access to the interior of the bag. The ensemble of products of different sizes is positioned inside the bag with the large ensemble product in juxtaposition to the transparent front bag wall for viewing therethrough and the other smaller ensemble products are positioned inside the bag, preferably in pockets attached to the inside of the rear wall, in juxtaposition to the rear transparent wall and in side-by-side position for being viewed from the outside through the transparent rear wall.

Abstract: Flexible and semi-rigid refuse containers are provided for long term storage of refuse in environments where permafrost conditions prevail. The preferred containers are formed from woven fiberglass coated with a UV resistant polymer such as PVC.

Abstract: A transparent plastic bag or container which is adapted to be used with different products simply by switching descriptive cards which describe the bag's contents. A system for securing the cards in the bag is disclosed. This is achieved by providing an interior retaining strip along the top of the bag. A system for adhering velcro fasteners to plastic bags by means of zig-zag stitching is also disclosed.

Abstract: An oven bag and methods for using the same are disclosed. The oven bag may be used in a range of different ovens. The oven bag is characterized by pre-formed perforations that provide for both venting of hot gasses and a secondary opening. The oven bag may comprise different kinds of closure devices including, but not limited to, drawstrings and hand ties.

Abstract: A confidential envelope/bag is composed of a face and a back. The face and the back are linked with each other and formed with an edge at circumference; a sealing print is formed across the edges either at the back or on both the face and the back. The sealing print includes patterns, marks, graphics, texts or numbers made of paint, coating, ink, fluorescent dye, or even concaves, or extrusions. The circumference of the face and the back are adhered to each other with a suitable region to form a sealing zone.

Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems, and devices for installing barriers in openings or gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors. At least one barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is preferably operative to cure or harden, such as a hydratable cementitious slurry, is introduced into the bag to create a barrier in the hole or gap.

Abstract: A remote control cover has a body, a plurality of window openings incorporated within the body, a closure flap at an open end of the body, and a closure flap with hook and loop fastening material for securing the flap in a closed position. The body has a pair of lateral seams that are reinforced with a pair of crimps. The remote control cover is generally flat when empty, but is flexible in order to conform to the shape of a remote control unit that is inserted in the cover.

Abstract: Bag for wrapping food items, in particular breed, rolls, and snacks, made of a composite material having at least one first layer made of a material containing cellulose and a second layer made of plastic; the first layer has a specific weight of 15 to 50 g/m2, preferably from 15 to 40 g/m2, and the second layer is from 6 to 20 &mgr;m thick. The composite material is perforated, and the ratio of open surface area to total surface area of the composite material is between 1/50 and 1/250, and the first layer made of material containing cellulose is interrupted in at least one area for the purpose of inclusion of a window. The window is perforated.

Abstract: A bag having an article display aperture and a folded support surface formed in a front panel thereof for supporting and displaying various types of articles. The bag is formed of relatively stiff material and its front panel is provided with cuts and scored areas defining a tab that is folded to form a generally wedge-shaped support surface for supporting various articles behind the aperture. The bag can be supported on a flat surface such as a counter top or a table top or may be suspended in an elevated position by handles at its upper end for displaying various articles, and may also be used as a conventional gift bag or shopping bag. An insert sheet formed of decorative material may also be inserted in the bag along its back panel to serve as a colorful background.

Abstract: A multi-purpose window bag having multiple layers includes a window, an outer surface and an inner surface. The bag is formed from a multi-ply blank having an interior polymeric layer and one or more outer layers. The outer layers are typically formed from paper or paper like material and have a window cut through the outer layers. First, the outer layers are adhered to one another and then the window is cut through the adhered outer layers. Next, a skip laminator is used to apply adhesive to the interior surface of the adhered outer layers, except for the window. Finally, the polymeric interior layer is adhered to the outer layers. Preferably, the interior layer is transparent or translucent. The multi-ply is formed into closed bottom bag with the polymeric interior layer fully lining the inside of the bag.