Detachable Patents (Class 383/13)
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Patent number: 6353215Abstract: The invention relates to a soft-sided carrying case and a method of manufacture thereof. The carrying case is made from moisture-impermeable, flexible, stretchable material, particularly adapted for outdoor use. A main body of the bag is secured by dielectric welding with a pair of drop-shaped end panels to form the carrying case. The main body, being cut on a bias, allows stretching of narrow ends of the main body to substantially conform to the drop-shaped end panels and form a wrinkle-free attachment.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1998Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Inventors: Eric Revels, James Diaz
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Patent number: 6341894Abstract: A accessory carrying case for transporting, storing, and presenting accessories for use. The accessory carrying case includes a main member with a first surface and a second surface; a plurality of pockets, each positioned on the second surface of the main member, each one of the plurality of pockets is designed for holding an accessory related to the game of bingo; and a clamp member which is used to selectively couple the main member to a table.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Inventor: Juanita Merced Quinones
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Patent number: 6257406Abstract: A detachable basketball hanger (10) functioning to hold at least one basketball (22). The detachable basketball hanger (10) having a holder (12). A top strap (14T) is securely attached at a left distal end to the holder right (12R). A bottom strap (14B) is securely attached at a left distal end to the holder right (12R). A first connector (16A) securely affixed to the holder front (12F). A cinch (20) is looped through a top of a ball holder bag (18A) of a ball holder (18) forming a ball holder bag opening (18AA). A second connector (16B) is securely connected to a top end of the cinch (20).Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2000Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: Jerry Garino
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Patent number: 6233786Abstract: A handle for a bag includes two parts each connected to a top edge of the bag. Each part includes a first plate which has a groove defined in one of two sides thereof and a second plate pivotally connected to the first plate. The second plate has a stick extending from one of two sides thereof so that the top edge of the bag and the stick are together fitted in the groove of the first plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Inventor: Bo-Hon Lin
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Patent number: 6213640Abstract: The invention concerns the field of bags provided with a suspending device which can be recycled by the same method as the bag, and enabling automatic assembly. The suspending device is characterized in that it is formed by an integral plastic piece, with a suspending part designed to suspend the bag, formed by a loop, and a fixing part, designed to attach the suspending part to the bag, formed by an element cast en block with the loop adapted to pass through the bag and be maintained thereon. The fixing part shaft is maintained in the holes bored in the bag walls by swaging the fixing part end.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Flexico-FranceInventor: Henri Bois
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Patent number: 6179025Abstract: A carry bag comprises: a) a three dimensional, generally rectangular-shaped, closable pouch; b) a closure means in the top of the pouch; c) at least two magnetic fasteners, preferably two magnetic snaps; and d) a detachable, carrying strap. Portions of magnetic fasteners on the ends of the carrying strap correspond to magnetic fastener portions on the pouch, so that a user can quickly and easily attach the carrying strap to the pouch, or detach it from the pouch. Alternatively, the carry bag comprises the pouch and one or more interchangeable covers. The cover comprises an open, three dimensional, generally rectangular-shaped, cover compartment, which is of sufficient size to snugly accommodate the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventor: Alice B. Sutton
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Patent number: 6142302Abstract: A bag stack made of low density polyethylene material is disclosed. The bag stack comprises a plurality of bags where consecutive bags are adhesively connected together and where the back walls of the bags in the stack are hot welded together near the tops of the back walls of the bags. When a bag is removed from the stack, the front wall of the following bag is pulled open to permit easy removal of the next bag. A method is disclosed for forming a bag stack in accordance with the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Better Bags, Inc.Inventor: Eduardo A. Requena
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Patent number: 6113267Abstract: A packet which enables the user to attach a pair of carrying handles to a package and containing a pair of flexible cords and four plastic members each having a flat surface coated with an adhesive and provided with an adherent protective strippable plastic film there over covering the flat surface, and an opposed surface. The opposed surface of each of the plastic members is provided with a normally integral raised portion, the improvement wherein the raised portion has a slot therein for receiving one end of said flexible cords with a snap fit to provide for ready attachment and detachment of the flexible cords. The flexible cords are adapted to be hand gripped together to provide a carrying handle for a package.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Inventor: Ron Roy
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Patent number: 6102569Abstract: A folding collapsible storage box, which includes a fabric box body having rectangular horizontal top and bottom sides and four rectangular vertical peripheral sides, four horizontal rods respectively fastened to the box body along the border of the rectangular horizontal top side, four vertical rods respectively fastened to the box body and arranged between each two adjacent rectangular vertical peripheral sides, and a hard bottom board mounted inside the box body at the bottom, wherein the rectangular horizontal top side of the box body is formed of a rectangular top panel and a zip fastener, the rectangular top panel having one side formed integral with the box body, and three other sides separably connected to the box body by the zip fastener; hanging straps are detachably fastened to the box body by turn-locks at the rectangular vertical peripheral sides of the box body for hanging.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1999Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
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Patent number: 6092574Abstract: An article of luggage is provided with a removable wrap, such as a shoulder strap, in which strain relief is provided between the carrying strap and the article of luggage. The strain relief is provided by a strain relief member, typically elastic material, within the connection member that is permanently secured to the article of luggage and is intended to be manually connected to the removable carrying strap.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1999Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: United States Luggage, L.P.Inventor: Richard J. Krulik
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Patent number: 5988879Abstract: A storage bag formed from a flexible, highly insulative, water repellent, double-faced pile material. The flexible bag includes a main body having an opening in a top portion thereof. A drawstring is provided for closing the opening in the top of the bag, thereby allowing the bag to accommodate various sized containers or objects. A multi-function divider flap is provided that can serve as an insulating cover for a container enclosed within, or protruding out of, the bag, and/or as a divider to vertically or horizontally separate a plurality of different containers or objects within the bag.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventors: Ted Bredderman, Ginny Bredderman
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Patent number: 5927800Abstract: A trash bag for theater seats includes a bag having front and rear panels connected along opposing side edges and the bottom, and a mouth formed by upper edges of the front and rear panels. A pair of cooperable fasteners are connected to the bag with first halves of the fasteners mounted on opposite ends of the mouth and second halves of the fasteners attached to a chair. Elastic strips are mounted along the upper edges of the bag to bias the bag to a closed position when removed from the fasteners on the chair.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Inventor: Marcus Stallworth
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Patent number: 5921601Abstract: The bag closure comprises a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm. The first, second and third arms each include a first and second end. The second arm is disposed intermediate the first and third arms. The first ends of each arm are permanently attached to a groin and extend therefrom into a first position wherein the second ends of each arm are maintained in a spaced apart orientation where the second ends of each arm are not touching each other and are not secured to each other. In this first position, a first open slot separates the first and second arms and a second open slot separates the second and third arms. A ring is utilized to secure the second ends of the first, second, and third arms in a second position where the first and third arms are moved closer in proximity to the second arm and the first and second slots are substantially closed at the second ends of the arms.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1997Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Inventor: Kathleen A. Buckles
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Patent number: 5895118Abstract: Disclosure directed to the combination of a beach towel convertible to a bag for transporting items to and from the beach. The combination includes a uniquely constructed, circular mat having an inflatable peripheral bladder member that facilitates set-up of the mat, and ensures a maintenance of the components thereof. The combination further includes a removably detachable towel for the mat, and a security pouch for personal items on the mat underlying the towel.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1998Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Inventor: Charles D. Hensley
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Patent number: 5611625Abstract: A multipurpose bag includes top and bottom sections fastenable to one another. The top section is convertible to a mattress whereas the bottom section is convertible to a mattress or a chair. The top and bottom sections are provided with pockets for receiving insert material which functions as cushioning and/or provides flotation capabilities therefor.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1995Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Inventor: Michel L. Legendre
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Patent number: 5540501Abstract: A laundry bag assembly for children including a bag into which articles are insertable having a first side and a second side and a hanger part for suspending the bag. An upper peripheral region defines an aperture having a neck opening portion and a first arm opening portion on the first side of the bag. First and second connecting areas are situated on the peripheral region and a second arm opening is situated on the second side of the bag. The hanger part has a head portion, a neck portion situated at the lower part of the head portion and first and second arm portions extend laterally from the neck portion. The second arm portion is removably insertable into the second arm opening of the bag. The bag includes cooperating fastening members for attaching the first connector area of the upper peripheral region to the second connector area of the upper peripheral region to thereby separate the bag aperture into a first arm opening and a neck opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1995Date of Patent: July 30, 1996Assignee: Franco Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Jack Franco
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Patent number: 5533809Abstract: A remote control caddy for supporting a remote control unit therein includes a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of opposing side walls, a bottom wall and an open top end. The walls define a cavity for receiving the remote control unit through the open top end. Secured to the interior of each of the walls is a liner that protects the remote control units against mechanical shock. The remote control caddy can be releasably secured to the piping on a piece of furniture by way of a pair of clips that are secured to and extend above the top of the rear wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1995Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Inventor: Mary J. Gorman
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Patent number: 5493809Abstract: A sleeve used to wrap items such as potted plants. The sleeve may have an open or closed bottom. When closed, the bottom may have a gusset for allowing expansion upon the depositing of the pot into the sleeve. The sleeve has a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a bonding material disposed upon an inner or outer portion of the sleeve for attaching the sleeve to the pot or item.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1995Date of Patent: February 27, 1996Assignee: Highland Supply CorporationInventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, William F. Straeter
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Patent number: 5468528Abstract: A bulk material transport bag has a plurality of sidewalls, a lower end wall, and an upper wall, defining a bulk material space therewithin. The surrounding sidewalls are formed by a panel of fabric, positioned at each corner of the bag, the panel of fabric formed into a right triangle, so that the first and second legs of the triangle form the outer wall of the bag at each corner, and the third leg (or hypotenuse) of the triangle forms the internal baffle wall of the bag. Each corner triangle is stitched to a flat panel of fabric, defining the remaining central portion of each sidewall, so that when the eight portions of fabric are joined, there is defined the enclosed wall of the bag, together with the baffles formed in the interior of the bag. The bag includes a plurality of rectangular or triangular shaped openings in each of the baffle walls for allowing bulk material to flow therethrough in order to completely fill the bag.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1995Date of Patent: November 21, 1995Inventors: Daniel R. Schnaars, Randall H. Curtis
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Patent number: 5450964Abstract: A hanger system including a flexible, resilient plastic hanger for selectively suspending a bag having a pair of holes extending therethrough. The hanger includes a pair of opposing, spaced ears, the distance between the ears being longer than the distance between the bag holes. The hanger may be flexibly deformed from its normal state so that each ear may be selectively inserted into or retracted from a respective one of the bag holes. The hanger system may also include at least one of the bags, and if a plurality of bags are used, then they may be heat melted together along an upper edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1994Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Inventor: Richard L. Miller
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Patent number: 5368393Abstract: A handle for plastic bags which include carrying loops, the handle composed of molded or extruded material having two transverse grooves and/or a longitudinal groove, each groove having a wide mouth, inwardly extending converging sides leading to a narrow channel and an enlarged opening thereafter. The handle having closure means at each end which may form other functions such as a whistle or flashlight. Transverse cavities are optionally formed on the upper and lower sides near ends of the body for receiving perpendicular thereto handles having similar cavities for interlocking therewith.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1993Date of Patent: November 29, 1994Inventor: J. Brian Normann
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Patent number: 5366293Abstract: A handbag is partially convertible into a long cord for emergency use and includes a frame unit and a pocket unit. The frame unit has a hollow body which includes a bracket member on the lower portion thereof, and two handle members respectively secured to the upper portions of two opposite sides of the bracket member. The pocket unit includes a pocket body which is knitted or crocheted from the cord and which is mounted removably on the hollow body of the frame unit, and two fasteners which are respectively secured to two end portions of the cord and which are locked in the pocket body. The cord has a predetermined length so as to be knitted or crocheted into the pocket body. Accordingly, when the pocket unit is removed from the frame unit, the fasteners of the pocket unit can be unlocked from the pocket body so as to pull outward the end portions of the cord, thereby untying the cord.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1993Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Inventor: Shyr-Dong Lii
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Patent number: 5207725Abstract: The present invention is composed of a sack for a bar of soap made from soft polyester netting tube, one end being closed or sealed, the opposite end being open and adapted to be closed to retain the bar of soap therein. The open end is adapted to be closed and a loop of synthetic material is attachable thereto. Encompassing the loop is a slidable bead to secure the loop to the arm of the user or to any other object within the confine of the bath or shower. A second embodiment of the closure as part of the present invention uses a disc with an annular groove which encompasses the aforesaid closure adaptor for the netting tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1991Date of Patent: May 4, 1993Inventor: Linda L. Pinkerton
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Patent number: 5199758Abstract: A carrier apparatus for carrying packages is formed in the configuration of a tubular body having opposite ends and a slot spiraling through the body between its opposite ends. The carrier apparatus is easily attached to and removed from cords secured to objects such as binding cords of packages or cord or plastic loop handles of shopping bags by inserting the cords or handles in the slot at one end of the body, and then rotating the body around its longitudinal axis causing the cords or slots to be directed along the length of the spiraling slot from one end of the apparatus to the other end of the apparatus. The carrier apparatus provides a rigid carrier or holder on the package or bag cords or handles that fits comfortably in the palm of a user's hand.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1991Date of Patent: April 6, 1993Inventor: Nila G. Howell
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Patent number: 5178198Abstract: The present invention provides a handbag, for example a lady's handbag, especially a fashionable evening bag, which is equpped with two or more handles. The handles can be in different styles and are removably attachable to the handbag by easily operated, discreet snaps insertable into sockets on the handbag.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1991Date of Patent: January 12, 1993Assignee: F. A. Sontagg, Ltd.Inventor: Natalie Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 5150938Abstract: A detachable grip supplements the handle pair of a single plastic bag, or the handle pairs of a number of bags. The grip has a bar which comfortably fits in the palm of the hand. One end of a cord (which cord could be wire, line, belt or cable) is permanently attached to one end of the bar. The other end of the cord has apparatus for removably latching itself to the other end of the bar, temporarily forming a closed loop of fixed length. The distance along the handle between the two ends is at least as wide as an adult human's hand. The latching apparatus preferably is a stop, such as a ball or a cylinder, on the free end of the cord, which ball or cylinder fits into a socket on the free end of the bar. However, other latches or clasps are disclosed for use as substitutes for the stop and socket latch.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1991Date of Patent: September 29, 1992Inventor: David L. Gans
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Patent number: 5088667Abstract: A unitary one-piece holder for removably retaining and spreading open a trash bag. The holder includes a pair of retainer halves, each of which has a respective internal face, first adjoining edge that adjoin one another and second remote edge. The halves are joined together along the respective adjoining edges thereof by at least one hinge. The halves are pivotable about the hinge in a first closed direction and in a second open direction. In the first direction, the remote edges and the internal faces are moved toward one another for closing the device with a "snap-action" and clamping at least a portion of the bag therebetween, so that the bag is at least partially spread open. In the second direction, the remote edges and the internal faces are moved away from one another for opening the device and unclamping and releasing the trash bag from therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1990Date of Patent: February 18, 1992Inventor: Ralph C. Olson
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Patent number: 5083825Abstract: The improved handle is for a bag or bag carrier and has provision for the insertion of a bag strap inside thereof and for the releasable removal thereof. The handle includes an inner core in the form of a substantially rigid tube defining a central hollow space the length thereof with open ends. The tube is divided into two longitudinally extending parts the length thereof, having a pair of spaced junction lines therebetween. The handle also includes a flexible, resilient elongated outer shell having a hollow interior and a split line the entire length thereof. The shell is fixedly secured to the outer surface of the core parts and is releasably openable at the split line to separate the parts at one of the junction lines for access to the central space in order to releasably dispose the bag carrier strap therein. The outer shell may be of elastomeric material and the inner core may be of metal, wood, plastic or the like. A closure releasably holds the handle shut.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1990Date of Patent: January 28, 1992Inventors: Benjamin L. Bystrom, Andrew P. Bystrom
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Patent number: 5068945Abstract: A fastener particularly adapted for securing an end of a cord in an opening in an object comprises a cylindrical shaped body. Extending through the fastener body is a passageway to hold an end of the cord, for example. In practice, the fastener preferably is made of plastic allowing the fastener to be molded onto the cord. Projecting outwardly on an angle from an inner end of the fastener body is an ear. Because the cord, the fastener ear, or both are flexible, the fastener ear and cord may be pressed into alignment. Once aligned, the fastener and cord end may be threaded through the opening in the object with the ear then returning to its prior nonaligned position. The cord is prohibited from being drawn back through the opening by an interference fit between the fastener ear and the object.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1990Date of Patent: December 3, 1991Assignee: Duraco Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard S. Hart, Thomas E. Perdue, Jr.
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Patent number: 5059033Abstract: A shipping sack having side walls defining a mouth from which contents may be discharged, includes a non-reclosable stitched fastener across and closing the mouth. The stitched fastener includes a removable chain stitch and a removable rip tape for facilitating manual opening of the stitched fastener. The rip tape in one embodiment is composed of a strip having a cut-out opening therethrough defining a handle adapted to be manually grasped for carrying the shipping sack. The rip tape also includes a free end extending beyond the edge of the shipping sack to facilitate manual access to the rip tape and to facilitate pulling the rip tape to remove the stitched fastener. In another embodiment, the handle rip tape includes a continuous row of finger holes in lieu of the single cut-out opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1989Date of Patent: October 22, 1991Assignee: KCL CorporationInventor: Mark E. Branson
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Patent number: 5029926Abstract: An attachable bag holder for use with a bag having at least one carrying loop. The holder includes an elongated body terminating in opposed ends and formed with a loop receiving channel on an upwardly facing side and a manually engageable gripping surface on a downwardly facing side of the holder body. A retention structure formed for easy insertion and yet difficult removal or trapping of the bag loops in the holder upon attachment of the same is provided. The holder body is preferably formed with the U-shaped cross section which permits nesting of holders in a stacked relation. The manually engageable gripping surface is downwardly convexed and formed with finger indentations to transfer loading forces to each of the fingers on the user's hand, and provide a firm positive grip which combine to reduce fatigue. The gripping surface configuration also provides transverse, as well as longitudinal, rigidity to the holder. A holder dispenser and method are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1989Date of Patent: July 9, 1991Inventor: Peter D. Dieterich, Jr.
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Patent number: 5026105Abstract: A novel hand grip for carrying loaded plastic bags that are made of flexible plastic sheet material and have bag handles formed in the opposite walls thereof, includes an elongated yoke that is shaped to be grasped by a human hand, and at least two (2) longitudinally spaced-apart hooks attached to the yoke and positioned thereon for hanging the bags by the bag handles thereof when the grip is raised. The hooks are spaced apart on the yoke to permit the ring finger and middle finger of the hand to fit comfortably therebetween with the little finger and the index finger outboard of the hooks. Each of the hooks has a restricted access for passing bag handles into and out of the eye of the hook, whereby the bag handles may be captured in the eye of the hook and cannot be released inadvertently from the hook.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1988Date of Patent: June 25, 1991Inventor: Lennard Feldman
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Patent number: 5005891Abstract: A bag handle apparatus comprises a thin sheet of semirigid flexible material having a locking tab formed on one end, and a locking slot formed in a second end of the sheet. A locking tab lockingly engages the locking slot to hold the bag handle apparatus in a generally arcuate shape about one or more bag handles which are loaded with articles. The sheet has a width sufficient to cover the palm of the user's hand and a length sufficient to be disposed around the desired number of bag handles. The sheet is preferably low density polyethylene having a thickness of from 0.060 to 0.090 inches.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1990Date of Patent: April 9, 1991Inventor: T. J. Lunsford
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Patent number: 4991978Abstract: A towel bag combination apparatus which in the open position is used for towel or beach-type purposes and in the closed position is an enclosed bag with a carrying strap. The towel bag combination apparatus comprises a circular fabric towel element with a reinforced peripheral web with draw holes in the web and a ring near the web, and with the bottom surface having a reinforced section and a loop secured thereto. The towel-bag apparatus also includes an elastic draw cord having a one and an other end and passing through the holes in the web and having the one and other end include a spring loaded clip. The draw cord permits the circular towel to move an open position for towel use and a closed bag use, the draw cord passing through the loop and with the spring loaded clip adapted to engage the ring so as to form a carrying strap for the towel bag combination apparatus in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1990Date of Patent: February 12, 1991Inventor: Michael J. Ostrowski
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Patent number: 4988213Abstract: A packing bag (1), which is open-ended for filling purposes, is made from a film tube and has a removable film tab (10) at its open end (4). The tab is connected to the flat side (5) of the bag by a weld seam. The tab is provided with two wicket perforations (6, 7) and has an additional score line (12) between the wicket perforations and weld seam (9).Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1989Date of Patent: January 29, 1991Assignee: M & W Verpackungen Mildenberger & Willing GmbH & Co.Inventor: Helmut Mattle
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Patent number: 4982989Abstract: An auxiliary handle for use with containers such as bags, pails, cans or cardboard cartons having handle portions included therewith has a longitudinally arcuate base portion and a pair of side walls converging upwardly from opposite sides of the base portion. A generally triangular rib extends inwardly from the inner surface of one side wall and is interleaved with a pair of similar ribs on the inner surface of the other side wall. The outer wall or bottom surface of the base portion has transverse finger-receiving recesses therein. The auxiliary handle fits over the handle portion of the container and helps distribute the weight of the container more evenly to ease the load on the person carrying the container. The interleaved ribs prevent inadvertent release of the auxiliary handle from the container handle.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1990Date of Patent: January 8, 1991Assignee: Swenco LimitedInventor: Henry D. Sweeny
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Patent number: 4936619Abstract: A hand grip for carrying one or more plastic bags or the like which includes an elongate tubular element having a hollow interior and a pair of spaced apart panels. The panels are affixed to the tubular element and diverge outwardly therefrom defining a channel therebetween which communicates with the interior of the tubular element through an opening dimensioned to provide some resistance to passage therethrough of a bag handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1989Date of Patent: June 26, 1990Inventor: John Salazar
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Patent number: 4932702Abstract: An auxiliary handle for use with containers such as bags, pails or cans having handle portions included therewith has a longitudinally arcuate base portion and a pair of side walls converging upwardly from opposite sides of the base portion. A pair of ribs extend from the inner surface of the base portion along the inner surface of each side wall towards the outer edge thereof with the ribs on one wall being opposite the ribs of the other wall so as to define a narrow gap at their point of closest approach. The outer wall or bottom surface of the base portion has transverse finger-receiving recesses therein. The auxiliary handle fits over the handle portion of the container and helps distribute the weight of the container more evenly to ease the load on the person carrying the container. The side walls of the auxiliary handle can be used for advertising purposes.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1989Date of Patent: June 12, 1990Assignee: Swenco LimitedInventor: Henry D. Sweeny
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Patent number: 4925317Abstract: A flexible intermediate container has at least one improved lifting loop formed by joining integral extensions of a side wall structures. The extensions are at their upper free ends cut to form at least two flaps which are positioned above or below the extensions on both sides of a folding line or seam, thus forming a lifting loop joint comprising frictional area of overlapping layers of fabric material. Friction therebetween is secured by a frictional agent such 2500 glue or hot-melt and/or by a mechanical device. The lifting loop can be gathered together and surrounded by at least one band or sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1988Date of Patent: May 15, 1990Assignee: Norsk Hydro a.s.Inventors: Eirik Myklebust, Bjarne Omdal, Anders Juel, Olaf Strand, Erik Jonsgard
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Patent number: 4923235Abstract: A handle particularly for use with plastic grocery bags is disclosed. The bag is of the type having two side walls with openings near the top for carrying the bag. The elongate handle is substantially rigid and the ends of the handle have notches which receive edges of the side walls at the openings. The notches are shaped such that the handle will not accidentally separate from the bag when it is set down. In a preferred form, the handle is of thin plastic which is arcuate in transverse cross section and placed in the bag opening so that the convex side faces downwardly. An intermediate part of the handle can have two longitudinally-spaced openings to receive hanger hooks to facilitate carrying clothes in a clothes bag when traveling.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1989Date of Patent: May 8, 1990Assignee: Wolverine Aluminum Distributing Ltd.Inventor: Peter D. Stewart
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Patent number: 4917160Abstract: A storage bag is set forth for use particularly by sun bathers and the like providing a bag of flexible construction formed with a sun-glass eye case secured to a rear wall interiorly of the bag with a first securement flap oriented adjacent the sun-glass case for securement of liquid containers, such as suntanning lotion and the like therewithin. A second flexible securement flap is oriented in a first position overlying the first securement flap securable with a hook and loop fastener strip positioned coextensively with a remote edge of the first securement flap wherein the second securement flap is repositionable to a second position securable to a further hook and loop fastener strip formed on an interior surface of the forward wall to selectively compartmentalize the interior of the flexible storage bag. The flexible construction of the securement flaps enables the same to be compressed against the interior surface of the rear wall when not being utilized.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1989Date of Patent: April 17, 1990Inventors: Diana L. Hart, Nancy A. Hames
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Patent number: 4911561Abstract: A shopping bag of thermoplastic synthetic resin sheeting with lateral weld seams wherein, at the bag opening, the front wall is fashioned with a straight rim, and the rear wall is fashioned to project beyond the front wall with an approximately sinusoidal rim to form a protruding flap. The sinusoidal rim of the rear wall terminates either above or below the rim of the front wall in the lateral weld seams. A process for the production of the shopping bags by sinusoidal cutting apart of a film ply of a tubular sheet involves a series of sequential operation at successive stages or stations.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1988Date of Patent: March 27, 1990Assignee: Stiegler GmbH MaschinenfabrikInventor: Robert Wagner
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Patent number: 4911562Abstract: The collapsible can comprises two layers of a flexible plastics material which are coupled at the perimeter thereof and define a pouring mouth arranged at the end of an elongated portion, at least a gripping handle being provided at a peripheral edge defined by the two plastics layers.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1988Date of Patent: March 27, 1990Inventor: Adriano Mazzeschi
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Patent number: 4907633Abstract: A handbag assembly according to which a variety of outer decorative coverings can be selectively attached to the main article carrying bag to suit the desired decor. The main article carrying bag, which has a bottom and opposed sidewalls, is of flexible but sturdy construction capable of supporting whatever is intended to be carried. The sidewalls terminate at an upper rim to which is attached a pair of opposed handles, for easily supporting the carrying bag and its contents. An outer decorative covering of a desired decor substantially envelops the main article carrying bag and is attached to the carrying bag at locations proximate to the upper rim. The handles may be reovable from the carrying bag and changed according to the desired decor and may be of different functional designs. Elastic members may be provided to bias the opening of the bag to a closed position or, in the alternative, positive closure devices may be utilized.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1988Date of Patent: March 13, 1990Inventor: Carol A. Eckstein
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Patent number: 4890355Abstract: A releasably mountable hand grip adapted to be mounted to a handle(s) associated with a plastic bag, totebag, collapsible luggage, briefcase and the like is disclosed. The hand grip includes an elongated tubular body having an inner and outer wall and opposite open ends. Opposed curvilinear sections are formed by a longitudinal opening extending along the length of the body, so as to enable the body to readily receive the handle or handle straps through the longitudinal opening. Interior gripping elements are provided on the inner wall of the body for gripping an associated handle, while exterior gripping elements are provided on the outer wall of the body to enable a user to comfortably grip the elongated tubular body when mounted on an associated handle. In certain instances, the opposed curvilinear sections may be constructed to form flexible wing sections to expand over an associated handle wider than the width of the longitudinal opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1988Date of Patent: January 2, 1990Inventor: Elizabeth W. Schulten
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Patent number: 4887751Abstract: A compartmented luggage for separating a travelers belongings and allowing convenient carrying and access. A foldout flap and a plurality of compartments are detachably mounted to an outer shell avoiding mixing of various types of clothing and use outside of cartage. The luggage also has a strap arrangement allowing cartage by handles, shoulder strap or on the user's back. The strap arrangement includes a strap retractor to reel in excess strap material. Strap material can also be used to attach one of the compartments to the outer shell of the luggage. Internal straps and hooks can also be provided to secure the various compartments within the outer shell. If a larger compartment is required, smaller compartments can be removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1989Date of Patent: December 19, 1989Inventor: Michael Lehman
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Patent number: 4871264Abstract: Bag closure devices include elongate male and female members each having a wall which is generally U-shaped in cross-sectional configuration and terminating in a pair of opposing, separated edge regions which define therebetween a slot extending the axial length of the members. The U-shaped walls of the male and female members are formed of a resilient, shape-retaining plastic material (e.g., PE) which permits the opposing edge regions to be resiliently displaced relative to one another so as to facilitate the entry of the male member into a generally cylindrical interior space defined by the female member when the two members are moved into frictional nested relationship. The male and female members are preferably interconnected to one another by an integral hinge which facilitates moving the same into such nested relationship. A locking member may optionally be provided so as to releasably lock the male and female members in their nested relationship.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1988Date of Patent: October 3, 1989Assignee: Edward S. Robbins, IIIInventors: Edward S. Robbins, III, Theodore J. Onocki
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Patent number: 4856570Abstract: A multi-use handbag is disclosed having a main storage body, at least one handle and at least one locking flap secured to one or more corners of the main storage area to an engagement member disposed along the lateral side of the handbag. Various configurations are obtainable by selective connection of the handles to the body and selective connection of the locking flaps to the engagement member.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1988Date of Patent: August 15, 1989Inventors: Jim Rushing, Linda Rushing
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Patent number: 4841596Abstract: An easily molded plastic handle is usable to quickly, firmly and reliably support and retain the narrow flimsy plastic handle strands of one or more plastic bags, and to close such bags.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1988Date of Patent: June 27, 1989Assignees: Nellie M. Fink, Martha M. Fink, Susan M. EdwardsInventor: Michael P. Fink
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Patent number: 4827566Abstract: This invention relates to a new and improved sack handle. The sack handle is comprised of a suitably-shaped handle frame with a mechanism to be attached to the top of a sack, a latching mechanism to keep the sack handle attached to the sack and a mechanism for placement of logos, brands, names or instructions. The sack handle provides a convenient and comfortable way to securely close and carry a sack. It is also very quickly and easily detachable from the sack.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1988Date of Patent: May 9, 1989Inventor: Blaine B. Richins