Hanging Element Patents (Class 383/22)
  • Patent number: 7959006
    Abstract: A bag has two handles extending from a containing structure that holds items. An elastic member is attached to each handle and each elastic member defines at least part of a passage. Arms of a bag rack assembly are placed through the passages defined by the elastic members so that the bag is supported on the bag rack by the elastic members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan McCoy, Daniel Joseph Hoyord, Angela L. Baer
  • Publication number: 20110101062
    Abstract: A pouch to carry personal items and lights on a belt includes: a sheet having a first surface, a second surface, and a side; a container on the first surface, adapted to retain the personal item; a first lighting element on the second surface, directed generally away from the sheet; a second lighting element on the second surface, directed generally toward the side; and a lateral aperture in the sheet adapted to retain the device on the belt, thereby carrying the personal items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Benjamin Franklin Roberts, SaBrea LaRee Cowan, Genessa Lynn Roberts, Charles Deane Roberts
  • Publication number: 20110062042
    Abstract: A flexible packaging bags for containing and dispensing articles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a flexible packaging bag having a hanging element, permitting hanging of the bag after the bag has been initially opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: James A. Boldra, Jane L. Clough, Edward J. Foley, Keith R. Haen, Linda K. Lemerande
  • Patent number: 7891733
    Abstract: A backseat blueprint holder is disclosed. A hollow, rectangle-shaped body, from the front view, is oriented like a triangle, from the side view. To create each opening, the front and back panels are unattached along the sides with inserts attached, horizontally, to the front & back. The slots get gradually larger from top to bottom, allowing for different sizes to be held at one time. The outer surface of the rectangle-shaped body, front, has pockets and elastic loops to allow for more storage of items such as pens, small tools, and notebooks to business cards. A strap with a locking clasp or optional full cover head rest is provided to facilitate repositioning of the holder onto the vehicle headrest, allowing for it to be placed either on the back or the front of the seat during transportation, as needed; moreover being able to fit all types of the vehicle headrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher Shay Clarke
  • Patent number: 7882951
    Abstract: A gift wrap package and packaging assembly is configured to receive and enclose a gift in a decorative enclosure and which has the appearance of a conventionally wrapped box gift package. The gift package is made of a folded sheet material that is decorated on one side, and which has sufficient material strength to serve as both a box and a decorative package which has a comparable appearance to a box wrapped with decorative paper. The gift package is preformed and packaged in a folded box configuration with a protective retail display header for hanging display. One end of the gift package is configured to be opened to receive gift contents and additional packaging such as tissue, and then securely closed to complete the gift package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Marie Zelina, Joel Thomas Hageman
  • Publication number: 20110013858
    Abstract: A kitchen storage bag filling device including a resilient sheet of water-resistant material having an interior portion and an exterior portion, separated by a pre-scored arc. A user grips and squeezes the interior portion of the sheet to bend the sheet along the pre-scored arc, thereby creating a free-standing funnel-like structure. The interior portion is inserted into a plastic bag and the plastic bag is held open to increase the ease of filling the bag with liquid or solid material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: David BELMONTE
  • Patent number: 7806594
    Abstract: A bag for holding perishable foods for transportation to a consumer's home includes an adhesive disposed on a flap of the bag to be folded down to cover the bag's opening. The adhesive can be used to bind multiple deli bags together for dispensing as well as to seal the bag for transportation of foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas J. Trinko
  • Patent number: 7798712
    Abstract: A large capacity waste disposal bag includes loops attached to it. One set of loops may be used to raise and lower the bag during transportation. Another set of loops may be connected to adjacent loops to support and maintain the bag in an upright, open position. In another embodiment, a large capacity waste disposal bag includes pockets attached to it. When support members are inserted into the pockets the bag is supported and maintained in an upright, open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: WM Bagco, LLC
    Inventor: L. David Russick
  • Patent number: 7798711
    Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible liner for use in a bulk container. The liner comprises a first flexible panel, a second flexible panel, a first seal, a second seal, and a tab. The first flexible panel includes a first longitudinal edge. The second flexible panel includes a second longitudinal edge. The first seal joins the first and second panels near the first and second longitudinal edges and runs generally parallel to the first and second edges. The second seal joins the first and second panels and is generally oblique to the first seal. At least one of the panels extends across at least one of the seals to form the tab, which includes an attachment feature. The attachment feature may be a piece of tape affixed to the tab. The attachment feature may be a strip of fabric or other reinforcement material melted into the tab, sealed within the tab or affixed to the tab via an adhesive. The attachment feature may be a hole with sealed or unsealed edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: CDF Corporation
    Inventors: James Plunkett, Robert H. Fougere, Joseph J. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20100177987
    Abstract: A gift bag includes aesthetically-covered opposing sides defining an opening, and a hanger attached to a side. The hanger is stamped from flat sheet material and includes a first section with adhesive for attaching to the side, a holding portion shaped to engage a support for display prior to being purchased, and a flexible closure portion with additional adhesive for attaching to the side. Thus the hanger both facilitates displaying the bag and also closing the bag to improve presentation of a gifted item in the bag (and to prevent the item from falling out of the bag). Methods related to same are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas R. Miller
  • Patent number: 7744280
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a wasp repellent device comprising a suspension member operatively connected to a closed end of a nest mimic The nest mimic has a skirt extending from the closed end of the nest mimic to a mouth of the nest mimic, with a drawstring for contracting the mouth of the nest mimic to give the nest mimic the approximate shape of slightly tapered inverted cone. The exterior of the nest mimic is provided with irregular and uneven striated pattern and, in use, the nest mimic imitates the appearance of a natural wasp nest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Contech Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Victoria Olson, Kim Cassar-Torreggiani
  • Publication number: 20100116859
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a diaper bag having a top opening and including at least one compartment, each compartment having an access opening and a see-through window permitting viewing of all contents of the compartment and removal thereof. The bag is being constructed and operative to fold so as to cover the see-through window while permitting access to each compartment via said top opening. The bag further includes means associated with the bag for indicating the contents of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Tamar Ayelet Dessou-Tzafrir, Eyal Dessou-Tzafrir
  • Publication number: 20100111449
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a concrete washout system for collection and removal of contaminants from a construction site. The concrete washout system includes a flexible and foldable bag having four walls, a bottom surface and a top surface with a drawstring closure. The concrete washout system also includes a frame onto which the foldable bag is placed by means of structures designed to fit onto the frame for aiding it in standing upright and in an open position. The concrete washout system also includes hoisting loops to aid in removal of the foldable bag by a crane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Noble, John Calo
  • Publication number: 20100092110
    Abstract: A bag with an adjustable strap configured for a holding the bag in a variety of different positions. The bag includes a bag body having a bottom, a front side, a back side and an opening opposite the bottom. The bag body includes two primary fasteners on the back side in the vicinity of the opening. An adjustable strap with two ends is fixed at both ends to the back side of the bag body in the vicinity of the bottom. The adjustable strap includes two end sections adjacent the ends, two extension sections adjacent the end sections and a middle section between the extension sections. A first secondary fastener is disposed between the end sections and extension sections and a second secondary fastener is disposed between the extension sections and middle section. The first secondary fasteners are configured to attach to the primary fasteners such that the middle section and extension sections form a long shoulder strap between the primary fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Triboro Quilt Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Orly Simhony, Ilanit Saranga
  • Publication number: 20100002960
    Abstract: A bag for installation on a mobile cleaning cart features an open top end at which the bag is arranged for hanging support on the mobile cleaning cart and an openable and closable bottom end facilitating removal of contents from the bag through said bottom end with the top end hanging from the cart. Installed on a cart of known types commonly used in custodial, janitorial, maid or housecleaning services, the bag can be emptied through the selectively openable bottom end of the bag to avoid lifting of the bags contents through the open top end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Inga Lasko
  • Publication number: 20090285509
    Abstract: A portable mountable storage pouch enables convenient storage, organization, and access of documents and utensils. The storage pouch can be mounted to an armrest of a chair, a transport or mobility chair, or a mobility scooter, to a handle of a walker or a rollator, or to a bedrail among other locations. The storage pouch is provided with straps for mounting to an arm of the chair, and with pockets and compartments for holding documents and utensils. The storage pouch is made from a light and flexible yet sturdy material for ease of use and durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: MARC GIAQUINTO
  • Publication number: 20090223462
    Abstract: An animal water supply system includes disposable containers such as plastic bags that can be supplied in bulk in sterile form and filled under a change hood or other sanitary environment using a filling machine located in the sanitary environment. The containers preferably comprise plastic bags configured to be suspended from a hanger of a bag filling machine. The machine's hanger is preferably configured to support a plastic bag during both bag filling and the subsequent insertion of a watering valve into the bag. The bag is further configured to permit its placement in or on a conventional cage while protecting the tearable material of the bag from the animal. If desired, a liner can be provided to further protect and support the bag or other container on a wire bar lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: David W. Handley, Randal S. Knurr
  • Publication number: 20090188917
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Muluye K. Hailemariam, Berihun R. Chibsa
  • Publication number: 20090148076
    Abstract: A collapsible bag includes a main body, a flexible cover member, and a hand strap. The main body includes an opening, a first sidewall located at one side thereof a second sidewall located at another side oppose side to the first sidewall, and a first female adhesive member mounted to an external side of the first sidewall. The cover member has a male adhesive member mounted to one side thereof for adhesive connection with the first female adhesive member while the cover member is turned to the first sidewall to seal the opening of the main body. The hand strap is fixed to the main body. The main body further has a second female adhesive member mounted to an external side of the second sidewall thereof for connection with the male adhesive member while the main body is folded to fasten the folded main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Teng-Yao CHANG
    Inventor: Teng-Yao CHANG
  • Publication number: 20090129705
    Abstract: A pouch receives an item to be hung on a support member, the pouch including a substantially enclosed receptacle having an opening dimensioned to selectively receive an item within the receptacle and to allow removal of the item from the receptacle. The receptacle is formed of a flexible material that can be compressed into a reduced volume when an item is not contained within a receptacle and to an expanded volume when an item is received within the receptacle. An attachment member on a receptacle is provided that is suitable for placement on a hook or other support member. The receptacle is preferable formed of a compressible material, such as a stretchable fabric, or a netting material. The pouch can be collapsed, stored when not in use, and can be expanded to receive the item within it for hanging or supporting the item in the pouch on a hook or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Susan SIMONSON, Allison Marchese
  • Patent number: 7534041
    Abstract: A folding bag has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape with rigid lateral front and backsides and a flexible bottom panel with a diagonal slit that enables folding of the bag into a compact flat configuration. A rigid folding panel is provided on the inside of the bag to enable maintenance of the bottom side in a generally fixed configuration and to maintain the shape of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 7533855
    Abstract: This invention provides a cantilever bag holder that provides an alternative to conventional garbage cans for holding a garbage collection bag, or similar, for use in locations where conventional garbage cans are impractical or undesirable. This invention provides a rigid structure that is secured around a support, such as a tree, post, nail or hook. One aspect of the invention includes a convenient notch for holding a garbage bag (or similar) in a convenient position for use. This invention has practical use in applications such as camping, picnics, yard work and construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Scott Kenneth Marland
  • Publication number: 20090074331
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Plank, Julie Lynn Everson, Lisa Anne Egensperger, Belinda Nemeth
  • Patent number: 7476265
    Abstract: A bulk bag unloading system generally consisting of a support means; a hopper mounted on the support means; filtering means mounted on the support means at a level above the hopper; means intercommunicating the interior of the hopper and an inlet of the filtering means; a means for suspending the bulk bag on the support means wherein a spout of the bulk bag communicates with an inlet of the hopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: The Young Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barton Firman
  • Publication number: 20090010573
    Abstract: A “Y” axis Dynamic Cone System comprises a plurality of radially extending members having a first pivot mount located in the vicinity of a center point and a second pivot located along the length of the member, a member or pivot compensation means, and means to lift and lower the first pivot end. The invention, for use with a bulk flexible container storage apparatus, filling apparatus or discharging apparatus provides cone or bottom support to a bulk flexible container and provides for a range of angular changes to form a concave “V” cone; level surface; or convex cone shape. The invention may be used to improve the filling efficiency of a flexible bulk container and also to improve and enhance the flow of product from a flexible bulk container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Mark Michael Kosich
  • Publication number: 20090010572
    Abstract: Bag comprising a gauze-shaped first wall and a gauze-shaped second wall, which walls are attached to each other along their bottom edge and along two longitudinal edges and at their upper edge leave a fill opening open, wherein the walls near their upper edge are provided with at least one aperture for hanging or carrying the bag, wherein the walls in an upper area near or adjacent to their upper edge are each provided with a layer of added material attached thereto, wherein the aperture is situated in the upper area and wherein the layer of added material is provided with a hole substantially coinciding with the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: LAMERS & VAN CLEEFF B.V.
    Inventors: Arie Van Der Knijff, Gerard Cornelis Van Der Knijff, Boudewijn Christiaan Van Fraassen
  • Publication number: 20090010574
    Abstract: A gift bag hanger includes a hooking portion, a body, and at least one flap to display gift bags or similar items on a merchandise rack. The hangers may have one or more flaps to keep the gift bag closed. When the hanger has one flap, the hanger is attached to one side of the gift bag, and the flap engages the opposite side of the bag. By closing the bag, the flap provides enhanced support and stability for the bag. When the hanger has more than one flap, it can be attached to one side of the gift bag using one flap, and a second flap can engage the opposite side of the bag to keep it closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Steven C. Prescott
  • Publication number: 20080310766
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for shipping and discharging contents. The system comprises a liner including a front portion, a rear portion, and first and second side portions, wherein the front, rear, and first and second side portions are sealed together to form a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, and two gusseted side panels. At least one opening is provided on one of the front portion, the rear portion, the first side portion, or the second side portion for receiving a fitting. A bladder including at least a front panel and a rear panel and an opening provided in at least one of the panels, wherein the opening is adapted to receive gas, and wherein the bladder is sealed to the top panel of the liner and the bottom panel of the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: James Plunkett, Joseph Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20080285893
    Abstract: A disposable bag for disposing of waste, particularly a disposable bag having a closure flap with an adhesive strip to allow the user to adhere the disposable bag to any surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Zehir
  • Publication number: 20080232720
    Abstract: A flexible organizer comprising a flexible panel member and a pocket member, the flexible panel member comprising a fastener portion, the pocket member comprising a pocket opening and a fastener portion, and wherein the pocket member is releasably attached to the panel member via an engagement of the panel member fastener portion with the pocket member fastener portion. Such an organizer allows users to conveniently and efficiently organize items such as children's toys in a manner that allows easy and modularized access to the toys and easy clean-up of the toys. Also disclosed is a method for using the flexible organizer as well as a method for customizing the flexible organizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Krisanthe Karagiannis
  • Publication number: 20080166073
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a reclosable package or bag with a slider zipper, and further including a first gusset with a perforated line or similar line of weakness formed between the slider zipper profiles in order to provide tamper evidence and a second gusset formed below one zipper profile in order to allow the filled packaged to stand up for display purposes. This package or bag is typically bottom filled, but then displayed to the customer in the orientation with the bottom in the upper position and the zipper in the lower position. One alternative embodiment substitutes a press-to-close-zipper for the slider zipper. A further alternative embodiment omits the perforated line and provides for a separation in the web between the zipper profiles to form a mouth for the package or bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Gregory H. Crunkleton, Basil C. Linton, Eric J. Fenzl, Robert C. Stolmeier, Matthew W. Nysted
  • Publication number: 20080121730
    Abstract: A chest bag apparatus is arranged to be worn and carried in position secured against the chest of a wearer both in a first, closed, carrying condition and in a second, open, substantially L-shaped, tray-like condition providing facilitated access to the interior of the bag and its contents during its use while being worn by a wearer. The chest bag may further have a second, fully open condition for use of the chest bag in a hanging condition on a support hook or in condition laid out on an underlying ground surface. The chest bag preferably includes a quick release, temporary closure arrangement to permit the bag to be quickly closed temporarily so that it does not obstruct the wearer's view and activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: Carston R. Calkin
  • Publication number: 20080113583
    Abstract: A clothing receptacle is provided which includes an interactive feature calculated to generate an interest among children inducing them to place their dirty clothing into a bag. The bag may be closed after it is filled with dirty clothes and transported to the laundry room where it may be placed into both the washer and dryer while the clothes remain in its interior throughout the laundering process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Rudy Guzman, Pamela Kasper
  • Publication number: 20080050053
    Abstract: A flexible bag assembly for containment and dispersal of liquids includes a bag having flexible front and back panels, and a peripheral side panel structure interconnecting the front and back panels at sealed seams, the panels defining a chamber for retaining the liquid, a water-proof zipper disposed in the front panel, a detachable cover member fixable to an outside surface of the front panel and adapted to cover the zipper, and a closeable and openable tube extending from within the chamber, through one of the panels and outwardly therefrom, the tube being adapted to facilitate the selective dispersal of the liquid from the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen P. Szczesuil, Kenneth F. Ryan, Robert DiLalla, Richard Paul Haddad
  • Publication number: 20080047078
    Abstract: A device in which a garment with a crinkled appearance may be stored or laundered is taught comprising a washable bag with sufficient elasticity to retain the garment in a predetermined position so that the appearance of the garment remains crinkled. So that the washable bag can be dried as well as washed, the bag is preferably made from fabric that resists melting at temperatures conventionally experienced during the clothes drying process. The bag further has snag-free surface and at least one opening to receive the garment. Means for hanging may be provided so that the device can be easily stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Minnie F. Gully
  • Patent number: 7244064
    Abstract: A bag for storing material in liquid or particulate form, comprising four side walls and top and bottom walls that are integral extensions of the four side walls, is characterized by an additional single or multi-ply sheet that overlies and is sealed to one side of said bag, said sheet material being adapted to be partially separated from itself so as to form a flap at the top end of the bag that can be gripped for use in supporting the bag as it is being drained of its contents via a drain located at the bottom end of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: CDF Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph J. Sullivan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7243884
    Abstract: A tilt-out laundry bag assembly for use with a bottom hinged cabinet door, comprises a suspension bracket subassembly and a laundry bag subassembly, the latter being suspended from the former. The suspension bracket subassembly includes a pair of parallel inter-bracket rods located in a plane perpendicular to the bottom hinged cabinet door. One of the rods is spaced from the mentioned door, while a second one is located in a position somewhat retracted from that door. The laundry bag subassembly comprises at least one laundry bag and a pair of hangers for each laundry bag. A laundry bag includes a pair of opposite flat panels and a pair of opposite folded panels. Each of the former has at the top a pair of loops for each hanger. Each hanger has a central grip for a hand and at each extremity a semi-circular configuration to fit with each one of the inter-bracket rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Lawson, Christopher Isfeld
  • Patent number: 7192190
    Abstract: The invention sets forth a bag for an animal waste collection device. The bag is formed from a blank of plastic material, and comprises a middle section panel, a back panel, and a pocket front flap section. The bag defines a collection pocket formed by the front panel and back panel to accommodate waste collected from an animal waste collection device. The animal waste collection device collects animal waste from the bag at the pocket adapted to receive an animal waste collection device and the collection pocket accepts collected waste from the pocket adapted to receive an animal waste collection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventor: Koock Elan Jung
  • Patent number: 7125168
    Abstract: A container comprising an outer bag, a liner and at least one connector. The liner is substantially configured for receipt within the outer bag. The at least one connector is affixed to the liner and capable of attachment to the outer bag. Each such connector comprises a substrate material, an outer bag attachment assembly and an adhesive. The substrate material includes a first region and a second region. The outer bag attachment assembly is associated with a first region. The adhesive is operably applied to the second region. The second region is affixed to one of the at least two side panels, and the first region is selectively positionable to overlie the liner without overlying a portion of the second region or another portion of the first region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Scholle Corporation
    Inventors: Lee La Fleur, Jeffrey Delbert Wright, James Edward Rozmarek, R. Daniel Brumm, Aaron Wayne Bryan
  • Patent number: 6976786
    Abstract: A bag for storing small objects such as stretch cords, tie downs, bungee cords and the like, that are used in personal, occupational, recreational and marine pursuits. The bag may be made in an appropriate size and color so that it is capable of being used as a warning flag for attachment to objects to call attention to them, such as on a long load or the like. A rigid header bar is attached to the storage bag along an upper edge thereof to maintain the shape of the bag, especially when it is used as a flag. A handle is attached to the rigid header bar to carry the combined flag and bag, and hook-receiving openings are formed in the header bar for attachment of a handle or tie-down straps to secure the combined flag and bag to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Murray E. Stanley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6966470
    Abstract: The carrying bag assembly of the present invention is designed to be detachably securable with respect to the structural bar of a disability aiding device such as a walker which includes a carrying bag with an enclosure for holding items therein and a bag handle. The bag handle preferably includes first and second handle straps. A handle retaining means is securable to the handle and can secure the two straps of the handle together by an inner attachment device which extends around the bag handle for securement thereto. Preferably the inner attachment device includes hook and loop fasteners. An outer attachment mechanism is also included positioned extending around the inner attachment means and secured thereto and being capable of defining a bar retaining channel therein for detachable securement with respect to the structural bar member preferably by Velcro means. An optional lower attachment mechanism can be included for securement of the bag to the walker at a lower position thereadjacent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventor: Marjorie Deas Charlton
  • Patent number: 6886981
    Abstract: A grain bag is comprised of a cylindrical barrel having a lid openable and closable upwardly and a bottom part having an outlet tube at a center of a undersurface thereof, and developed with a flap attached in the vicinity of the outlet tube for shielding the outlet tube, a latch attached to a border of the flap through a contact string, and a latch retainer attached to a side of the barrel for catching the latch enabling engagement and disengagement of the latch and the latch retainer at the side of the barrel. The number of latches and latch retainers varies from one to plural numbers according to a size of a bag. Apart from a latch with a contact string and a latch retainer, looped strings are provided and coupled together by a hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Tanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsunori Taniguchi, Keizo Wajima
  • Patent number: 6874936
    Abstract: A strap-on waste container for receiving thrown up stomach contents includes an elongated moisture proof bag having an open end, a rigid ring connected to the bag open end, and an elongated neck strap connected on one end to the ring. The neck strap allows for hands free use of the container so that the user or an assistant need not hold the container. The neck strap further includes a fabricated stress riser that causes the neck strap to break through the application of a threshold force, allowing for easy removal of the neck strap and container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Tri-State Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Gillis, Donald J. Propp
  • Patent number: 6837391
    Abstract: A suspension system for a bulk material cargo container liner comprises a pair of vertically oriented suspension straps fixedly mounted upon opposite side, upper front nose corner regions of the bulk material cargo container liner. Each one of the suspension straps comprises a plurality of fastener grommets located predetermined distances beneath an upper edge portion of their respective suspension strap. In this manner, regardless of the elevational at which a bulk material cargo container liner support is fixedly disposed within a bulk material cargo container, the bulk material cargo container liner will be disposed at a proper elevational level within the bulk material cargo container so as to facilitate the proper inflation of the bulk material cargo container liner within the bulk material cargo container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Oswaldo Mino
  • Publication number: 20040228546
    Abstract: A device for holding and positioning a flexible container on a vertical or sloped surface. The device has a base element, secured to an outer surface of the flexible container, and a vertically oriented leg element. The vertically oriented leg element is hingedly secured to the base element, whereby when the vertically oriented leg element is pushed outward from the base element it forms a tab which may be secured over an edge of a vertical or sloped surface thereby securing and positioning the flexible container thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Kirkland S. Smidt
  • Publication number: 20040223664
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing nested disposable bag packs for selective use to increase user efficiency, to enhance health and sanitation, to provide a savings of time and money in using disposable bags, to selectively provide needed bag strength, and/or to facilitate use of the disposable bags. A nested disposable bag pack is used to allow a new bag or bag-set to be available upon extraction of a previous bag/bag-set. The nested bag pack is a pre-packaged, multi-inserted bag pack, wherein the bags have been inserted within one another during the manufacturing process. The bags comprise a disposable material, such as a polymer (e.g., polyethylene or another polymer material), paper, or another material. The nested bag pack has a variety of uses in a variety of industries, including household and commercial use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Mark T. Martin, Sheldon K. Berrett
  • Publication number: 20040208397
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shopping bag which is attachable to a cart for thereby effectively carrying items in a shop, which includes a handle frame 11 having at least two fixing frames 13 attached to each of both handle frames 11 of a shopping bag for thereby fixing the shopping bag 10 to a cart, a coin storing member 15 for storing a coin in the handle frame 11 of a shopping bag which coin is used for unlocking a cart from a locked state, and handle; a Velcro tape 14 which is attached to an upper side of the shopping bag for closing an entrance of the shopping bag 18; and an outer layer pocket 20 for storing items bought.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Chong-Kuk Yi
  • Publication number: 20040190799
    Abstract: A discharge bag for flowable materials is disclosed, having a side discharge spout near the bottom of the bag, allowing for discharge without the requirement for the bag to be hoisted by a forklift or other means, for discharging the materials contained within. The side discharge bag can be conveniently used with a frame assembly that further facilitates the discharge of flowable materials stored in the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kief Hess, William R. Moore, Steve L. Suuk, Michael P. Dawley, Thad P. Leister
  • Publication number: 20040141662
    Abstract: A strap-on waste container for receiving thrown up stomach contents includes an elongated moisture proof bag having an open end, a rigid ring connected to the bag open end, and an elongated neck strap connected on one end to the ring. The neck strap allows for hands free use of the container so that the user or an assistant need not hold the container. The neck strap further includes a fabricated stress riser that causes the neck strap to break through the application of a threshold force, allowing for easy removal of the neck strap and container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: Tri-State Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Gillis, Donald J. Propp
  • Publication number: 20040120607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-contained dust and debris catcher including a single piece of material capable of being folded into a pouch-like configuration to receive dust and debris. The single piece of material includes a front adhesive component on the lower edge of the front surface and a rear adhesive component on the back surface. The front adhesive component is folded to form two sections which adhere forming the pouch-like configuration bounded by the sections of the lower edge of the front surface and the front surface, and the rear adhesive component is pressed against a surface where work is occurring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: Richard H. Goren