Single Element Patents (Class 383/25)
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Patent number: 11547189Abstract: A transparent bag suitable for carrying into venues holding out such security requirements and a cover that can be removeably secured to the bag to provide privacy and safety when the bag is not being inspected but that can be removed to facilitate bag inspections.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Inventor: Leigh Ann Barnes-Bauerle
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Patent number: 11464308Abstract: A container, such as a bag, including an article storage assembly, at least one malleable handle having a first end permanently or removably attached to the article storage assembly and a second end permanently or removably attached to the article storage assembly. The handle is bendable into various substantially rigid configurations. Each handle can also include an unmalleable portion. The container can be configured to allow the handles to be in at least two positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: ROXILLA LLCInventors: Danielle Evin Gerber, Rock G. Positano
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Patent number: 11220373Abstract: A bottle pouch with an integrated fitment and inner support handle piece includes a flexible pouch in the shape of a bottle including a flexible pouch body with a handle region, and a combined fitment and inner support handle piece including a rigid handle portion extending from the combined fitment and inner support handle piece. The combined fitment and inner support handle piece is coupled to the flexible pouch. The inner support handle piece extends from the inside of the fitment and is internal to the flexible pouch body and passes from the interior to the exterior of the flexible pouch body adjacent to the handle region of the flexible pouch body to form the rigid handle portion. In another form, the inner support handle piece extends from the outside periphery of the fitment and is external to the flexible pouch body, but is secured to the periphery of the flexible pouch body with one or more outer sleeves or loops.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: PROAMPAC HOLDINGS INC.Inventor: Salvatore Pellingra
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Patent number: 10750835Abstract: The present invention provides a portable, watertight sealing device and a method for use of the device. The device allows keeping and moving small objects safely and in a watertight manner, the sealing device including a bag made of a deformable and waterproof elastic material, in turn having a main body, a neck, and an opening through which an object can be inserted; and a main ring likewise made of a deformable and waterproof elastic material, and having a central hole. In the sealed position of the device, the neck of the bag has a fold in a position inserted into the central hole of the main ring, with a band retained between the fold on the neck and the main ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Inventor: Juan Francisco Santacoloma Moro
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Patent number: 10723461Abstract: A cantilevered mattress that can be positioned along a row of airline seats to provide a resting surface for a user includes a mattress pad and an at least one cantilever. The at least one cantilever is adjacently connected to the mattress pad and laterally extends from the mattress pad in order to engage with the airline seats. The mattress pad includes a padded layer and a plurality of bottom supports, wherein the padded layer cushions the user and the plurality of bottom supports maintain the padded layer in a flat position across the airline seats. The padded layer has a first section that is hinged to a second section, allowing the first section to be lifted and thus enabling the user to take a seated position during takeoff and landing. A seatback cover and privacy curtain may also be included to provide additional privacy, storage, lighting, etc.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Inventor: Phillip Edouard Cornell
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Patent number: 10669069Abstract: This application describes fabric storage totes, as well as techniques for use of fabric totes in an infrastructure that uses mechanical systems to transport the fabric totes and/or access inventory items in the fabric totes. The fabric totes may include a fabric base and side walls, with a hardened material support structure. Additionally, the fabric totes may include two handles made of a substantially hard material. The fabric totes may be accessed and transported, manually and/or mechanically, via interaction with the handles.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Fernando Tubilla Kuri
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Patent number: 9596923Abstract: A multi-purpose receptacle includes a bottom panel and a sidewall attached to the bottom panel. The sidewall extends from the bottom panel in a longitudinal direction. The sidewall includes a side panel and an inflatable bladder attached to the side panel. The side panel extends around at least a portion of the bottom panel. The inflatable bladder includes a sealed cavity for containing an amount of gas, and defines a portion of the sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Exxel Outdoors, LLCInventors: Steven Nadler, Scott Neilson, Jesse Anderson
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Patent number: 9072385Abstract: A portable packable reusable storage device for attachment to a support structure comprising: an article holding portion; a suspension portion connected with the article holding portion for removably attaching the storage device to the support structure; wherein the device is configured to include a deployed state that includes a deployed state volume for containing articles and the device collapses and packs into a packed state and includes a packed state volume that is about 50 percent or less (e.g. about 40 percent or less, about 30 percent or less, preferably about 20 percent or less, or more preferably about 10 percent or less) of the deployed state volume (e.g., volume as discussed herein is the amount of a fluid that the container can hold rather than the amount of space the container itself displaces); and wherein the suspension portion includes ends that form connection so that the storage device attaches to the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: In The Booth LLCInventors: Seth Gould, Andrew Rifkin
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Patent number: 9010698Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a device for holding an article, wherein the device includes a front panel including a first aperture positioned above a second aperture. The first aperture is dimensioned to receive a display hook; and, the second aperture is dimensioned to receive and retain the article. A rear panel is hingedly connected to the front panel, wherein the rear panel includes a third aperture positioned above at least one fourth aperture. The third aperture is dimensioned to receive the display hook; and, the fourth aperture is dimensioned to receive and retain a second article. The device further includes a card removably connected to the rear panel via perforations.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: The Lindy Bowman CompanyInventor: Linden H. Bowman
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Publication number: 20150028029Abstract: A portable straddle bag device for furniture, which may be used as an accessory for existing furniture. A straddle member is supported horizontally by the furniture. The generally horizontal straddle member straddles a horizontal plane of furniture, such as a mattress, with the first bag member extending from one end of the straddle member and a second bag member extending from an opposite end of the straddle member. The bag members hang from the opposite ends of the straddle member in a generally horizontal fashion, and provides a place to keep frequently used items in close reach of the user. The sides of the furniture, where the articles are so kept do not interfere with the intended use of the furniture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventor: Sylvia Scott
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Publication number: 20140270579Abstract: A bag having a front and back portion which are comprised of silicone or a similar elastomer. The front and back portion are identical in size and are sealed together along their sides and bottom with an opening along the top portion. The opening creates a cavity from which items are placed in and stored or transported for further use. A sealing mechanism on top of the bag seals items in the bag. The bag is water tight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Kat Nouri
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Publication number: 20140212071Abstract: An accessory bag includes a bottom wall, a front wall and a back wall. The wall is made of flexible material. A pair of side walls extends between the front wall and back wall. A first pair of connection rails extends along the front wall. A second pair of connection rails extends along the back wall. A connection handle includes a first end and a second end. A first connector on the first end is configured to cooperate with the first pair of pair of connection rails. A second connector on the second end is configured to cooperate with the second pair of connection rails. In addition, the connection handle includes a handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: DB EQUIPMENT ASInventor: Truls Kristian Brataas
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Patent number: 8690429Abstract: An improved receptacle liner bag is formed of two layers of thin flexible stretchable plastic sheets which are sealed along the sides and bottom, but are unsealed along the top of the bag. The sheets are die-cut to form a framed opening which defines a band between the sides and the top of the bag. When the bag is placed in the receptacle, the band may be disposed around the outside of the sides of the receptacle and stretched over the base of the receptacle so as to provide a hold-down for the bag in the receptacle. The sheets may be perforated along a line below the framed opening. The line, when opened, forms an auxiliary band which can be stretched over and placed behind a hinge of a lid of the receptacle to secure the back of the liner bag in the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: The Scensible Source Co., LLCInventors: John W. Germanow, Ann D. Germanow
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Patent number: 8646970Abstract: A soft sided insulated container assembly has a first insulated container portion and a second insulated container portion. The second insulated container portion can be collapsed to a flat position, and secured in place. Either of the container portions may have a liner. The liner in the first container portion may be a substantially rigid liner. The assembly may have a lifting member. In one example the second portion may be hingedly mounted to the first portion, and the lifting member may be mounted such that when the assembly is lifted, the hinge is in an up-and-down orientation. In another embodiment, the lifting member may be eccentrically mounted, such that the assembly may possibly sit more comfortably against a carrier's hip. The first container portion may have an auxiliary opening or door, and that door may be more easily opened than the main access of the first insulated container portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: California Innovations Inc.Inventor: Melvin S. Mogil
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Publication number: 20130322786Abstract: A well vented, durable and sturdy sports bag that provides a two-way airflow between the inside and outside of the sports bag is provided. The sports bag comprises an interior, an exterior, a base section consisting of a pliable sheet-type material, a middle portion comprising a rear wall, a front wall and two side walls made of the same pliable sheet-type material as the base section, the middle portion further comprising a plurality of perforations extending through the entirety of at least a segment of the fabric material of the middle portion, a top section further comprising a closable opening to allow access to the interior of the portable sports bag, and at least two carrying handles extending above the top section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Hrag Nassanian
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Publication number: 20130233877Abstract: A novel bag for holding, transporting, and pouring a bulk product is provided. The bag comprises a perforated section extending the majority of the way (and preferably the entire way) horizontally across the bag. The bag can be opened by tearing along the perforations and separating the resulting two sections of the bag. The bag is typically formed of plastic, and can be used for salt, animal food, and other pourable products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: NORTH AMERICAN SALT COMPANYInventor: Kevin Thimmesch
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Publication number: 20130188888Abstract: An environmental-protection kitchen-waste bag comprises a bag and a partition line. The bag has an opening. At least one first open/close member is arranged on the opening for opening or closing the opening. The partition line partitions the bag into a kitchen-waste compartment accommodating kitchen waste and a liquid compartment positioned below the kitchen-waste compartment and receiving kitchen-waste water. The partition line has at least one first hole allowing water in the kitchen-waste compartment to flow into the liquid compartment. The present invention can effectively separate water from kitchen waste. During fermentation, the present invention can recycle kitchen-waste water. The recycled kitchen-waste water is recharged to kitchen waste to accelerate fermentation, whereby kitchen waste is fermented more fully.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Inventors: Chin-Min LIU, Hsueh-Chih LIU
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Publication number: 20130129261Abstract: An insulating material for storing contents, such as ice. The material can be in a blanket form or can be formed into a container, such as a bag. The material comprises an inner layer of air cellular sheet material, an outer layer of air cellular sheet material, and a barrier sheet between the inner and outer layers of air cellular sheet material. A container can be provided with a sealable opening for inserting and removing contents from the container. The air cellular sheet material may comprise entrapped air cells or bubbles. The barrier sheet may be formed from paper such as “Kraft” paper. The sealable opening can comprise a closure or seal, such as a plastic zip fastener or a thistle cloth hook and loop fastener, where the opening may be resealed following removal of contents from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicants: SAMDEL CORPORATION LIMITEDInventors: SAMDEL CORPORATION LIMITED, Judith Ann Jones
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Publication number: 20120328217Abstract: A bag including a containment portion having an opening to receive items, a bag seal at an end of the bag opposite the opening, a handle seal at an end of the containment portion opposite the opening, the handle seal located between the bag seal and the opening, and a handle in a handle body formed between the handle seal and the bag seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: B3 PLASTICS, LLCInventors: Mark D. Sale, Tara J. Saville, Jay B. Paulson
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Publication number: 20120328218Abstract: A drawstring carrier for carrying an object may include a mat and a drawstring positioned at a peripheral region of the mat. The drawstring may be drawn to a first drawn state in which the mat is drawn to secure around the object from at least two sides of the mat and such that in the first drawn state a first exposed portion and a second exposed portion serve as handles for the drawstring carrier. The drawstring may include a third exposed and a fourth exposed portion positioned at a fourth side of the mat opposite from the third side. The mat may be oval or circular in shape. Food and food containers, pans, trays may be carried by or used on the carrier, as well as vases, flower pots. Carrier may also serve as a baby changing station and dirty diaper wrapper and disposer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Naama Jacoby
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Publication number: 20120261429Abstract: A medical bag is described that has a carrying configuration and a dispensing configuration and comprises a handle for carrying the bag and a space within the bag for accommodating a tapered storage drawer, the space tapering from a wide end to a narrow end and the drawer being of a corresponding shape to the space. When the bag is carried by the handle in the carrying configuration, the bottom surface of the space slopes down towards the narrow end so that gravity acts to force the drawer towards the narrow end of the space; however, because of its size, the drawer cannot pass through the narrow end of the space, thereby retaining the tapered storage drawer within the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Royal College of ArtInventor: David Swann
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Publication number: 20120155787Abstract: A containment bag having a base, a sidewall, and a lifting strap. The sidewall extends upward from the base and may include a sleeve top portion attached to or formed at an upper end of the sidewall opposite the base end. The sidewall or the sleeve top defines a bag opening. The lifting strap is attached to at least one of the sidewall and/or the sleeve top for lifting the containment bag. The containment bag may further comprise means for closing the bag opening. In addition, the containment bag may also include a disposable bag liner positionable within an interior of the sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: NEW PIG CORPORATIONInventors: Beth P. Powell, Matthew J. Huff
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Publication number: 20120128271Abstract: A shoe bag is provided having a divider and a top drawstring. The divider may further have a concealed pocket, into which may be placed a fragrance or deodorizing insert to mask the odor of shoe wear, and may have a hook for hanging the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventor: Kathryn V. Dias
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Publication number: 20120097495Abstract: A versatile bag including: a bag, one or more removable and optionally reversible art panels, and one or more devices for attaching the one or more removable and optionally reversible art panels to the outside of the bag is provided. A method of decorating the bag is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Michael Moore
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Publication number: 20120093442Abstract: A tote bag made from a pant leg separated from a pair of pants, for example a recycled pair of denim jeans. The tote bag body is an upside-down pant leg whose cuff forms the upper end and whose separated end is sewn together to form the closed bottom. A carry strap or handle is added to the open upper end. A pocket and belt loop from the pair of pants can also be sewn onto the outer side of the bag as utility and ornamental options.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: Adam M. Lett
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Patent number: 8147140Abstract: A bag having both a support system and a closure system is provided. The closure system of the bag provides structural support to the bag. In at least one embodiment, the bag includes at least one sheet of flexible material assembled to form a semi-enclosed container, an opening within the semi-enclosed container defined by a generally circular periphery of the semi-enclosed container at an unenclosed end of the at least one sheet of flexible material, and a flexible support rim disposed around the generally circular periphery of the semi-enclosed container at an unenclosed end. The support rim is sufficient to support the opening within the semi-enclosed container in an open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventors: Matthew E. Williams, Danee′ L. Williams
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Patent number: 8092087Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Triboro Quilt Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Orly Simhony, Ilanit Saranga
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Publication number: 20120002904Abstract: A paint tray bag is provided. The paint tray bag comprises a bag comprising dimensions for containing a paint tray, and optionally painting tools, therein. The paint tray bag further comprises a sealing apparatus for releasably sealing the bag, the sealing apparatus around at least portion of a perimeter of the bag such that the bag comprises a closed position for containing the paint tray therein when the sealing apparatus is closed and an open position when the sealing apparatus is open, the bag enabled to lay flat in the open position to act as a drop sheet for the paint tray. The paint tray bag further comprises an extended drop sheet which unfolds from the bag to provide an extended area for the drop sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: KOVRD PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Vance MacDonald, Benjamin LEONARD
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Publication number: 20110280501Abstract: A stand-up bag with a film carry handle for transporting and dispensing liquid, granular or other flowable products is provided. The stand-up bag is made from a heat-sealable plastic film and includes two face panels connected to each other by a head weld and on their longitudinal edges by longitudinal welds. The stand-up bag further includes an inwardly folded film floor, a reclosable closure, and a film carry handle. The reclosable closure is a reclosable spout provided at a head seam connecting the face panels and has a screw closure. The film carry handle is attached approximately centrally to one of the face panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Jochen Brauer, Alfons Kruse
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Patent number: 8029192Abstract: A bag comprises a sheath which includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion joined longitudinally by gusseted sidewalls portions which define the bag volume. The sheath has gusseted regions having a first sheath thickness and a non-gusseted region between the gusseted regions having a second different sheath thickness. The bag also includes a first handle disposed on the exterior surface of the first wall portion at the first end of the bag and a second handle disposed on the exterior surface of the first wall portion at the second end of the bag. The first handle and second handle have outer regions having a first sheet thickness and an inner region having a second different sheet thickness. The sum of the first sheath thickness and the first sheet thickness is equal to the sum of the second sheath thickness and the second sheet thickness.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Inventor: Paul A. Weissbrod
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Publication number: 20110216987Abstract: A package containing disposable absorbent articles wherein the package incorporates improved dispensing and carrying elements which aids in consumer use of the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Maria Alexandra Hernandez, Carolina Chapparo, Ana Flor Valera, Fiorella Maria Siesto Casanova, Kharolys Margarita Naranjo
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Publication number: 20110101052Abstract: A carrier footwear system allowing transportation of shoes, wherein a flexible elongated strap having first and second ends with an attachment mechanism near or at said ends; will secure a bag member for carrying footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: George Phillip Armstrong
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Publication number: 20110049138Abstract: An apparatus preferably holds a bag or charcoal briquettes that are useful for filling and heating a barbecue grill. More specifically, the apparatus holds and/or stores a bag of charcoal and is useful for maintaining charcoal briquettes contained therein dry and for easily dispensing the same upon use. The apparatus may be made from a flexible, watertight material and includes a lid over a top opening for easily dispensing the charcoal briquettes therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Lisa Korczak
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Publication number: 20110033133Abstract: The invention relates to a sheet-material packaging bag which has a first side gusset (3) and a second side gusset (4), which are positioned between a front surface (1) and a rear surface (2), a top sealing seam (6) and at least one longitudinal sealing seam (5), wherein a reclosure device is arranged on the inner bag surface, beneath the top sealing seam (6), in the region of the first side gusset (3), and wherein the first side gusset (3) forms a reclosable pouring means when a bag portion (8) above the reclosure device is opened in order for contents to be removed. According to the invention, a carrying handle (14) is arranged on the second side gusset (4) and, as seen in the longitudinal direction of the second side gusset (4), is provided in the centre or in an off-centre manner in relation to the base (15) of the sheet-material packaging bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventor: Marcus Kujat
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Publication number: 20100316308Abstract: A reusable and refoldable bag includes an integral locking mechanism that enables the bag to stay closed in a compact folded position (the folded position is about one-sixth to one-ninth of the original bag size compared to the bag when it is open and laid flat) when not in use and is easily opened when needed to carry contents. The integral locking mechanism includes a covering feature with a protected adhesive element and a flap with a mating adhesive element. In the folded position, the flap's adhesive element is placed under the covering feature and securely interlocks with the protected adhesive element. The locking mechanism can be disengaged and re-engaged for multiple reuses. The flap couples to a first side of the bag and extends outward from the bag. The covering feature couples to the first face adjacent to a top portion of the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: RAPOI, INCInventors: Christina Frances HEINLEN, Patricia Lettich Heinlen, Katherine Victoria Heinlen
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Publication number: 20100224515Abstract: The present device is a reusable bag for laundry and laundry hangers. The reusable bag includes an enclosure made from a flexible web material having an open end and a closed end. The open end has a closure means, while the closed end includes an aperture adapted to receive a portion of each laundry hanger therethrough. With the open end of the enclosure facing upward in a hamper configuration, dirty laundry may be collected and, when the bag is full, the open end of the enclosure may be selectively closed with the closure means. The reusable bag may be transported to a laundry cleaning facility by carrying with a handle strap, and returned with clean laundry hanging on the laundry hangers inside the enclosure. The closed end of the enclosure may be facing upward in a garment bag configuration for protecting the clean laundry.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Rick Siegel, Jennifer Nigrosh
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Patent number: 7682639Abstract: A sealed, double walled water packet has an inner packet filled with potable water that has a porous outer surface layer containing absorbed water and an outer packet that encloses the inner packet and is connected to the inner layer. The inner packet (which may contain as little as a swallow of water) is connected to the outer packet (both of which can be made as envelopes with tearable sections or peel off corners) along one side or by a string so that the inner packet can be twirled or waved to cause rapid evaporation of water in the porous outer surface layer (which can include hydrogel) to thereby cool the potable water contained inside the inner packet before it is opened.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventor: Stephen P. Hines
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Publication number: 20100067830Abstract: A container suitable for being subjected to a filling and closing process, said container being formed from at least one flexible multi-layer laminated film and comprising at least one front panel and' at least one side panel sealed together, the length of said at least one side panel being shorter than the length of said at least one front panel, characterised in that said container comprises at least one device applied by means of adhesive to the outer surface of at least one of said side panels, said device being suitable for being partially raised to form a handle for the container itself. Said container is produced by means of an efficient and cost-effective method capable of being made with a limited number of steps, with no further step being necessary at the end of the production of the container to apply the handle to the container itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: ALCAN PACKAGING ARENZANO S.P.A.Inventors: Simone Angiolini, Andrea Della Torre
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Publication number: 20090034884Abstract: The present invention pertains to a portable bag comprising a bag body, a zipper, and a strap. Particularly, the strap includes a strap loop with a blocking portion engaging thereto. Further, the blocking portion is inserted into the bag body and fixed therein by a larger outer diameter of the blocking portion than a dimension of a detaching portion while interlocking the zipper, which results in the strap to be a held in the hand or in the shoulder. As a result, the present invention provides with multiple ways for the portability and the convenience in use while carrying out the blocking portion and the articles in the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: TSAI-TUNG CHIH, YING-CHUN TIEN, LI-WEI TIEN
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Publication number: 20090010575Abstract: A bag that holds pill-organizers within, which together serve as a rolodex of pill organizers, accommodates several pill organizers that are commercially available in the market in an orderly and secure manner. Similar to a rolodex, the pill organizers in the bag can also be removed individually for refilling with pills and rearranged back into the bag easily. The bag is completely or partially lined on the insides or constructed with loop material such that found on one side of a Velcro®. The pill organizers are provided on their under-side with the hook part of the Velcro®. This makes it possible to temporarily fasten the pill organizers along the inside walls of both sides of the bag. The invention, which is the bag with the pill organizers within, can be completely closed to look like a compact carrying case. The invention has additional spaces to provide documentation and other aids for administration of pills.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventor: Namratha Sanka
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Patent number: 7427161Abstract: A plastic bag includes a body portion, a handle portion forming an opening adapted to be grasped to carry the body portion, and a closure portion. The body portion has a bottom, opposed front and back panels extending from the bottom, and opposed first and second side panels extending from the bottom and connecting the front and back panels. The bottom, the front and back panels, and the first and second side panels form a receptacle space having a mouth located opposite the bottom. Preferably, the bottom is flat and the first and second side portions form gussets. The handle portion and the closure portion are preferably formed by adjacent layers of a folded plastic sheet secured to the back panel. The closure portion preferably includes a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive to be secured to the front panel to close the mouth.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2004Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Inno-PakInventors: Jonathan D. Sill, Todd Sill
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Publication number: 20080050053Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Stephen P. Szczesuil, Kenneth F. Ryan, Robert DiLalla, Richard Paul Haddad
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Publication number: 20080037907Abstract: An adjustable carrying bag having an open upper end and a closed lower end and being formed of a front panel and a rear panel. The panels are foldable about a vertically variable horizontal axis to close the bag such that by varying the vertical elevation of the fold, one varies the volumetric area of the bag. Attachment members are provided for releasably securing the front and rear panels in a folded and vertically adjustable disposition. A handle is slidably mounted on the rear panel such that upon folding the front and rear panels, securing the panels in a folded disposition and lifting the bag by the handle, the handle will slide to the top of the folded bag for carrying irrespective of the vertical elevation of the fold along the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventor: Sydnie Allison Suskind
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Patent number: 7305738Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide handles that can be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle generally includes a handle portion, a retaining member, and a key member. The handle portion has a channel and an aperture extending from at least one outer surface of the handle portion into the channel. The channel is configured to receive at least a portion of a wire-like member therein. The retaining member is configured to be received within the channel. The retaining member has an aperture. The key member is configured to be engaged within the handle portion's aperture and the retaining member's aperture. Engagement of the key member within the retaining member's aperture can inhibit the egress of the retaining member from the channel to operatively trap at least a portion of a wire-like member within the channel, and, thereby, attach the handle portion to the wire-like member.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
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Publication number: 20070280565Abstract: A reservoir system for preserving the chemical stability and, therefore, the flavor of fluids is disclosed. The reservoir system can include a bag having a lining around a reservoir. The reservoir can have a reservoir port. The reservoir system can have a screw cap with a port for receiving a nozzle. The screw cap can be attached to the reservoir port. The nozzle can sealably attach to the cap. The nozzle can also sealably attach to a hose. The reservoir port and reservoir can be configured to maximize drainage of the reservoir, for example when the reservoir is turned reservoir port-side-down.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: HYDRAPAK, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Lyon, Samuel M. Lopez, Robert H. J. Miros
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Patent number: 7174605Abstract: Various aspects of the invention provide handles that can be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle generally includes a handle portion, a retaining member, and a key member. The handle portion has a channel and an aperture extending from at least one outer surface of the handle portion into the channel. The channel is configured to receive at least a portion of a wire-like member therein. The retaining member is configured to be received within the channel. The retaining member has an aperture. The key member is configured to be engaged within the handle portion's aperture and the retaining member's aperture. Engagement of the key member within the retaining member's aperture can inhibit the egress of the retaining member from the channel to operatively trap at least a portion of a wire-like member within the channel, and, thereby, attach the handle portion to the wire-like member.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventor: John Richard Nawrocki
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Patent number: 6976786Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 18, 1994Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Inventor: Murray E. Stanley, Jr.
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Patent number: 6821600Abstract: A portable containment system including a open weave netting side and a solid fabric backing that is foldable about a center support structure allows quick and easy storage and transportation of items in a vehicle cargo or trunk area. The portable containment can be used for both storing and manually transporting items outside a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: McMurray Fabrics, Inc.Inventor: Jerry Henson
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Patent number: 6758596Abstract: A disposal bag system for facilitating the efficient collection of debris and leaves. The disposal bag system includes a sheet member, a first connector attached to a first end of the sheet member, a second connector attached to a second end of the sheet member, loops attached to opposing sides of the sheet member, and hooks attached to the second end of the sheet member. The hooks engage the hooks thereby retaining the sides of the sheet member in an upward position. The first connector and the second connector are connected to one another thereby retaining the ends of the sheet member in an upward position thereby retaining the leaves and debris within the interior thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: McDonough Concepts LLCInventor: John T. McDonough
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Publication number: 20040022455Abstract: The present invention is directed to a locker bag apparatus and system. The locker bag apparatus is preferably made of pliable or soft material and is provided with a zipper configured to lock with a locking hook, preferably a locking wall pole or tree hook.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventor: William B. Reason