Abstract: A luggage stuffer for soft-wall luggage comprises an air-tight bladder containing a gas supply mechanism which is activatable to inflate the bladder to fill a storage volume of the luggage. In this way, the luggage is inflated for display.

Abstract: A liquid container especially suited for use in the capture of liquid hazardous materials is disclosed, the container comprising a bottom, preferably circular, and a generally vertical wall, preferably annular or conical, attached to the perimeter of the bottom to form a container with a large open top. The bottom and wall are composed of a flexible, liquid impermeable material, preferably a material that is also chemical resistant and wear resistant. The container may further comprise a liner. The top edge of the wall incorporates a semi-rigid floating member which completely encircles the opening, the floating member being collapsible or foldable for storage purposes. The perimeter portion of the bottom incorporates a structural or frame member which is composed of a flexible, resilient material which provides rigidity to the perimeter and acts to spread the bottom to its maximum size. The frame member is collapsible on itself such that the device can be collapsed into a small size for storage.

Abstract: A receptacle fox collecting body secretions or medical waste, including an outer rigid open-top container and an inner flexible, transparent bag or liner. The open top of the bag can be closed by a rib and groove type connection that extends the full width of the bag side tabs extend outwardly from opposite sides of the bag and are provided with finger holes. The bag has a size such that the upper portion of the bag drapes downwardly over the upper end of the container and the side tabs are located between the container and the downwardly hanging upper edge portion of the bag. After receiving secretions, the operator grasps the side tabs, pulling upwardly and outwardly to remove the bag from the container. The bag can then be closed through operation of the rib and groove connection.

Abstract: A holding apparatus for holding at least an operational part of an endoscope is provided as a removable unit of an endoscope system storage rack. An endoscope storage case in which an insertion tube of an endoscope hung on the holding apparatus is removably provided in the storage rack below the holding apparatus. The endoscope storage case stores at least a used endoscope.

Abstract: A wrapping apparatus having a springable base with attached arms which support a wrapping material. The spaced apart arms extend upward and outward from the perimeter of the springable base, which is flexible to assume an arched posture and a flat posture. In response to downward pressure on a central area of the springable base, the springable base snaps from the arched posture into the flat posture. When the springable base is in the arched posture, the arms and wrapping material are in an open position to receive an item to be wrapped. The arms and wrapping material move into a closed position when the springable base assumes the flat posture. The wrapping apparatus may be constructed with or without an upper skirt of wrapping material. The wrapping material may be inside the arms, outside the arms or may envelope the arms.

Abstract: A system providing rapid and efficient evacuation of valuables from a storage site such a home or office. Such rapid evacuation is often required in the face of impending disaster. A storage container, for example a drawer, is provided with an inner lining. Valuables are stored on the lining within the drawer. The lining itself is an open carrier having side walls which are folded so as to configure the liner to the drawer. In the case of emergency evacuation, the side walls of the liner are rapidly unfolded by grasping draw strings which act to remove the liner from the drawer and to close the liner to provide a closed transport carrier for the valuables stored within the drawer.

Abstract: An improved sports accessory bag with straps which are convertible for use either with a bar on stationary exercise apparatus, or for use as a portable accessory bag. A strap is attached to one end of the bag and a second strap is attached to the opposite end of the bag. A first separable buckle is used with the first strap for forming a first suspension loop. A second separable buckle is used with the second strap for forming a second suspension loop. The first female snap receptacle and the second male snap connector are compatible for connecting the two long free ends of the two straps together, so that the first and second long free ends will form a third suspension loop. The bag may be suspended from the first and second loops on a bar member on stationary exercise apparatus, or it may be converted to a portable sports accessory bag by connecting the long ends together around a person's waist.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a flexible liner bag which may contain an absorbent material suitable for collecting and containing waste material. Bottom, side, and top edges of the bag are sealed, such that the absorbent material is contained within the bag. Retaining band is positioned on the bag near the top edges of the bag. A removal means is positioned on the bag between the top edges of the bag and the retaining band. The liner bag is used in a container to collect and contain waste products. A closure means is used to secure the bag for disposal.

Abstract: A containment and disposal bag for human bodily fluids is disclosed which includes a bag having a hollow interior and a top at least partially open to receive the bodily fluids; preferably a funnel structure within the bag to channel said bodily fluids into the interior and to restrict expulsion of bodily fluids from the interior prior to sequestration; a hydrophilic material within the bag which is rapidly gellable upon contact with the bodily fluids in the bag, the gellation serving to essentially completely sequester the bodily fluids and prevent it from thereafter being expelled from the bag; and a closure to close the top of the bag after introduction of the bodily fluids into the bag. The hydrophilic material is commonly a polymer which is activated upon contact with the water-based bodily fluids and which gels rapidly (normally within thirty seconds or less) to sequester the bodily fluids.

Abstract: An expanding device for a collapsible article, comprising engaging portions disposed, in use, at respective opposite locations adjacent or at joins of at least one wall of the article and resilient elements which, on release of forces holding the article in a collapsed state, acts on the engaging portions to cause the engaging portions to act on the joins or portions of the article adjacent thereto so as to expand the article for display purposes.

Abstract: A flexible bag is formed with a peripheral sleeve provided about its open end, and a stiff, resilient locking strap is contained within the peripheral sleeve, the terminal ends of the strap exiting the sleeve on the outside of the bag for connection to each other through a locking-type fastener member, whereby the resiliency of the strap member retains the bag normally in fully open condition and by cinching the strap fully the bag is closed into sealed, substantially water-tight condition against re-opening. An encircling apron member may be provided about the open end of the bag to provide a convenient hand grasp for holding the bag during use and for stabilizing the open end of the bag against tipping when the bag is disposed on an underlying surface during use.

Abstract: A filler automatically expands a soft bag from a collapsed to an expanded condition. An elastic band urges a pair of panels apart. The band is mounted on a flap which is integrally hinged, and initially co-planar with, one of the panels.

Abstract: A self-expanding filler, preferably of cardboard, for use in stuffing soft items, such purses and backpacks for display purposes at the retail outlet after being shipped flat with the item, which includes two structural members, each of which includes several panels, adjacent panels being pivotally connected to each other about their common boundary. Each of the panels includes a slot set off from the common boundary and extending parallel to the common boundary from a point on the edge of the panel, so that corresponding panels of the two structural members can interlock. The filler further includes an elastic cord, such as a rubber band which is connected to interlocking panels of the two structural members which acts to urge the interlocking panels to orient themselves substantially perpendicular to each other when they not constrained to lie flat against each other, as during shipping.

Abstract: A waste disposal bag comprises (1) a bag part made of flexible material which has a closed lower end and an open upper end, (2) a bag collar made of relatively stiff material which is firmly attached to the upper end of the bag part, and (3) a lid which is adapted to be placed on the bag collar to close and seal the bag. The circumference of the bag collar is fitted with support elements for the lid so that the lid can be easily removed or can be inserted into or placed on the bag collar. Notched elements are provided below the support elements and function together with compatible elements on the lid to tightly secure the lid to the bag collar. The lid is fitted with at least one handle for carrying the bag.

Abstract: A refuse compacting system including a plurality of containers, each of the containers being substantially square and when placed in groups of four, forming four compacting stations, adjacent one another for occupying a reduced amount of space. In addition, the four containers would be set upon a manually rotatable platform, that would be rotatable upon a central axis for rotating the containers to a specific point when that particular container would be the point of compaction. The system would further include a single ram movable between a single preferably hydraulically operated ram movable between upper and lower positions, so that when a particular container removed directly beneath the ram, the turn-table would be manually placed in a stop position, and the ram moving to the down position in order to crush and containerize any waste materials in the container.

Abstract: Apparatus for collecting liquid leakage when the liquid is supplied to an underground storage tank holding fuel, heating oil and the like, includes a liquid leakage resistant flexible recovery bag (13) located around and sealed to a filling pipe (4) extending into the tank (1). The recovery bag (13) is positioned within a dome pit (10) and is located between the dome lid (3) and a cover (12) on the dome pit (10).

Abstract: A passenger's air bag includes an inlet port to receive gases. Synthetic resin is attached to the edge of the inlet port to provide a plate-like edge. An air bag has a rectangular inlet port. A plurality of fabrics is joined together by stitching and connected to the edge of the inlet port. Synthetic resin is attached to the edge of the inlet port to provide a plate-like edge. An air bag system for a passenger's seat comprises a housing having a rectangular opening, an air bag stored in a folded condition in the housing and inflated through the opening of the housing, a modular cover adapted to close the opening of the housing and torn or bent to permit deployment of the air bag and an inflator actuated to generate gases to inflate the air bag. The edge of the inlet port of the air bag is attached to the opening of the housing.

Abstract: A convertible sack is provided which alternatively functions as a sack or tote for carrying objects and as a surface usable for a variety of functions. The sack is formed of a sheet of a flat, subtle material with a hollow circular section, access openings and a cord secured therein. The sack is converted from a flat surface into a sack by pulling the cord through the access openings. The convertible sack has various applications including use as a combination beach tote/blanket, combination diaper bag/changing pad, combination meal tote/seat and combination sack/tent. At least one surface of the sack may be water resistant.

Abstract: A frame is disclosed herein for maintaining the entrance leading into the interior of a bag fully open which has an elongated linear base with a curved member carried between its opposite ends. The ends of both the base and member are joined by an elbow fitting while the member is divided into two portions selectively joined at opposing ends by a friction clamp or the like. The frame is inserted into the mouth of a trash bag and the curved member secured to provide a rigid frame separating the edge marginal region of the bag wall defining the entrance.

Abstract: An expandable insert for soft luggage articles, such as backpacks includes a pair of opposing planar insert panels interconnected by two web members. The web members may either be partially integrally formed from the insert panels or they may be separately formed. The web members are themselves also planar and each includes a foldline disposed therein between the opposing insert panels. At least one elastic band engages the two web members and provides an expansion force for the insert which draws the web members from a folded position into a generally planar position wherein they are generally perpendicular to the insert panels. The web members may include gusset portions which interconnect the web members to the insert panels.

Abstract: There is provided a fluid sample bag for use in testing automotive exhaust samples and the like. The bag can be sealed and formed of a material which is flexible and impermeable to gases. A fitting is sealingly connected to the bag for filling and evacuating the bag. A spacing element is carried on the fitting and disposed in the interior of the bag, extending substantially throughout the interior of the bag and closely adjacent the perimeter of the bag when the bag is collapsed. The spacing element is a sheet of mesh material or other grid-like array that forms a plurality of passages which provide for fluid flow between the fitting and substantially everywhere within the bag when the bag collapses on the spacing element. The spacing element is polyester, stainless steel or the like, depending on the sample application, so as to be inert with the sample.

Abstract: A sealed, self-expanding, reclosable, flexible pouch having a pair of extensible stays located in the throat area of the pouch. The extensible stays are biased toward a circular configuration but are initially held substantially flat in a stressed condition by the pouch's sealed top portion. When the pouch's top portion is removed, the extensible stays expand to their relaxed expanded configuration and thereby expand and open the throat area of the pouch. An inwardly oriented male securement means is attached to one extensible stay and extends along the throat area of the pouch. A complementary inwardly oriented female securement means is attached to the other of the opposing extensible stays and extends along the throat area of pouch. The complementary male and female securement means permits the throat area of the pouch to be sufficiently closed after initial opening, thereby constraining the pouch's contents.

Abstract: An improved trash bag is provided for use in conjunction with trash containers, with the trash bag having formed therein a plurality of compartments, each compartment having an upper portion, a side wall portion, and a skirt portion. Members for closing each compartment are provided. Additionally, cooperative handle members may be disposed on opposite sides of the skirt portion. Modified embodiments of the invention are disclosed wherein the trash bag has its compartments arranged in more than one row, or in configurations adaptable to containers other than of a square or roughly rectangular configuration.

Abstract: A large plastic lawn or trash bag is provided including a tubular hem extending about its open end. An access opening is formed at one point about the hem opening thereinto and a plurality of pairs of registered openings are formed through the bag and the material defining the free marginal edge of the hem along the path the free marginal portion of the hem is secured to the bag. An elongated stiff but flexive reinforcing strip is provided of a length somewhat greater than the length of the periphery of the open end of the bag and the opposite ends of the strip are provided with coacting structure by which the opposite ends may be secured together in adjusted overlapped relation.

Abstract: A waste disposal comprises (1) a bag part made of flexible material which has a closed lower end and an open upper end, (2) a bag collar made of relatively stiff material which is firmly attached to the upper end of the bag part, and (3) a lid which is adapted to be placed on the bag collar to close and seal the bag. The circumference of the bag collar is fitted with support elements for the lid so that the lid can be easily removed or can be inserted into or placed on the bag collar. Catch elements are provided below the support elements and function together with compatible elements on the lid to tightly secure the lid to the bag collar. The lid is fitted with at least one handle for carrying the bin.

Abstract: A plastic trash bag is disclosed which includes an elastic drawstring. The drawstring may expand to conform to a container over which the bag is placed but does not close the opening of the bag below the circumference at which the opening is formed when retracted.

Abstract: A powdered drink brewing bag comprising a filter paper bag body having gusset walls and containing a powdered material, such as coffee powder therein. A frame type support member formed of thick paper is bonded to opposing walls of the bag body in the vicinity of the upper edge thereof in such a manner that the bag body is held at both surfaces thereof between the opposite surfaces of the support member. Arm portions project outwardly from the portions of the support member which correspond to both sides of the filter paper bag body, and are provided with folds and handles so that the arm portions are bent in the shape of the letter "Y" in plan to enable the gusset walls to be expanded. Accordingly, the upper edge portion of the bag body can be maintained in a largely opened state, so that the hot water can be poured thereinto easily. This enables the brewing bag to be used easily, and a drink, such as coffee to be obtained conveniently.

Abstract: A device for maintaining the mouth of a bag in an open condition includes an annular body member which defines a central cavity sized and configured to accept a region of the bag's mouth therein (preferably in friction fit relationship). The body member is formed of a resilient, shape-retaining material (e.g., plastic) so as to radially outwardly bias the bag mouth to maintain the same in an open condition. A pair of manually operable wing members diverge from the body member relative to the respective sides of the defined cavity. The wing members collectively cause the cavity to dimensionally increase in response to a manual inward pressure being applied thereagainst so as to facilitate engagement/removal of the body member with the bag mouth.

Abstract: A gas cap holder attaches to the inside face of an automobile fuel tank access door. The holder consists of a receptacle which has a resiliently collapsible open mouth at its top. The bottom of the receptacle is a planar edge. Flexible walls taper from the open mouth to the tapered edge and the rear wall is flat and abuts the interior wall of the automobile fuel tank access door. The holder is held in place on the access door by a segment of double back tape which extends across the upper portion of the rear wall of the receptacle. Preferably, the receptacle will be made of an open mesh flexible plastic, however, a solid thin film of material may also be used. In receptacles made of a solid film of material, aperatures may be provided along the bottom edge to permit liquids to drain out of the receptacle.

Abstract: A container for support along a vertical surface, and comprising front and back walls, side walls, and a bottom wall, all made of a flexible plastic. The container has an open top end for the insertion and removal of goods to be displayed. The container also includes an upper rim providing support for and along the upper ends of the front, back, and side walls. A bottom rod has a pair of spaced apart ends, and circumscribes one or more of the back and side walls.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible water tank suitable for use in combatting forest fires and the like that is manufactured from a flaccid synthetic material or a coated fabric which is capable of being ultrasonically welded. The bag is preferably made from a single sheet of material that is folded back upon itself to form a bag having uniformly sized front and rear panels. A filler assembly is mounted in the upper part of the front panel while a quick disconnect coupler is mounted in the lower part of the bag. The edge seams between the panel are welded closed using ultrasonic welding techniques. Radially extended skirts are provided about the bag outside of the seam areas and grommets are mounted within the skirts upon which shoulder straps and handles are either permanently removably secured. A hand-grip is welded to the front face of the tank beneath the filler assembly.

Abstract: A foldable water container comprising a tetragonal body having a quadrilateral supporting frame pivotably secured to one of the four ton edges thereof, a retaining channel made around the other three top edges, and a plurality of fold lines. The quadrilateral supporting frame is engaged in the channel to stretch open the body of the water container when the water container is in use. The quadrilateral supporting frame is disengaged from the channel permitting the body of the water container be folded up through the fold lines into a flat structure when the water container is not in use.

Abstract: An economical, disposable, container serving as an indoor toilet facility for household cats and formed of bio-degradable and/or recyclable components is disclosed. The foldable paper container has an internal, moisture impervious, coating and includes an open end, a closed end wall, a top and a bottom wall, and a pair of sidewalls connected to the top, bottom and closed end wall. A barrier wall, integral with the bottom wall, is spaced from the ends of the top and sidewalls and closes a fractional portion of the open end to form an open top compartment within the container. A quantity of granular, absorbent litter material is disposed within the open top compartment. When ready for use the container is unfolded or expanded with end portions of the top and sidewalls being folded back over themselves to assist in maintaining the container in the open position.

Abstract: A flexible security pouch has a wide upper mouth, a front face, a back face, a bottom and two foldable lateral faces. The pouch is provided with a foldable flap at the upper margin of the back face and a pair of straps extending laterally in opposite directions from the side margins of the back face adjacent the flap. A pair of lateral extensions are articulatedly connected to opposite ends of the flap and to adjacent straps. The straps carry labels adjacent their distal ends and are longer than half the width of the pouch.

Abstract: A flexible pouch having opposed walls closed around their periphery to define a chamber for storing a product. The pouch has a self-opening spout forming in part by a fold assembly which expands and springs open when the sealed end of the spout is cut off. The fold assembly not only provides a large spout opening, but also provides a spring force which keeps the spout open so that all the product may be emptied from the chamber.

Abstract: A thermoplastic bag having a flexible top has a stiff strip around the mouth of the bag which when rolled outward bends to hold open the bag.

Abstract: An apparatus for insertion into and expansion of a soft bag or backpack, having a relatively flat foldable member, which is connected to a resilient member or an actuating means. The flat member is folded along at least one transverse axis into at least two sections. The resilient member is connected to the opposed ends of the flat member and urges the ends of the flat member inward from its flat position to a folded position. In the folded position, the flat member forms a gable and pushes the sides of the bag outward to expand the bag. In another form, a cord is used to pull the apparatus into its bag expanding position. Relatively flat inserts may be added to promote uniform expansion of the bag.

Abstract: The product of the present invention is a flexible plastic trash bag which includes as an integral part a paper or plastic wrapped thin metal wire support formed into two attached hoops. The oblong metal hoops are attached to the bag on each vertical side and to each other for 1/3 of their vertical length. The encased wire is thin enough so as not to interfere with the folding or rolling of the bag; but strong enough to support the weight of the empty bag. The present invention comprises of forming a plastic bags, in various sizes, out of sheet plastic and attaching metal wire hoops to its vertical seems so that when the two hoops are separated at the top and bottom the bag is self-supporting and maintained in an open position so that matter may be easily deposited. Since the bag requires no receptacle the bag may be made from plastic of colorful patterns.

Abstract: A dual purpose waste receptacle including a trash container having an open and a closed end and provided with a removable top, having a pair of oppositely disposed swinging doors, releasably covering the open end. The top open end of the container has a transverse divider disposed therein and provided with a pair of spaced vertically extending edges defining an elongated open channel extending the length thereof and facing the open top end of the trash container. The vertically extending divider edges receive a portion of the top of each of two trash can liners in overlapping relationship thereon and frictionally receive a crossbar carried by the removable top to assist in retaining the top and the trash can liners in position. A pair of diametrically disposed handles are carried by the removable top and engage under the overhanging lip exterior surface of the can top.

Abstract: A combination bag holder and bag therefor characterized by a bag holder that has no standing vertical member from a freestanding base with a hanger rack means adjacent the top and holding a flexible permeable collection bag above the floor, the bag having a yoke that is open along its bottom to receive the hanger rack. Also disclosed are the hanger rack and the bag, per se.

Abstract: An expander for insertion into and expansion of a soft bag comprising a device which is folded or collapsed to a flat state or spread apart to an expanded state. The soft bag is collapsed to a compact form in the flat state for shipment. In the expanded position, the bag is expanded to give the appearance that it is filled. Some embodiments use a resilient member to automatically urge the device from a flat position to its expanded position when compressive forces are removed from the bag. Other forms use a cord for manually moving the expander device into its bag-expanding position. To provide for a greater extent of expansion in relation to the length of the device in the flat position, an expanding device having four sequentially arranged sections, each of which is articulatable with respect to each adjacent section is provided in some embodiments.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprises a plurality of nested plastic bags for use in lining containers such as garbage cans or waste paper baskets. The assembly is manufactured by placing successive plastic bags over a jig. The upper edges of the plastic bags are adhered to each other, for example, by conventional heat sealing means. The adherence between individual bags is such that the innermost bag can be separated readily from the remaining bags after the assembly is placed within a container.

Abstract: A bag structure having a semirigid drawstring closure which passes through a hollow handle. The semirigid drawstring holds the mouth of the bag open so that articles can be easily deposited. A shoulder strap is attached to the handle. The shoulder strap and handle are provided for carrying as well as suspending the bag. A flexible tubular material partially inverted creates the double wall of the bag and a fold at the bag mouth. The fold contains the drawstring and the handle, and an additional seam is not required to encase the drawstring. The flexible tubular material is preferably a mesh. Mesh provides a strong bottom seam, which is preferably created by lacing a cord through the mesh openings in the four layers of material. Also, the transparency of the mesh enables an optional product tag to be trapped within the double wall of the bag and visible.

Abstract: A multiple disposable plastic bag assembly comprised of multiple disposable plastic bags nested one within another to form a bag assembly, characterized in that sticking elements are made on the circular top edge of the opening of the bag body for sticking of the bag assembly to a wastebin to allow the disposable plastic bag assembly to be torn up consecutively bag by bag so as to minimize time consumption in placing individual bags in a wastebin and to facilitate packing up garbage within a bag of the assembly.

Abstract: A flexible pouch formed from a single sheet of plastic material folded over upon itself along an umbrella like fold assembly to provide the opposed walls of a chamber for storing a product and an optional second sheet to form the bottom of the chamber. The walls and the bottom are sealed along their periphery to form the chamber. The pouch has a self-opening spout formed in part by the fold assembly which expands and springs open when the sealed end of the spout is cut off. The fold assembly not only provides a large spout opening, but also provides a spring force which keeps the spout open so that all the product may be emptied from the chamber.

Abstract: An expander for insertion into and expansion of a soft bag or backpack comprising a device which is folded or collapsed to a flat state or spread apart to an expanded state. In the flat position, the soft bag is collapsed to a compact form for shipment. In the expanded position, the bag is expanded to give the appearance that it is filled. In one embodiment, a resilient member automatically urges the device from a flat position to its expanded position when compressive forces are removed from the bag. In another form, a cord is used for manually moving the expander device into its bag-expanded position.

Abstract: A hand-portable console device for use by underwater divers. A housing having at least a forward, water-vented storage compartment adapted to have an external illumination mounted thereon. The housing can also have an aft compartment. Attachment to the housing is a collapsible game bag. A bladder inflatable from a diver's air tank can be fitted inside the game bag to make a floatation device. Affixed or integral with the housing are ambient water parameter indicators, e.g., depth, temperature. The housing can also have a writing surface to enable divers to communicate with each other by writing messages on said surface.

Abstract: A stackable container for holding large quantities of fluent material comprises an outer load-bearing multi-layer corrugated paperboard wall and an inner liquid-impervious bag. A plate with an opening through it is supported on a peripheral ledge slightly below the top of the container wall. The ledge is provided by the upper edge of one or more inner layers of the container wall. The mouth of the bag extends upwardly through the opening in the plate and is secured by a strap to a bag holder on the plate. A load transmitting member on the upper surface of the plate is of substantially the same thickness as the ledge, and extends to the same height as the outer layer of the wall. The bag holder is a ring, larger than portions of the opening in the plate and may be passed transversely through the opening but not when parallel to the plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for insertion into and expansion of a soft bag or backpack, having a relatively flat foldable member, which is connected to a resilient member or an actuating mechanism. The flat member is folded along at least one transverse axis into at least two sections. The resilient member is connected to the opposed ends of the flat member and urges the ends of the flat member inward from its flat position to a folded position. In the folded position, the flat member forms a gable and pushes the sides of the bag outward to expand the bag. In another form, a cord is used to pull the apparatus into its bag expanding position. Relatively flat inserts may be added to promote uniform expansion of the bag.

Abstract: An inflatable self-supporting bag formed from a single sheet of flexible air impervious material and having a single ply lower portion defining a bottom wall and a lower portion of a bag side wall and an inflatable upper portion formed by two plies including an inner ply and an outer ply defining an air chamber therebetween. The inner and outer plies are connected together in face-to-face relation along a plurality of spaced apart lines of attachment which divide the air chamber into a plurality of intercommunicating sections which impart a generally cylindrical shape to the upper portion of the bag when it is inflated. A tubular inflating member having an associated removable plug is provided for inflating the upper portion of the bag.