Abstract: A plurality of collapsible bags are integrally formed in a tubular blank of a flexible material with a perforated portion disposed between adjacent bags to facilitate separating them. When formed, adjacent bags are connected in end-to-end relationship and lie generally flat such that the elongate blank may be wrapped around itself forming a roll of the bags or the bags may be pleated or accordion folded flat within a container whereby they may be individually removed from the container for use. Handles are preferably integrally formed with each bag extending from adjacent the top wall of the bag. A spout is preferably also integrally formed with the bag to facilitate filling and emptying of the bag. The bags are particularly suited to contain liquids or frozen liquids and are preferably made of a food-grade plastic film material suitable to contain various foods or beverage products. The bags may each be received in a separate container to support a filled bag.

Abstract: A recycling apparatus and system for plastic material and electronics parts. The completely assembled unit encompasses a support frame and a plurality of color coded transparent collection bags. The color scheme represents electronic resistors which coincide with the number codes of the Society of Plastic Industry. The recycling apparatus including an octagonal base member that has a base top and a base bottom. Included is a center post. The center post projects from the base top and has a lower end and an upper end. The upper end has a pair of upper diametric openings that extend through the pole. The upper end has a pair of lower diametric openings that extend through the pole. Four elongated dowel members are provided. Each dowel has three threaded recesses. A first dowel of the four dowels is positioned through one of the pair of upper diametric openings. A second dowel of the four dowels is positioned through another of the pair of upper diametric openings.

Abstract: A bag and dispensing system system wherein the thermoplastic bag to be dispensed may be retained in an open position, to allow for the loading thereof with contents for carrying, such as purchased goods or the like. The system is further configured such that the loaded bag, when dispensed, draws the next bag in the stack forward into an open loading position such that it is ready to be loaded with goods without further manipulation by the attendant. The preferred embodiment of the present invention teaches the utilization multi-edged penetration punch applied to the handle area of the bags to hold said handles together for handling of the bag pack, and for facilitating opening of the next bag in the stack on the rack, when a loaded bag is removed.

Abstract: A gelling material is composed of water-absorbent resin 12 wrapped in a bag composed of two laminated water-soluble sheets 1.cndot.1, the water-absorbent resin being prepared so as to enable the bag to be disintegrated by an inner pressure generated when an expanded volume of the water-absorbent resin by absorbing water through the bag exceeds a maximum volume capacity. When the gelling material is added to the aqueous fluid, the water-absorbent resin 12 is spread in the aqueous fluid at a stroke, and is diffused uniformly. Thus, the water-absorbent resin 12 is brought fully in contact with the aqueous fluid.Since this enables the aqueous fluid to be gelled in a short period of time, the aqueous fluid can be processed speedily. Even the aqueous fluids, which are difficult to be handled by the conventional gelling material, can be gelled conveniently in a short period of time, and the resulting gell can be easily handled, thereby enabling an easy disposal of the aqueous fluids, i.e., the gell.

Abstract: A packaging container for chemicals such as pesticides and the like and a laminated film for forming said container, wherein the inner layer of the laminated film is constituted of an inner bag made of a water-soluble polymer film and the outer layer of the laminated film is constituted of an outer bag made of a water-insoluble film, and at least in the seal part of the container, films constituting inner layer are bonded to each other and additionally the film constituting inner layer and the film constituting outer layer are bonded to each other, and the film constituting inner layer and the film constituting outer layer are releasable from each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved produce bag comprising an open, mesh-like fabric suitable for processing on automated bagmaking equipment. The bag has a sealed end, an open end capable of being sealed after filling of the bag and a longitudinal, heat-sealed seam extending from end to end. An optional print band or label can be heat sealed to the bag to reinforce the longitudinal heat-sealed seam.

Abstract: A bag suitable for use in microwave cooking is constructed of an elongated tube of flexible material closed at one end by means of a cold seal closure and having a heat seal adhesive deposit applied to the other end thereof for use in closing the bag after filling thereof; and methods of making the same are described, including the making of a roll from which said bags can be made.

Abstract: A system for suspending a pack of thermoplastic bags, loading bags, removing loaded bags and for automatically opening the next bag preparatory to loading it by having a pack of handled bags suspended from laterally spaced elongated rods of a rack. The bags have been corona discharge treated to such an extent that the application of pressure will cause adjacently facing regions to releasably adhere together until a moderate force separates them. During removal of a bag front the bag pack at least a portion of the front wall of the next bag will follow the bag being removed for a short distance before separation thereby opening said next bag rendering it ready for loading. An improved means for applying the requisite pressure is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A plurality of stacked openable and reclosable plastic bags on a dispenser is provided which includes a pocket formed by front and back walls for form a mouth portion leading to the pocket, complementary separable zipper profiles on the front and back walls to allow the plastic bags to be openable and closable, a perforation extending across the back wall extension portion above the zipper profiles, wherein the strength of the zipper profiles is greater than the strength of the perforation such that pulling on the zipper profiles when the zipper profiles are closed tears each bag from the dispenser without causing the zipper profiles to separate.

Abstract: A roll of plastic bags for use with a dispenser having opposing tracks in which the roll is supported, and a separating tongue for enabling individual bags to be separated from the roll. The roll of plastic bags is wound on an axle, the plastic bags being in a star sealed configuration. The ends of the axle project beyond the ends of the roll a distance sufficient to enable the axle to be supported for rotational and translational movement in the tracks in such a way that the roll frictionally engages a dispenser surface. Separation lines are provided between adjacent bags, a slot in each separation line being engageable by the tongue within the dispenser so that individual bags can be dispensed from the roll one at a time.

Abstract: A method of separating fluid into two or more separable fractions. One container section (2) and the adjacent portion of the other container section are made of solid material, and the two container sections are screwed together. The container sections (1 and 2) have their respective chambers (29 and 30) for receiving their respective fluid ingredients, and these chambers are interconnected through a connecting channel (31) through the abutting portions, at which the container sections (1 and 2) are screwed together. A valve seat (21, 27) is shaped at each end of the connecting channel (31) for each valve member (22, 16) for a sealing closing of the chambers (29, 30) in the separated state of the container sections (1, 2).

Abstract: A container for holding elements to be sterilized prior to introduction into an isolation system having an isolated inner region. The container includes a flexible bag having a first end defining a first opening for removing the elements from the flexible bag. A transfer port is attached to the flexible bag proximate the first end. The transfer port is engageable with the isolation system for transferring the sterilized elements into the isolation system. The transfer port has an exterior surface, and a bore extends through the transfer port and the exterior surface. The exterior surface has a clamp receiving area and a groove located in proximity to a first end of the bore. The first end of the flexible bag is located in the groove. A clamp is located around the flexible bag proximate to the first end. A portion of the flexible bag is located between the clamp and the clamp receiving area on the transfer port to clamp the flexible bag to the transfer port.

Abstract: A continuous flexible web (20) with mutually subsequently disposed package pockets (26) and a method of opening and filling these pockets. The web has two opposite walls (21a, b) and longitudinal first and second edges (22, 23) between which the pockets are located. Each respective wall (21a, b) includes, at a second edge region (23), two opposed edge portions (24a, b) with continuous retainer devices (43a, b) disposed in the longitudinal direction of the web for cooperating with mechanical devices for guiding the edge portions on movement of the web in an apparatus for the supply of material to the pockets (26). Between the pockets, there are disposed transverse slots (27) which, in the region of the edge portions (24a, b) merge into longitudinal slots (29). The edge portions (24a, b) include strip-like portions (14a, b) which extend from the retainer devices (43a, b) located between the longitudinal slots (29) and the second edge (23) of the web.

Abstract: A self-opening pack of plastic bags for use with a bagging rack. The pack of plastic bags is formed of plastic material which has been exposed to corona surface treatment. Each plastic bag in the pack of bags has a central tab portion between its two upwardly extending handles, which are at the sides of the mouth of the T-shirt bags. A central tab portion is located on the front and rear walls in the mouth region of the plastic bags. The central tab portion has a neck region and head region. The central tab portion has an aperture for receiving a retaining hook of a bagging rack, and a central tab slit which extends across the central tab portion, except for uncut portions near side edges of the central tab. The tearing cuts pass through the stack of bags and follow a non-straight path. Frangible pressure bonding is formed along the bottom edge of the central tab slit.

Abstract: A carrier pack including a shopping bag with a separate cooler bag strap-connected to and stacked with the shopping bag or, alternatively, received within the interior chamber of the shopping bag.

Abstract: A container for receiving and separating blood plasma into its ingredients having two sealingly coupled sections (1 and 2). One container section (2) and the adjacent portion of the other container section are made of solid material, and the two container sections are screwed together. The container sections (1 and 2) have their respective chamber (29 and 30) for receiving their respective fluid ingredients, and these chambers are interconnected through a connecting channel (31) through the abutting portions, at which the container sections (1 and 2) are screwed together. A valve seat (21, 27) is shaped at each end of the connecting channel (31) for each valve member (22, 16) for a sealing closing of the chambers (29, 30) in the separated state of the container sections (1, 2).

Abstract: The sponge counting bag is formed of front and back sheets of transparent polymer material which are joined at the edges and bottom to form an open-topped bag. The back sheet extends above the front sheet. The front sheet is folded down to form a cuff, and the lower edge of the cuff is stretched to form wrinkles whereby the lower edge hangs outwardly away from the bag so that the cuff can be manipulated easily to pull the bag open. In one species, the top of the back sheet forms a flap which can be folded down to cover the otherwise open top. This flap is detachably, adhesively attached so that the bag normally remains closed, but can be reopened if necessary. Another species has a plurality of cuffed bags arranged one above the other so that the plurality can be hung from one support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved packing system for creating a variety pack loaf of bread. In this system, groups of sliced bread are individually packaged and stored in larger package. Thus, the user can taylor a loaf of bread to their individual needs. In it broadest context, the present invention includes a plurality of smaller packages adapted to hold a number of individual slices of bread and a larger package adapted to hold each of the plurality of smaller packages.

Abstract: A holder made up of a back support and a plurality of pockets. The back support is of single thickness, and the pockets are of double thickness. The back support is of paper but has a cross bar at the top for mounting the device, and the pockets are substantially entirely of paper. The back support and the pockets are secured together by adhesive.

Abstract: There is provided a thermoplastic film bag having at least two integral members that facilitate opening the bag. The bag is manufactured from a flattened tube of thermoplastic material which may be distinctively severed along independent phase shifted sinusoidal oscillating paths down the center of the collapsed tube. The bag may have two opposed tie members which are offset from the vertical center axis of the bag and from each other. The tie members may be grasped and pulled apart to facilitate the easy opening of the bag. The tie members may then be tied together to form a strong member by which the bag may be picked up and carried. In alternate embodiments the shape of the integral tie members can be modified to create a bag having only the easy open feature with no tie members. A method for making the bag is also described. In an alternative embodiment the bag may include linear slitting regions positioned at each bag side edge.

Abstract: The combination of a resealable contact lens pouch and a contact lens care solution prefilled therein. The contact lens pouch can include multiple compartments each prefilled with a different contact lens care solution to enable cleaning, disinfecting and/or rinsing of a contact lens.

Abstract: A stack of a plurality of headerless plastic bags are assembled together for individual dispensing. Each bag comprises a front wall having a first body portion and a first lip and a rear wall attached to the front wall. The rear wall includes a second body portion which overlies the first body portion of the front wall and a rear lip which extends beyond the front lip of the front wall. The bags are collated into a stack and are removably joined to one another by forming a cold weld in and between the rear lips of the rear wall of adjacent bags. The cold welds are formed by pressing the rear lips of the bags together under pressure, but without the application of heat. The cold welds join the plurality of bags in the stack together until the cold welds which join a particular bag to the stack are severed. Each bag is dispensed in its entirety without any residual waste.

Abstract: A quick-peelable fruit protective wrap comprises gadgets formed by folding both lateral sides of the wrap outside in, a nearly U-shaped notch portion forming a pair of strips with both sides of the opening portion in the top connected together to span over a branch, and a base portion with the gadgets also adhered in one body, and has pores on the whole surface, the pores are formed in ovals with the long diameters directed along the opening and base portions and the base portion of the wrap is of reinforced structure, thereby permitting a fruit to be taken out at a stretch from the wrap and simultaneously the wrap to be removed from the branch bearing the fruit.

Abstract: A bag and system for dispensing self-opening thermoplastic bags or the like from a stack of bags. The present system is configured such that it may be utilized with a variety of off-the-shelf rack configurations, and to provide optimal characteristics for dispensing bags one at a time, while further providing a system wherein the bag to be dispensed may be retained in an open position, to allow for the loading thereof with contents for carrying, such as purchased goods or the like. The system is further configured such that the loaded bag, when dispensed, draws the next bag in the stack forward into an open loading position such that it is ready to be loaded with goods without further manipulation by the attendant.

Abstract: A wicketless pack of thermoplastic bags includes a stack of a number of individual thermoplastic bags. Each of the bags has a bottom edge, upper and lower walls, a pair of side edges, and an open top end. A lip segment is provided adjacent the open end of each individual bag. The lip portion is an extension of the material forming the lower wall of a respective bag and includes at least one locating hole. A perforated tear line is formed between the open end of the bag and the lip portion. The lip segments of the stack are bonded together with ultrasonic vibratory energy to form a welded pad of lips as part of the bag pack. The welded pad is formed by moving at least one shaped ultrasonic horn downward through the stack of consecutive lips while activating the shaped horn with ultrasonic vibratory energy to form a continuous tapered weld through the stack of lip portions.

Abstract: A pair of bags for carrying sheet music and a music stand on a musical instrument case. One of the bags is configured to carry the music stand, while the other saddlebag is configured to carry the sheet music. Each bag includes one or more straps that extend over the musical instrument case and attach the bags to the musical instrument case. Each of the straps includes a hook-and-latch-type fastener that releasably attaches the bags to each other or the musical instrument case. The opening in each of the bags is releasably closed with a hook and latch type fastener. The bags may be individually attached to the musical instrument case or may be attached to each other and then placed over the musical instrument case.

Abstract: A mixing bag and method is provided for mixing ingredients and dispensing the mixed ingredients. The bottom of the bag has a converging tip. The top edge of the bag defines an open end and includes a reciprocally shaped edge to the bottom edge so that the bags can be cut from a continuous tube of material. The bag is filled with ingredients to be mixed through the open end and the ingredients are mixed by kneading the bag with the hands. The bag is closed prior to mixing. Once the ingredients are sufficiently mixed, the converging tip of the bag is removed and the contents are squeezed out from the bag. Prior to mixing, a closure device, or a twist applied to the bag, closes off the open end of the bag. Particular materials to be mixed are dental alginates and stones for making dental impressions. Other ingredients besides dental products can be mixed in the bag.

Abstract: A wicketless saddle pack of thermoplastic bags includes a first and second stack of a number of individual thermoplastic bags oppositely opposed over a common welded pad segment. Each of the bags has a bottom edge, upper and lower walls, a pair of side edges, and an open top end. A lip segment is provided adjacent the open end of each individual bag. The lip portion is an extension of the material forming the lower wall of a respective bag and includes at least one locating hole. A perforated tear line is formed between the open end of the bag and the lip portion. The lip segments of the two stacks are bonded together with ultrasonic vibratory energy to form the welded pad of lips. The welded pad is formed by moving at least one shaped ultrasonic horn downward through the stack of consecutive lips while activating the shaped horn with ultrasonic vibratory energy to from a continuous tapered weld through the stack of lip portions.

Abstract: A device for providing a plurality of ways for transporting articles wherein a bag, which is relatively large and flexible, is contained in a purse, which is relatively small, so that the purse may be turned inside out to expose the bag and wherein the bag has an internal volume many times greater than the volume of the purse and wherein the bag has a top portion which may be opened so that articles can be placed in the bag and closed to retain the articles therein and wherein the purse is located inside of the bag when in use and wherein the bag is provided with webbing so that the bag may be carried as a backpack, a shoulder bag or a hand bag.

Abstract: A locking system for releasably holding open the opening of a plastic film bag, composed generally of a first locking element extending from the external surface of the plastic film bag adjacent the opening thereof and a second locking element extending from a shape defining structure. The first locking element lockably mates with the second locking element in a male-female fashion either by pressing them mutually together or by sliding one into the other. The shape defining structure may be a ring member of a sidewall of a trash receptacle or of a removable lid therefor, or some other structure, such as a free standing ring member which may or may not be of circular shape. The first and second locking elements may be configured in a number of different forms in order to accomplish the aforesaid mutual interlocking function.

Abstract: A carrying bag which is foldable into a compact configuration so that it can be stored in a pouch, wherein an upper edge of a pouch wall is attached to the bag at an edge defining the bag opening and wherein the pouch includes a flap which can be used to close the pouch when the bag is inside and to close the bag when the bag is in its unfolded condition.

Abstract: A bag pack (10) of handle bags (14) for suspension on a bag rack (12) comprises a plurality of stackable handle bags (14) having a front wall (24), a rear wall (26), a pair of laterally spaced handles (28), and an adhesive (16) positioned between the rear wall (26) of each bag (14) and the front wall (24) of each successive bag (14) in the bag pack (10). The front wall (24) is joined opposite to the rear wall (26) and defines an enclosure having an open top (30), opposed sides (31), and a bottom (33). The handles (28) extend upwardly above the open top (30). Each bag (14) also has a center mount (34) capable of releasably supporting the center of the stackable bag (14) on the bag rack (12).

Abstract: The invention involves a system for bag pack support, easy dispensing, loading and removal of grocery bags involving a pack of bags and a rack suitable for the dispensing of the bags. The pack includes a plurality of undershirt type bags having integrally extended double-loop handles in the bag mouth. Each bag mouth is distinguished by being free of any suspension tabs. Thus, in bag pack form there is no "header". Suspension orifices are located in the handles of the bags. The pack of bags is employed with a rack which includes a pair of spaced parallel cantilevered rods having free ends. The bag pack is threaded onto the support rods by means of the support orifices. The rack includes a restraining means adapted to engage at least some of the bags of the pack so as to at least inhibit any significant forward movement of the pack as individual bags are loaded and removed from the rack. Means are included with the bag pack to secure the plurality of bags in a registered condition.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing automatic consecutively opened thermoplastic T-shirt bags for dispensing from a conventional supporting rack. The method involves providing a continuous flattened tube of thermoplastic film and applying adhesive solution using a printing press to form adhesion regions on the outside of the tube. The adhesive solution can be applied using a flexo or gravure printing process. The method then involves forming side gussets in the tube and making traverse seals in the tube, thereby dividing the tube into pillowcases. The pillowcases are separated at the seals to form a series of end-sealed gussetted pillowcases which are stacked to form a bag pack. Next, the bag pack is cut along a bag-mouth contour to from a plurality of T-shirt bags. The bag-mouth contour forms a set of laterally spaced handles each having a receiving aperture for a conventional support rod of a dispensing rack, a central tab having a mounting aperture, and an open mouth region.

Abstract: A container for receiving and separating blood plasma into its ingredients comprises two sealingly coupled sections (1 and 2). One container section (2) and the adjacent portion of the other container section are made of solid material, and the two container sections are screwed together. The container sections (1 and 2) comprise their respective chambers (29 and 30) for receiving their respective fluid ingredients, and these chambers are interconnected through a connecting channel (31) through the abutting portions, at which the container sections (1 and 2) are screwed together. A valve seat (21, 27) is shaped at each end of the connecting channel (31) for each valve member (22, 16) for a sealing closing of the chambers (29, 30) in the separated state of the container sections (1, 2).

Abstract: Specialized pouches for receiving, storing and controllably dispensing product are disclosed. The pouches are of a substantially lay-flat nature with a spout located along the top wall, preferably about mid-way. The spout is preferably made by a heat seal including an easy-opening feature. The pouches are further characterized by side seals, at least one end seal, and a fold line at the other end. Such pouches are advantageously designed for containing flowable product, including liquids, powders, sauces, gels, etc., and permit the controlled dispensing of such product after storage, preparation, or cooking within the pouches.

Abstract: Snap and fill plastic film bags and a process of opening and placing product in the plastic film bags. A reclosable zipper is provided at the opening of the bag leading to the bag cavity. A lip extends from the front wall above the reclosable zipper and a header portion extends from the back wall above the reclosable zipper. A part of the header portion is supported on a support structure for carrying the bag and a perforation is provided on the header portion above the reclosable zipper. The bags are initially closed and, during the process of opening and placing product therein, the operator grips the bag front wall lip and by pulling the lip away from the support structure, the complementary zipper profiles are separated and, thus, opening the bag. Further pulling of the lip from the support structure causes the severing of the bag from the header portion at the perforation.

Abstract: A disposable waste container having a substantially rigid shell to which a stack of nested plastic bags is attached and supported thereby. The bags are serially separable from each other, and the outermost of the bag stack permanently attached to the shell for ultimate disposal therewith. The entire unit is collapsible by flattening the shell with the bag stack mounted therein for ease in transportation and storage.

Abstract: A plastic bag bundle comprised of a plurality of juxtaposed flat plastic bags each having a front and rear wall panel and a mouth opening for inserting one or more articles in the bag. A flat article(s), such as coupons, cards, packets, etc., is retained captive in one of the front and rear panels. The bundle is formed of bags having the flat article in some of said bags disposed offset from said article in others of said bags. The bags with the offset articles are interposed in a predetermined sequence with the other bags so as to form a bundle having a generally constant thickness in the area of the juxtaposed panels. Such bag bundles are used in bagging machines where articles are dropped in a first of this bundle of bags which is opened, and wherein the bundle is usually held on wicker pins disposed next to a loading station.

Abstract: A bag and system for dispensing self-opening thermoplastic bags or the like from a stack of bags. The present system is configured such that it may be utilized with a variety of off-the-shelf rack configurations, and to provide optimal characteristics for dispensing bags one at a time, while further providing a system wherein the bag to be dispensed may be retained in an open position, to allow for the loading thereof with contents for carrying, such as purchased goods or the like. The system is further configured such that the loaded bag, when dispensed, draws the next bag in the stack forward into an open loading position such that it is ready to be loaded with goods without further manipulation by the attendant.

Abstract: A comparnnented storage container for storing and transporting a variety of items, including a closable outer container, a multiplicity of item holders, a plurality of holder carriers, and a carrier receiver assembly. A single item holder or a group of item holders is removably connected to each holder carrier, and a plurality of holder carriers is removably connected to the carrier receiver assembly within the outer container, providing compartmented storage space for a multiplicity of items. Each item holder is constructed in a resealable envelope-like configuration of a transparent material, allowing visual inspection, selection, and removal of an individual item without removing holder carriers or item holders from the outer container. Item holders may be readily removed from and replaced in the outer container in groups or individually.

Abstract: The closable bag with offset end seal comprises a layer of plastic folded over itself to create an elongate strip of interconnected pockets which are separable from one another along the strip to create individual bags. Interposed between free overlying ends of the plastic strip is a gasket made of a heat sealable material having a low surface tension and coefficient of friction. A side edge of these three layers is heat sealed and scored to provide a tamper indicating strip which must be removed to open the bag. Slightly lateral to this strip is a section of the bag where the gasket is heat sealed along its length to one of the layers of plastic, with a remaining inwardly extending portion of the gasket being free to move away from the layer to which it sealed, creating an inwardly directed flap. On a surface of the unattached layer of plastic facing the gasket are provided two spaced apart longitudinal strips of adhesive which cause engagement between the layer of plastic and the gasket flap.

Abstract: A single sheet of flexible fabric is folded and creased to form a compact pouch or pocket that can be attached to and detached from a golf bag. The pocket connects to the bag by hooks carded at the opposite ends of the pocket. The pocket has a long central zippered opening in the front, and a pleated back, but is constructed so that, when empty, the pocket lies flat against the golf bag.

Abstract: The invention provides self-opening polyethylene film bag stacks which do not require a separate adhesive layer between adjacent bags. The self-opening bag stack according to the invention preferably include a plurality of stacked t-shirt type high density polyethylene film bags releasably adhered together. At least an upper portion of the outer surface of the front and rear walls of each of the bags in the bag stack has been corona treated and at least one localized compressed area extends transversely through the bag stack in the upper portion of the bags such that the stack has a decreased thickness in the localized compressed area and so that adjacent outer wall corona treated surfaces defined by the localized compressed area are releasably adhered together.

Abstract: Plastic bags made of film are suspended in a pack on a rack having support rods for suspending the bags by their handles. During removal of a lead bag from the pack, adhesive contact causes opening of the next bag.

Abstract: A coil of an interconnected chain of open bags is provided in which the coil has a center opening having a diameter at least as great as the transverse dimension of the bags. A dispenser is provided on which a coil of bags is mounted. An end of the chain is pulled from the center opening and fed around a tapered mandrel and thence over a feed control mandrel oriented in angular relationship with the tapered mandrel. The web is then fed to a bagging machine for dispensing, loading and closing of the bags. The table on which the coil is mounted is rotatable so that the orientation of a span of bags running from the coil to the tapered mandrel remains substantially constant as the web is fed.

Abstract: Packs of T-shirt type plastic shopping bags are fabricated in such a manner that when the bags are mounted on conventional racks, as each bag is pulled off the rack, the front wall of the next ensuing bag is pulled out to open the bag for the depositing of articles to be packed in the bag. This is accomplished by providing a special configuration for the central tab which is hooked on the upwardly extending element in the rack. The tab has a narrow neck which is partially slit between the neck edges and is adhered to the tabs of adjacent bags by an adhesive spot applied in hot melt condition below the slit.

Abstract: A foil bag has its upper end provided with a seam weld (14) interconnecting all of the bag walls and having the handle ledge (16a) of a handle (16) welded to its outer side. The handle (16) is made from a flexible foil material. In a foil bag line consisting of successive foil bags (12), the handle (16) of one respective foil bag overlaps the adjacent foil bag. The handles consist of a bendable foil material so that the foil bag line can be guided about processing and pressure rollers. The handles (16) are welded to seam welds (14) connecting the two side walls.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus designed to facilitate the dispensing and inventory control of medications is provided, preferably in the form of a book (16) containing a plurality of transparent bags (10-14). Each of the bags (10-14) holds one or more multiple-dosage cards (32-36) including a plurlaity of transparent, frangible, single dosage form-holding compartments (38). Each bag is moreover provided with medication and dosage form information (25), preferably along a side marginal edge thereof. A record sheet (52) is also provided which includes reference markings (54) for each of the medications and dosage forms contained within a respective bag (10-14), along with spaces (56) for noting periodic usage of each dosage form of each different medication.

Abstract: In a packet containing a plurality of dual tab merchandising bags, each bag includes a front panel, a rear panel, each side of said bag between the front and rear panels including, a front gusset folded from the front panel, a rear gusset folded from the rear panel, the front and rear gussets joined at a common gusset fold to form an endless tube of bag material around the periphery of said bag. The bags are sealed and severed at the bottom and open and severed at the top, and collapsed and folded one on another so that said gusset sides are folded upon themselves and collapsed under and between the bag front and rear panels. Handle holes are provided centrally of said front and rear panels adjacent said open top of the bag. Tabs are adjacent the sides of the bags at the top of the bag, the tabs having a first portion overlying the gussets and a second portion overlying the central portion of the bag between the gussets, these tabs fused together to form said packet of bags.