Abstract: A single use dispensing sachet (10) which is made up of flexible sheet sections (14,16) peripherally sealed (12) to define an outer envelope, and within the outer envelope is a sealed compartment containing the sachet contents. The compartment is ruptured to displace the contents into an expansion chamber within the sachet so as to retard the flow of the contents and prevent splashing. The sachet may have a baffle (32) defined by a line of sealing connecting the outer sheet sections of the sachet, the baffle forming an obstruction between the contents emerging from the ruptured sealed compartment to an outlet at the periphery of the sachet. Also described is a method and machine for manufacturing the sachets.

Abstract: This invention relates to a litter bag for automobiles and in particular to one including a body portion provided at the lower portion with a pocket and on the outer surface with a zipper through which a roll of plastic bags may be disposed therein. The top of the pocket has an elongated slit through which the plastic bag may be conveniently drawn out for use. The bottom of the body portion has a strap designed to fix the body portion under a seat. The upper edges of the body portion has a resilient member in the interior for keeping the mouth of the plastic bag closed normally and a male connector on both ends. The body portion is further provided on both sides with a side flap having on both ends a female connector engageable with the male connector.

Abstract: A combination of a plurality of toys having multiple, disengageable parts and a storage device therefor, all the parts have identifying means which make the parts of one toy distinguishable from the parts of the other toys, and the storage device has one storage compartment for each toy, each storage compartment having an identifying means which matches that of one of the toys.

Abstract: The present invention is a package for housing and mixing two materials, such as epoxy resin and polyamine adduct, together to form an adhesive. Two sheets are joined together to form the outer periphery of the bag. A third sheet is secured between the outer sheets and divides the package into two compartments. One compartment includes a line of perforation holes that are easily ruptured when a user applies pressure to the external area of the compartment. A cap covers the perforation holes so that the material contained within the rupturable bag will not leak into the other compartment. When the one compartment is ruptured, the adduct that is contained therein is released into the other compartment and mixes with the resin. After the two materials are completely mixed the adhesive is ready for use.

Abstract: A security bag for storing and transporting valuable articles includes an upper pouch and a lower pouch that are not overlapping that prevents unauthorized parties from entering one pouch and hiding such entry with articles in the other pouch. The upper pouch and the lower pouch open at upper ends of the respective pouches. The security bags are useful for storing and transporting currency and negotiable instruments or receipts.

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: A flexible, thermal, reflective insulating pad which includes a first outer wall of flexible, transparent, air-impermeable material, a second outer wall of flexible, transparent, air-impermeable material sealed or fused to the first outer wall around the perimeter thereof to form a pneumatically secure chamber. A specularly, infra-red reflective layer is located in the chamber. Means are provided for introducing air into the chamber. The first and second outer walls are fused together along parallel spaced apart lines along a length of the pad so as to form compartments in fluid communication with each other around the ends thereof. Releasable connectors located at the ends of the pad releasably connect to each other. Upon being deflated the pad can be rolled up so as to occupy a relatively small volume.

Abstract: A carrying bag for mail or other heavy objects which has a pair of open topped compartments (20) upon which a number of pockets (36) are attached. A flap (38) covers each open top and a back connecting girdle (42) joins the compartment together. A quantity of belt loops (40) are connected to the compartments as well as the back connecting girdle and a belt (46) penetrates the loops thus placing the compartments one on each side of the hips of the carrier distributing the weight evenly. A front coupler (54) is attached permanently on one side to a compartment and is detachable from the other compartment on the opposite side completely encompassing the carrier around the waist. Optionally suspenders (56), shoulder straps (58) or a weight bearing vest (60) is attached to the belt for sharing the weight with the wearer's shoulders.

Abstract: A tote-bag having a mesh inner lining with a primary opening for depositing articles therein and an outer lining attached to the inner lining, the outer lining having a primary opening and a secondary opening. The secondary opening includes closure means such as a zipper, which can seal said secondary opening to prevent sand and debris deposited therein from exiting the tote-bag. Carrying handles may be provided for conveniently grasping the tote-bag.

Abstract: A thermoplastic bag for carrying groceries has a draw-tape and bottom closure which includes gusset panels which permit expansion to a flat bottom. The draw-tape and flat bottom obviate the "tipping" problem for grocery bags. Divider panels separate the bag into two compartments in which different types of groceries can be loaded.

Abstract: A bag structure includes an upper resealable zipper strip positioned adjacent a top wall portion of an upper edge of the bag, with the top wall portion fixedly containing a vent tube therewithin. The vent tube includes a central tube web in alignment with the top wall, and includes a central aperture therethrough mounting a valve member therewithin. The valve member is operative to release pressure from interiorly of the bag body and is biased to a closed position to maintain contents within the bag body in a sealed relationship.

Abstract: A beach chair bundle includes first, second, third, and fourth panels of terry cloth. The second and third panels are joined by an elastic strip. The second panel is folded up on the first and fastened to it along side edges to form a pouch for a removable pillow. The third panel extends over the pillow pouch and down over the first panel to form an inverted envelope adapted to slip over a chair back. The fourth panel is folded up on the third and fastened to it along side edges to form a utility pocket. A flap cover and fastening strips hold the pocket closed. Tie loops connect the pillow pouch to the utility pocket, through the chair structure, to secure the beach chair bundle to the chair. A fastening strip across the lower exterior of the first panel, and a zipper half across the bottom exterior of the utility pocket provide for attachment of a towel and a bag respectively.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a thermoplastic film package having one or more pouches for holding articles such as thermoplastic film bags, and a method of producing and filling such a package. The package is made from a thermoplastic film bag folded along horizontal and vertical fold lines such that a pouch having an open end is defined by the walls of the bag. It is non-permanently and non-destructively secured by adhesive tape or a selectively applied adhesive in the folded position such that the pouch can be used for storing articles. The entire thermoplastic film bag enclosure is accessible upon release of the non-destructive adhesive or tape and unfolding of the bag along the horizontal and vertical fold lines.

Abstract: A W-shaped frangible seal line separating at least two chambers in a container or securing together two sheets of material. Outer legs of the W-shape preferably describe an angle of 170.degree. or less. Inner legs of the W-shape preferably describe an upside down chevron or V-shape that describes an acute angle.

Abstract: A shopping bag kit includes a carrying case of collapsible material and a plurality of reusable shopping bags folded and rolled up into reinforcing columns placed in compartments within the carrying case for assisting in maintaining the carrying case erect to facilitate carrying the kit and the selective withdrawal and deployment of each shopping bag for use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multichamber bag (1), the bag chambers (2, 3) of which are separated via a separating means (4), the squeeze-off means (5) of which temporarily separates the bag contents. To avoid being restricted to specific sheet types in the use of the material for the multichamber bag, in the region of the subsequent mixing opening an elastic sheet strip is arranged which serves as seal on actuation of the squeeze-off means (5).

Abstract: A device comprising a generally cylindrical plastics container sealed at its ends and having an area intermediate said ends defined by one or more temporary seals, thereby dividing the container into two compartments and an intermediate area between the compartments, is provided. The compartment of the container adjacent to one end thereof contains a first material and the compartment of the container adjacent to the other end thereof contains a second material in which the first material is to be dispersed or dissolved prior to use. The intermediate area contains neither the first nor the second material and the temporary seal or seals is or are arranged so that it or they can be broken by finger pressure to permit communication between the outer compartments, thereby permitting mixing of the first and the second materials.

Abstract: An article is disclosed which is capable of being configured as a blanket or mat or the like, or as a carrying bag or knapsack. The article is made of a fabric piece having two opposing arcuate fabric channel halves secured to the lower surface thereof, facing each other. The channel halves define a generally circular channel in the center of the fabric piece. Gaps between the opposing ends of the fabric channel halves expose at least one and preferably two separate continuous ropes which pass through the channel. The fabric piece has a generally circular central portion of smaller diameter than the channel, with at least one retaining loop secured near the circumference thereof.

Abstract: A flexible, transparent package comprises a pouch with a pouch cavity defined between opposed walls of the pouch, and a pouch opening for access to the interior; opposed portions of the walls are connected together to form a compartment within the pouch cavity; the compartment is suitably located centrally within the pouch cavity to provide a better display of the product housed by the package.

Abstract: The invention is a package comprising an outer plastic container, an inner plastic container, a product within the inner container, a liquid located in a space defined by the outer and inner containers, and a separating device located in said space.

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 structure for a food bag that is suitable for a larger than usual sized bag is described as being formed of two sections of a flexible material. The two sections of flexible material are arranged one over the other and sealed around their periphery. Another sealing line is located along at least one side spaced from the one periphery line to form an elongated stiffening compartment when filled with a suitable gas, such as air, under pressure. The remaining space between the sealed sections forms a food compartment that is maintained in an erect, upright position by the elongated stiffening compartment.

Abstract: Twin compartment packets, e.g. tea bags, are formed with the compartments connected at the heads of the packet and optionally at the tails. The packets are produced from a pair of compartmented tubular webs that are brought together with the compartments in register, the webs then being interconnected at the compartment end seals and severed at those seals to form the separate packets. Apparatus for performing the process deposits doses of tea at spaced intervals onto the two separate webs before forming them into the tubular compartmented webs, brings the compartments of the two webs into register, interconnects the registered compartments, and separates the interconnected compartments into individual packets while the web advances continuously through the apparatus. The process is capable of high production rates because the webs are able to move through the successive stages at a uniform speed.

Abstract: A package is disclosed herein which may contain a fluid material which is capable of being discharged from the package by the application of manual pressure from a thumb and a forefinger to the package so as to cause the package to burst in a controlled fashion to discharge the fluid material contained within the package. The package comprises a chamber which receives the fluid material discharged from a containing chamber after the containing chamber is burst by manual pressure, so as to control the rate and manner of discharge of the fluid material from the package.

Abstract: A medical specimen bag is made of three or more overlying sheets of clear pliable plastic material joined along three common edges to make at least two separate pockets open along a fourth edge of the sheets. One of the sheets includes an adhesive flap foldable against the exposed fourth edges of the remaining sheets for sealing all the pockets. The sealed end of the bag is torn off to regain access to all pockets.

Abstract: The invention consists of a combination cleaning device and carrying case able to be releasably secured to a golf bag. The body of the device is made from a towel folded and stitched to form two back-to-back pockets on the upper portion of the body, with the lower portions hanging freely thereform, with an optional cleaning brush fastened on the lower front thereof. The pockets may be closed at their tops by hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: Large shipping containers used to hold bulk-packaged commodies, such as hay, can be efficiently fumigated of pests and vermin by means of an apparatus which includes a long, flexible chain or string of gas-permeable, solid fumigant holders, and a long, rigid pole or thrusting member. The holders are joined at predetermined intervals within the string by means of pre-cut lengths of rope or cord and the pole is attached to a distal-most one of the holders and used to thrust the string of holders into the container through its open end and into the headspace above the commodity to be fumigated. The pole is then detached from the string and removed from the container to leave the string in place. The container, is closed, and fumigation is accomplished by permitting the solid fumigant to react with ambient moisture within the container for the static time necessary to produce its toxic gas. After fumigation is complete, the string of holders may be emptied of residue and washed for reuse.

Abstract: A dual laundry bag has a front panel, a rear panel and a center panel which divides the dual laundry bag into two or more compartments. The top of the dual laundry bag includes a drawstring closure and a pair of grommets. The bottom of each compartment includes a zipper closure which facilitates discharging each compartment individually. The rear panel includes a pair of adjustable carrying straps and the front panel includes a flap and an adjustable belt for attachment of clothing which has been hung on hangers to the dual laundry bag.

Abstract: An inexpensive, washable, reusable shopping bag assembly includes a flexible woven fabric primary bag and a plurality of flexible woven fabric auxiliary bags that are substantially equal in size to the primary bag. The primary bag includes a plurality of compartments or pockets storing the auxiliary bags so that they can be removed as necessary and used to store and carry shopping items. The primary bag itself may also be used to carry shopping items.

Abstract: There is disclosed a packaging comprising a pocket made of sheet material, the pocket defining an enclosure for holding merchandise and having at least one sealed edge. One or more detachable compartments are formed by extensions of the sheet material beyond the at least one sealed edge. A seal along at least one edge of the extensions closes the compartment. A promotional message is carried by the detachable compartment, and a perforation line extends parallel to the at least one sealed edge of the pocket on each compartment side thereof to make the compartment detachable from the pocket by a consumer. The extensions are folded back towards the sealed edge to form at least one sheet of the sheet material enclosed by the compartment. The pocket remains functional when the compartment is detached.

Abstract: A bag having a plurality of pockets, including front and back panels made of plastic sheet material, the panels being adhered together along their side and bottom edges along seal lines, and the panels being secured together along their top edges by a resealable closure, and at least one transverse seal line substantially parallel to the side edges and running from the bottom edges to the resealable closure, the transverse seal line securing together the front and back panels to define a plurality of separated pockets. In a modification, a plurality of such front and back panels can all be secured together along their bottom edges to create additional pockets and the transverse seal lines may be secured to one another.

Abstract: A paperboard partition having particular utility as a partition for spacing and supporting items in a paper bag or any suitable holder is formed from a unitary blank of paperboard. The blank is die cut and provided with a plurality of fold lines. The die cuts define a plurality of locking tabs and also define apertures for receiving the locking tabs when the partition is erected. Two of the panels defined by the fold lines and die cuts are each provided with a spot of glue or other adhesive. Upon initial folding of the blank those panels, termed adhesive panels, which have been provided with glue spots, are attached to corresponding panels. The partition is formed in such a manner that it is collapsed to flat configuration for shipment and/or storage. For use, the user erects the folded partition by unfolding, i.e., spreading several of the panels apart from each other, with the partition then being placed into a paper bag or other holder.

Abstract: A container in combination with a solution of phosphoenolpyruvic acid, the container comprising an outer bag comprising a polyvinyl chloride type resin and an inner bag comprising an alkali resistant resin, the inner bag having stored therein an aqueous solution of phosphoenolpyruvic acid or a salt thereof at a pH of 10 to 13. A method for storing an aqueous solution of phosphoenolpyruvic acid or a salt thereof at a pH of 10 to 13 in a container comprising an inner bag and an outer bag, the method comprising introducing and then storing an aqueous solution comprising phosphoenolpyruvic acid in the inner bag, the inner bag comprising an alkali resistant resin and the outer bag comprising a polyvinyl chloride type resin.

Abstract: A walker support tote bag is disclosed as adapted to be mounted to a walker support for carrying a variety of articles. The tote bag includes a large inner compartment within the tote bag for receiving a variety of articles and outer peripherally spaced pockets along an outer face of the tote bag for receiving articles, generally of smaller size. The outer peripherally spaced pockets have a different contrasting color than the tote bag to aid a user in positioning articles within the pockets. The tote bag and the outer peripherally spaced pockets are made from flexible material to enable the tote bag to be closed and collapsed for carrying and storage purposes.

Abstract: An article holder and carrier includes a box-like container having fabric walls reinforced with soft, shock-absorbing material and adapted to disconnect along an edge between two walls and around three edges of a base panel to unfold to a flat position for access to articles held within the holder and carrier. Access is also provided by a drawstring closure at one end of the article holder and carrier and is further provided by unfolding the base panel at another end. The article holder and carrier includes pockets or other compartments sewn to an inner surface of the fabric walls and base panel with the pockets or compartments being adapted to hold the articles against the fabric walls providing rigidity and support therefor.

Abstract: The container (1) is intended for the separate storage of active compositions, especially of liquids or solutions, and for their subsequent mixing just before use.It comprises at least three compartments (3, 4, 5) separated from one another by leakproof seams (6) of the material of the envelope (2), sealable inlet passages (7, 8), sealed transfer passages (10, 11) and a sealable outlet passage (9). The envelope is made of a polymerized and homogeneous flexible material which is chemically inert to each of said compositions and to their mixtures.

Abstract: A double zipper pouch having first and second pockets adjacent one another and with a common wall portion, each pocket having an opening for receiving contents such as identification papers. The first and second pockets are formed so that their openings are displaced relative to one another. Pressure actuated resealable fasteners are disposed adjacent the openings in each of the first and second pockets. First and second indicators are also disposed adjacent the openings to provide an indication of the location of the associated opening. The indicators are preferably different from one another so as to provide an identification for the associated pocket. An adhesive material is formed on the back of the first pocket for affixing the pouch to, for example, a package.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a container in which a mixture of resins having different melting starting temperatures is used as a heat-sealable layer. The heat-sealable layer is heat-sealed at two or more locations under different conditions so that at least one hermetic heat seal and at least one heat seal having easy-to-peel openability are formed to define plural compartments isolated from one another. The compartments can be filled with different materials. These materials are isolated from one another until immediately before use. Upon application, the heat seal having easy-to-peel openability is broken from the outside to permit mixing of the materials. The container is useful for foods, medical and pharmaceutical substances, and the like.

Abstract: A softside travel bag for cosmetics having a plurality of separate individual inside compartments and which is foldable for carrying and storage and is hangable in an open vertical position whereat personal care items may be removably stored.

Abstract: A container in the form of a soft plastic bag divided into at least two and possibly three non-communicating chambers. The first two chambers may contain predetermined quantities of physiological salt washing solution for the extracorporeal circuit on the blood. side of a dialysis apparatus before employment of the apparatus in dialysis. Physiological salt solution in the first chamber may be used for washing the circuit by recirculation, if necessary, after an initial quantity of physiological salt solution has passed through the circuit and has been removed or discharged into the third chamber. Physiological salt solution in the second chamber may be utilized to complete the washing of the circuit and, if necessary, for replacement of water in the patient's blood to the patient's body at the end of the dialysis.

Abstract: A collapsible multicompartmented pack able to be affixed to the back of a garment. The pack may include two compartments; a first boxlike collapsible compartment and a second flat compartment that may have snaps for compressing the first compartment between the back of the garment and the second compartment. A single cover is provided that may either close the first compartment when it is expanded or cover both the first and second compartments when the first compartment is compressed. Multiple compartments of either type may be provided.

Abstract: An item storage device with a plurality of open-topped storage pockets in a matrix of rows and columns is formed of a single sheet of material, preferably of woven fabric. The single sheet is lapped over in a series of horizontal fold lines, forming alternating three-ply areas and single-ply areas. An overlap opening at the top of each three-ply area or row forms the pockets of that row. Left and right ends of the folded sheet are folded on a vertical fold line to form a small hem which is stitched on a vertical line to form closed margins at left and right. Horizontal stitch lines are made to hold at least two of the three plies together along horizontal lines which define the bottoms of the pockets. Additional vertical stitch lines are made to define and separate the pockets laterally. In preferred embodiments a series of circular grommets are secured through a doubled-over fabric hem along the top edge of the carrying device, to enable suspending the device vertically.

Abstract: A package band (10) is formed of two walls (11a, 11b) substantially adjoining one another and made of a flexible material, e.g. plastic material. Each one of the walls extends from a first edge area (12a, 12b) the longitudinal direction of the package band to a bottom edge (23) common to the walls situated in a second edge area (14) of the package band. By forming joints (15) located transversely to the longitudinal direction of the package band storage pockets (16) are formed one behind another. Each one of the walls is provided in its first edge area (12a, 12b) with a first connecting tunnel (17a, 17b) adapted to co-operate with a filling or emptying equipment. In its second edge area (14) the package band is provided with a second connecting tunnel (18) adapted to cooperate with a mechanical element of the filling or emptying equipment.

Abstract: Dual-section ultra-thin (0.1-0.8 mil) plastic produce bags having a large upper compartment with an open top boundary (fill opening) and a bottom boundary that is partially open to a smaller lower section. The bags are provided in a series on a roll enabling dispensing of each bag by unrolling and tearing along a line of perforations. Individual plastic bags are defined by lines of adjacent heat seals and perforations on a flattened plastic tube. Two elongated side straps have ends attached to the bag adjacent to the top opening so that the top opening of the bag may be closed by tying the straps together. The straps are generally trapezoidal in shape with the widest dimension of the trapezoid being 50-60% the width of the bag at the junction line of the strap to the bag. This design provides strength to the attachment of the strap to the bag in order that the straps may also be used as a handle for carrying the bag.

Abstract: A composite protective laboratory specimen bag (A) and method is illustrated which includes folded tubing (D) having a releasable lock (26) for forming a first fluid-tight compartment (B) for containing a laboratory specimen container. J-folded sheeting (E) with a reverse flip (46) forms a second compartment (C) for containing associated paper work. The tubing and sheeting are heat sealed together across a web (32) of the tubing to form a closed top composite bag with side mouth openings (24,48) for the compartments. A protective plate (62) avoids damage to the lock during the heat sealing step.

Abstract: Photograph slide sleeving material is manufactured by cutting pocket opening slots in an elongated first web section of polymer film material as the web is continuously moved through a slot cutting station. The slotted first web section and an adjacent elongated second web section of polymer film material are continuously moved through a laminating station where they are laminated at locations forming pocket bottom walls and side walls. An elongated web of photograph slide sleeving material having a plurality of rows of pockets emerges from the laminating station and is continuously moved through a perforating station where it is perforated between adjacent rows of pockets. Ring binder storage files and hanging storage files are assembled by separating sheets of slide sleeving material from the elongated web and attaching storage mounts having adhesive edges.

Abstract: A self-supporting, stand-up, peripherally sealed, flexible, dispensing pouch has a construction which comprises (a) a circumferential, flexible wall that defines a compartment which contains fluidic material; (b) an inverted portion of the flexible wall that extends into the compartment; and (c) a self-supporting rim formed by the confluence of the flexible wall with the inverted portion.

Abstract: A container used for nibbling snack food, including a receptacle and a top cover made of flexible material, the cover having crossing slits forming a circle of tongues which when flexed downwardly by a person's fingers reaching inside for picking up the food, thus form a self-closing dispensing opening through the cover.

Abstract: A composite laboratory specimen bag (A) and method is illustrated which includes folded tubing (D) having a releasable lock (26) for forming a first fluid-tight compartment (B) for containing a laboratory specimen container. J-folded sheeting (E) with a reverse flip (46) forms a second compartment (C) for containing associated paper work. The tubing and sheeting are heat sealed together across a web (32) of the tubing to form a closed top composite bag with side mouth openings (24,48) for the compartments. A protective plate (62) avoids damage to the lock during the heat sealing step.

Abstract: This invention, Infections/Medical Waste Containment Carrier, is a manufactured, flexable container in which solid and/or liquid infectious/medical waste is placed for containment, storage, transport and incineration. The Infectious/Medical Waste Containment Carrier consists of three integral functional components:1. A coextruded polyethylene tube with walls of a given thickness.2. A closure pouch with a self-contained tie cord.3. A bottom seal of dual thermo-sealed bars with enforced cross members and air pockets.Once the bottom seal is applied to the coextruded polyethylene tube the tube becomes a bottom closed container. When the pouch is applied at a specific position located in the center and near the top of the container carrier and the bottom and top are serrated, the containment carrier is constructed to serve as a depository for infectious/medical waste.