Abstract: A packaging bag having a body portion with opposed sides, a bottom and a top formed of a pair of synthetic sheets. The sides of the bag are formed by securing the overlying edges of the synthetic sheets together by stitching. The bottom is formed by securing bottom edges of the synthetic sheets together with a heat sealed seam and the top is formed to include a panel of a re-sealable member secured with the top edge of each of the synthetic sheets. The opposed edges of the panels are releasable engagable providing a bag which is selectively opened and closed.

Abstract: Light-protective container assembly for a light-sensitive fluid includes a translucent container defining an inner reservoir to contain the fluid, and a flexible sleeve connected to the container. The sleeve has a tubular configuration sized to substantially cover at least the reservoir of the container, and is made of a material capable of substantially preventing the transmission therethrough of an identified range of wavelengths from the electromagnetic spectrum. Preferably, the sleeve is made of a mixture of a base material and a colorant capable of substantially preventing the transmission of undesired energy through a predetermined thickness of the base. material. The sleeve is connected indirectly to the container by providing the container with at least one passageway therethrough, and by positioning the sleeve such that a first portion of the sleeve is on one side of the container, and a second portion is on an opposite side of the container.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a liquid storage bag having a partition wall allowed to be peeled easily and not peeled by an accidental drop, etc.

Abstract: A reclosable bag has a closure including first and second fastener strips. The first fastener strip includes a strip form base having an array of discrete hook fastener elements integrally molded with and extending from the base. The second fastener strip includes loop elements engageable by the hook fastener elements. The polyethylene bases of the fastener strips are welded directly to the body of the mailer, which is formed of a coextrusion of polyethylene materials. One of the fastener strips is unattached to the bag body along most of its length, so as to avoid undesired opening by shifting of bag contents. The bag is useful as an interoffice mailing envelope, for example.

Abstract: A flexible bulk shipping container having supporting side beams positioned vertically about the side wall panel of the container. The side beams are made of a rigid material and act to distribute lateral bulge forces evenly throughout the container to prevent bulging.

Abstract: An expandable plastic bag which is attached to a side of a tissue box for receiving used tissues. The bag has an elasticized opening for keeping the bag closed between uses. An optional reclosable opening along the bottom end of the bag allows the user to periodically empty the bag and dispose of the used tissues contained therein.

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises a container and a cover sheet at least partially attached to the lower surface. The cover provides a slip sheet for the container. In a preferred form, the container has an outlet in the lower surface thereof in normal use. The slip sheet is positioned so that it can optionally cover or at least substantially uncover the outlet.

Abstract: A method of forming a plurality of interconnected bulk bags or with an interconnecting section of material between adjacent bags on a roll or blank of flexible material to permit the blank of material to be advanced for subsequent processing. The interconnecting section is defined at least in part by a separation line that permits scrap or waste material to be removed from the blank without removing the interconnecting section. This permits the bags to remain interconnected after they are formed so that they may be disposed on a roll or folded in a box for convenient shipping and handling of a plurality of bags. Desirably, perforations maybe provided between adjacent bags to facilitate removal of an individual bag from the remainder.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in bulk containers, and more particularly to seamless tubular fabric bulk containers for facilitating the transport of milk powder for human consumption, or any other flowable powders or grains, including animal feed or grain, from a commercial manufacturer or grain silo to the farm and for facilitating the feeding of farm animals. The improved bulk container comprising a top, a bottom, and a plurality of sides comprising, a seamless vertical member, said vertical member being elongated, said vertical member having a first and a second end, said first end of the vertical member being affixed to the top of the bulk container and the second end of the vertical member being affixed to the bottom of the bulk container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bulk bag with an improved device for securing the bag against inadvertent discharge of its contents during transportation and ordinary handling but is facilely operable remotely, from the side of the bag. Said improved device is characterized by discharge closure having plurality of sets of interlockable loops of fabric, at least one end of one loop in each set of loops which is releasable from the side of the bag and/or by a drawstring having a rope-lock releasable by lanyard attached to the side of the bag at a point which is covered by a flap or chute folded over said rope-lock and lanyard during transportation and handling of the bag. Accordingly both the interlockable loops and drawstring may be released from the side of the bag when discharge is desired.

Abstract: A bottom support cord having a limited stretch for use with a conventional produce harvesting receptacle, such as a fruit picking bucket or bag often used in the harvesting of tree fruit, such as apples, pears, and peaches. The bag is typically tubular with a top opening and a bottom opening. A pair of stretchable support cords replace the typical support ropes that permanently attach to the bag at the bottom and removably attached near the top at a pair of cord receivers. The support cords have a tubular outer sheath that stretches. Within the outer sheath, a non-stretchable inner cord limits the outer sheath's extension. The bag folds upwardly, near the bottom to retain a quantity of produce within. When both support ropes are removed from the cord receivers, the bottom of the bag folds down to dump the produce. The stretchable support cords extend to increase the holding capacity of the bag automatically.

Abstract: A bulk bag or a liner for a bulk container is formed from a plurality of tubular blanks of flexible material so that each wall of the bag or liner has at least two layers of material. Desirably, many woven or plastic sheet materials suitable to make such bags or liners are available in elongate and circumferentially continuous tubular webs such that a plurality of liners or bags may be formed connected in end to end relation on an elongate web. In one form, a pair of gusseted tubular blanks are disposed between and sealed to a pair of overlying flat tubular blanks to define a liner or bag having two layers of material in each wall. In another form, a pair of tubular blanks are folded so that each tubular blank defines one flat panel and one gusseted panel and the tubular blanks are heat sealed along a pair of side edges of the liner or bag to also define a liner or bag having two layers of material in each wall.

Abstract: A handle bag with a slider closure includes front and back panels sealed along the sides and a gusset top and bottom. A mouth is provided in the bag and a closure that includes a slider is secured to the mouth for opening and closing the mouth. A header is on the bag and provides a platform for equipment that fills and seals the bag. Handles may be provided in the header.

Abstract: Foil bags are formed as new paper bags by fusing together two webs and tying a detachable strap which has a suspension opening to one said opening of each bag, the strap being separated by a perforation line from the respective side of the bag. A pocket is formed at the end of the bag opposite the insertion opening and can have a flap provided with an adhesive strip covered by a masking layer.

Abstract: A liquid container is capable of standing alone and of being used as a water supply container after the same has been emptied. The liquid container (1) includes a container body (4) formed from a laminate film in the shape of a bag, and having a pair of side walls (2) and a pair of gussets (3) extended between opposite side edges of the pair of side walls (2) on the opposite sides of the side walls (2), respectively; and a mouthpiece (8) provided with a flange (7) attached to an open end part of the container body (4), and at least two spouts (5, 6) formed on the flange (7). Each of the gussets (3) is capable of being folded in two along a fold line (3a) inward, the flange (7) has end surfaces (7a) on the side of the gussets (3) and side surfaces (7b) on the side of the side walls (2), the folded gussets (3) are extended from the end surfaces (7a) to the side surfaces (7b) of the flange (7) so that the folds (3a) of the gussets (3) folded in two are positioned on the side surfaces (3b), respectively.

Abstract: A container for bulk materials comprises a flexible bulk bag lined with a flexible liner. The bulk bag has a discharge opening that is coverable by a flap. The liner has a discharge spout fastened to the bag flap and releasibly closed by tie off means. The container may be emptied by pulling the flap to a position opening the bag discharge opening and rendering the liner discharge tie-off means accessible for release to open and empty the liner and bag.

Abstract: A woven polypropylene fabric flexible intermediate bulk container (“bulk bag”) is formed with a polypropylene lining bonded directly to the material of the fabric, thereby eliminating any possibility of displacement of the lining relative to the bulk bag. An improved discharge chute having an exterior woven polypropylene fabric tube and an interior polypropylene fabric film liver tube may be used in the bulk bag. In a second embodiment, a polypropylene woven fabric tube is positioned around a polypropylene film tube. The tubes are heat sealed circumferentially to each other to form a tubular blank.

Abstract: There is disclosed a package including a box body having an opening and a cover member for closing the opening of the box body. The box body is formed of a packaging material of a soft sheet having a monolayer of a resin film or a multi-layer structure having a resin film. The box body includes: a rectangular bottom face portion; four side face portions folded from the four sides of the bottom face portion; corner sealing portions formed by jointing the inner faces of the side face portions at corner portions between the adjoining side face portions; flange portions folded outward of the box body from the upper ends of the side face portions substantially at a right angle thereto and with a predetermined width size; and flange jointing portions jointing the flange portions folded from the side face portions without any clearance between each other at the upper ends of the corner portions between the adjoining side face portions.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a bulk bag comprising a container and a cover sheet at least partially attached to the lower surface. The cover provides a slip sheet for the container. In a preferred form, the container has an outlet in the lower surface thereof in normal use. The slip sheet is positioned so that it can optionally cover or at least substantially uncover the outlet.

Abstract: A plastic bag for consumable products can include a flat tubular pouch having a contents information label at one end, and two separate seals at the other end. One of the seals is a tear-off seal that provides assurance that the bag is tamper-free. The other seal is a closure zipper that can be opened and closed a number of times, so that the user can consume part of the product at one time, and reseal the remaining product in the bag for later consumption.

Abstract: An inflatable diver marker and collection bag is disclosed which can be utilized by a diver for collecting lobster, conch, etc., as well as providing for a diver location marker to boats and other water vehicles traveling in the vicinity of the diver. The dive marker/collection bag also provides for an individual ascent line for the diver. The inflatable dive marker/collection bag allows the diver to send the collected items to the surface without the diver having to surface. In one embodiment, the shape of at least the bottom half of the collection bag is “bell” shaped to help prevent the collected items from escaping when additional items to the collection bag.

Abstract: A bag formed of flexible thinwall sheet material for washing and/or dewatering comestibles having an upper compartment and a lower compartment connected by at least one opening. The bottom of the lower compartment is formed by a zipper-type closure. The members of the closure resist separation under elevated hydrostatic pressure generated in the lower compartment by centrifugal force. The closure may include a slider for providing controlled engagement and disengagement of the members, to permit use of the bag both for washing and dewatering.

Abstract: A woven polypropylene fabric flexible intermediate bulk container (“bulk bag”) is formed with a polypropylene lining bonded directly to the material of the fabric, thereby eliminating any possibility of displacement of the lining relative to the bulk bag. An improved discharge chute having an exterior woven polypropylene fabric tube and an interior polypropylene fabric film liner tube may be used in the bulk bag. In a second embodiment, a polypropylene woven fabric tube is positioned around a polypropylene film tube. The tubes are heat sealed circumferentially to each other to form a tubular blank.

Abstract: A container according to a first embodiment includes a first panel bonded to all but a segment of an opposing second panel wherein the first and the second panels define an interior chamber and wherein the unbonded segments of the first panel and the second panel define a first opening having a maximum area. Present in the first opening is a two-part linear fluid impervious closure constructed of flexible material. The first part is bonded to the first panel segment of the first opening and the second part is bonded to the second panel segment of the first opening. A spout is bonded to at least the first panel to provide fluid communication between the interior chamber and the environment, and to define an orifice having an area less than the maximum area of the first opening. In a preferred embodiment, interlocking fastener strips are used as the closure.

Abstract: A containment device is provided including a pair of flexible sheets each having a substantially rectangular configuration with a periphery having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of side edges. The top edges and the side edges of the sheets are coupled to define a sealable open bottom. The sheets are further coupled together along a line parallel with and adjacent to the top edge, wherein a cut out is formed in the sheets between with the top edges of the sheets and the line to define a handle.

Abstract: A container, a container receiving sleeve cap and a process of unloading and receiving a filled material at a receiving facility that does not require expensive, exclusively specialized areas, such as clean rooms, for preventing the filled material from being contaminated or mixed with foreign matter when transported in a flexible and economic container. The container includes a double layer structure having an outer shell positioned about a flexible inner containing member, such as a bag. The process includes providing such a container having a blade cover with a tying member positioned at the lower surface of the container. The process also includes untying the tying member, positioning an outer shell unloading mouth away from the lower end of an inner bag unloading spout and securing it to an unloading frame receiving member. An inner bag unloading spout over-cover is then secured to an outer surface of a receiving sleeve.

Abstract: A bag construction for use to distribute flowable material is provided. The bag construction generally includes first and second panels or panel sections oriented juxtaposed to one another. In one end of the bag construction, a base gusset is provided between the panels. The base gusset includes apertures therein, for distribution of flowable materials. In preferred embodiments, a rib-and-trough closure arrangement is provided so that the pouch construction can be selectively closed to inhibit distribution of material, when desired. Methods of preparing such arrangements and methods of use are provided.

Abstract: A system with reduced electrostatic discharge including woven fabric configured into a flexible container and having sufficient electrical resistivity to allow discharges of energy from the fabric of below about one-hundred nanocoulombs when the fabric is charged to more than about negative ten thousand volts. The flexible fabric container with a reduced potential for incendiary discharge may further include quasi-conductive fibers or a combination of quasi-conductive fibers and an antistatic coating. The quasi-conductive fibers further may be woven into the fabric. The present invention also discloses a method for reducing electrostatic discharge in ungrounded type flexible fabric container systems by providing a flexible fabric container made from woven fabric and adjusting the electric resistivity of the woven fabric to allow the flow of electricity through the fabric at a rate allowing discharges at below about one-hundred nanocoulombs when the fabric is charged at more than about negative ten kilovolts.

Abstract: A soft bag for accommodating a stack of personal-hygiene articles, especially of cosmetic cotton pads, which comprises a side wall, a bottom wall and removal mechanism, located in the bottom area of the bag, with a tear-off latch, defined by weakening lines in the bag wall. Two separate tear-off latches on two sides of the bottom area facing away from each other are provided in order to form two separate removal openings. The tear-off latches extend from the bottom wall into the side wall of the bag.

Abstract: An article transport and organizer which can conveniently be used either as a tote bag for transport and storage of small articles or alternatively can be used in connection with an empty container such as a five-gallon bucket for the transport and storage of larger articles as well as for the transport of smaller articles and tools. The apparatus includes a removable shoulder strap that can be used to conveniently transport the apparatus when it is being used as a tote bag. The inner and outer skirt-like walls of the apparatus are provided with a plurality of spaced-apart pockets which are adapted to receive and organize hand tools and other small articles. Easy-to-operate zipper mechanisms are provided for interconnecting together the lower margins of the outer skirt-like walls so as to convert the apparatus from a bucket organizer into a tote bag.

Abstract: A bag for storing and dispensing flexible bags. The bag has an upper opening closed by a drawstring and a lower opening closed by an elastic gather. The drawstring is enclosed within a hem. The drawstring is partially exposed so that it may be draped over a hook or the like, thereby suspending the bag from an environmental surface. The gather comprises an elastic band stitched to the bag either by passing stitches through the elastic band or such that the stitches surround and entrap the band without penetrating it. The novel bag is fabricated by placing the drawstring and the gather at opposite, parallel ends of a spread out panel of flexible fabric. The ends are folded over to enclose the drawstring, and are adhered, welded, or otherwise secured in this fashion. The remaining two opposed edges are then joined, thereby reconfiguring the rectangular panel as a cylinder, with one open end encircled by the drawstring and the other open end closed by the gather.

Abstract: A flexible intermediate bulk container having a filling spout extending outwards from one end and a discharge spout extending from the opposed end. A layer of an air-permeable diaphragm and a layer of sheet internal thereto are located at the one end, the opposed end or in wall of container. The diaphragm and sheet are adapted to have a tube therein in fluid communication into the container, through which a vacuum or air pressure may be applied to facilitate filling or discharge of contents.

Abstract: A membrane having dimensions slightly larger than the dimensions of a bulk lift bag is inserted into the bag, so that the membrane may expand as the bag is filled without tearing. The membrane may be secured to the bag at a flange, without perforating the membrane.

Abstract: A bottom bag closure of the present invention is created from a substantially tubular length of fabric and two sets of connectors. One of a first set of connectors is on a partial seam on a back face of the bag. Another one of the first set of the connectors is on a bottom edge of a front face. Each of the second set of connectors is on the bottom edge of the back face adjacent an unconnected portion of the partial seam. The first set of connectors is connected toward the back face of the bag and the second set of connectors is connected toward the front face of the bag. The present invention also includes a method of creating the above set forth leakproof, reusable bottom bag closure.

Abstract: A flexible fabric container having stiffening webbing attached to the outside thereof. At least one bottom flap is releasably attached to the bottom and is attached to the container by a quick release buckle that has a free portion, not attached to the container, to allow free movement of the quick release buckle upon actuation to release the bottom flap and allow the container to discharge the contents thereof.

Abstract: A bag construction includes first and second opposed panel sections. Each of the panel sections have first and second opposite side edges. The panel sections are secured to one another along at least a portion of the first and second opposite side edges by first and second side seals, to define a bag construction interior. The first and second side seals each have an inner edge portion adjacent to the bag construction interior. The first side seal inner edge portion has at least one non-linear edge section extending over a part of the first side seal inner edge portion. The non-linear edge may include an edge with a plurality of spaced inwardly directed projections, or an edge with curved portions, or an undulated edge. The seals may be used in a variety of packaging arrangements, and help to provide an arrangement which will stand upright when filled or at least partially filled with material.

Abstract: A method and reusable device for preventing or limiting the leakage of flowable material from a damaged flexible bulk container. The device includes a central panel and a plurality of flexible aprons, brought into firm engagement with the bottom and lower side, respectively, of the damaged flexible bulk container by means of elastic members. After securing the device to the damaged flexible bulk container, the container may be handled, stored and transported, with the device minimizing and containing spillage of flowable material in and about the damaged flexible bulk container. An aperture in the central panel accommodates the flexible bulk container discharge spout, and allows the contents of the container to be discharged therethrough. Other embodiments of the invention include an aperture in one of the flexible aprons to accommodate side-discharge flexible bulk containers, and extension flaps on each flexible apron to contain leakage from the upper sides of a damaged flexible bulk container.

Abstract: A bottom-fillable, bottom-gusseted bag including a bag-forming structure having first and second opposing body panels joined along a pair of opposing transverse seals and an offset bottom-gusset extending between the transverse seals. The bag-forming structure includes an open end opposite the offset gusset. The offset gusset includes first and second gusset panels foldably connected to each other and foldably connected to the respective first and second body panels. The second gusset panel extends beyond the first gusset panel to provide a protruding trim portion. A zipper is attached between the first and second body panels along the open end. A slider is slidably mounted to the zipper for opening and closing the zipper. A transverse slit is disposed proximate to a fold line foldably connecting the second gusset panel to the second body panel and provides a fill opening through which a product can be inserted into the bag-forming structure.

Abstract: A new towel with protective cover assembly for keeping a towel dry and protected from the weather. The inventive device includes a protective sheath member having an inner surface defining a hollow interior with an opening into the hollow interior at its open end. A towel is disposed within the hollow interior. An attachment member is coupled to the towel and the closed end of the protective sheath member and is designed for attachment to an object such as a golf bag or a piece of luggage. A stiffening member having a central opening is disposed within an annular pocket formed at the open end of the protective sheath member for helping slide the open end over the towel to either cover it or expose it.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a bulk bag begins with a length of tubular woven polypropylene material which is cut along first transversely extending lines 64 to form the upper edges of lift sleeve portions 76, cut along longitudinally extending lines 66 to form the side edges of the lift sleeve portions 76, and cut along substantially transversely extending lines 68 situated at the midpoint of the lines 66 to form opposed top wall halves 72 and opposed bottom wall halves 74. The top wall halves and the bottom wall halves are then sewn together along sew lines 82 and 84, respectively. Sidewalls 70' are joined to the bottom wall halves 74 along sew lines 86, and the top wall halves 72 are joined to the sidewalls 70' along sew lines 88. The lift sleeve portions 76 may be configured to provide lift sleeve, lift rope, or single point lift construction. The top and bottom walls may be provided with a fill chute and discharge chute, respectively.

Abstract: A utility bag for carrying and storing sports gear. The bag has a hollow cylindrical body portion, a removable bottom portion for closing the bottom of the body, and a removable shoulder strap. The body portion is made of basketball netting with loops along the top edge for installation and use on a basketball goal rim. Attachments for sports related items are provided on the strap and on the body portion, and a purse is attached to the bottom portion.

Abstract: A device for cleaning and drying golf club heads and for cleaning, drying, and carrying golf balls can be secured to the user during play. The device includes a generally pliant, hollow sleeve member having a large opening at its upper end and a smaller opening at its lower end. The upper and lower openings of the sleeve member are appropriately sized to allow golf club heads of any size to be cleaned within the sleeve upper interior portion while golf balls may be cleaned within the sleeve lower interior portion. Additionally, the appropriately sized lower opening permits golf balls to be retained within the lower interior portion of the sleeve member and squeezed out as needed. The device accomplishes all of the cleaning of the golf equipment internally and therefore prevents any cleaned off material from contacting the user or the user's clothing.

Abstract: A hardtop storage apparatus for storing a removable automobile hardtop has an overhead hoist including a depending lifting member attached to a sling including sling members which extend around and under opposite extremities of the hardtop and across the underside of the hardtop and are releasably joined at the underside of the hardtop in such a way that the sling members support the hardtop with a cradling action and without any direct attachment of the sling members to the hardtop when the hoist is operated to lift the sling and hardtop to an elevated storage position. Certain of the sling members are spaced by a stabilizing member to maintain the cradled hardtop in a balanced position. One disclosed embodiment of the hardtop storage apparatus has a fabric cover which encloses the stored hardtop and mounts a sleeve containing the stabilizing bar of the hardtop sling.

Abstract: A composting container for holding and composting farming and stock raising waste material including a barrel, and top and bottom lids openable. The circumference of a lower half portion of the said barrel of the container is tightened by bands. This arrangement helps the container efficiently ferment and decompose a manure inside without tedious works such as providing proper moisture and ventilation, which are regularly required in conventional manure storage outdoors.

Abstract: A bag construction for use to distribute flowable material is provided. The bag construction generally includes first and second panels or panel sections oriented juxtaposed to one another. In one end of the bag construction, a base gusset is provided between the panels. The base gusset includes apertures therein, for distribution of flowable materials. In preferred embodiments, a rib-and-trough closure arrangement is provided so that the pouch construction can be selectively closed to inhibit distribution of material, when desired. Methods of preparing such arrangements and methods of use are provided.

Abstract: A bottom bag closure of the present invention is created from a substantially tubular length of fabric and two sets of connectors. One of a first set of connectors is on a partial seam on a back face of the bag. Another one of the first set of the connectors is on a bottom edge of a front face. Each of the second set of connectors is on the bottom edge of the back face adjacent an unconnected portion of the partial seam. The first set of connectors is connected toward the back face of the bag and the second set of connectors is connected toward the front face of the bag. The present invention also includes a method of creating the above set forth leakproof, reusable bottom bag closure.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a bulk bag begins with a tubular blank of woven polypropylene material which is cut along first transversely extending lines 64 to form the upper edges of lift sleeve portions 76, cut along longitudinally extending lines 66 to form the side edges of the lift sleeve portions 76, and cut along substantially transversely extending lines 68 situated at the midpoint of the lines 66 to form opposed top wall halves 72 and opposed bottom wall halves 74. The top wall halves and the bottom wall halves are then sewn together along sew lines 82 and 84, respectively. Sidewalls 70' are joined to the bottom wall halves 74 along sew lines 86, and the top wall halves 72 are joined to the sidewalls 70' along sew lines 88. The lift sleeve portions 76 may be configured to provide lift sleeve, lift rope, or single point lift construction. The top and bottom walls may be provided with a fill chute and discharge chute, respectively.

Abstract: A plastic bag is provided which allows for the bottom loading of the plastic bag and subsequent sealing of the bottom edges of the plastic bag without the use of tools, adhesives or tapes. In the invention, the plastic bag includes a one-time plastic zipper mechanism disposed at the bottom edges which provides a one-time, permanent seal to the bottom edges of the bag. The seal is such that it cannot be unsealed without discernable damage to the bag.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a bulk bag begins with a tubular blank of woven polypropylene material which is cut along a first transversely extending line 64 to form the upper edges of lift sleeve portions 76, cut along longitudinally extending lines 66 to form the side edges of the lift sleeve portions 76, and cut along substantially transversely extending lines 68 situated at the midpoint of the lines 66 to form opposed top wall halves 72 and opposed bottom wall halves 74. The top wall halves and the bottom wall halves are then sewn together along sew lines 82 and 84, respectively. Sidewalls 70' are joined to the bottom wall halves 74 along sew lines 86, and the top wall halves 72 are joined to the sidewalls 70' along sew lines 88. The lift sleeve portions 76 may be configured to provide lift sleeve, lift rope, or single point lift construction. The top and bottom walls may be provided with a fill chute and discharge chute, respectively.

Abstract: A disposable bag having a gusset containing drainage holes positioned at the bottom of the disposable bag for storing and washing produce is provided. The disposable bag includes a removable seal positioned proximate the gusset and configured to prevent the flow of liquids through the drainage holes in the gusset before the seal is removed. The gusset permits the bag to stand in an upright position while washing or rinsing produce contained within the bag.