Abstract: A mesh bag is provided for toys, laundry and beach use, and the like, which is formed of a tubular lower portion of a mesh material, and which has an open top, a closed bottom, and overlapping sides which form a side opening. A solid fabric upper portion of the bag is secured to the lower portion and surrounds the open top of the lower portion. The solid fabric upper portion extends across the top of the overlapping sides to assist in holding the side opening in a closed condition. A plastic tube is sewn to the upper rim of the upper portion, and it serves to flatten out the sides of the upper rim and hold the top of the bag closed. A pair of upwardly-extending loop handles are attached to the upper portion on opposite sides of the bag.

Abstract: A handle for plastic bags which include carrying loops, the handle composed of molded or extruded material having two transverse grooves and/or a longitudinal groove, each groove having a wide mouth, inwardly extending converging sides leading to a narrow channel and an enlarged opening thereafter. The handle having closure means at each end which may form other functions such as a whistle or flashlight. Transverse cavities are optionally formed on the upper and lower sides near ends of the body for receiving perpendicular thereto handles having similar cavities for interlocking therewith.

Abstract: A carrying handle assembly for bags having a flat bottom and more particularly for bags having a cross or block bottom, including two strips of material bent into an L-shape cross section in their position of use, of which the one portion of each strip extending generally in a single plane is bonded with the bottom of the bag and the other portion of each strip, which are arranged alongside of each other, are provided with a carrying handle part. In order to prevent the carrying handle part from being torn out from between the portions of the strips of material, even when subjected to a heavy load, the carrying handle part includes a strip bent into the form of a letter U, having two limbs interconnected by a crosspiece, whose limbs are bonded between and to the superposed portions of the strips of material, which are themselves bonded together.

Abstract: A packet which enables the user to attach a pair of carrying handles to a package and containing a pair of flexible cords and four plastic members each having a flat surface coated with an adhesive and provided with an adherent protective strippable plastic film thereover covering said surface, and an opposed surface, the opposed surface of each of said plastic members being provided with a raised portion having an opening therethrough for receiving an end of one of said flexible cords.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a thermoplastic packaging bag having a carrying handle and relates specifically to a packaging bag having a separate carrying handle. After the bag is loaded with product and closed, the closure securely attaches the handle to the bag.

Abstract: An inflatable container includes a plurality of vertical air conduits, a horizontal air conduit, and a one-way valve. A self-adhesive material may be formed on the container whereby upon inflating the container, the container self-stands and can be adhered to a wall or table.

Abstract: A packet which enables the user to attach a pair of carrying handles to a package and containing a pair of flexible cords, four pairs of adhesive tabs having adhesive surfaces on opposed sides thereof, protective strippable flexible plastic sheets covering said surfaces and extending slightly beyond the edge of the surfaces, and four thin rigid plastic sheets, the adhesive tabs preferably being slightly thicker than the diameter of the flexible cords.

Abstract: An information storage envelope for holding literature and mounting onto a sign post includes a first pocket which has an open top and a drainage mechanism. The first pocket includes indicia silkscreened thereon. A second smaller pocket has an open top and is attached to the first pocket. First and second straps are attached to the first pocket and each strap has first and second ends wherein the first and second ends include mating fastening elements. The straps are attached to the first pocket so as to allow fastening of the straps and pocket snugly about a post. A flap is attached to the top of the first pocket so as to provide closure for the openings of the first and second pockets. The flap also includes first and second mating flap fastening elements where the first fastening element is attached to the inside of the flap and the second mating fastening element is attached to the second smaller pocket and located so as to be aligned with the first fastening element when the flap is closed.

Abstract: A reusable bag includes a base. A plurality of side panels are affixed to the base and extend from the base in substantially the same direction. The base and sides of the reusable bag are formed of a semi-rigid form maintaining material which maintains its form while allowing each side and base to collapse upon itself.

Abstract: A flat, open handle clips onto the end of a bag such as, for example, a shrink-wrap plastic bag, for frozen poultry or similar frozen food items. The handle has an elliptical ring at one end through which the end of the bag fits, and is provided with flexible converging fingers to retain the bag within the ring once it is inserted. The gripping portion of the handle which the fingers of the user grip is at the opposite end. Relatively flexible arms interconnect the gripping portion and the ring. To strengthen the handles and also to guide the bag toward the ring after its end has been inserted in the opening in the handle, guides are provided. In one form of the invention the guides extend inwardly from each arm, then bend obliquely to merge with the retaining fingers. In another form of the invention the guides are thin ears which have rounded inner edges.

Abstract: A combination of a collapsible article made of flexible material with an attached storage pouch in which the pouch is integrally attached to the article. The article may be a collapsible bag or an article of clothing or the like. The storage pouch has a support wall and a panel attached on three sides to the support wall which together form a pocket-like opening. A locking flap is attached on one side to the panel and at two opposite ends to the panel and to the support wall. When the pouch is in an empty position the locking flap is inside the pouch secured between the panel and the support wall. When the pouch is turned inside out, the article may be collapsed and inserted into the pouch and the locking flap may be reversed to cover the opening of the pouch and secure the article therein.

Abstract: A flexible sterilized bag which easily unfolds to receive an x-ray cassette and is easily closed using a pressure-sensitive adhesive coating strip located around the bag. The bag is advantageously used in a surgical or operating room environment. The bag is composed of a sterilized bag portion, a cuff formed at the open end of the bag and a pressure-sensitive adhesive coating along the circumference near the open end of the bag. As the cassette is pushed into the bag the adhesive coating strip becomes reoriented so that the adhesive coating on one side of the bag directly faces the remaining adhesive coating on the other side of the bag. The open end of the bag is then sealed by simply pressing the opposing sides of the bag together at the location of the adhesive coating.

Abstract: A combination beach mat/tote bag made of a sheet of terry cloth or other fabric having a pair of opposed side edges and a pair of opposed end edges, the sheet preferably being of rectangular shape. A flexible strap is attached to the sheet at the corners, and each strap has an anchor pod secured on a distal end thereof. The sheet has a handle at each of the end edges and zippers along each of the side edges. The sheet is adapted to be folded in half along a line between the side edges such that the side and end edges are superimposed and the side edges zipped up to form an open top tote bag which may be carried by the handles. The sheet is further adapted to be unzipped, unfolded and spread on a beach surface and the anchors buried below the beach surface to secure the sheet. The anchor pad is releasably secured to the strap by a snap fastener, and the snap fasteners on adjacent straps at the end edges may be further fastened to each other to form the handles.

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 open-mesh net bag is formed of a rectangular piece of open-mesh netting and a pair of elongated flexible cords. A central length portion of each cord is interlaced through the meshes of netting piece along a respective end edge region, a pair of loop-forming length portions are intertwined with each other to form a loop with the central length portion, a pair of intermediate length portions are interlaced through the meshes along about one-half the length of the side edge regions, whereupon terminal end portions of the respective cords are connected to each other. A method of forming the open-mesh bag is also disclosed.

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: A towel bag combination apparatus which in the open position is used for towel or beach-type purposes and in the closed position is an enclosed bag with a carrying strap. The towel bag combination apparatus comprises a circular fabric towel element with a reinforced peripheral web with draw holes in the web and a ring near the web, and with the bottom surface having a reinforced section and a loop secured thereto. The towel-bag apparatus also includes an elastic draw cord having a one and an other end and passing through the holes in the web and having the one and other end include a spring loaded clip. The draw cord permits the circular towel to move an open position for towel use and a closed bag use, the draw cord passing through the loop and with the spring loaded clip adapted to engage the ring so as to form a carrying strap for the towel bag combination apparatus in the closed position.

Abstract: A bottom filled, top gusset plastic bag (10, 106) includes a pair of flexible ear handles (24, 26 or 130, 132). The handles include circular hand-receiving openings (76 or 134) and have circular outlines and circular transition regions (78, 80 or 136, 138) are provided between the ear handles (24, 26 or 130, 132) and attached base portions of the handles. The circular hand-receiving openings (76 or 134) and the curved transition regions (78, 80 or 136, 138) function to distribute weight forces substantially across the full width of each side of a filled bag (10, 106).

Abstract: A packing bag (1), which is open-ended for filling purposes, is made from a film tube and has a removable film tab (10) at its open end (4). The tab is connected to the flat side (5) of the bag by a weld seam. The tab is provided with two wicket perforations (6, 7) and has an additional score line (12) between the wicket perforations and weld seam (9).

Abstract: A multi-purpose utility tote is provided which can be used for storage when it is fully closed and can provide a flat, cushioned surface when fully opened. The tote is comprised of a flat, T-shaped unit having a zipper chain disposed about the perimeter thereof. A slide fastener is located on the zipper chain with its initial starting position at an internal corner of the flat, T-shaped unit. The slide fastener is operable to transform the flat, T-shaped unit into a parallelipiped-shaped container.

Abstract: A container bag 10 comprises side walls 12 and a base 14 of flexible material. The side walls are provided with lifting loops 18 and have one or more side seams 16. A circular woven inner lining 22 is provided, preferably attached to the bag at the top thereof. The liner absorbs impulsive forces and enables the bag to meet a drop test standard and additionally helps prevent seepage of materials from the bag.

Abstract: A plastic open-ended generally U-shaped holder (25) has three sides (31, 33 and 35) of suitable area for advertising. The free ends of the legs of the U are bent together and flared out to form a slot (37). This can be parted with the fingers so as to fit over the top edge of a waste basket (38), the handles (40) of plastic grocery bags (26) can be anchored within the attachment in order to suspend said bags in open and upright position for receiving waste for disposal. Holder (25) can also be used when inverted to receive and embrace handles (40) of one or more plastic bags (26) so as to provide a handpiece (25) for comfortable carrying of bags (26) to and from a vehicle. In the vehicle, or elsewhere, the holder holds said handles clustered together so as the prevent rolling and spilling of the contents of said bags during travel. At a destination, the said bags can then be collectively removed and carried to the kitchen with speed and ease.

Abstract: A plastic or like material liner inserted within a fabric type bulk bag so that the liner is secured in position within the bag with an adhering means along substantially the outer surface of the liner for adhering to the inner most surface of the bulk bag at strategic points, and a second adhering means for adhering the lower portion of the bulk bag to the liner at substantially the point of exit of bulk contained within the bag, so that release bulk from a lower spout would not tend to dislodge the liner from its lined position within the bag.

Abstract: A gift wrap package includes a paper bag of conventional type having a square folded bottom and side folds providing a bag of generally rectilinear shape. An insert inside the bag supports one or more of the bag sides and gives the bag the appearance of a box. A rectilinear lid closes the open mouth of the bag. In one embodiment, a pair of handles are affixed to the bag and extend through slots in the lid. In another embodiment, the handles are attached to an intermediate portion of the bag and extend alongside the lid. Suitable ribbons or bows may be applied to the package.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a protective cover for a flexible semi-bulk container to protect the container from contamination during filling, handling and storing. The protective covering forms no permanent bond and is strippable from the outside of the container when the container is ready for marketing and display.

Abstract: A convertible receptacle has two layers of sheet material joined to each other at their peripheries. The upper layer is provided with a central opening such that when the upper layer is lifted, debris lying on the upper layer enters the opening into a space between the upper and lower layer.Preferred embodiments of the receptacle include drawstring means for lifting the upper layer away from the lower layer, for closing the receptacle, and for transporting the receptacle carrying debris.The invention can be applied as a table cloth, drop cloth, leaf bag, or sanitary disposal in medical applications. Moreover, the invention can be applied as a convertible bag, such as a combination beach bag/towel.

Abstract: A bottom filled, top gusset plastic bag (10, 106) includes a pair of flexible ear handles (24, 26 or 130, 132). The handles include circular hand-receiving openings (76 or 134) and have circular outlines and circular transition regions (78, 80 or 136, 138) are provided between the ear handles (24, 26 or 130, 132) and attached base portions of the handles. The circular hand-receiving openings (76 or 134) and the curved transition regions (78, 80 or 136, 138) function to distribute weight forces substantially across the full width of each side of a filled bag (10, 106).

Abstract: A portable container is provided consisting of an encasing member arranged so as to form a space in which objects can be carried and a handle member, consisting of at least one handle loop of string or similar material, which is attached to the encasing member. Attachment of the handle loop is accomplished in part by inserting at least one section of the string or similar material between two material layers of the encasing member, which are joined together by means of adhesive, whereby a channel is created between the layers of material through which said section of the handle member extends and in part by the nonuniformity in cross sectional shape over the length of said string or similar material when positioned in said channel in the completed package and by giving the channel such a form, that its shape and dimensions at least to a certain extent follow said nonuniformity in the string.

Abstract: A bag or sack made of a non-rigid waterproof material is rendered unsinkable by the presence of floatation inserts. Should the bag fall into the water, it does not sink and may be recovered together with its contents. The floatation inserts are inserted inside longitudinal auxiliary pockets provided at the top wall of the bag in the space between the two handles. The handles are also preferably provided with floatation elements, so as to render the gripping of the bag which has fallen into the water easier.

Abstract: A paper bag is formed from a single sheet of paper by folding the same to produce a final generally rectangular bag or receptacle with an open end. The upper edge portion around the bag opening is folded in and glued to provide greater strength thereat. During the folding and glueing of this opening strength turned-in collar, two carrying handles are also glued in, one on each of the bag's largest sides. According to this invention, a corner portion at one end of the turned-in collar portion is cut out and enables glueing thereat to an inner surface rather than the typically smoother outer surface of the paper, thereby providing improved strength to the reinforced opening of the bag.

Abstract: A draw tape for a bag where the draw tape is made wider at the center area where it is gripped by hand for forcing any elongation to occur at some other point thereby preventing "roping" at the hand area.

Abstract: A bag is converted into a box by overlapping flaps. The box is maintained in a closed position by closure members movable to a closed position in which the closure members overlap and maintain the flaps in overlapping state.

Abstract: A flexible container is formed of a single piece of material and includes a bottom, a top and side walls, with two opposite openings in top portions of the side walls below the top. The material of the top is folded or gathered from the opposite openings toward the center of the top, thereby forming an integral lifting loop formed of integral extensions of the side walls. The lifting loop extends over the center of the container between the opposite openings. The thus folded or gathered material is joined at an uppermost lifting area of the lifting loop, thereby forming a permanent lifting handle.

Abstract: A carrying device for retaining articles on the handle of a mobile apparatus comprising, an elongated elastic member for placement on the handle, and a pocket assembly having a plurality of pockets depending from the elastic member for retaining the articles.

Abstract: A carrying handle is provided for use in conjunction with wrapped food items wherein the wrapping is secured at one end with a retaining clip. The carrying handle has a finger hold allowing the user to grab the handle with one or more fingers, a pair of flexible arms which allow the carrying handle to either lie flat against the food item or to be lifted away from the food item, a clamp which is drawn into position around the shrink wrapping and a pair of flexible fingers which bend outwardly as the wrapping is inserted into the clamp and then return to their normal position in which they engage the wrapping and keep the wrapping in the clamp.

Abstract: A hand-grip for thermoplastic draw tape handles for thermoplastic bags and method of making the same is disclosed. The hand-grip is produced by perforating each hem of the thermoplastic bag at a center section thereof with a substantially U-shaped perforation extending from the mouth of the bag to a location below the bottom of the hem whereby the center section of each hem is separable from the bag along the U-shaped perforation to provide a hand-grip surrounding each draw tape when the bag is lifted by the draw tapes.

Abstract: A padded reinforced handle for thermoplastic draw tape bags and method of making the same is disclosed. The padded hand-grip reinforcement for the draw tape handle is produced by folding a thermoplastic draw tape longitudinally into a V-shaped cross-section and inserting a predetermined quantity of padding material into the V-shaped cross section of the tape to provide a padded tape area at predetermined spaced intervals corresponding to the width of the draw tape bag. The padded tape section has a length adequate to provide a padded hand-grip reinforcement. The padded tapes are inserted into the hems of the draw tape bag with the padded tape section aligned with a central cut out opening intermediate the ends of the hems.

Abstract: A decorative bow and a carrying handle are simultaneously formed on a container for carrying the container and an object received therein in a decorative carrier.

Abstract: Device for maneuvering large capacity bags filled with powdered or granular materials wherein a square 6 formed from four tubes 11-14 is placed on the bag, the cross-pieces 9 formed by the ends of the tubes being engaged in the straps 2-5 of the bag. The forks of a forklift truck can be inserted in two parallel tubes enabling the bag to be maneuvered without risk of overturning, without the truck driver leaving his seat and without the help of another person. Equipped with an annular accessory 18 forming a support for the funnel 21 of a bag 20 which can be locked onto the inner sides of the tubes so that is inscribed in the square, one of the major applications of the device according to the invention is the robotization of the emptying and filling of flexible containers.

Abstract: A carrying handle is provided for use in conjunction with food items such a whole bodied turkeys which have been shrink wrapped and where the wrapping is secured at one end with a retaining clip. The carrying handle has a clamp which is drawn into position around the shrink wrapping at a point between the retaining clip and the food item. A pair of flexible arms is connected to the clamp and allow the carrying handle to either lie flat against the food item or to be lifted away from the food item. A finger-hold is connected to the arms allowing the user to grab the handle with one or more fingers.

Abstract: A container for storing and transporting empty beverage cans of similar cylindrical dimensions. A cover for the container can be sealed shut so as to secure the compartment in which the cans are stored against the entry of vermin during the time the cans are stored prior to transporting them to a retail store for return of deposit. The cover can be partially integral with the top edge of one wall of the container with the cover being connected with the top edges of the other walls by an easily removable continuous seal such as a zipper or a snag-and-hook fastener. The sealable cover can alternatively be completely removable from the top of the container with the continuous seal extending completely around the cover and the top of the container. The container is made of a washable, lightweight, waterproof material. At least one wall of the container is and may be transparent. A carrying strap or handle is provided, adjustable, as is conventional and well known.

Abstract: A line throwing bag comprising a bag with a sidewall, an open end, a closed end formed by an end wall, and an interior compartment with sufficient size to loosely receive a plurality of folds of a central portion of a line. The line has a first end portion fixedly attached to the bag and extending through an aperture in the bag end wall with a loop positioned exterior of the bag for grasping by the person to be rescued. A looped second end portion extends through the bag open end and is positioned exterior of the bag for grasping by the person throwing the bag. A weight is fixedly attached to the bag end wall and weighs a sufficient amount to carry the bag forward when thrown for a distance substantially equal of the length of the line central portion and to gradually play the line out of the bag under the rearward drag created by holding the second line end portion stationary.

Abstract: A sewn polyolefin in fabric bag which uses the molded shapes of the polyolefin material to form a shaped enclosure. Enclosure means and a fabric hinge are sewn directly to the polyolefin enclosure means to form the completed bag. The bags formed in this manner have many of the advantages of both soft and hard shelled bags. The polyolefin material is capable of providing a predetermined shape but has a soft exterior surface and is deformable. Sewing can be done using conventional sewing techniques. Polyolefin materials have not previously been usable in this manner because of their inability to bond or weld in reliable manner to other materials.

Abstract: The liner bag for use in containers comprises a bag main body having bottom, side, front and upper faces corresponding to the configuration on the inner walls of a container, in which the joining edge between the upper face and the side face is bent convexly toward the opposed joining edge, engaging members for detachably engaging the bag main body near the upper and lower four corners on the front thereof to the container, a pair of engaging metal members attached respectively to the two upper corners on the container door side and a pair of side belts which are attached along the joining edges between the upper face and both of the side faces, the ends of which are led out from the ends of the upper face on the door side and in which the led out portions are clamped with each other after being engaged to the engaging metal members. The liner bag can easily be installed to and removed from the container and the sagging in the upper face of the liner bag can be prevented without reducing the volume thereof.

Abstract: Flexible (single use) sack for transporting goods, such as bulk goods, having a weight of at least 3000 N. It comprises a fabric woven from polypropylene tapes and/or threads and exhibits a mean strip breaking strength of at least 550 N per 50 mm. Sacks with an improved safe working load which can be more readily handled, are obtained by using tapes or threads comprising a matrix of 75-85% B.W. of polypropylene and 25-15% B.W. of polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate. The polyester is preferably present in the form of fibrils.

Abstract: A large-sized transportation container for the transport of material in bulk comprises a side wall structure that is formed with four equally sized, substantially rectangular wall portions each of which is a separate cut-up of a woven fabric. The wall portions are interconnected at mutually overlapping edge portions by means of four corner seams which are each stitched with a zigzag-stitch. With this side wall structure a bulk container is obtained which has a factor of safety in respect to the forces acting on the wall which is six times higher than the safety factor of the known containers.

Abstract: A fabric bag for carrying bulk materials is formed by attaching side panels into a U-shaped member such that the bag is generally in the shape of a rectangular solid in the open position. Lifting loops are secured to each corner of the bag. A discharge outlet is present in the base of the bag for simplifying the emptying process for the bag. The lifting loops are present and sufficiently strong to support the bag when the bag is lifted by a forklift or similar apparatus.

Abstract: A flexible pouch which includes a sealed product-containing pocket, and which pouch also incorporates integral collar-forming structure adapted to enable the pouch to be suspended from an object, such as a bottle neck or the like.

Abstract: A plastic or like material liner inserted within a fabric type bulk bag so that the liner is secured in position within the bag with an adhering means along substantially the outer surface of the liner for adhering to the inner most surface of the bulk bag at strategic points, and a second adhering means for adhering the lower portion of the bulk bag to the liner at substantially the point of exit of bulk contained within the bag, so that release bulk from a lower spout would not tend to dislodge the liner from its lined position within the bag.