| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 383071000 | Gathered bag mouth | 62 |
| 20130034316 | Bag with Adhesive Tape - Provided is a bag with an adhesive tape that allows for disposing or securing the bag to the receptacle, and is designed to be compatible with the manufacturing process. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130039607 | STRIP FOR THE FORMATION OF HANDLES OR LABELS FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCE BAGS - A strip for the formation of handles or labels for fruit and vegetable product bags, such as mesh bags, the strip having a linear succession of handles, or labels where appropriate, joined without interruption to the immediately preceding and to the immediately following one, a central portion and two opposite ends being distinguished in each of them, which together with those of the immediately preceding and immediately following handles or labels determine respective joining areas, each handle or label provided in the transition area between each end and its corresponding central portion with at least one recess or depression at its edges, the inner contour of which is made up of a curved or mixed curve line devoid of angles and without inflexion points. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20090202182 | CLIP AND CLIPPER - An article for packaging an item is described. The article comprises packaging material gathered into a neck and a clip fastening the neck, the clip comprising a top section and two legs connected by the top section, the top section comprising an internal face and an external face, the two legs being folded inward to contact each other, the folded legs and the top section defining a space securing the neck, and the clip further comprising a shoulder extending from said external face and a pin extending from said internal face into said space. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090317022 | Receptacle liner - A liner configured for insertion into a receptacle is provided. The liner includes an engagement member configured for removably securing the liner to the interior surface of a receptacle in a manner that permits the liner opening to receive material therethrough and so that the liner does not protrude beyond the opening of the receptacle or obscure the exterior surface of the receptacle. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090097784 | WRAP FOR A BOTTLE OR OTHER PRODUCT - A wrap for a bottle or other product includes a pair of T-shaped panels coupled together to define a bottle-receiving pocket and a collar. Trim panels are coupled to the T-shaped panels to define at least one channel that extends around the collar and receives a tie. Tightening the tie gathers the collar together to close the pocket. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20110038565 | MEANS FOR CLOSING A BAG HAVING A DEGRADABLE, BIODEGRADABLE AND/OR COMPOSTABLE COATING - The application relates to a means for closing a bag, in particular a bag made of bio plastics. The means for closing a bag comprises at least one wire covered at least partially with a coating of a bio plastics. The coating is a closed coating offering the wire corrosion protection when exposed at normal ambient conditions during storage or use of the means and the coating being degradable, biodegradable or compostable once the means is exposed to an environment suitable for decomposition. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110235948 | FLEXIBLE PINCH FITTING FOR CONTAINERS - A device for reducing or eliminating the dead space in a fitting and tubing used on a disposable container by using a flexible elastic fitting that can accommodate a pinch valve or a clamp or the like closer to the flange portion of the fitting. The fitting is formed of a flange and a neck portion with a bore running through them. The neck may terminate in either a tubular section or a hose barb. The neck end section especially when in the form of a hose barb can be reinforced to provide a platform for attaching a tubing to it. | 09-29-2011 |
| 383072000 | Including drawstring-type securing element | 53 |
| 20130089277 | Multilayer pull string bag - A web of multilayer material folded and sealed to create a gusseted bag comprising a step cut on the upper end of the bag, the bag further comprising a fold, where the fold enables the upper portion of the bag to be sealed to itself with adhesive, the fold running the width of the bag perpendicular to two side edges of the bag, the bag further comprising a pull string, where the pull string runs laterally from one side edge of the bag to the other, flush against the outer layer of the front panel, below the upper terminating edge of the inner layer of the back panel and above the upper terminating edges of the inner layer of the front panel, the outer layer of the front panel, and the outer layer of the back panel. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20100098354 | Bag and Methods of Making the Same - The plastic bag may include flexible thermoplastic sidewalls that have a pattern imparted onto them. The wrinkle pattern may be a plurality of linear ribs formed into the sidewall that may be arranged adjacent and parallel to one another. To impart the pattern to the sidewall, a thermoplastic web used to make the sidewall may be directed between a first cylindrical roller and a second cylindrical roller, each of which may have a plurality of spaced ridges extending about their peripheries. When the web is directed between the first and second rollers, the meshing of the ridges may form ribs into the web. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100111451 | TRASH COLLECTION AND REMOVAL SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a trash collection and removal system that includes a flexible, foldable heavy-duty dumpster bag configured to engage with specially designed clamps that are secured onto the tines of a front loader truck and that engage with the dumpster bag by means of connecting and receiving pipes. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20090136162 | Gift Bag For Maintaining an Emotional Connection or Conveying a Show of Support - A drawstring bag to be given as a gift containing message strips inside having a product functional life of at least one year, so that the amount of message strips is at least enough for at least one message strip to be removed every day. According to one embodiment, the message strips contain messages suitable for presentation to a child, spouse or parent. According to another embodiment, the drawstring bag is decorated for presentation on special events such as birthdays, anniversaries, St. Valentine's Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas or an illness. According to another embodiment, the message strips contain messages of encouragement for when a child is at school or living away from the family, or when the recipient is in the armed services, hospital or prison. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100220941 | Trash Bag - A trash bag includes a bag body being formed of plastic material and a tying element. The bag body includes a first bag sheet overlain with to a second bag sheet. A cavity is formed between the first and second bag sheets, and a top opening is formed along top edges of the first and second bag sheets. The tying element is impermanently integrated with the bag body. After the use of the bag body, said tying element is torn from the bag body to tie a knot around the top opening of the bag body and to seal the cavity. More specifically, the tying element includes a first tying band and a second tying band integrated with the first and second bag sheets of the bag body respectively, which forms the double-layer tying structure to enhance the tying strength of the tying element. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20120243806 | COLLAPSIBLE BAG CLOSED BY DRAWSTRING AND ZIPPER - The collapsible bag closed by drawstring and zipper is capable of assuming the configuration of items carried therein. The bag includes a reinforced hem and multiple handles. Generally circular in configuration when laid out, the bag is designed with a missing sector. A drawstring and a zipper are provided to secure the bag in the closed position. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20110243482 | Gift Wrap Bag - The present invention provides a gift bag formed with a functional ribbon or drawstring member attached adjacent to the open mouth, with the functional ribbon or drawstring member circumscribing the perimeter of the mouth opening and extending through a channel formed at the opening of the gift bag. When the drawstring member is pulled taut, the gift bag is sealed and the enclosed gift concealed. The gift bag can be purchased in a folded or rolled state in a variety of solid colors, patterns to suit any occasion or holiday, and in a variety of sizes. In addition, the gift bag contains a transparent or clear pocket attached to the exterior surface. The remaining open side of the pocket allows for the insertion of a greeting card or other means of identifying the person to receive the gift. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20090297072 | Heirloom Gift Wine Bag - An aesthetically pleasing fabric beverage bottle container with a sentimental special message label affixed thereto a primary purpose of which is to provide luxury sentimental enhancement to a bottle of beverage when given as a gift. Briefly the special beverage container comprises a luxury fabric tote bag having a non-rigid bottom and sides and an open top with affixed special message fabric label and affixed decorative tie cord | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110255808 | STRAP WITH RIGID BARS - An embodiment of the invention includes a device having a first barb proximate a first end of a strap and a second barb proximate a second end of the strap. A first sheath is proximate a portion of the first barb and the first end of the strap, wherein the first sheath has a length less than the length of the first barb. A second sheath is proximate a portion of the second barb and the second end of the strap, wherein the second sheath has a length less than the length of the second barb. The device further includes container having a first aperture and a second aperture. The strap is positioned within the first and second apertures such that the first barb engages the container at the first aperture and the second barb engages the container at the second aperture. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110216989 | SANDBAG FOR MECHANICAL FILING USING EARTH LOADER EQUIPMENT - An implement for mechanically filling multiple sandbags at a time is used on a loader bucket of loader-type equipment. The implement has a planar surface in which a plurality of filler apertures are formed in a plurality of rows evenly spaced over its surface area. Each filler aperture has a tensioner ring around the aperture for holding a drawstring held in a sleeve around an open end of the sandbag. A trigger mechanism is movable to a locked position in which the drawstring of the sandbag is pulled tight so that the open end of the sandbag is held in place on the tensioner ring, to an unlocked position in which the trigger mechanism lifts the drawstring off the tensioner ring to allow the sandbag filled with filler material to pull on and cinch the open end of the sandbag closed, and to a release position in which the cinched sandbag is released to the ground. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120308163 | Wrap System - An embodiment includes a reusable gift wrapping system comprising fabric, a cord circumnavigating the outer border portion of the fabric; and a fastening member coupled to the cord. In an open position the fabric lies flat within a single plane and is unfolded. In a closed position the fabric is configured to enclose an object, does not lie flat within the single plane, and is folded. The fabric transitions from the open position to the closed position in response to a user pulling the cord away from the longitudinal axis. The fabric maintains the closed position in response to the user cinching the cord with the fastening member without having to tie the cord to secure the object within the portion of fabric. Other embodiments are described herein. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120057811 | Bag With Reinforcing Features - A plastic bag with flexible sidewalls defining an interior volume for holding contents includes a reinforcing feature to resist puncture and/or rupture of the bag. The reinforcing feature may include reinforcing the portion of the bag proximate the bottom edge with additional or thicker thermoplastic material. In various embodiments, the reinforcing feature may be a multilayer strip of plastic material attached along a bottom edge of the bag, either internally or externally, to provide additional material resistant to puncture. The reinforcing feature may be adhesively bonded, heat bonded, or cold bonded to the bag sidewalls. In other embodiments, the sheet material used to produce the bag may be made with varying thicknesses. In addition, methods of manufacturing a bag with such reinforcing features in a high speed automated process are disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120275729 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING MESH BAGS FROM A ROLL OF MESH TUBE CLOTH - The present invention teaches a new apparatus and process for manufacturing mesh bags using a tube cloth. The apparatus and process involve supplying a continuous tube cloth and at least one band with preprinted labels, propping up the tube cloth with a dynamic guiding assembly, attaching the preprinted labels to the tube cloth using hot melted adhesive or heat sealing methods and manufacturing a product from the tube cloth with the horizontal preprinted labels, and attaching plastic film to the tube mesh cloth. The invention also teaches a dynamic guiding assembly which can be used to punch holes on the tube cloth with heating press and avoid attaching of two opposite sides of the tube cloth. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20110274376 | COLOR-CODING INTERCHANGEABLE POCKET LINER - A coded pocket liner system having a first translucent flexible bag of a first predetermined size having a first color-coded indicium and a closure device disposed at an open end thereof. The first translucent flexible bag is adapted for insertion into a pouch. A second translucent flexible bag of a second predetermined size includes a second color-coded indicium and a closure device disposed at an open end thereof. The second translucent flexible bag is adapted for insertion into the pouch. | 11-10-2011 |
| 383074000 | With means to maintain the securing element in closed configuration | 3 |
| 20090196535 | BAG WITH IMPROVED FEATURES - The bag for receiving refuse may include a bag body, the bag body including an inside surface, an outside surface, and a rim defining a mouth. The bag may also include a first strip of material disposed on the inside surface of the bag body proximate the rim. The strip may include an inside surface, an outside surface that faces the inside surface of the body, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The bag may also include a front wall, a back wall, and a hem, the hem including a drawstring. The strip may include a printed design. The design could be letters, numbers, pictures, writing, or any other design. When the bag is inserted into a trash receptacle such that the rim of the bag is folded over the rim of the receptacle, the printed design is visible from outside the receptacle. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090003737 | Flexible Receptacle for Liquids and Method of Manufacturing Thereof - A flexible receptacle for liquid, comprising two walls ( | 01-01-2009 |
| 20080226204 | Laundry bag - Soiled garments are placed in a mesh laundry bag. Two holes in the bag are connected by a spindle sleeve and placed over a spindle of a washing machine so the spindle passes through the center of the bag to center the bag during washing. The bag allows delicate garments to be washed and held separate from other garments in the washing machine. The bag is releasably fastened to connectors on the washing machine's tub which contains the spindle. Releasable closures around the holes prevent garments from slipping out of the bag during washing. An internal stand can be placed in the spindle sleeve to hold the bag in position to receive laundry when the bag is outside the tub. An external frame can do the same. | 09-18-2008 |
| 383075000 | In bag hem | 36 |
| 20100086242 | Gift Bag with Double Wall Structure - A gift bag includes a bag body including a front panel and a rear panel to form an interior cavity. Each of the front and rear panels includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer, which is made of waterproof material, has a decorative pattern provided on an outer surface of the inner layer. The outer layer, which is made of see-through material for enhancing a virtual effect of the decorative pattern, is overlapping on the inner layer to form a double-wall structure of each of the front and rear panels. Therefore, the front and rear panels not only provide a relatively enhanced strength for carrying a gift inside the interior cavity but also enhance a decorative appearance of the bag body when the outer layers are overlapped on the inner layers respectively. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100086241 | Method And Apparatus For Making Bags - A drawtape bag includes a generally closed bottom, a generally open top, and closed sides connecting the bottom and the top. A drawtape hem, with a drawtape therein, is disposed along the top. There are a plurality of knockouts within the hem. A method and machine for of making such a drawtape bag includes forming at least two notches in the film with a notch section, and forming a plurality of knockouts in the film with a knockout section. A drawtape hem is formed in a drawtape section, which also inserts a drawtape. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100046860 | BAG - The bag may include a draw tape that may be used to cinch closed the opening of the bag. The draw tape may include an elastic characteristic and may be smaller in size than the peripheral distance about the opening. The draw tape in its natural contracted state may partially constrict the opening. However, the draw tape may be stretched or expanded to enable a user to dilate the opening and fold the periphery of the opening over the rim of the canister. The draw tape may then recover or constrict to grip about the rim of the receptacle to hold the bag to the canister. In one embodiment, the bag may include a pattern proximate the bag opening to allow the bag opening to be stretched over the rim of the canister. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100040309 | Embossed Drawtape for Polymeric Bags - An embossed drawtape generally for use with drawstring polymeric bags is disclosed. The embossed drawtape is imprinted with an embossing pattern having a plurality of embosses. According to one embodiment, the embossing pattern may provide a better feel and improved characteristics for consumer use. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20130089278 | Extended Hem Fold Drawstring Bag - The present invention is directed to a thermoplastic bag comprised of a front panel and a back panel. The front panel and back panel are generally joined along a first side edge, a second side edge, and a bottom edge of the respective front panel and back panel. The front panel has a distal edge with the distal edge folded over the front panel to provide a hem and an overlap area immediately below the first hem. The overlap area comprises at least two layers of polymeric film which are sealed together. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130051709 | Woven Textile Accessories - Woven textile structures constructed using dual-loom technology are provided. Filaments are woven in such a way as to create a first set of different discrete layers of the same fabric in some regions of the textile and a second set of discrete layers of the same fabric at other regions of the same textile. The different layers are used to construct various textile structures such as a woven bag with woven channels containing at least one drawstring. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130094787 | BAG WITH IMPROVED FEATURES - The bag for receiving refuse may include a bag body, the bag body including an inside surface, an outside surface, and a rim defining a mouth. The bag may also include a first strip of material disposed on the inside surface of the bag body proximate the rim. The strip may include an inside surface, an outside surface that faces the inside surface of the body, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The bag may also include a front wall, a back wall, and a hem, the hem including a drawstring. The strip may include a printed design. The design could be letters, numbers, pictures, writing, or any other design. When the bag is inserted into a trash receptacle such that the rim of the bag is folded over the rim of the receptacle, the printed design is visible from outside the receptacle. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130094788 | DRAW TAPE BAG - A plastic bag may include flexible thermoplastic sidewalls that have a pattern of ribs alternating between thinner areas. The ribs may also be alternating between two types of ribs having different lengths and shapes. The bag may also include a network pattern above the pattern of ribs. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20090232422 | BAG WITH IMPROVED FEATURES - The bag for receiving refuse may include a bag body, the bag body including an inside surface, an outside surface, and a rim defining a mouth. The bag may also include a first strip of material disposed on the inside surface of the bag body proximate the rim. The strip may include an inside surface, an outside surface that faces the inside surface of the body, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The bag may also include a front wall, a back wall, and a hem, the hem including a drawstring. The strip may include a printed design. The design could be letters, numbers, pictures, writing, or any other design. When the bag is inserted into a trash receptacle such that the rim of the bag is folded over the rim of the receptacle, the printed design is visible from outside the receptacle. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100111452 | Reduced Opening Elastic Drawstring Bag - The present invention is directed toward an improved construction of an elastic drawstring trash bag. The elastic drawstring trash bag described herein is comprised of a plastic bag made from two panels. An elastic drawstring is provided within hems running along the top of the two panels. The upper opening of the elastic drawstring bag is reduced (when the bag is in a relaxed state) by decreasing the distance between the interior edges of the short seals used to weld the drawstrings and bag together. Like an ordinary non-elastic drawstring bag, the elastic drawstring is pulled through access cutouts centrally located along the upper edge of the bag. When the bag of the present invention is in a relaxed state, the reduced upper opening width of the elastic drawstring bag is therefore less than bag proper width, allowing a consumer to pull the elastic drawstring bag over the lip of a trash receptacle and allowing the elastic drawstrings to snugly fit around the trash can. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110222797 | BAG - A thermoplastic bag may include a sidewall that may have a plurality of first and second ribs formed therein. The first ribs may be longer in length but shorter in height than the second ribs. The second ribs may be arranged in discrete networks that appear superimposed over the first ribs. The second ribs may normally remain in a bent-over configuration. When a force is applied, the second ribs may expand the area of the sidewall so that the bag may easily accommodate large objects. To produce the bag, a thermoplastic web may be directed between opposing first and second rollers. One of the rollers may include ridges that may have first and second segments of differing heights that correspond to the differing heights of the first and second ribs. The formation of the first ribs may increase the width of the web. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110229061 | Multiple Seal Drawstring Trash Bag - The present invention describes various embodiments of a drawstring bag. The drawstring bag is generally constructed from a first panel and a second panel continuously joined along a first side edge, a bottom, and a second side edge with the top of the panels generally defining the open top of the bag. The bags feature drawstrings extending along the open top of the bag. The drawstrings may exhibit elastic-like properties or be manufactured of elastic materials. First and second short seals anchor the ends of the drawstrings to the sides of the bag. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20100260443 | Bag for Storing and Transporting Game and Meat - A game bag defines an open mouth ringed by a drawstring passage. Suspending loops are sewn into stitching forming the drawstring passage and are positioned near opposite side edges of the bag. Light reflective loops are carried at a side edge and in a bottom seam near an opposite side edge. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110052105 | EMBOSSED DRAW TAPE BAG - The plastic bag with a hem and draw tape may include flexible thermoplastic sidewalls that have a network pattern imparted onto them across the side seams. In one embodiment, the network pattern is below the hem seal. In another embodiment, the network pattern covers the hem seal. The bag may also include a ribbed pattern below the network pattern. The network pattern may be continuous or discontinuous. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110064333 | Apparatus and Method for an Elastic Drawstring Trash Compactor Bag - The present invention is directed toward an elastic drawstring trash compactor bag, the bag having an upper opening, a hem located along the upper opening of the bag, an elastic drawstring disposed within the hem, the upper opening of the bag defining a circumference of less than 50 inches in a relaxed state, and the upper opening of the bag being expandable such that the exertion of force expands the circumference in a stretched state. Furthermore, the upper opening of the bag retracts when the exertion of force is removed. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110081103 | Drawstring Trash Bag - The present invention is directed toward a drawstring trash bag. The drawstring trash bag features an upper opening with a first and second hem extending along the upper opening of the bag. A first drawstring is disposed within the first hem while a second drawstring is disposed within the second hem of the bag. The first drawstring and the second drawstring have different elastic properties. Both drawstrings may be pulled through cut-outs that are centrally located on the respective first and second panels along the upper opening. The elastic drawstring preferably has an elastic recovery percentage that is at least 10 points greater than the elastic recovery percentage of the non-elastic drawstring. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110075952 | Elastic Drawstring Trash Bags - The present invention discloses an elastic drawstring bag constructed from a first panel and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel are continuously joined along a first side, a bottom, and a second side. The bag defines a first upper corner, a second upper corner, and a bag width. A first hem extends between the first upper corner and the second upper corner, with a first elastic drawstring disposed within the first hem. A first one or more seals is proximate to the first upper corner of the bag, the first one or more seals welding the first elastic drawstring, the first panel, and the second panel together. A second one or more seals is proximate to the second upper corner of the bag, the second one or more seals welding the first elastic drawstring, the first panel, and the second panel together. An upper opening width being defined as the distance between an inner boundary of the first one or more seals and an inner boundary of the second one or more seals, the upper opening width being less than the bag width. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110069912 | BAG - The bag may include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, a second side edge and a bottom edge. The sidewalls may be un-joined along their top edges to form an opening. When the bag is placed in a trash receptacle, the top edges may be folded over the rim of the receptacle. To assist with securing the bag to the receptacle, the bag may include an elongated elastic strap of elastic material attached by a first end to an attachment point proximate the first sidewall and by a second end to an attachment point proximate the second sidewall. The strap length and attachment point locations are selected so that, when the strap is in a relaxed state, the strap may not extend to the side edge. The strap may be stretched commensurate with the side edge when folding the top edges about the receptacle rim. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110052103 | Elastic Drawstring for Trash Bags - The present invention is directed toward an improved elastic drawstring for use with a trash bag. The elastic drawstring is comprised primarily of a two-component polyethylene blend. The first polyethylene component is a linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) having a density of 0.915 g/cc or less, with a preferred range of between 0.900 g/cc and 0.915 g/cc. In certain preferred embodiments, the density of the first polyethylene component is approximately 0.906 g/cc. The second polyethylene component is a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) having a density of between 0.915 g/cc and 0.929 g/cc. In a preferred embodiment, the second polyethylene component has a density of approximately 0.918 g/cc. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110052104 | DRAW TAPE BAG - The plastic bag with a hem and draw tape may include flexible thermoplastic sidewalls that have a network pattern imparted onto them across the side seams. In one embodiment, the network pattern is below the hem seal. In another embodiment, the network pattern covers the hem seal. The bag may also include a ribbed pattern below the network pattern. The network pattern may be continuous or discontinuous. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110164834 | TRASH BAG WITH MALODOR CONTROL - The trash bag for receiving refuse may include a bag body, the bag body including an inside surface, an outside surface, and a rim defining a mouth with a hem and a draw tape in the hem. The entire bag, the hem area, or the draw tape may contain fragrance, malodor control agents, and fragrance release inhibitors. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20090175564 | BAG WITH IMPROVED FEATURES - The bag for receiving refuse may include a bag body, the bag body including an inside surface, an outside surface, and a rim defining a mouth. The bag may also include a first strip of material disposed on the inside surface of the bag body proximate the rim. The strip may include an inside surface, an outside surface that faces the inside surface of the body, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The bag may also include a front wall, a back wall, and a hem, the hem including a drawstring. The strip may include a printed design. The design could be letters, numbers, pictures, writing, or any other design. When the bag is inserted into a trash receptacle such that the rim of the bag is folded over the rim of the receptacle, the printed design is visible from outside the receptacle. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20120039549 | Multilayer Draw Tape - The bag includes a draw tape that may be used to cinch closed the opening of the bag. The draw tape is multilayer with a polypropylene core and propylene-ethylene copolymer or other suitable polymers in the outer layers. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20110305408 | FABRIC WRAP - A dimpled fabric creation system and method is provided to form a dimpled fabric using a mold or machine having a plurality of protrusions and grooves, while avoiding the repetitive steps to manually shape each protrusion individually by tying portions of fabric individually. The protrusions may be of complex three dimensional shapes to form dimples in the fabric having corresponding complex three dimensional shapes. The system and method provide for creation of a dimpled fabric container, wherein the dimpled fabric container may be utilized in gift wrapping. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120099807 | Polymeric Bags - The present invention is directed to a polymeric bag having an elastic portion extending generally across the width of the bag, wherein the elastic portion has a lower modulus of elasticity than the remainder of the bag. The bag is primarily comprised of a first polymer blend while the elastic portion is comprised of a second polymer blend. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120063704 | Multilayer Plastic Film - A thermoplastic bag suitable for use as a liner for a garbage canister or trash receptacle may be made from a multi-layered thermoplastic web material. The multi-layer web material may include a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. Under typical conditions, the layers may tend to block or adhere together to remain in their adjacent position. However, the layers may delaminate and separate from each other when sufficient forces are applied. Delamination of the layers allows the layers to move with respect to each other when the force is applied. The delaminating of the layers absorbs energy which may increase tear and puncture resistance. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20110091137 | DRAW TAPE BAG WITH SIDE SEAL ATTACHED ELASTIC STRIP - The bag includes a draw tape that may be used to cinch closed the opening of the bag. The bag may include at least one stretched elastomeric strip attached to the bag edges or the ends of the draw tape in an extended condition. In one embodiment, the draw tape is elastic and is attached to the bag edges. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20100172602 | Draw Tape Bag - The draw tape bag may include, a bag body defining a cavity and a rim, the rim defining a mouth to the bag. The bag may include a hem including a passageway, the hem defining at least one opening. The bag may further include at least one multilayer polyolefin draw tape disposed within the hem. The draw tape may include a first skin layer, a second skin layer, and at least one core layer disposed between the skin layers. The draw tape is machine direction oriented. The core layer may be located between the skin layers. The core layer may include high density polyethylene or medium density polyethylene. The skin layers may include low density polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20120121213 | Bags - The present invention is directed to a polymeric bag having a reduced gauge portion extending generally across the width of the bag, wherein the reduced gauge portion allows that area of the polymeric bag to be stretched more easily. This invention is especially advantageous in the context of drawstring trash bags wherein the reduced gauge portion encompasses the hems. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20100247002 | Elastic Drawstring Trash Bag - The present invention relates to polymeric bags, particularly polymeric drawstring trash bags. The present invention comprises a trash bag having an elastic drawstring. The elastic drawstring trash bag features a short seal and an inner seal at each upper corner of the drawstring trash bag. The short seal and inner seal are separated by a small unsealed area. The inner seal serves to reduce the upper opening of the drawstring trash bag, while the elastic drawstring utilized with the bag provides a bag that allows the bag to fit snugly on many common trash receptacles. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100239191 | Trash bag with drawstring and air vents - The trash bag with drawstring and air vents is installed in a trashcan, the vent openings around its perimeter effectively allowing any air trapped between the walls of the trashcan and the bag to escape, thereby facilitating installation. A flap is disposed over the vent openings to prevent trash from falling through the openings. A drawstring is positioned around the top of the bag to close the bag when desired. The bag is sprayed or otherwise coated with a pleasantly scented fragrance to inhibit odious smells that might emanate from the trash accumulated in the bag. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100272379 | MULTILAYER STRETCHY DRAWSTRING - The disclosed subject matter relates to a multilayer stretchy drawstring and methods of making the same. The drawstring of the disclosed subject matter is a stretched multilayer coextruded or laminated film that offers good balance between easy stretching at low strain and high strain hardening at high strain. The multilayer film includes a first layer of elastomeric polymer and second and third layers of thermoplastic polymer and is stretched beyond the deformation limit of the thermoplastic polymer and allowed to recover. This novel drawstring can be incorporated into a bag to enable the bag to be securely fitted to the upper portion of a trash container while not interfering with the intrinsic strength and operation of the drawstring. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20120224793 | POLYMERIC BAG WITH ELASTIC DRAWTAPE - A manufacturing method for producing a plurality of polymeric drawtape bags, the method including: a) dispensing a film of polymeric pliable material; b) producing a web of folded and sealed polymeric panels from the film, the web including a plurality of polymeric bags having a pair of drawtapes added into a pair of hems proximate a bag opening with a series of notches produced near lateral edges of each of the hems exposing the drawtapes with a series of lateral seals applied to the exposed drawtapes within the notches; c) measuring a relative placement of the series of notches with respect to the seals; and d) providing feedback to a notch production system to improve placement of the series of lateral seals of the exposed drawtapes within the notches by accurately locating the series of notches produced along the web. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120082405 | Drawstring Polymeric Bag - The present invention is directed to a drawstring trash bag having drawstring access holes with increased width and a method for producing drawstring trash bags having drawstring access holes with increased widths. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20110002559 | Embossed Drawtape for Polymeric Bags - The present invention is directed to an embossed drawtape embossed with an enhanced gripping pattern. The enhanced gripping pattern features one or more embosses which enhance the ability of a person to grip the drawtape of a drawstring trash bag when gripping the drawtape in the direction of the width of the drawtape. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120269463 | CONTAINER FOR PRESERVATION OF PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS - A container for preserving food items includes a sidewall extending from a sidewall base, the sidewall defining an open interior space and a rim of the sidewall defining an opening in the container, the opening providing access to the open interior space. The container is constructed of an organic cotton fabric having a density of about 6-10 ounces per square yard (oz./sq. yd.). | 10-25-2012 |
| 383077000 | Securing element consisting of unitary bag portion | 2 |
| 20100061663 | DISPOSAL BAG FOR HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A disposal bag intended for a tampon consists of two square sheets welded together only along two adjacent sides of dimension a. The bag can be easily held open with one hand for reception of the tampon and a closed package can be made by tying the free corners of the bag. The disposal bag can be mass produced very easily and in an inexpensive way by two manufacturing methods, according to which a two layer web 2×a which is twice the width of the bag, is welded continuously along the edges ( | 03-11-2010 |
| 20080292222 | DISPOSAL BAG HAVING EMBOSSED TIE FLAPS - Provided is a tie bag having at least two tie flaps. The tie bag includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposing the first sidewall. The first and second sidewalls are coupled by sealing together three of four corresponding peripheral edges of the sidewalls. The fourth peripheral edge of each of the first and second sidewalls remains unsealed to define an opening in the tie bag. The tie flaps are integral with and extend from the opening of the tie bag and are adapted for tying one to another to close the tie bag and to form a handle for the tie bag. Each of the tie flaps includes gripping features embossed on at least one surface of the tie flaps. The tie bag may be formed from a tube of thermoplastic material. | 11-27-2008 |
