CA2631997A1 - Disposable flat bag/cover with drawstring - Google Patents
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- CA2631997A1 CA2631997A1 CA 2631997 CA2631997A CA2631997A1 CA 2631997 A1 CA2631997 A1 CA 2631997A1 CA 2631997 CA2631997 CA 2631997 CA 2631997 A CA2631997 A CA 2631997A CA 2631997 A1 CA2631997 A1 CA 2631997A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
- B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
- B65F1/0006—Flexible refuse receptables, e.g. bags, sacks
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
- B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
- B65F1/0006—Flexible refuse receptables, e.g. bags, sacks
- B65F1/002—Flexible refuse receptables, e.g. bags, sacks with means for opening or closing of the receptacle
Abstract
Some embodiments of the present invention may provide an article that may be a combination used for a landscaping bag for larger amounts of debris, a garbage bag for disposable purposes, a storage/laundry bag for reusable purposes, a cover for protecting purposes and the like.
The article may include one continuous draw string located on the circumference which can be grasped by 1 or more handles that expose parts of the drawstring, such as in a conventional draw string garbage bag. The draw strings are secured by means of folding the circumference of the plastic bag over the draw string and sealed with glue, heat or the like. Fig 1; E
However, the present invention is not limited in this respect and the bag/cover may have other means of sealing said invention.
The invention is flat for easy removal of items, and can expose items without having to place said invention upside down to dump items, by expanding the material over the strap, pushing around the edge to open said invention to its original state.
The article may include one continuous draw string located on the circumference which can be grasped by 1 or more handles that expose parts of the drawstring, such as in a conventional draw string garbage bag. The draw strings are secured by means of folding the circumference of the plastic bag over the draw string and sealed with glue, heat or the like. Fig 1; E
However, the present invention is not limited in this respect and the bag/cover may have other means of sealing said invention.
The invention is flat for easy removal of items, and can expose items without having to place said invention upside down to dump items, by expanding the material over the strap, pushing around the edge to open said invention to its original state.
Description
DISPOSABLE FLAT BAG/COVER WITH DRAWSTRING
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to an article that can be used as a garbage bag in which items either for storage or for garbage renioval can be placed within, and which can be converted into a disposable/reusable cover to protect items from weather and/or grime.
BACKGROUND
The conventional tube like garbage bags used for garbage, yard debris, laundry and the like, are difficult to place items within the mouth of the bag.
When removing yard debris it is sometimes required to have a flat surface to place items within, such as a tarp. Normally debris is removed by the conventional garbage bag, due to its tubular shape there is great difficulty placing items within. A
conventional bag is dependant on assistance by holding at least one edge as to fill the bag to its maximum capacity.
The conventional garbage bag also has seams along the edges to secure two pieces of plastic together. These seams make the bag less durable.
The tubular shape of the conventional bag makes it hard to retrieve any items without having to dump said items.
Therefore it would be more appealing to have a bag with no seams that lays completely flat on the ground or flat surface in order to place and/or remove items with no assistance, where the exposed drawstring can be grasped to bring in the outer edges of the said invention for securing purposes.
Also, for economical reasoning, it would be most desirable to use an environmentally safe and/or biodegradable material and the like.
ABSTRA T
Some embodi nts of the present invention may p vide an article that may be a combination used r a landscaping bag for large amounts of debris, a garbage bag for disposable purposes, storage/laundry bag for usable purposes, a cover for protecting purposes and the like.
The article may include one ntinuous dr w string located on the circumference which can be grasped by 1 or more h dles that xpose parts of the drawstring, such as in a conventional draw string garbage ag. e draw strings are secured by means of folding the circumference of the plastic bag r the draw string and sealed with glue, heat or the like. Fig 1; E
However, the present invention is n t 1i 'ted in this respect and the bag/cover may have other means of sealing said invent' n.
The invention is flat for easy re val of ite. , and can expose items without having to place said invention upside do to dump ite , by expanding the material over the strap, pushing around the edge o open said inve 'on to its original state.
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to an article that can be used as a garbage bag in which items either for storage or for garbage renioval can be placed within, and which can be converted into a disposable/reusable cover to protect items from weather and/or grime.
BACKGROUND
The conventional tube like garbage bags used for garbage, yard debris, laundry and the like, are difficult to place items within the mouth of the bag.
When removing yard debris it is sometimes required to have a flat surface to place items within, such as a tarp. Normally debris is removed by the conventional garbage bag, due to its tubular shape there is great difficulty placing items within. A
conventional bag is dependant on assistance by holding at least one edge as to fill the bag to its maximum capacity.
The conventional garbage bag also has seams along the edges to secure two pieces of plastic together. These seams make the bag less durable.
The tubular shape of the conventional bag makes it hard to retrieve any items without having to dump said items.
Therefore it would be more appealing to have a bag with no seams that lays completely flat on the ground or flat surface in order to place and/or remove items with no assistance, where the exposed drawstring can be grasped to bring in the outer edges of the said invention for securing purposes.
Also, for economical reasoning, it would be most desirable to use an environmentally safe and/or biodegradable material and the like.
ABSTRA T
Some embodi nts of the present invention may p vide an article that may be a combination used r a landscaping bag for large amounts of debris, a garbage bag for disposable purposes, storage/laundry bag for usable purposes, a cover for protecting purposes and the like.
The article may include one ntinuous dr w string located on the circumference which can be grasped by 1 or more h dles that xpose parts of the drawstring, such as in a conventional draw string garbage ag. e draw strings are secured by means of folding the circumference of the plastic bag r the draw string and sealed with glue, heat or the like. Fig 1; E
However, the present invention is n t 1i 'ted in this respect and the bag/cover may have other means of sealing said invent' n.
The invention is flat for easy re val of ite. , and can expose items without having to place said invention upside do to dump ite , by expanding the material over the strap, pushing around the edge o open said inve 'on to its original state.
2 The article may be made out of flexible plastic material such as the same type of material used in a conventional garbage bag or the like. The drawstring would be made of the same or different disposable material for landscaping purposes and/or garbage removal. It is also desirable for both embodiments of the said invention to be made of biodegradable material and/or the like.
The present invention is multi purpose and can be used as a cover such as a tarp for barbeques, lawn equipment, bikes, cars, kids pools and the like. It can also be used in replace of a conventional bag for storage, debris removal, laundry and the like.
When size is considered the invention could be manufactured at a large size as to fit a house roof, garage roof, car, boat and the like. Holes can be cut into the said invention for chimneys, satellites etc. This will temporarily cover leaks, holes and the like or for temporary protection against environmental elements.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The subject matter regarding as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The invention, however, both as to organize and method of operation, together with objects, features and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read with the accompanied drawings in which.
Fig I is a top view of the article of the bag and cover combining a draw string (B). Other conversion methods may be used.
Fig 1 is a top view of an article such as a disposable bag, tarp and cover consisting of two embodiments. For example, the article may be a disposable tarp which turns into a bag for easy disposal and removal of items, a cover for emergency uses and the like The drawstring (B) is a continuous piece of plastic surrounding the circumference of the article which can be exposed by half circle openings (C) on two or more opposing sides as shown in Fig 1, However the said invention is not limited in this respect and the bag/cover can have different shapes and sizes of the areas that expose the drawstring and the drawstring itself.
Fig 2 is a bottom view of the invention.
Fig 3 is a perspective illustration of the said invention being converted from a flat piece of plastic into a bag for removal of debris and/or storage.
Fig 4 is a perspective illustration of the said invention being converted into a cover.
Fig 5 is a perspective illustration of the said invention being converted for use of all four exposed handles to create a barrier for softer material and/or liquids.
The present invention is multi purpose and can be used as a cover such as a tarp for barbeques, lawn equipment, bikes, cars, kids pools and the like. It can also be used in replace of a conventional bag for storage, debris removal, laundry and the like.
When size is considered the invention could be manufactured at a large size as to fit a house roof, garage roof, car, boat and the like. Holes can be cut into the said invention for chimneys, satellites etc. This will temporarily cover leaks, holes and the like or for temporary protection against environmental elements.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The subject matter regarding as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The invention, however, both as to organize and method of operation, together with objects, features and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read with the accompanied drawings in which.
Fig I is a top view of the article of the bag and cover combining a draw string (B). Other conversion methods may be used.
Fig 1 is a top view of an article such as a disposable bag, tarp and cover consisting of two embodiments. For example, the article may be a disposable tarp which turns into a bag for easy disposal and removal of items, a cover for emergency uses and the like The drawstring (B) is a continuous piece of plastic surrounding the circumference of the article which can be exposed by half circle openings (C) on two or more opposing sides as shown in Fig 1, However the said invention is not limited in this respect and the bag/cover can have different shapes and sizes of the areas that expose the drawstring and the drawstring itself.
Fig 2 is a bottom view of the invention.
Fig 3 is a perspective illustration of the said invention being converted from a flat piece of plastic into a bag for removal of debris and/or storage.
Fig 4 is a perspective illustration of the said invention being converted into a cover.
Fig 5 is a perspective illustration of the said invention being converted for use of all four exposed handles to create a barrier for softer material and/or liquids.
3 Fig 6 is a perspective illustration of the said invention demonstrating shoulder straps for easy carrying.
It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the drawings have not necessarily been drawn accurately or to scale For example, the dimensions of some of the elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements for clarity and/or several physical components may be included in one functional block or element.
Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the drawings to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
When being spread and/or laid open over a relatively flat surface, for example, grass or driveway, Fig 1 may have a substantially circular shape. However, the present invention is not limited in this respect and the said invention may have other shapes such as, for example, an oval shape as may be favored by consumers and/or users.
The inventions relatively flat surface allows for larger/bulk items to be disposed and or recycled, by way of wrapping around items and/or debris allowing for maximum capacity without compromising the strength or flexibility.
Where as D the surface of the bag that forms around the item, and A is the protecting surface for the item.
Because the invention does not have a tubular shape, it will not tip over when filling or retrieving items and there is no need of any assistance of keeping debris within the parameter of the invention when laying flat on the ground.
The items to be placed within the said invention must not compromise the strength of the material or drawstring. For example, a computer may be too heavy to place in the invention and will probably compromise the strength of the material.
However, since there are no seams within the body A and D of the invention, it can withstand greater weight than the conventional garbage bag.
The size of the bag may be 2 feet to 20 feet in diameter; however, the invention is not limited in this respect. Other bigger or smaller sizes may be used. The said invention may be made of one or more layers of flexible plastic. The thickness of the plastic will determine the durability of the said invention. The invention would be made of water proof material that can be used both as a garbage bag and a cover. The handles (B) allow for flexibility of the invention in the conversion process from bag to cover.
For example in Fig 4, one handle can be used when covering an item such as a kids pool, where one handle is pulled to form the bag around the pool and to create a hold around the pool. The extended handle Fig 4(B) can then be tied into a knot to firmly secure it, as to not be affected by wind and other weather. The said invention can then be reused to recover the pool or as a garbage/storage bag for items and/or debris as seen in Fig 3.
Two handles Fig 3(B) are used when a garbage/storage bag is desired. The two handles (B) can then be used to tie together to secure items and/or debris.
Four handles Fig 5 (B) can be used when a square shape opening is desired for use to create barriers for softer debris such as dirt. A knot can be placed on either handle
It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the drawings have not necessarily been drawn accurately or to scale For example, the dimensions of some of the elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements for clarity and/or several physical components may be included in one functional block or element.
Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the drawings to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
When being spread and/or laid open over a relatively flat surface, for example, grass or driveway, Fig 1 may have a substantially circular shape. However, the present invention is not limited in this respect and the said invention may have other shapes such as, for example, an oval shape as may be favored by consumers and/or users.
The inventions relatively flat surface allows for larger/bulk items to be disposed and or recycled, by way of wrapping around items and/or debris allowing for maximum capacity without compromising the strength or flexibility.
Where as D the surface of the bag that forms around the item, and A is the protecting surface for the item.
Because the invention does not have a tubular shape, it will not tip over when filling or retrieving items and there is no need of any assistance of keeping debris within the parameter of the invention when laying flat on the ground.
The items to be placed within the said invention must not compromise the strength of the material or drawstring. For example, a computer may be too heavy to place in the invention and will probably compromise the strength of the material.
However, since there are no seams within the body A and D of the invention, it can withstand greater weight than the conventional garbage bag.
The size of the bag may be 2 feet to 20 feet in diameter; however, the invention is not limited in this respect. Other bigger or smaller sizes may be used. The said invention may be made of one or more layers of flexible plastic. The thickness of the plastic will determine the durability of the said invention. The invention would be made of water proof material that can be used both as a garbage bag and a cover. The handles (B) allow for flexibility of the invention in the conversion process from bag to cover.
For example in Fig 4, one handle can be used when covering an item such as a kids pool, where one handle is pulled to form the bag around the pool and to create a hold around the pool. The extended handle Fig 4(B) can then be tied into a knot to firmly secure it, as to not be affected by wind and other weather. The said invention can then be reused to recover the pool or as a garbage/storage bag for items and/or debris as seen in Fig 3.
Two handles Fig 3(B) are used when a garbage/storage bag is desired. The two handles (B) can then be used to tie together to secure items and/or debris.
Four handles Fig 5 (B) can be used when a square shape opening is desired for use to create barriers for softer debris such as dirt. A knot can be placed on either handle
4 individually as to keep its shape, and then may be tied on opposing sides to secure debris and/or items.
Two handles Fig 6(B) may be also used as a shoulder strap as to transport items on the shoulder(s) with or without it tied. For example, when used for laundry the opening is not tied and the articles can be easily transported and then exposed for easy access.
The invention is not limited to 2 or 4 handles (B), and it is realized that more handles will compromise the durability of the edge containing the draw string, but is not impossible to achieve durability depending on the size of the holes exposing each handle and the durability of the material itself.
However, more than 4 handles may not provide any more advantages of the said invention, as the bag lays flat and can fit and form almost any item when matched with the right size and type of flexible material.
Said invention can only be reusable when the drawstring remains in tact. This can be accomplished by tying a knot or a bow.
The said invention has multi-purpose functions such as but not limited to laundry bags, yard debris bag, car covers, barbeque cover, emergency temporary rain cover, garbage bag, storage bag, transporting bag, hat protector, temporary shoe protector for construction wear, emergency poncho, tarp, temporary shelter and the like.
While certain features of the said invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes and equivalents may occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as they fall within the true spirit of the invention.
Two handles Fig 6(B) may be also used as a shoulder strap as to transport items on the shoulder(s) with or without it tied. For example, when used for laundry the opening is not tied and the articles can be easily transported and then exposed for easy access.
The invention is not limited to 2 or 4 handles (B), and it is realized that more handles will compromise the durability of the edge containing the draw string, but is not impossible to achieve durability depending on the size of the holes exposing each handle and the durability of the material itself.
However, more than 4 handles may not provide any more advantages of the said invention, as the bag lays flat and can fit and form almost any item when matched with the right size and type of flexible material.
Said invention can only be reusable when the drawstring remains in tact. This can be accomplished by tying a knot or a bow.
The said invention has multi-purpose functions such as but not limited to laundry bags, yard debris bag, car covers, barbeque cover, emergency temporary rain cover, garbage bag, storage bag, transporting bag, hat protector, temporary shoe protector for construction wear, emergency poncho, tarp, temporary shelter and the like.
While certain features of the said invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes and equivalents may occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as they fall within the true spirit of the invention.
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| GB2485410A (en) * | 2010-11-15 | 2012-05-16 | Alison North | Cover |
| EP3393317A4 (en) * | 2015-12-23 | 2019-09-25 | Grinberg, Maor | Disposable container for use in a sink |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| GB2485410A (en) * | 2010-11-15 | 2012-05-16 | Alison North | Cover |
| EP3393317A4 (en) * | 2015-12-23 | 2019-09-25 | Grinberg, Maor | Disposable container for use in a sink |
| US20220047121A1 (en) * | 2015-12-23 | 2022-02-17 | Maor Grinberg | Disposable container for use in a sink |
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