GB2509770A

GB2509770A - Block of carrier bags

Info

Publication number: GB2509770A
Application number: GB1300668.9A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Shameem Kazmi
Original assignee: KAZMI INVEST Ltd
Current assignee: KAZMI INVESTMENTS LTD
Priority date: 2013-01-15
Filing date: 2013-01-15
Publication date: 2014-07-16
Also published as: GB201300668D0

Abstract

A thin film made having a closed base, closed sides and an open mouth opposite to the base comprised in a container or pouch known as a package. The thin film having handles 1 that extends away from the mouth 12 comprising the thin film body in the shape of a carrier bag. The individual thin film of carrier bags is blocked together and is positioned into the container or pouch, known as the package. Each thin film made up as a carrier bag is removed from the container or pouch, known as the package. A tab 8 may be provided at the base 5 of the bag and may be perforated 14. A container 18 can be made from rigid plastic, cardboard and may include an opening 24 that permits the carrier bag to be pulled from the fold 16. The container may include two sections 10 that fold over the preformed block of bags to keep them held in position. A pouch (17, fig 16) may be provided that has an opening 25 to permit carrier bags to be pulled from the fold 16.

Description

This invention relates to the use of thin plastic sheets that are made into plastic bags for the use of carrying fresh produce, bakery perishables and general carrying of shopping and food.

The carrier bags are made with a pre-formed block that allows the bags to be positioned securely into a package. There are two types or package: 1) pouch style package that is made from heavy duty plastic and 2) a container that is made from cardboard or rigid plastic. The plastic bags are positioned into either of the package and the bags are pulled out one at a time. The pre-formed block that holds the plastic carrier bags together are different for the container and for Lhe pouch.

The pre-formed block for the bags that go into the pouch has three holes that are positioned centrally in the block. The pre-formed block for the bags that go into the container have a rectangular die-cut. This allows the packages to be used differently but doesn't change the way the bags are dispensed. The shape of the pre-formed block that is used in the pouch and container are the same. The only difference is that one has a cut out (for the containers) and the other has three holes [for the pouch). The pre-formed block consists of a connection between the left and right handle with a perforation that allows the handles to tear away from the pre-formed block. There is also a connection between the pre-formed block and the mouth area of the bag. This is the centre part of the bag that connects to the pre-formed block. There is also a perforation that allows the bag in this area to break away from the pre-formed block.

There is a need for a carrier bag dispensing system where the bags can be dispensed from a rigid container or a flexible pouch where the consumer can obtain a bag easily and quickly, and only one at a time.

Other carrier bags that are in systems that attempt to retrieve one bag at a time don't necessary work and stick together, resulting in 2 or 3 bags being dispensed at a time. This results in possible several bags being handled by one person when only one bag is required. This could lead to contamination, as unwanted bags would be left for other consumers to pick up these bags. This system will only allow one bag to be dispensed at a time.

Another object of the preferred embodiments of the invention in the rigid container is that the bags can be dispensed with the container upright with the block at the bottom. Currently, there is a problem in carrier bags being dispensed upside down'. Where they are, they fall down. In the container, there is a die cut that is positioned into the centre fold of the block of bags. This will allow the bags to be positioned into the container and the container can be placed upside down. With this invention it will stop the bags from falling into the bottom of the container and still allow for one bag to be dispense at a time.

The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows a block of bag with a cut out in the centre of the pre-formed block.

Figure 2 shows a block of bags with three holes punctured in the centre of the pre-formed block.

Figure 3 shows how a bag would look like if it was flat, illustrating the pre-formed block wiLh cut out and tab.

Figure 4 shows the bag folded almost in half with the tab fixed to the back of the pre-formed block, creating a block of bags.

Figure 5 shows how the bag would separate from the pre-formed block.

Figure 6 shows how a bag would look like if it was flat, illustrating the pre-formed block with three holes and a tab.

Figure 7 shows the bag folded almost in half with the tab fixed to the back of the pre-formed block, creating a block of bags.

Figure 8 shows how the bag would separate from the pre-formed block.

Figure 9 shows the block of bags with the cut out, how these would be positioned into a container.

Figure 10 shows the block of bags with the die cut positioned fully into a container.

Figure 11 shows a container closed with blocks of bags.

Figure 12 shows a bag being pulled from a container, with the container positioned flat.

Figure 13 shows a bag being pulled from the container, with the container upright.

Figure 14 shows the container with the blocks of bags and illustrates the mechanism of the bags in the container.

Figure 15 shows bags in a pouch.

Figure 16 shows a bag being pulled from a pouch.

Figure 17 shows the pouch with the blocks of bags and illustrates the mechanise of the bags in the pouch.

Description further of the illustrations:

In Figure 1 shows the cut out in the pre-formed block. This is important in the blocking as this cut out is where card board insert will interlock the bags into the container. The bag will dispense from being pulled from a container and the bag will break from the pre-formed block in three areas. The left hand handle has a perforation that is connected to the pre-formed block. The right hand handle has a perforation that is connected to the pre-formed block. The mouth body of the bag is connected with a perforation to the pre-formed block. As a bag is pulled, all of these three perforations will break, removing the bag, leaving the pre-formed block in the container.

In Figure 2 shows three holes in the pre-formed block. The bag will dispense from being pulled from a pouch and the bag will break from the pre-formed block in three areas. The left hand handle has a perforation that is connected to the pre-formed block. The right hand handle has a perforation that is connected to the pre-formed block. The mouth body of the bag is connected with a perforation to the pre-formed block. As a bag is pulled, all of these three perforations will break, removing the bag) leaving the pre-formed block in the pouch.

In Figure 3 shows the layout of the bag before it is folded to made into a block.

There is a tab at the bottom of the bag. The bag is connected by folding the bag almost in half to the reverse of the pre-formed block. The tab is sealed with a hot-pin forming a block. The bag layout shows the bag with a cut out in the pre-formed block and these bags would be positioned into a container.

In Figure 4 shows the bag has been folded almost in half with the tab connected to the reverse of the pre-formed block. When the bag is pulled from the front eventually the bag will break away from the tab by a perforation. The bag layout shows the bag with a cut out in the pre-formed block and these bags would be positioned into a container In Figure 5 shows the break up of the bag from the pre-formed block. There are three areas that the bag will break from the pre-formed block. These are at the left handle, at the right handle and in the mouth body of the bag. The bag layout shows the bag with a cut out in the pre-formed block and these bags would be positioned into a container.

In Figure 6 shows the layout of the bag before it is folded to made into a block.

There is a tab at the bottom of the bag. The bag is connected by folding the bag almost in half to the reverse of the pre-formed block. The tab is sealed with a hot-pin forming a block. The bag layout shows the bag with a three holes in the pre-formed block and these bags would be positioned into a pouch.

In Figure 7 shows the bag has been folded almost in half with the tab connected to the reverse of the pre-formed block. When the bag is pulled from the front eventually the bag will break away from the tab by a perforation. The bag layout shows the bag with a three holes in the pre-formed block and these bags wouM be positioned into a pouch shows the bag with a cut out in the pre-formed block and this bag would be positioned into a container In Figure 8 shows the break up of the bag from the pre-formed block. There are three areas that the bag will break from the pre-formed block. These are at the left handle, at the right handle and in the mouth body of the bag. The bag layout shows the bag with a three holes in the pre-formed block and these bags would be positioned into a pouch.

In Figure 9 shows the cut-out in the pre formed block has cardboard inserted through and this locks the container into the bags. This result in the pre-formed block will remain in the container when all of the bags have been dispensed. It also means that the block is secured and performs part of the function of the bags dispensing one at a Lime, by holding and locking the bags inLo a cenLral position. There are also two additional interlocking mechanisms that fold over the preformed block to the left and right of the centre cut out. In all, three interlocking mechanism within the container will ensure that the pre-formed block is held in position in the container. The pre-formed block will remain in the container once all of the bags have been dispensed.

In Figure 10 shows how the container layout and how the bags are positioned into the container. The container opens and closes easily with a die cut that locks the container once closed. This also shows the interlocking in the pre-formed block that holds the bag into the container. There are also two additional interlocking mechanisms that fold over the preformed block to the left and right of the centre cut out. In all, three interlocking mechanism within the container will ensure that the pre-formed block is held in position in the container. The pre-formed block will remain in the container once all of the bags have been dispensed.

In Figure 11 shows the die cut at the side of the container. This die cut is inserted into the block of bags as it is folded. This will stop the bags from falling into the box if it is turned upside down. As there is a lot of pressure from the bags packaged into the container, there would be 3 blocks of 300 bags. The first block would not have the die cut inserted, as there would be enough pressure for the bags to sustain operating when upside down. There would be two blocks that would have the die cut inserted to stop them collapsing into the box. There would be a die cut both sides of the container.

In Figure 12 shows the bag being dispended from the container. Only one bag will be dispensed at a time.

In Figure 13 this shows the container placed upside down. A single bag is dispensed and the bags will not fall or collapse back into the container. The container is closed showing the die cuts that interlock to keep the container closed. Each time a bag is taken out from the container, the next bag will be ready for dispensing.

In Figure 14 shows the container with the bags and how it would look once closed. The illustration shows the pre-formed block and the positioning of the bags in the container.

In Figure 15 shows the bags in a pouch package. The pouch is made using flexible pbstic, making it lighter in weight and easy to position the pouch to be used. There are three holes in the pouch that are also in line with the three holes in the pre-formed block. There is a cut out in the pouch for removing one bag at a time. The pouch is sealed at all four sides stopping the bags from falling out and keeping them secure in the pouch.

In Figure 16 shows a bag been taken from the pouch. Once a bag is removed, the next bag will be ready to be dispensed from the pouch.

In Figure 17 shows the pouch with the bags and how it would look once sealed and closed. The illustration shows the pre-formed block and the positioning of Lhe bags in the pouch.

Claims

Claims 1. A package of a block of carrier bags in which thin film having handles (1) that extend away from the mouth of the film body having a closed base (5] and closed side (6) and closed top (7).
2. A package of a block of carrier bags that is blocked in the mouth area of the carrier bag with a pre-formed block (4).
3. A package of a block of carrier bags that at the closed base (5] has a tab (8) that is perforated (14) to the base.
4. A package of a block of carrier bags the pre-formed block (4) is attached to the handles (7] on the thin film and in the mouth area (12].
5. A package of a block of carrier bags that is blocked to the mouth area (12) with a pre-formed block (4) that is cut out (2] in which card is inserted through the centre cut-out (20) on the pre-formed block (4) from a die cut in the container (18).
6. A package of a block of carrier bags that is blocked to the mouth area (12) with a pre-formed block (4) with three holes inserted into the pre-formed block (3).
7. A package of a block of carrier bags that the tab (8) is attached to the reverse of the pre formed block (4) with a hot perforation (13) forming a folded block of carrier bags.
8. A package of a block of carrier bags that is formed by blocking the individual thin plastic sheets of carrier bags together, in the pre-formed block (4) with a hot perforation (11].
9. A package of a block of carrier bags that has a tab (8) that is positioned centrally at the bottom close of the bag (5) 10. A package of a block of carrier bags is wherein the tab (8] once sealed to the pre formed block (4] will break away from the base (5] of the carrier bag by a perforation (14].11. A package of a block of carrier bags wherein the pre-formed block (4) will break away (21) from the handles (1] with a perforation (9) and also mouth area (12) of the carrier bag with a perforation (27) once pulled (19).12. A package of a block of carrier bags, wherein removal of the said carrier bag product is dispensed through pulling the carrier bag individually (19) in the fold area (16] from a pouch (17).13. A package of a block of carrier bags, wherein removal of the said carrier bag product is dispensed through pulling the carrier bag individually (19) in the fold area (16) from a container (18].14. A package of a block of carrier bags wherein the said carrier bag is dispensed from a pouch (17) or a container (18] and the pre-formed block separates (21) from the handles (1] and the mouth area (12].15. A package of a block of carrier bags wherein the carrier bag pre-formed block (4] and tab (8) will remain in the pouch (17) or container (18) after the carrier bag is removed.16. A package of a block of carrier bags in which the block of carrier bags is placed into a pouch that has sealed sides (22] with an opening (25) in the base of the pouch (17].17. A package of a block of carrier bags in which the block of carrier bags is placed into a pouch (17).18. A package of a block of carrier bags in which the block of carrier bags is placed into a container (18).19. A package of a block of carrier bags in which the block of carrier bags is placed into a container (18) that can be used upright (23) and the bags dispensed (19) with the bags not collapsing back into the box due to the die cut (21) in the container (18) that is inserted into the fold (16] a block of bags.20. A container (18) that has a die cut (28) that once the container (18] is closed, the container (18) will interlock (29].21. A container (18] that has two sections (10) that fold over the pre-formed block of bags (4] to keep them held in position in the container (18).22. A container (18) to be made from rigid plastic or cardboard that has an opening on the front (24) that permits the carrier bag to be pulled (19] from the fold (16).23. A pouch (17) to be made from flexible plastic that has an opening on the front (25] that permits the carrier bag to be pulled (19) from the fold (16).24. A pouch (17] that has three holes (26) that are perforated in line with the holes (3] in the pre formed block (4] 25. A package of a block of carrier bags with a pre-formed block makes a block of carrier bags (15].AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS HAVE BEEN FILED AS FOLLOWS1. A package of a block of carrier bags in which thin film having handles that extend away from the mouth of the film body having a closed base with a tab, a closed side, a closed top that are blocked in the mouth area of the canler bag with a pre-formed block, that are inserted into a container or pouch with an aperture, in which a single bag can be removed by physically pulling the body wall of the carrier bag in the aperture area, that the bag body will break away from the pre-formed block in the mouth area and the tab on the base of the bag by a weakening line of perforations, therein dispensing one bag at a time, leaving the tab and pre-formed block in the pouch or container.2. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claim 1 that is blocked in the mouth area of the carrier bag with a pre-forrned block (4) that at the closed base (5) has a tab (8) that is perforated (14) to the base that is a weakening line in which the pm-formed block (4) is attached to the handles (7) with a weakening line of perforations (9).3. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claim I and 2 that the tab (8) is positioned centrally on the base of the bag (5) and is attached to the reverse of the pm formed block (4) with a hot perforation pin (13) forming a folded block of carrier bags.4. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claim ito 3 that is formed by blocking the individual thin plastic sheets of carrier bags together, in the pre-formed block (4) with a hot perforation pin (ii).5. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claims 1 to 4 wherein the tab (8) once sealed to the pre formed block (4) will break away from the base (5) of the carrier bag by a weakening line of perforations (14) 6. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claims 1 to 5 wherein the pre-formed block (4) will break away (21) from the handles (1) with a weakening line of perforation (9) and also mouth area (12) of the carrier bag with a perforation weakness (27) once physically pulled (19).7. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claims Ito 6 with the pre-formed block (4) having a horizontal aperture (2).8. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claims ito 6 with the pre-formed block (4) having three circular apertures (3).9. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claims ito 7 that are inserted into a container (18) in which card (20) is inserted through the aperture (2) and card (10) wrapped around the pm-formed block to secure the bags into the container, in which the container has an aperture (24) for the bags to be physically pulled and dispensed one at a time.
10. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claims ito 6 and 8 that is inserted into a pouch (17) with three horizontal apertures (2, 26) for hanging the pouch in a dispenser, with * the pouch having an aperture (25) for the bags to be physically pulled and dispensed one at a time.* .me.. * S11. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claim 8 and 10 wherein the pre-forrned block s (4) will break away (21) from the handles (1) and mouth area (12) and also the tab(S) with weakening lines of perforations (9, 27,14) once physically pulled (19) from a pouch (17).12. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claim 9 and 10 wherein the pm-formed block * ** (4) will break away (21) from the handles (I) and mouth area (12) and also the tab (8) with * : weakening lines of perforations (9, 27,14) once physically pulled (19) from a container (18). SC S.13. A package of a block of earner bags according to claim ii and 12 wherein the carrier bag pre- * S.; formed block (4) and tab (8) will remain in the pouch (17) or container (18) after the carrier bag is removed.14. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claim 10 in which the block of carrier bag (15) is placed into a pouch (17) with three apertures for hanging the pouch (26) that has sealed sides (22) with an aperture for dispensing bags (25).15. A package of a block of carrier bags accord ng to claim 9 in which the block of carrier bags is * placed into a container (18) that can be useë upright (23) and the bags dispensed (19) with the bags not collapsing back into the box due to the die cut (21) in the container (16) that is inserted into the fold (16) in a block of bags.16, A package of a block of carrier bags according to claim 9 that the container (18) has a die cut (28) that once the container is closed it will interlock (29).17. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claim 9 that the container (18) to be made from rigid plastic or cardboard that has an opening aperture (24) that permits the carrier bag to be physically pulled (19) from the fold (16).18. A package of a block of carrier bags according to claims 10 and 14 that the pouch (17) to be made from flexible plastic that has an opening aperture (25) that permits the carrier bag to be physically pulled (19) from the fold (16).19. A package of a block of carrier bags as herein described with reference to, and as illustrated in Figl,Fig2,Eig3,Fig4,FigS,Fig6,Fig7,Fi98,Fig9,FiglO,Figll,Figl2,FiglS, Figl4, Fig 15, Fig 16 or Fig 17 of the accompanying drawings. ot. 0a*' * . * r.: * rL. 0 0 r 0 * S 0 -