IL305258B1 - A method and a device for enclosing or packing a bag - Google Patents

Description

ו הטיש ןקתמ תריגסל תיקש הזירא וא A METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR ENCLOSING OR PACKING A BAG TECHNICAL FIELD id="p-1" id="p-1"

[001] Some embodiments described herein are generally relayed to a device for enclosing a bag or packing and more specifically to a device for enclosing delivery bags, delivery boxes or envelopes.

BACKGROUND id="p-2" id="p-2"

[002] The use of delivery services from food providers or other merchants has become very common during the recent years. Before dispatching delivery, bags containing the delivered goods need to be safely enclosed. There are various ways to enclose delivery bags with low degree of tamper evident closure, such as staples, rubber bands and adhesive strips. However, most of the existing methods allow opening and reclosing the bag without leaving any noticeable evidence that the bag has been tampered with during the delivery. The use of such methods for enclosing delivery bags creates the risk that an unauthorized person would access the contents of the bag during delivery without the client who ordered it being able to notice it. id="p-3" id="p-3"

[003] Thus, there is a need to find a solution that solves the above-described problem of opening a delivery bag by unnotarized persons.

SUMMARY id="p-4" id="p-4"

[004] Embodiments related to a device for fastening a bag is described hereinbelow by the way of example only. The term "bag" in this disclosure should be interpreted as any type of closeable container, including without limitation, bags, boxes or envelopes. id="p-5" id="p-5"

[005] One embodiment may include a device for fastening a bag comprising: a first portion having a receiving slot operably coupled to a connecting portion at one edge, a second portion operably coupled to the connecting portion at a second edge, wherein the connecting portion is configured to be used as a hinge between the first portion and the second portion; at least one protruding portion fixed on the second portion having a cutting edge facing the connecting portion and a locking element; wherein the device is configured to fasten a bag by fastening the first portion and the second portion to each other around the bag such that the protruding portion punctures through the bag until the locking element is locked on the receiving hole and fasten the first portion to the second portion to provide a fastened bag; and wherein the device is configured to open the fastened bag by pulling the connecting portion along the bag, such that the cutting edge cuts off a fastened edge of the fastened bag. id="p-6" id="p-6"

[006] For example, the protruding portion is fixed on a foldable lever tab attached on one side to the second portion and is to fit into a foldable lever receiving hole, and wherein the protruding portion is configured to lock into the receiving slot by pressing a foldable lever tab into the foldable lever receiving hole in the second portion. id="p-7" id="p-7"

[007] For example, the device is used with one or more fastening devices to close the bag along an open edge of the bag based on a shape created by a content of the bag. id="p-8" id="p-8"

[008] For example, the device comprises a housing portion, wherein the housing portion is configured to cover the protruding portion. id="p-9" id="p-9"

[009] For example, the housing portion is a rectangular box. id="p-10" id="p-10"

[010] For example, a shape of the housing portion is based on a shape of the protruding portion. id="p-11" id="p-11"

[011] For example, the protruding portion is operably coupled to a folded section substantially externally extending from the second portion and configured to insert the protruding portion into the receiving slot by folding the folding section into a folded section space on the surface of the second portion. id="p-12" id="p-12"

[012] For example, at least one of the portions comprises a curved edge which is configured to provide a gap to slide the device on the bag. id="p-13" id="p-13"

[013] For example, at least one of the curved edges comprises a perforation configured to be breakable from the first portion and the second portion. id="p-14" id="p-14"

[014] For example, at least one of the portions of the device comprises a perforation configured to break an edge of the first portion or an edge of the second portion. id="p-15" id="p-15"

[015] For example, the second portion comprises a stopper that is operably coupled to the connecting portion to stop the bag from sliding into the connection portion interior. id="p-16" id="p-16"

[016] For example, the first portion comprises a stopper that is operably coupled to the connecting portion to stop the bag from sliding into the connection portion interior. id="p-17" id="p-17"

[017] For example, the second portion comprises at least one locking pin configured to lock the first portion to the second portion. id="p-18" id="p-18"

[018] For example, the second portion comprises a connecting portion configured to connect a detachable protruding portion to the second portion, wherein the first portion comprises a receiving hole. id="p-19" id="p-19"

[019] For example, the second portion comprises a pin base configured to connect a detachable pin portion to the second portion, wherein the first portion comprises a receiving hole. id="p-20" id="p-20"

[020] For example, the protruding portion is operably coupled to the second portion by perforation, which is configured to break and separate the protruding portion from the second portion after fastening by pulling one of the first portion or the second portion from each other. id="p-21" id="p-21"

[021] For example, the protruding portion comprises a pin portion, which is operably coupled to the second portion by perforation, which is configured to break and separate the pin portion from the second portion when after fastening pulling at least one of the first portion and the second portion. id="p-22" id="p-22"

[022] For example, the pin portion comprises a blade-shaped edge. id="p-23" id="p-23"

[023] For example, the device is configured to tighten the bag around a content of the bag before locking the locking element into the receiving slot by fastening the first portion and the second portion together around the bag and sliding the device downward based on the content of the bag. id="p-24" id="p-24"

[024] For example, the device of claim comprises a second protruding portion on the first portion adjacent to the connecting portion and a second receiving slot on the second portion opposite to the second protruding portion, and wherein the second protruding portion is configured to be locked into the second receiving slot when fastening the first portion with the second portion. id="p-25" id="p-25"

[025] It is understood from the present disclosure described a solution for shortcomings in the field of art. More specifically, A device and a method for fastening a bag and enabled tamper evident proof seal.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS id="p-26" id="p-26"

[026] The disclosure can be more fully appreciated in connection with the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which: id="p-27" id="p-27"

[027] Figures 1a, 1b and 1c are different isometric views of a device for fastening a bag, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-28" id="p-28"

[028] Figures 2a, 2b and 2c are different side views of a device for fastening a bag, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-29" id="p-29"

[029] Figure 3 is a plurality of perspective views that show step-by-step a method for fastening a bag and opening the bag using a fastening device, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-30" id="p-30"

[030] Figures 4a and 4b are perspective views of examples of fastening a bag using two or more fastening devices, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-31" id="p-31"

[031] Figures 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d are a plurality of different views of a device for fastening a bag having a house portion for protecting a protruding portion of the device, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-32" id="p-32"

[032] Figures 6a, 6b, 6c, and 6d are a plurality of different views of a device for fastening a bag having a foldable lever tab, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-33" id="p-33"

[033] Figure 7 is a plurality of perspective views that show step-by-step a method for fastening a bag and opening the bag using a fastening device with a lever, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-34" id="p-34"

[034] Figures 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d are a plurality of different views of a device for fastening a bag having a folded section, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-35" id="p-35"

[035] Figures 9a and 9b are different side views of different shapes of a connecting section of a fastening device, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-36" id="p-36"

[036] Figures 10a and 10b are a side view and a perspective view of a fastening device having curved edges, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-37" id="p-37"

[037] Figures 11a and 11b are a side view and perspective views of a fastening device having a stopper, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-38" id="p-38"

[038] Figures 12a and 12b are a side view and perspective views of a fastening device having a breakable edge, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-39" id="p-39"

[039] Figures 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d are a plurality of different views of a device for fastening a bag having two different locking portions for locking together fastening sections of the fastening device, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-40" id="p-40"

[040] Figures 14a and 14b are two perspective views of a fastening device having two different connecting portions configured to connect two different protruding portions respectively, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-41" id="p-41"

[041] Figures 15a, 15b and 15c are side views of a fastening device having a breakable protruding portion, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-42" id="p-42"

[042] Figure 16 demonstrates a method of breaking the breakable protruding portion of Figures 15a, 15b, and 15c of a fastening device, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-43" id="p-43"

[043] Figures 17a and 17b are side views of a fastening device having a pin with a sharp edge, and Figure 17c shows enlarged views of the pin, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-44" id="p-44"

[044] Figures 18a, 18b, and 18c are side views of a fastening device showing different usage positions of the fastening device having a pin, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-45" id="p-45"

[045] Figures 19a and 19b are views of a fastening device with a lever having a pin and a rear locking portion in different usage positions of the fastening device, according to some demonstrative embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION id="p-46" id="p-46"

[046] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of some embodiments. However, it will be understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art that some embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. id="p-47" id="p-47"

[047] The terms "plurality" and "a plurality," as used herein, include, for example, "multiple" or "two or more." For example, "a plurality of items" includes two or more items. id="p-48" id="p-48"

[048] References to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "demonstrative embodiment," "various embodiments," etc., indicate that the embodiment(s) so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase "in one embodiment" does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although it may. id="p-49" id="p-49"

[049] As used herein, unless otherwise specified, the use of the ordinal adjectives "first," "second," "third," etc., to describe a common object merely indicate that different instances of like objects are being referred to, and are not intended to imply that the objects so described must be in a given sequence, either temporally, spatially, in ranking, or any other manner. id="p-50" id="p-50"

[050] As used herein, the term "comprising" and/or "comprise" and or "comprises" as used hereinbelow is equivalent to terms "include at least one of …" and/or "having at least one of …" and/or consisting at least one of …" a specific claim element but not just the specific claim element, other equivalent elements are also included. id="p-51" id="p-51"

[051] Turning first to Figures 1a, 1b, and 1c. Figure 1awhich is a perspective view of a device for fastening a bag 100 in an open view, according to some demonstrative embodiments, Figure 1b is a perspective view of a device for fastening a bag 100 in a close view, according to some demonstrative embodiments and Figure 1c is a perspective view of a protruding portion 103 of the device 100, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-52" id="p-52"

[052] In some demonstrative embodiment, the device for fastening a bag 100 may include a first portion 101 having a receiving slot 104 operably coupled to a connecting portion 105 at one edge. The device 100 may further include a second portion 1operably coupled to the connecting portion 105 at a second edge, wherein the connecting portion 105 may be configured to be used as a hinge between the first portion 101 and the second portion 102. (Figure 1a). id="p-53" id="p-53"

[053] In some demonstrative embodiment, the device 100 may include at least one protruding portion 103 fixed on the second portion 102 having a cutting edge 107, e.g., a blade, facing the connecting portion 105 and a locking element 106, wherein the device 100 may be configured to fasten a bag, for example, a paper bag used for packing a delivery, by fastening the first portion 101 and the second portion 102 to each other for example, around the bag such that the protruding portion 103 punctures through the bag, until the locking element 106 may be locked on the receiving hole 104 and fasten the first portion 101 to the second portion 102 to provide a fastened bag (Figure 1b). The device 100 may be configured to open the fastened bag by pulling the connecting portion 105 along the bag, such that the cutting edge 107 cuts off a fastened edge of the fastened bag. id="p-54" id="p-54"

[054] For example, an enlarged view of the cutting edge 107, e.g., a blade, and the locking element 106 are shown in Figure 1c. It should be understood that device 1may be manufactured with any suitable materials. For example, some portions of device 100 may be of one material, e.g., plastic, and other portions may be made with a second material, e.g., metal. id="p-55" id="p-55"

[055] In some demonstrative embodiments, the cutting edge 107 may be made from metal, plastic, and/or any other suitable material. id="p-56" id="p-56"

[056] Turning now to Figures 2a, 2b and 2c. Figure 2a is a side view of a device for fastening a bag 200 in its open position. The device 200 may include a protruding portion 201 having a sharp edge 202. Figure 2b shows the device in its close position, and Figure 2c shows a cross-section of the side view of device 200. In this view, a locking element 203 is its locked position, and the cutting edge 204 is set to cut, for example, a delivery bag. id="p-57" id="p-57"

[057] Turning to Figure 3 which is a plurality of perspective views that shows step-by-step a method for fastening a bag and opening the bag using a fastening device 100, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-58" id="p-58"

[058] In some demonstrative embodiment, the method may start at frame 301. A bag 300, e.g., a paper bag, a plastic bag, or any other bag, is shown in position for fastening for delivery by fastening device 310. The fastening device 310 may be slid on the open side of bag 300 and then pushed down (frame 302) until stopped by the content of the bag. id="p-59" id="p-59"

[059] In some demonstrative embodiments, the fastening of the bag 300 may be done by pressing the first section 101 against the second section 102 (Figure 1a) as is shown in frame 303, until they are locked (frame 304). id="p-60" id="p-60"

[060] In some demonstrative embodiments, opening the bag 300 may be done by pulling the device 300 along a fastened edge 306 such that the cutting edge 107 (Figure 1a) may cut off the fastened edge 306, as is shown in frame 305. id="p-61" id="p-61"

[061] In some demonstrative embodiments, device 310 may be configured to tighten the bag 300 around content of the bag before locking the locking element 106 (Figure 1a, 1c) into the receiving slot 104 (Figure 1a) by fastening the first portion 101 (Figure 1a) and the second portion 102 (Figure 1a) together around the bag 300 (frame 302) and sliding the device 310 downward (frame 303) based on the content of the bag 300. id="p-62" id="p-62"

[062] Turning to Figures 4a and 4b, which are perspective views of examples of fastening a bag using two or more fastening devices 40, 402, and 403, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-63" id="p-63"

[063] In some demonstrative embodiments, one or more fastening devices 401, 402, and 403 may be used to close, e.g., fasten, the bag 410 along an open edge 410 of the bag 400 based on a shape created by content 420 of the bag 400. id="p-64" id="p-64"

[064] Turning to Figures 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d, which are a plurality of different views of a device for fastening a bag 500 having a house portion 501 for protecting a protruding portion of the device, according to some demonstrative embodiments. For example, Figure 5a is a side view of device 500, Figure 5b is a cross-section view of device 500, Figure 5c is a side view of another embodiment of device 500, and Figure 5d is a cross-section view of device 500 of Figure 5c. id="p-65" id="p-65"

[065] In some demonstrative embodiments, device 500 may include a first portion 502, a second portion 503, a connecting portion 504, a protruding portion 510, and a housing portion 501. id="p-66" id="p-66"

[066] In some demonstrative embodiments, the housing portion 501 may be configured to cover the protruding portion 510 and to protect a user, a delivery container, and other delivery bags from being damaged by the protruding portion 510. The shape of the housing portion may be varied. For example, in Figures 5a and 5b, the shape of the housing portion 501 may be similar to the shape of the protruding portion 510. For example, the shape of the housing portion 501 may be based on the shape of the protruding portion 501 (Figures 5a, 5b). In another example, the housing portion may be shaped as a rectangular box 501 (Figures 5c, 5d). id="p-67" id="p-67"

[067] Reference is now made to Figures 6a, 6b, 6c, and 6d which are a plurality of different views of a device for fastening a bag 600 having a foldable lever tab 612, according to some demonstrative embodiments. Figure 6a is a perspective view of device 600, showing the foldable lever tap in its initial position. Figure 6b is a perspective view of device 600, showing the foldable lever tap in its folded position. Figure 6c is a side view of device 600 showing the foldable lever tap 606 in its initial position. Figure 6d is a side view of device 600 showing the foldable lever tap 606 in its folded position. id="p-68" id="p-68"

[068] In some demonstrative embodiments, the device 600 may include a first portion 602, a second portion 603, the foldable lever tap 606, a protruding portion 612, and a connecting portion 604. id="p-69" id="p-69"

[069] In some demonstrative embodiments, the protruding portion 612 may be fixed on the foldable lever tab 606. The foldable lever tab 606 may be attached on one side to the second portion 603 and may be configured to fit into a foldable lever receiving hole 607. For example, the protruding portion 612 may be configured to be locked into the receiving slot (Figure 6d) by pressing a foldable lever tab 606 into the foldable lever receiving hole 607 in the second portion 603. id="p-70" id="p-70"

[070] Reference is now made to Figure 7, which is a plurality of perspective views that show step-by-step a method for fastening a bag and opening the bag using a fastening device with a lever, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-71" id="p-71"

[071] In some demonstrative embodiment, the method may start at frame 701. A bag 720, e.g., a paper bag, a plastic bag, or any other bag, is shown in position for fastening for delivery by fastening device with a lever 710. The fastening device 710 may be slid on the open side of bag 720 and then may be pushed down (frame 702) until stopped by the content of the bag. id="p-72" id="p-72"

[072] In some demonstrative embodiments, the fastening of bag 720 may be done by pressing a lever 730, the foldable lever receiving hole 607 (Figure 6a), as is shown in frame 703, until they are locked (frame 704). id="p-73" id="p-73"

[073] Reference is now made to Figures 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d which are a plurality of different views of a device for fastening a bag 800 having a folded section 801, according to some demonstrative embodiments. Figure 8a is a perspective view of device 800 showing the folded section 801 in its unfolded position, Figure 8b is a perspective view of device 800 showing the folded section 801 in its folded position, Figure 8c is a perspective view of another embodiment of device 800 showing a folded section 805 in its unfolded position, and Figure 8d is a perspective view of the device 800 of Figure 8c showing the folded section 805 in its unfolded position. id="p-74" id="p-74"

[074] In some demonstrative embodiments, device 800 may include the folded section 801 or 805 (Figure 8c), a first section 802, a second section 803, a connecting portion 804, a receiving slot 808, and a protruding portion 809. id="p-75" id="p-75"

[075] In some demonstrative embodiments, the protruding portion 809 may be operably coupled to the folded section 801 (Figure 8a) or the folded section 805 (Figure 8c), which may be substantially externally extending from the second portion 803. Each of the folded sections 801 and 805 may be configured to insert the protruding portion 809 into the receiving slot 807 by folding (806, 810) the folding section 801or 805 into the folded section space 808 in the surface of the second portion 803. id="p-76" id="p-76"

[076] Reference is now made to Figures 9a and 9b, which are different side views of different shapes of a connecting section 901 or 903 of a device for fastening a bag 900, according to some demonstrative embodiments. Figure 9a includes a side view of the device 900 showing one example of a shape of the connecting portion 901 and an enlarged view of the connecting portion 901 when the device 900 is fastened a bag 905, e.g., a delivery bag (frame 902). Figure 9b includes a side view of the device 9showing one other example of a shape of the connecting portion 903 and an enlarged view of the connecting portion 903 when the device 900 is fastened a bag 906, e.g., a delivery bag (frame 904). id="p-77" id="p-77"

[077] Reference is made to Figures 10a and 10b are a side view and a perspective view of a device for fastening a bag 1000 having curved edges 1001 and 1002, according to some demonstrative embodiments. Figure 10a is a side view showing the device in its close position and the curved edges 1001 and 1002. Figure 10b demonstrates how to slide the device 1000 over the edges of a bag 1005, e.g., a delivery bag (Frame 1003). id="p-78" id="p-78"

[078] For example, the curved edges 1001 and 1002 may be configured to provide a gap 1006 to slide the device 1000 on the bag 1005. id="p-79" id="p-79"

[079] In some demonstrative embodiments, at least one of the curved edges 10and/or 1002 may include a perforation 1007 configured to be breakable from the first portion 1001 and the second portion 1002. id="p-80" id="p-80"

[080] Reference is made to Figures 11a and 11b, which are side view and perspective views of a device for fastening a bag 1100 having a stopper 1101, according to some demonstrative embodiments. Figure 11a is a side view of the device 1100, and Figure 11b shows how the stopper 1101 may be used with a bag 1110, e.g., a delivery bag (frames 1102 and 1104). id="p-81" id="p-81"

[081] In some demonstrative embodiments, the device 1100 may include a first portion 1107, a second portion, and a connecting portion 1105. For example, the second portion 1106 may include the stopper 1101, which may be operably coupled to the connecting portion 1105 to stop bag 1110 from sliding into the connection portion 1105 interior 1103. id="p-82" id="p-82"

[082] In some other demonstrative embodiments, the first portion 1107 may include a stopper (not shown) which may be operably coupled to the connecting portion 11to stop the bag from sliding into the connection portion 1105 interior 1103. id="p-83" id="p-83"

[083] Reference is made to Figures 12a and 12b, which include a side view (Figure 12a) and perspective views (Figure 12b) of a device for fastening a bag having a breakable edge 1201, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-84" id="p-84"

[084] In some demonstrative embodiments, the device 1200 may include a first portion 1207 and a second portion 1208. For example, at least one of the portions 1207 and/or 1208 may include a perforation 1201 configured to be a breakable edge 1205 of the first portion 1207 and/or a breakable edge 1206 of the second portion 1206, as is shown in frames 1202 and 1203. id="p-85" id="p-85"

[085] Reference is made to Figures 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d which are a plurality of different views of a device for fastening a bag 1300 having two different locking portions 1301 and 1302 for locking together fastening sections of the device, according to some demonstrative embodiments. For example, Figure 13a is a side view of device 1300 in its initial state, Figure 13b is a side view of device 1300 in its locked state, Figure 13c is a cross-section view of device 1300 of Figure 13b and Figure 13d is a side view of a device 1310 for fastening a bag having a lever 1305 with two different locking portions, e.g., a pin 1312 and a protruding portion 1311. id="p-86" id="p-86"

[086] In some demonstrative embodiments, the device 1300 may include a first portion 1303, a second portion 1304. The second portion 1304 may include at least one locking pin 1302 configured to lock the first portion 1303 to the second portion 1304. id="p-87" id="p-87"

[087] Reference is made to Figures 14a and 14b are two perspective views of a device 1400 for fastening a bag having two different connecting portions 1405 and 1407, configured to connect two different protruding portions 1401 and 1402, respectively, according to some demonstrative embodiments. For example, Figure 14a is a perspective view of device 1400 having a detachable protruding portion 1401, e.g., a blade, and Figure 14b is a perspective view of device 1400 having a detachable protruding portion 1402, e.g., a pin, a tack, a thumbtack or the like. id="p-88" id="p-88"

[088] In some demonstrative embodiments, device 1400 may include a first portion 1403 having a receiving hole 1406, a second portion 1404 having the connecting portion 1405, and the detachable protruding portion 1401. Device 1420 may include a first portion 1409, a second portion 1410, a receiving hole 1408, the connecting portion 1407, e.g., a pin base, and the detachable protruding portion 1402. id="p-89" id="p-89"

[089] In some demonstrative embodiments, the second portion 1404 of device 14may include a connecting portion 1405 configured to connect the detachable protruding portion 1401 to the second portion 1404. id="p-90" id="p-90"

[090] In some demonstrative embodiments, the second portion 1410 of device 14may include a pin base 1407 configured to connect a detachable pin portion 1402 to the second portion 1410. id="p-91" id="p-91"

[091] Reference is made to Figures 15a, 15b, and 15c, which are side views of a device 1500 for fastening a bag having a breakable protruding portion 1501, according to some demonstrative embodiments. Figure 15a is a side view of device 1500 in its initial state, Figure 15b is a side view of device 1500 in its fastening state, and Figure 15c is a cross- section view of device 1500 of Figure 15b. id="p-92" id="p-92"

[092] In some demonstrative embodiments, the protruding portion 1501, e.g., a blade, may be operably coupled to the second portion 1502 by perforation 1503, which may be configured to break and separate the protruding portion 1503 from the second portion 1502 after fastening by pulling one of the first portion 1504 or the second portion 15from the bag. id="p-93" id="p-93"

[093] Reference is made to Figure 16, which demonstrates a method of breaking the breakable protruding portion of Figures 15a, 15b, and 15c of the device for fastening a bag, according to some demonstrative embodiments. Frame 1601 shows a side view of device 1500 in its initial state. Frame 1602 shows a side view of device 1500 in its fastening state, and frame 1603 shows a side view of device 1500 after the protruding portion 1501 is separated from the second portion as a result of pulling apart the first section from the second portion or vice versa. id="p-94" id="p-94"

[094] Reference is made to Figures 17a and 17b, which are side views of a device 17for fastening a bag having a pin 1704 with a sharp edge 1703, and Figure 17c shows enlarged views of the pin 1703, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-95" id="p-95"

[095] For example, pin 1703 may have a blade-shaped edge 1703 for cutting a delivery bag, if desired. id="p-96" id="p-96"

[096] Reference is made to Figures 18a, 18b, and 18c, which are side views of a device 1800 for fastening a bag having a breakable pin 1804, according to some demonstrative embodiments. Figure 18a shows device 1800 in its initial state, Figure 18b shows device 1800 in its fastening state, and Figure 18c a side view of device 1800 after pin 1801 is separated from a second portion 1803 as a result of pulling apart a first section 18from the second portion 1803 or vice versa. id="p-97" id="p-97"

[097] In some demonstrative embodiments, the device 1800 may include a pin portion 1801, which is operably coupled to the second portion 1803 by perforation 1804. The perforation 1804 may be configured to break and separate the pin portion 1801 from the second portion 1803 after fastening by pulling apart at least one of the first portion 18and the second portion 1803. id="p-98" id="p-98"

[098] Figures 19a and 19b are views of a fastening device with a lever having a pin and a rear locking portion in different usage positions of the fastening device, according to some demonstrative embodiments. id="p-99" id="p-99"

[099] Reference is made to Figures 19a and 19b which are views of a device 1900 for fastening a bag having a lever 1907 with a pin 1903 to a second portion 1902 and a rear locking portion 1905 in different usage positions of the device 1900, according to some demonstrative embodiments. Figure 19a shows a perspective view of device 1900 in its initial state (in the middle of the Figure), an enlarged view of the rear part of device 1900, and a cross-section view of the front part of device 1900, showing the lever 19and a pin locking housing 1908. Figure 19b shows device 19b in its fastening and locked state. For example, a rear side looked state view 1909, the device 1900 in a locked state view 1910, and the pin 1903 in a locked state cross-section view 1911. id="p-100" id="p-100"

[100] In some demonstrative embodiments, the device 1900 may include a second protruding portion 1905, e.g., a rear locking portion on the first portion 1901 adjacent to the connecting portion 1912 and a second receiving slot 1906 on the second portion 1902 opposite to the second protruding portion 1905, e.g., the rear locking portion. For example, the second protruding portion 1905 may be configured to be locked into the second receiving slot 1906) when fastening the first portion 1901 with the second portion 1902. id="p-101" id="p-101"

[101] It is to be understood that the device for fastening a bag, e.g., a delivery bag hereinabove, by way of example only. Other embodiments may be implemented based on the detailed description and the claims that followed. id="p-102" id="p-102"

[102] It is to be understood that like numerals in the drawings represent like elements through several figures and that not all components and/or steps described and illustrated with reference to the figures are required for all embodiments or arrangements. id="p-103" id="p-103"

[103] The terminology used herein is to describe particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the discloser. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. id="p-104" id="p-104"

[104] Also, the phraseology and terminology used herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including," "comprising," or "having," "containing," "involving," and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. id="p-105" id="p-105"

[105] The subject matter described above is provided by way of illustration only and should not be construed as limiting. Various modifications and changes can be made to the subject matter described herein without following the example embodiments and applications illustrated and described and without departing from the true spirit and scope of the present invention, which is set forth in the following claims.

Claims (20)

CLAIMS What is claimed:

1. A device for fastening a bag (100, Fig 17a, Fig 19a) comprising: a first portion (101) having a receiving slot (104) operably coupled to a connecting portion (105) at one edge; a second portion (102) operably coupled to the connecting portion (105) at a second edge, wherein the connecting portion (105) is configured to be used as a hinge between the first portion (101) and the second portion (102); at least one protruding portion (103) fixed on the second portion (102) having a cutting edge (107) facing the connecting portion (105) and a locking element (106); wherein the device (100) is configured to fasten a bag (300) by fastening the first portion (101) and the second portion (102) to each other around the bag (303) such that the protruding portion (103) punctures through the bag (304) until the locking element (106) is locked on the receiving hole (104) and fasten the first portion (101) to the second portion (102) to provide a fastened bag; and wherein the device (100) is configured to open the fastened bag by pulling the connecting portion (105) along the bag, such that the cutting edge (107) cuts off a fastened edge of the fastened bag (305).

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the protruding portion (612) is fixed on a foldable lever tab (606) attached on one side to the second portion (603) and is to fit into a foldable lever receiving hole (607), and wherein the protruding portion (612) is configured to lock into the receiving slot (104) by pressing a foldable lever tab (606) into the foldable lever receiving hole (607) in the second portion.

3. The device of claim 1 or 2, is used with one or more fastening devices to close the bag (410) along an open edge of the bag (410) (4a, 4b) based on a shape created by a content of the bag (420).

4. The device of claim 1 or 2, comprises a housing portion (501, 505), wherein the housing portion is configured to cover the protruding portion (103).

5. The device of claim 4, wherein the housing portion is a rectangular box (505).

6. The device of claim 4, wherein a shape of the housing portion is based on a shape of the protruding portion (501) (5a, 5b).

7. The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the protruding portion (809) is operably coupled to a folded section (801, 805) substantially externally extending from the second portion (803) and configured to insert the protruding portion (809) into the receiving slot (807) by folding (806) the folding section (801) into a folded section space (808) in the surface of the second portion (803).

8. The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the portions (1001, 1002) comprises a curved edge which is configured to provide a gap to slide the device (100) on the bag (1003).

9. The device of claim 8, wherein at least one of the curved edges (1001, 1002) comprises a perforation (1201) configured to be breakable from the first portion and the second portion (1204, 1205).

10. The device (1200) of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the portions of the device comprises a perforation (1201) configured to break an edge of the first portion or an edge of the second portion (1205, 1206).

11. The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second portion comprises a stopper (1101) that is operably coupled to the connecting portion (1105) to stop the bag from sliding into the connection portion (1105) interior (1103).

12. The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the first portion comprises a stopper (1101) that is operably coupled to the connecting portion (1105) to stop the bag from sliding into the connection portion (1105) interior (1103).

13. The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second portion (1304) comprises at least one locking pin (1302) configured to lock (13b, 13c) the first portion (1303) to the second portion (1304).

14. The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second portion (1404) comprises: a connecting portion (1405) configured to connect a detachable protruding portion (1401) to the second portion (1404), wherein the first portion (1403) comprises a receiving hole (1406).

15. The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second portion (1410) comprises: a pin base (1407) configured to connect a detachable pin portion (1402) to the second portion (1410), wherein the first portion (1409) comprises a receiving hole (1408).

16. The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the protruding portion (1501) is operably coupled to the second portion (1502) by perforation (1503), which is configured to break and separate the protruding portion (1603) from the second portion (1502) after fastening by pulling one of the first portion (1504) or the second portion (1502) from each other.

17. The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the protruding portion (1501) comprises a pin portion (1801), which is operably coupled to the second portion (1803) by perforation (1804), which is configured to break and separate the pin portion (1801) from the second portion (1803, Fig 18C) when after fastening pulling at least one of the first portion and the second portion.

18. The device of claim 17, wherein the pin portion (1703, 1907) comprises a blade-shaped edge (1705, Fig 17c, 1907).

19. The device of claim 1 or 2 is configured to tighten the bag around a content of the bag before locking the locking element (106) into the receiving slot (104) by fastening the first portion (101) and the second portion (102) together around the bag (302) and sliding the device downward (303) based on the content of the bag.

20. The device of claim 1 or 2, comprises a second protruding portion (1905) on the first portion (101, 1901) adjacent to the connecting portion (105) and a second receiving slot (1906) on the second portion (102, 1902) opposite to the second protruding portion (1905), and wherein the second protruding portion (1905) is configured to be locked into the second receiving slot (1906) when fastening the first portion (101, 1901) with the second portion (102, 1902).