US20230373677A1

US20230373677A1 - Zip Quicker

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Publication number: US20230373677A1
Application number: US17/748,628
Authority: US
Inventors: John Kellerman
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-05-19
Filing date: 2022-05-19
Publication date: 2023-11-23

Abstract

A novel form of structure developed from acrylic allowing to securely attach the Ziploc bags and provides easy pouring and removal of food and non-food items. The assembly is designed to be flexible in nature where a user can easily bend the main body without needing additional help.

Description

BACKGROUND

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to food packaging and is more particularly directed to an acrylic stand able to hold plastic bag suitable for containing food products especially baking products which will provide further convenience, ease in handling food products and enhanced users' satisfaction.

Description of the Related Art

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present inventions. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art, or relevant, to the presently described. or claimed inventions, or that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
Plastic bags have become popular for use to contain various products, including foods. The plastic bags have various potential advantages over paper bags which include the properties of being airtight, watertight, and strong. Also, the plastic is transparent so that its contents can he visually examined. These potential advantages are usually lost, however, because of the absence of a satisfactory and effective handling of food stored in plastic bags. If the closure is difficult to operate, persons will not bother to use it. If it is not easy pouring liquid in and out, this will also cause frustration for the user.
There are multiple patents that have been registered in this domain providing advancements in their own way in dealing and handling of plastic bags. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 6,652,933 issued to Alpine Packaging Group Inc is a flexible insulated pouch. The flexible insulated pouch includes a pouch having multiple plies of closed cell polypropylene foam The pouch is surrounded by a film hag made of material which acts as a moisture and oxygen barrier. The film bag is joined to one side of the pouch by a heat seal.
Another patent US 2,014,021,207,3 issued to Jordan J. Takas is a reusable food pouch for holding solid, semi-solid and liquid foods. In one embodiment, the food pouch includes first and second flexible sheets joined together to form a container. A spout extends from the container and allows food to exit the spout when opened and prevents the food from exiting the spout when the spout is closed. A spout portion of the container secures the spout to the container. The spout portion extends further than all other portions of the container in a direction parallel to the length of the spout. A zipper portion of the container attaches and separates the flexible sheets along the length of a zipper. The length of the zipper is parallel to the length of the spout.
A plastic film bag bearing patent U.S. Pat. No. 3,986,661 issued to Gerber Products Co is for the aseptic packaging of food products in puree form for storage prior to use in a canning process. The bag is formed from a section cut from a roll of plastic film in the form of a continuous cylinder. The cylindrical section is flattened to form a generally rectangular envelope having two faces bounded by two closed edges and two open edges. One of the open edges is sealed to form a bottom seam and the other is folded over and sealed to one face of the envelope in such a way as to form two side entry pockets of triangular shape extending along the upper edge of the bag toward the vertical centerline. A filling aperture is cut in the upper edge midway between the pockets. During the packaging operation a hanger dowel is inserted into each pocket from the side to support the bag during automatic handling steps including filling, sealing, heat sterilization and cooling. The bag is filled with hot puree through the opening and then hermetically sealed. The hanger dowels are lowered to immerse the sealed bag into a bath of hot water for sterilization of the contents. The bag is then removed from the bath and allowed to cool on the hanger dowels after which it is manually removed and transferred to a storage location.
Within the last decade the advancement in similar field of plastic packaging and advancement has been greatly reshaped. The utility of plastic bags for long term use and the flexibility is always greatly appreciated.
As will be described in greater detail hereinafter, the proposed assembly of the present invention provides an aesthetic Zip Quick made from acrylic which allows the device to flex and bend and allows the bag to attach and be held up in place, with structure being provided to keep the supporting surface long with a wide bottom, so that user can pour in and out the product easily.
None of the previous inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as claimed. Hence, the inventor of the present invention proposes to resolve and surmount existent technical difficulties to eliminate the aforementioned shortcomings of prior art.

SUMMARY

In light of the disadvantages of the prior art, the following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.
The primary object of the invention is related to present the acrylic which allows the device to flex and bend which allows the bag to attach and be held up in place
The invention will also provide the consumers a superior utility by providing an enhanced design allowing the Ziploc bag to have a wide opening for pouring food in a convenient manner.
The invention also aims on providing a flexible acrylic assembly where it bends and flexes in order to keep the bag secure.
Another object of the invention is aimed to provide an assembly which is equally useful to store non-food related items.
Another object of the invention is aimed to provide a wider base that helps prevents tipping over.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a Ziploc bag holder assembly that is structurally sound without requiring adhesives or additional fasteners or connectors.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a lightweight compact assembly.
This Summary is provided merely for purposes of summarizing some example embodiments, so as to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the subject matter described herein. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the above-described features are merely examples and should not be construed to narrow the scope or spirit of the subject matter described herein in any way. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter described herein will become apparent from the following Detailed Description, Figures, and Claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention, and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.

FIG. 1 shows the complete view of the present invention

FIG. 2 shows the Ziploc bag placed within the proposed assembly as per preferred embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 3 shows another view where Ziploc bag is securely installed as per preferred embodiments of the invention.

Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.
The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.
The present invention as per its preferred embodiments includes a first side (102) manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. Such first side is developed from acrylic material. The present invention also includes a second side (102) and a second predetermined shape. The first and second sides are joint together by a base (103) developed from acrylic material. The top area (101) of each housing side (102) receives the Ziploc bag (200).
The present invention as per its preferred embodiment offers secure placement of Ziploc bag which will be stable enough to endure through the entire product's use. The present invention tends toward keeping the products secured within the Ziploc bag and provide additional utility to user while pouring material in and out of the main assembly.
The present invention relates to an apparatus in preferred embodiment designed to provide convenience in storing materials in vertical upright position. The assembly is flexible and allows all dimensions of bag to be securely tucked in.
By looking at provided drawings the FIG. 1 discloses the main assembly where the top part (101) is able to receive the Ziploc bag and the side (102) is flexible which allows easy handling for installing and removing the liquid from Ziploc bag. The base (103) is sturdy and stable to avoid tripping of liquid once Ziploc bag is installed within the cavity (100).
The FIG. 2 shows another complete view where Ziploc bag (200) is placed within the cavity (100) of proposed assembly. The bag will be folded on receiving end (101) of each side (102) for safe and secure placement.
The FIG. 3 shows another complete view where the Ziploc bag (200) is placed within the cavity (100) and across the side (102). The bag is folded on sides (101) for secure placement. The base (103) is stable enough to bear the weight of liquid and maintain the upright position.
While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.
Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.

Claims

I: The present involves an acrylic frame for holding the Ziploc bags securely comprising:
as per claim 1, wherein the housing consists of one side;

as per claim 1, wherein the housing consists of second side;

as per claim 1, wherein the housing consists of base;

an acrylic device for holding Ziploc bag according to claim I, wherein assembly is developed from acrylic material;

an acrylic device for holding Ziploc bag according to claim I, wherein the assembly is flexible;

an acrylic device for holding Ziploc bag according to claim I, wherein assembly can flex and bend which allows the bag to attach and be held up in place;

an acrylic device for holding Ziploc bag according to claim I, which is designed to be long with a wide bottom, so it allows larger quantity of food stored easily; and,

an acrylic device for holding Ziploc bag according to claim I, which can be used for the storage of food and non-food items.