WO2018200029A1 - Sac extensible et transportable - Google Patents

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WO2018200029A1
WO2018200029A1 PCT/US2017/060257 US2017060257W WO2018200029A1 WO 2018200029 A1 WO2018200029 A1 WO 2018200029A1 US 2017060257 W US2017060257 W US 2017060257W WO 2018200029 A1 WO2018200029 A1 WO 2018200029A1
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lanyard
mesh
bag
opening
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Heath Butler
Jordan Vappie
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Everything Sneakey, Inc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F4/00—Travelling or camp articles which may be converted into other articles or into objects for other use; Sacks or packs carried on the body and convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
    • A45F4/02—Sacks or packs convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C3/00—Flexible luggage; Handbags
    • A45C3/04—Shopping bags; Shopping nets
    • A45C3/045—Shopping nets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C7/00—Collapsible or extensible purses, luggage, bags or the like
    • A45C7/0059—Flexible luggage; Hand bags
    • A45C7/0077—Flexible luggage; Hand bags collapsible to a minimal configuration, e.g. for storage purposes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C3/00—Flexible luggage; Handbags
    • A45C3/001—Flexible materials therefor
    • A45C2003/002—Mesh materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F2005/006—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping comprising a suspension strap or lanyard
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/10—Handles for carrying purposes

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  • This invention generally relates to an expendable and transportable bag. More specifically, this invention relates to a stretchable reusable bag that can be placed inside a lanyard or keychain and used quickly or in a few seconds.
  • each plastic bag can cost up to 5 to 10 cents or the store may require the consumer to purchase a new reusable bag.
  • reusable folding bags have complicated folds for the user to preform to put their bag away for the next time its needed. Some of these folds take over a minute or more to do. This time-consuming process can aggravate and frustrate the user to quickly fold or mush the bag back in its resting pouch. Most reusable bags require conscious thought before shopping, or gathering goods, to be brought. Often, a consumer must return to the trunk of their car, if they put it there from the previous time used, or pay the retailer for the bag needed to carry their goods.
  • an apparatus comprising, a mesh that can be removably inserted into a lanyard with at least two openings and a cavity inside the lanyard.
  • the apparatus comprises, a lanyard with at least two openings and at least one cavity inside the lanyard, mesh that is attached to the at least one cavity inside the lanyard, a first opening of the least two openings wherein the first opening slides over the mesh; and the mesh is removable from inside the lanyard.
  • a method comprises holding a lanyard, pulling both sides of a lanyard off the bar to remove the mesh bag, and fully pulling the bag off the lanyard by placing buckle and bottom strap inside lanyard.
  • the method comprises, holding a lanyard comprising two sides, wherein a first side comprises at least one elastic opening and a second side comprises a second elastic opening and at least one cavity between the two sides, pulling both sides of the lanyard away from each other to expose the mesh and pulling the mesh away from the lanyard to create a bag.
  • a method of manufacturing is disclosed.
  • the method of manufacturing comprises: obtaining a mesh bag, adding a folder to both edges of the mesh bag, hemming multiple casing edges, running rope through casing, connecting all ends.
  • the method comprises obtaining a mesh bag comprising at least two edges, adding a folder to the at least two edges of the mesh bag, hemming multiple casing edges to form a casing with a cavity, running rope through the cavity of the casing, and connecting both ends.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a lanyard embodiment capable of holding and transporting the expandable bag
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the expandable bag being removed from the lanyard of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the individual components of a lanyard embodiment
  • FIG. 4 illustrates individual components of an embodiment of the expandable bag
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a method embodiment for opening the bag
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a method of manufacturing embodiment
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an example embodiment being used to carry groceries.
  • this invention quickly and efficiently provides the consumer with an expendable and transportable bag that can be can be placed inside a lanyard or keychain and used quickly or in a few seconds.
  • consumers often (sometimes 9 times out 10 people) forget to retrieve their reusable bags from home, office or their car when shopping. Even if the consumer makes an unexpected trip to purchase only a handful of items, each bag forgotten can cost between 5 to 10 cents or require the purchase of an additional reusable bag at the store.
  • this reusable bag can always be available to the consumer.
  • attaching the reusable bag on the consumer's ID card holder, home and/or car key chain enables this reusable bag to quickly and easily be transported and retrieved at the checkout line or any place the user needs to carry goods.
  • this invention is stylish enough to be on the user and easy to be put into action when needed and can be hidden when not needed. In most embodiments, there is no need for hard to remember folds to put away the reusable bag.
  • the reusable bag describe herein can be opened in under 5 seconds and preferably under 3 seconds.
  • the bag can be completely placed inside the lanyard in under 5 seconds and preferably under 3 seconds.
  • the lanyard also serves as a handle, a device for attaching and/or tying the bag to other devices and for closing the bag, as well as storage container for the bag.
  • a simple pull down on the "Sneakey-Sleeve" reveals a multi-functional mesh or net bag that wraps around goods and secures them in transit.
  • a printed "bulls eye” or logo is in the center of the netting.
  • the user can quickly pull on the cord handles on each side to secure the goods. By pulling on these cords the bag begins to tighten around the contents the user placed inside. This enables secure transportation without substantial movement of the goods, as is typically found in most reusable bags.
  • the draw string or cord or handles attached to the mesh have been made long enough to enable the user to have a plurality of carrying options.
  • the cord should be at least 6 inches long, preferably at least 12 inches long and most preferably at least 18 inches long.
  • the cord should preferably be less than 36 inches and more preferably less than 24 inches long to avoid the cord becoming difficult to handle.
  • the cord can function as a carrying device and can be positioned over one shoulder, over both shoulders like a backpack, the common one- handed carry and combinations thereof.
  • the bag should be made of netting or mesh material. Suitable materials include but are not limited to nylon, leather, micro-suede, spandex, non-woven fabric, linen, polyester, cotton, and any combination thereof.
  • this reusable expanded bag can carry a plurality of objects at least two-times the area inside the lanyard the bag fits in. In a preferred embodiment, this reusable expanded bag can carry a plurality of objects at least three- times the area inside the lanyard the bag fits in. In a more preferred embodiment, this reusable expanded bag can carry a plurality of objects at least three-times the area inside the lanyard the bag fits in.
  • the "Sneakey-Bag" is able to attach or hold the user's keys, identification card or anything that can fit on a key-ring or other suitable attachment device. After the user removes goods, the user can hold the bag at the top by the key ring with one hand and pull down one or both sleeves with the other hand. This will hide the bag and return it back to lanyard mode.
  • the unique design can also be used to carry other bags if the user needs to carry a plurality of bags.
  • the user accesses the additional bags by running the bag in lanyard mode through the handles of the other bags, looping back into the lanyard and then pulling.
  • the user can transport a plurality of bags, which in certain embodiments can be 4 bags, or preferably more than 4 bags at one time with this action.
  • the apparatus comprises a lanyard.
  • the lanyard has a key ring 1, a loop or key ring fold 2, a cloth sleeve or lanyard 3 and an optional attachment device (such as, a clip) la. attached to the key ring 1.
  • the lanyard is shown with the two openings touching or closed which is obscured and thus, not shown in the drawings.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the reusable bag being partially deployed. The same or similar elements from FIG. 1 have been given the same reference numerals.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the mesh bag 6, the draw string housing 5 and the draw string 4. The mesh is removed from at least one opening and preferably from both openings on the lanyard.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the components of the lanyard before the reusable bag is fully manufactured or assembled.
  • FIG.4 illustrates the components of the mesh bag before the reusable bag is fully manufactured and/or assembled.
  • the same or similar elements from FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 have been given the same reference numerals in FIG. 3 and FIG 4.
  • the relationship between the components provide improved functionality, with FIG. 2 showing one possible relationship.
  • the key ring 1 is housed in the key ring fold 2 to secure key ring 1 from moving.
  • the cloth sleeve 3 or lanyard can be used to hide the bag.
  • the draw string is woven through drawing housing 5 that is attached to mesh netting 6 with the support string 7 that lays in the middle of the bag 9.
  • the majority or at least 50 percent of the mesh can be removed from inside the lanyard with the mesh still attached to the cavity inside the lanyard. More preferably, at least 80 percent of the mesh can be removed from inside the lanyard with the mesh still attached to the cavity inside the lanyard.
  • the lanyard cloth sleeve is pulled back to unveil a hidden mesh bag that once deployed can stretch out to a larger cylindrical shaped bag that has a drawstring on each side that can be used to secure around goods inside the bag when pulled tight.
  • the drawstrings can be utilized as shoulder straps.
  • the method comprises 4 steps, as shown in in FIG. 5. First, the user grabs the lanyard from top to slide off sleeve 51. Second, the user slides both sides off releasing the mesh bag 52. Third, the user fully pulls the mesh bag out 53 (and optionally can flip the handle - placing the attachment device or loop or buckle and bottom strap inside the mesh). Fourth, the user inverts and holds by cord handle 54 and the user can then can place items inside the bag, as needed.
  • the bag can expand substantially by at least twenty percent and up to fifty percent larger due to the configuration of the bag.
  • the user can increase the size and volume of the items that can be placed in the bag.
  • the user may place more items in the expanded bag than they would typically place in an average or normal sized plastic grocery bag.
  • the user places the draw stings over the arms to carry the bag on his shoulders.
  • the drawstrings can be tied to further secure the items inside.
  • a method of manufacturing is disclosed. As shown in FIGs. 6A-6H, the method, in one embodiment, may contain 8 steps. First, a binding, folder or hem 60 is attached to a mesh net on one side - step 61, as shown in FIG. 6A. Second, the folder or hem 60 is applied to both sides of the mesh bag 6 - step 62, as shown in FIG. 6B. A single needle or other attachment method can be used to attach the folder to both edges. Third, a plurality of casings or housings 5 are attached to the hems 60 at edges - step 63, as shown in FIG. 6C. In the example shown in FIG. 6C, casings at 1 ⁇ 4 inch (or both edges) are set with a single needle.
  • a rope or cord or drawstring 4 is run into the casings or housings 5 and attached to the ends - step 64, as shown in FIG. 6D.
  • the ends and rope are bar tacked together.
  • a plurality of slits 82 are created at the edges of the sleeves 3 and then closed and turned inside out - step 65, as shown in FIG. 6E.
  • slits 82 are hemmed at 1 ⁇ 4 inch on both edges and closed with overlock and turned inside out.
  • the mesh bag 6 or netting is slid through inside the case or sleeve 3 and ring device 1 is slid over the case or sleeve 3 - step 66, as shown in FIG. 6F.
  • a closed loop 2 is formed, and the ends are slide to the middle to expose the rope handles - step 67, as shown in FIG. 6G.
  • the ring is secured to the folded case or loop 2, such as by sewing the loop 2 together - step 68, as shown in FIG. 6H.
  • cut the mesh netting to size then roll the ends of the netting to make a boarder to attach drawstring housing 5 on both sides of netting 6.
  • the cloth sleeve 3 can be measured and cut from printed fabric. Sew a seam at the top and bottom of cloth sleeve 3. With cloth sleeve 3 turned inside out sew binding seam from top to bottom.
  • all elements are necessary to form and complete the Sneakey-Bag's unique carrying and storing functions.
  • various individual elements can be chosen to obtain favorable functionalities.
  • the user When the user needs a bag, or the user has left their reusable bag at home or in the car, the user simply reaches for their keys or ID badge with a lanyard or sleeve containing a bag that hold 5 to 10 times its weight and size. When finished, the user simply stores the bag away in 3 to 5 seconds without worrying about tricky folds or complicated bag housing.
  • Additional Uses The application predominately addresses the use of the device as a bag embodiment. However, there are many additional uses. Additional uses can include dog leash, arm sling, luggage strap, luggage identifier, stretching strap, camera strap, and any combination thereof.
  • Dog leash Because of its high-quality design and sewing a user can hook the key chain hook to a dog's collar as a dog's leash.
  • Arm sling the Sneakey Bag is long enough while being used as a lanyard that if the user has an arm in a cast she or he can comfortably place their arm between the two sleeves.
  • Luggage strap or luggage gathering strap The Sneakey Bag's strength and flexibility allows it to do the tough job of gathering rolling luggage. The user can tread the Sneakey Bag through the handles or the strap holds of the rolling bags and bring it right back through Sneakey Bag and affix it to the main bag and then the luggage is ready to roll.
  • Luggage Identifier The user can use the unique and vibrant colors Sneakey Bag options and tie tied the device to luggage to make the luggage readily identifiable. In addition, to both distinctive colors or a multiple combination of colors, the user can select distinctive styles such as, locks and chain designs.
  • Stretching strap Sneakey Bag's length and shape fits comfortably around the sole of a user's feet while lying on their back and holding the other end of the Sneakey Bag in their hands to provide a stretch to the hamstrings, calves or other muscle groups. While standing, the user can take Sneakey Bag in one hand bring it behind the user's back going down. The other hand of the user can then be placed behind the user's back from the bottom reaching for the Sneakey Bag. Once the user has it in both hands behind the user's back the user can provide a pull at the bottom. This will stretch the triceps or other muscle group.
  • Camera strap Sneakey Bag can be used to create a convenient and easy to use camera strap. The user can attach the key ring into the camera's hook and then the user is ready take a shot at any moment.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of the Sneakey-bag 70 being used to carry groceries 71.
  • the 5-mm cord handles that are embedded inside the seams of the netting on each side to secure the user's goods.
  • the cord handles are 5 mm thick and 100% polyester and have been measured and designed for comfort to the hand and shoulders to prevent any irritation. They have been designed to be long enough so that the user can have carrying options.
  • a double headed plastic hook allows the user to secure their goods and prevent spillage out of the top of the bag.
  • the "Sneakey Bag's" netting has been designed to be small enough to hide under the 100% grosgrain tape with sublimation print and big enough to carry a full bag and a half of groceries or other daily goods users and consumers may need to carry.
  • the "Sneakey-Bag” When in lanyard mode, the "Sneakey-Bag” is able to hold the user's keys, ID card or anything that can fit on a key-ring. Putting the bag back in lanyard mode will take 3 to 5 seconds. The user, after taking out goods can hold the bag at the top by the key ring with one hand and pull down one or both sleeves with the other hand. This will hide the bag and return it back to lanyard mode. In lanyard mode, the "Sneakey Bag” is so easy to store in the pocket, purse, rear-view mirror or around the user's neck. All these places are traditional areas where users place their work ID cards and minus the rear-view mirror the user's keys.

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L'invention concerne un sac extensible et transportable. Dans un mode de réalisation, un sac réutilisable étirable caché à l'intérieur d'un cordon de porte-clés peut désormais être facilement déployé à l'improviste en moins de 5 secondes pour transporter des marchandises. Un dispositif de fixation permet au Sneakey-Bag d'être constamment avec le consommateur, par exemple, avec les clés ou la carte d'identité du consommateur et peut être entièrement placé dans le cordon en 3 à 5 secondes.
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