US20180362218A1 - Multi-handled bags and related methods of use - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to bags, and more particularly to multi-handled bags and related methods of use.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a bag material, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of the bag material of FIG. 1 taken along the view line 1 A- 1 A.
- FIG. 2 is a front view of a multi-handled bag, such as a multi-handled bag made from the bag material of FIG. 1 , according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a multi-handled bag, such as a multi-handled bag made from the bag material of FIG. 1 , according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4 is a front view of a multi-handled bag, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5 is a front view of a multi-handled bag, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 6 is a front view of a multi-handled bag, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 7 is a front view of a multi-handled bag, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the multi-handled bag comprises a first wall, a second wall, a first gusset, and a second gusset, wherein the first wall, the second wall, the first gusset, and the second gusset cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity.
- the multi-handled bag further comprises a first flap comprising a first handle; a first intermediate seal disposed at a first end of the first flap, wherein the first intermediate seal consists of a single transverse seal that extends along a full width of the bag; and a first end seal that extends along only a portion of a second end of the first flap.
- the multi-handled bag can also comprise a second flap comprising a second handle; a second intermediate seal disposed at a first end of the second flap, wherein the second intermediate seal consists of a single transverse seal that extends along a full width of the bag; and a second end seal that extends along only a portion of a second end of the second flap.
- the multi-handled bag is devoid of additional seals. Additional embodiments and details are further discussed below.
- FIGS. 1 and 1A depict various views of a bag material 100 (or a bag precursor 100 ), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. More particularly, FIG. 1 is a front view of the bag material 100 , and FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of the bag material 100 of FIG. 1 taken along the view line 1 A- 1 A. It will also be appreciated that FIG. 1 can be representative of a rear view of the bag material 100 , as the front and rear of the bag material 100 can be substantially the same.
- the bag material 100 comprises a first or front wall 110 , and a second or rear wall 120 , each of which can comprise a first lateral edge 116 , 126 and a second lateral edge 118 , 128 .
- the bag material 100 also comprises a first gusset 130 and a second gusset 140 .
- the first wall 110 , second wall 120 , first gusset 130 , and second gusset 140 can cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity 102 in the interior of the bag material 100 .
- the first wall 110 can be described as having a top end 114 and a bottom end 112 .
- the second wall 120 , the first gusset 130 , the second gusset 140 , and/or the bag material 100 generally can also be described as having a top end and a bottom end.
- directional terms such as “front,” “rear,” “top,” “bottom,” etc., are used with respect to the orientation shown in FIGS. 1-7 . However, such terms are used for the sake of convenience and are not intended to be limiting.
- a top end 114 could be referred to as a first end 114
- a bottom end 112 could be referred to as a second end 112 , etc.
- the bag material 100 comprises a tubular structure.
- the bag material 100 may be extruded as an elongated tubular structure.
- the elongated tubular structure can thereafter be cut to form smaller tubular structures (such as the structure depicted in FIG. 1 ) from which individual bags may be formed.
- the various walls 110 , 120 and/or gussets 130 , 140 of the bag material 100 can be described as being integral with one another, or formed from a single portion of material.
- first wall 110 may reference a first wall 110 , a second wall 120 , a first gusset 130 , and a second gusset 140
- first wall 110 , second wall 120 , a first gusset 130 , and a second gusset 140 may be in relation to a first face, second face, first side, and second side of a tubular structure from which the bag or bag material 100 may be formed.
- one or more of the walls 110 , 120 , and/or gussets 130 , 140 may be made from separate panels that are adhered or otherwise joined together.
- a single piece of material is folded and joined to form a tubular structure from which the bag material 100 may be formed.
- the gussets 130 , 140 can be formed by folding or otherwise tucking in one or more sides of the bag material 100 .
- the gussets 130 , 140 can serve various functions.
- the gussets 130 , 140 may include a creased, folded, or pleated piece of material that is configured to transition from a flattened state to an expanded state (e.g., such as when the cavity 102 is filled with one or more products).
- the gussets 130 , 140 may also be configured to permit portions of the first and second walls 110 , 120 to be spaced apart from each other.
- the bag material 100 does not include one or more gussets 130 , 140 .
- the bag material 100 can be coupled in various regions 152 , 154 , 156 , 158 (also known as seal regions 152 , 154 , 156 , 158 ).
- one or more walls 110 , 120 of the bag material 100 such as the first wall 110 , second wall 120 , first gusset 130 , and second gusset 140 , can be coupled together to form a bag (such as the bag 101 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 ).
- the bag material 100 can be coupled at a first intermediate region 154 (which can also be described as a lower intermediate region 154 ), and at a second intermediate region 156 (which can also be described as an upper intermediate region 156 ).
- the portion of the bag material 100 disposed between the first and second intermediate regions 154 , 156 can be described as the bag body 104 .
- the bag body 104 can be configured to retain one or more products within the cavity 102 of the bag.
- the bag material 100 can also optionally be at least partially coupled at a first end region 152 (also known as a lower or bottom end region 152 ), and can optionally be at least partially coupled at a second end region 158 (also known as an upper or top end region 158 ).
- the various regions 152 , 154 , 156 , 158 of the bag material 100 can be coupled in various ways.
- the walls 110 , 120 at the various regions 152 , 154 , 156 , 158 can be coupled by one or more seals.
- seals include, but are not limited to, adhesive seals, mechanical seals (e.g., sewing, stitching, etc.), and heat seals (e.g., made with hot bar sealers, ultrasonic welding, etc.). Other types of seals and/or coupling mechanisms can also be used.
- the seals can also be referred to as seams.
- one or more of the seals are applied such that they extend along an entire or full width of the bag material 100 (e.g., from one lateral edge 116 to another lateral edge 118 ).
- the seals can be referred to as transverse seals.
- One or more seals can also be applied across only a portion of the width of the bag material 100 .
- the seals can be referred to as partial seals.
- one or more tack seals can be used.
- the seals or seams can be applied at various stages in the manufacturing process.
- a manufacturer may apply a seal at a first intermediate region 154 prior to providing the bag to a customer or downstream user.
- the customer or downstream user may then fill the bag with one or more products and apply a seal at the second intermediate region 156 to enclose the one or more products in the cavity 102 of the bag.
- the manufacturer, customer, and/or downstream user may further apply a seal at a first and/or second end region 152 , 158 (e.g., to hold the walls of the flaps 160 , 162 together).
- the bag material 100 is coupled such that it forms a flap 160 on either end of the bag material 100 .
- the bag material 100 can be coupled at a first intermediate region 154 such that a first flap 160 is formed at one end 112 of the bag material 100 .
- the bag material 100 can also be coupled at a second intermediate region 156 such that a second flap 162 is formed at another end 114 of the bag material 100 .
- the flaps 160 , 162 can also be described as header regions or handle regions 160 , 162 .
- a length or height of the flaps 160 , 162 is defined by the location of the intermediate seals or seal regions 154 , 156 .
- the length or height of the flaps 160 , 162 can be described as the distance between the bag end 112 , 114 and an intermediate seal or seal region 154 , 156 .
- the length or height of the flaps 160 , 162 is between about 1.5 inches and about 5 inches, between about 2 inches and about 4.5 inches, between about 2.5 inches and about 4 inches, or between about 3 inches and about 3.5 inches. Other suitable lengths or heights are also contemplated.
- the flaps 160 , 162 can be advantageous in many ways.
- a handle is disposed in each of the flaps 160 , 162 (as is shown in the embodiment of FIG. 2 ) such that the bag can be carried, handled, and/or otherwise manipulated by a user.
- the contents in the cavity 102 of the bag or bag material 100 are also not disposed in the flaps 160 , 162 .
- the flaps 160 , 162 including the handles, can thus be easily grasped by a user without obstruction from the contents of the bag.
- transverse seals disposed at the intermediate regions 154 , 156 can inhibit or prevent the contents of the bag from spilling out through the handles (or another region at the top or bottom end 114 , 112 of the bag).
- FIG. 2 depicts a front view of a multi-handled bag 101 formed from a bag material, such as the bag material 100 of FIG. 1 , in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- a first intermediate region 154 has been coupled (e.g., sealed with a heat seal, etc.) to form a first intermediate seal 174 that defines a first end 103 of the bag cavity 102 .
- One or more products e.g., salt, etc.
- a second intermediate region 156 of the bag 101 can be coupled (e.g., sealed), enclosing the one or more products in the cavity 102 of the bag 101 and forming a second end 105 of the bag cavity 102 (resulting in a bag 101 such as the bag depicted in FIG. 3 ).
- the first intermediate seal 174 extends along an entire or full width of the bag 101 .
- the one or more products can be described as being retained at least partially by the first intermediate seal 174 .
- the first intermediate seal 174 consists of a single seal or seam.
- an end seal 172 has also been applied at an end seal region 152 .
- the end seal 172 extends along an entire width of the bag 101 , forming a transverse seal or seam.
- the end seals 172 need not extend along the entire width of the bag 101 .
- a handle 164 , 166 has been disposed in each of the bag flaps 160 , 162 .
- the handles 164 , 166 may be formed in various ways, such as by a laser or a blade (or other mechanical implement), or by another suitable mechanism or method.
- the handles 164 , 166 may be formed in the bag 101 by cutting one or more slits and/or apertures 168 into the bag 101 .
- one or more apertures 168 can be cut or otherwise disposed through each of the first wall 110 and the second wall.
- a reinforcement member 161 can also be disposed in the flap 160 , 162 , and the handle 164 , 166 can also be cut or otherwise disposed through the reinforcement member 161 . As shown in FIG. 2 , for example, a reinforcement member 161 can be disposed on an outer face of the first wall 110 . In other embodiments, a reinforcement member 161 is disposed on an inner face of the first wall 110 , or on an inner and/or outer face of the second wall.
- the reinforcement members 161 may reinforce, strengthen, and/or support the handles 164 , 166 .
- the reinforcement members 161 may inhibit or prevent the handles 164 , 166 from tearing through a portion of the first wall 110 and/or the second wall.
- a user may grasp the handle 164 , 166 to lift or carry the bag 101 .
- the contents of the bag 101 may be heavy such that during lifting or carrying of the bag 101 substantial pressure is applied to at least a portion of the bag 101 at or adjacent the handles 164 , 166 .
- the bag 101 may be configured for heavy-duty applications.
- the bag 101 may be configured to retain one or more products like salt (e.g., salt pellets), rocks (e.g., gravel), bark, fertilizers, etc.
- the bag 101 may also be configured to retain at least 5 lbs, 10 lbs, 15 lbs, 20 lbs, 25 lbs, 30 lbs, 35 lbs, 40 lbs, 45 lbs, 50 lbs, or 55 lbs, or more of the product.
- the reinforcement member 161 may act to reinforce, strengthen, and/or support the handles 164 , 166 , minimizing the risk of bag failure.
- the handles 164 , 166 , the reinforcement member 161 , and/or the handle 164 , 166 in combination with the reinforcement member 161 may be substantially tear-resistant.
- reinforcement members 161 can be used, including, but not limited to one or more of a tape (e.g., an adhesive tape), a film, a fabric, or a reinforcement material.
- the reinforcement members 161 may include a polymeric material (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.), fibers, another suitable reinforcement material, or any combination thereof.
- a width and/or a height of the reinforcement members 161 can be greater than a width and/or a height of the handle 164 , 166 . In other words, the reinforcement members 161 may surround the handle 164 , 166 .
- the handles 164 , 166 can be used.
- the handles 164 , 166 comprise a plurality of apertures or openings 168 (e.g., two or more apertures 168 ). More particularly, the handles 164 , 166 comprise three apertures 168 .
- a user may extend a finger through each of the three apertures 168 when grasping, moving, or otherwise manipulating the bag 101 .
- a user may extend an index finger though a first aperture, a middle finger through a second aperture, and a ring finger through a third aperture. Similar grasping may also be done by both hands, with each of the handles 164 , 166 simultaneously.
- the user may extend only one, two or more fingers through the apertures 168 .
- the shape and/or size of the handle 164 , 166 and/or apertures 168 can vary as desired. Indeed, any variety of handles 164 , 166 and/or apertures 168 can be cut or otherwise disposed on or formed in the flap 160 , 162 . Further, the handle 164 , 166 and/or apertures 168 can be disposed in the bag 100 before or after the one or more intermediate seals are applied. The handles 160 , 162 can be also cut or otherwise disposed into the bag 101 or bag material prior to sealing and/or filling the bag 101 with one or more products.
- FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of a multi-handled bag 101 formed from a bag material, such as the bag material 100 of FIG. 1 , in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- a second intermediate region 156 can be sealed or otherwise coupled after filling the cavity 102 with one or more products.
- the second intermediate region 156 has been coupled (e.g., sealed with a heat seal, etc.) to form a second intermediate seal 176 that defines a second end 105 of the bag cavity 102 .
- the one or more products can be retained within the bag cavity 102 by the first and second intermediate seals 174 , 176 .
- each of the first and/or second intermediate seals 174 , 176 consists of a single transverse seal or seam.
- the ends 112 , 114 of the bag 101 are also at least partially sealed.
- the first wall 110 and second wall 120 need not be coupled (e.g., sealed) at their outermost peripheral edges.
- at least a portion of the first and second walls 110 , 120 can be coupled (e.g., sealed) at a location on the top ends 114 and/or bottom ends 112 that is inside of or adjacent to their peripheral edges, resulting in a skirt 119 , 117 (or unsealed region) at the top 114 and/or bottom 112 peripheral edges of the bag 101 .
- the upper and/or lower seals 178 , 172 extend the entire width of the bag 101 .
- the upper and/or lower seals 178 , 172 need not extend the width of the bag 101 .
- the upper and/or lower seals 178 , 172 extend along only a portion of the width of the bag 101 .
- a tack seal (or series of tack seals) is used to form the upper and/or lower seals 178 , 172 .
- the bag 101 is devoid of additional seals.
- the bag 101 need not include seals in addition to the first intermediate seal 174 , the second intermediate seal 176 , the upper seal 178 (e.g., a first end seal), and the lower seal 172 (e.g., a second end seal).
- FIG. 4 depicts a front view of a multi-handled bag 201 that can resemble the bag 101 described above in certain respects. Accordingly, like features are designated with like reference numerals, with the leading digits incremented to “2.” Relevant disclosure set forth above regarding similarly identified features thus may not be repeated hereafter. Moreover, specific features of the bag 201 may not be shown or identified by a reference numeral in the drawings or specifically discussed in the written description that follows. However, such features may clearly be the same, or substantially the same, as features depicted in other embodiments and/or described with respect to such embodiments. Accordingly, the relevant descriptions of such features apply equally to the features of the bag 201 .
- the bag 201 can include a first wall 210 , a second wall (not depicted), a first gusset 230 , and a second gusset 240 .
- the first wall 210 , second wall (not depicted), first gusset 230 , and second gusset 240 can cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity 202 .
- the bag 201 further includes a first and second flap 260 , 262 , each of which is defined at least in part by an intermediate seal 274 , 276 .
- Each flap 260 , 262 also includes a handle 264 , 266 . As shown in FIG.
- the bag 201 need not include an upper and/or lower seal at the ends 212 , 214 of the bag 201 . Rather, the flap 260 , 262 may only be coupled by the intermediate seals 274 , 276 .
- FIG. 5 depicts a front view of a multi-handled bag 301 in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the bag 301 can include a first wall 310 , a second wall (not depicted), a first gusset 330 , and a second gusset 340 .
- the first wall 310 , second wall (not depicted), first gusset 330 , and second gusset 340 can cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity 302 .
- the bag 301 further includes a first and second flap 360 , 362 , each of which is defined in part by an intermediate seal 374 , 376 .
- Each flap 360 , 362 also includes a handle 364 , 366 .
- the end seals 372 , 378 include one or more tack seals.
- tack seals can be used to hold the materials of the flaps 360 , 362 together.
- the number of tack seals can vary as desired, for example, depending on the width of the bag 301 and/or the width of the handle 364 , 366 .
- At least partially coupling the ends 312 , 314 in such a manner can aid a user in grasping the handle 364 , 366 of the bag 301 .
- at least partially coupling the ends 312 , 314 can reduce the likelihood of a user grasping a single ply (e.g., a first or a second wall) of the bag 301 .
- handles 364 , 366 can be used.
- the handles 364 , 366 include a slit 380 extending between first and second apertures 382 (or knock-out regions).
- the first and second apertures 382 can be substantially circular.
- the shape of the first and second apertures 382 can be substantially oval, substantially rectangular, substantially square, or substantially triangular. Any other suitable shape can also be used, including irregular shaped openings.
- the slit 380 can be substantially linear. In other embodiments, the slit 380 may be curved, wavy, or zig-zag shaped. Any other suitable shape can also be used. As shown, the slit 380 can also be disposed such that it is substantially parallel with the top and/or bottom ends 314 , 312 of the bag 301 . The slit 380 can also include a series of perforations, or can be a continuous cut out region, as desired.
- handles having other shapes and/or sizes may also be used with any of the bags disclosed herein.
- Illustrative handles that can be used are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,231,232, entitled “BAG WITH TEAR-RESISTANT HANDLE,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- FIG. 6 depicts a front view of a multi-handled bag 401 in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the bag 401 can include a first wall 410 , a second wall (not depicted), a first gusset 430 , and a second gusset 440 .
- the first wall 410 , second wall (not depicted), first gusset 430 , and second gusset 440 can cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity 402 .
- the bag 401 further includes a first and second flap 460 , 462 , each of which is in part defined by an intermediate seal 474 , 476 .
- Each flap 460 , 462 also includes a handle 464 , 466 .
- the end seals 472 , 478 extend only partially along a portion of the width of the bag 401 .
- a full intermediate seal or seam need not be required.
- Partially coupling the ends 412 , 414 in such a manner can aid a user in grasping the handle 464 , 466 of the bag 401 .
- at least partially coupling the ends 412 , 414 can reduce the likelihood of a user grasping a single ply (e.g., a first or a second wall) of the bag 401 .
- the handles 464 , 466 comprise a slit 484 that includes a middle slit portion 486 extending between first and second end slit portions 488 .
- the first and second end slit portions 488 can be arcuate or curved in shape.
- the slit 484 can include perforations (e.g., a series of perforations) or the slit 484 can include a continuous cut out region, as desired.
- FIG. 7 depicts a front view of a multi-handled bag 501 in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the bag 501 can include a first wall 510 and a second wall (not depicted).
- the first wall 510 and second wall can cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity 502 .
- the bag 501 further includes a first and second flap 560 , 562 , each of which is in part defined by an intermediate seal 574 , 576 .
- Each flap 560 , 562 also includes a handle 564 , 566 .
- the bag 501 does not require gussets. Accordingly, it will thus be appreciated that the principles of the disclosure herein can be applicable to a variety of different types of bags, including gusseted and non-gusseted bags. Other styles and/or bag formats can also be used.
- any variety of materials may also be used to form the bags or the components of the bags disclosed herein. For example, in some instances, it may be desirable to select materials that are relatively stiff such that the bags are sufficiently rigid to hold or maintain their structure or conformation. It may also be desirous to form a bag that is relatively flexible.
- the bags may be formed from one or more sheets (e.g., a polyolefin sheet), tube stock (e.g., polyethylene tube stock), or another suitable material.
- the tube stock may have a thickness between about 2 mils and about 12 mils, between about 4 mils and about 10 mils, between about 6 mils and 8 mils, or another suitable thickness.
- the sheet or tube stock may be one or more of a coextruded, monoextruded, single-ply, and/or multi-ply material.
- a multi-ply material may include multiple thicknesses of the same sheet or tube stock.
- a multi-ply material may include different materials to provide particular characteristics, such as, but not limited to, strength, flexibility, UV resistance, and/or color.
- the sheet or tube stock may also be one or more of a woven, non-woven, synthetic, and/or non-synthetic material.
- the bags may include a single-layer film. In other embodiments, the bags may include a multi-layer film.
- film refers to the material of which the bags may be formed, and may include both polymeric and paper components as disclosed herein.
- the term “film” includes laminate, single-layer, and multi-layer polymeric products, and may include a fiber product.
- the bags may also include a laminate or a coextruded material. Exemplary materials that may be used in forming the bags include polymeric materials such as polyethylene polymers and copolymers, polypropylene polymers and copolymers, polyester polymers and copolymers, and/or polyamide polymers and copolymers. Other materials are also within the scope of this disclosure.
- the bags can be shorter or taller than what is depicted in FIGS. 1-7 .
- a ratio of the height of a bag to its width can be less than or greater than what is shown in FIGS. 1-7 .
- Other relative configurations are also within the scope of this disclosure.
- the bags provided herein may also be formed in a variety of sizes and configurations. In some instances, some variations in addition to size may exist between the smaller and larger format bags.
- larger format bags may be formed of a stiffer material. The stiffer material may aid in maintaining the bag shape and allowing the bag to stand on its own. The stiffer material also may aid in maintaining the opening in an open state, as a width of the opening can be bigger for the larger format bags.
- Other alterations are also possible, such as omitting or including various seams or seals and/or, where seams or seals are present, increasing or decreasing a width of each seam or seal.
- Any methods disclosed herein include one or more steps or actions for performing the described method.
- the method steps and/or actions may be interchanged with one another.
- the order and/or use of specific steps and/or actions may be modified.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/521,208, filed on Jun. 16, 2017 and titled “Multi-Handled Bags and Related Methods of Use,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present disclosure relates generally to bags, and more particularly to multi-handled bags and related methods of use.
- The written disclosure herein describes illustrative embodiments that are non-limiting and non-exhaustive. Reference is made to certain of such illustrative embodiments that are depicted in the figures, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a front view of a bag material, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of the bag material ofFIG. 1 taken along theview line 1A-1A. -
FIG. 2 is a front view of a multi-handled bag, such as a multi-handled bag made from the bag material ofFIG. 1 , according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a multi-handled bag, such as a multi-handled bag made from the bag material ofFIG. 1 , according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4 is a front view of a multi-handled bag, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5 is a front view of a multi-handled bag, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6 is a front view of a multi-handled bag, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 7 is a front view of a multi-handled bag, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. - The present disclosure relates generally to bags, and more particularly to multi-handled bags and related methods of use. In some embodiments, the multi-handled bag comprises a first wall, a second wall, a first gusset, and a second gusset, wherein the first wall, the second wall, the first gusset, and the second gusset cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity. In some of such embodiments, the multi-handled bag further comprises a first flap comprising a first handle; a first intermediate seal disposed at a first end of the first flap, wherein the first intermediate seal consists of a single transverse seal that extends along a full width of the bag; and a first end seal that extends along only a portion of a second end of the first flap. Similarly, the multi-handled bag can also comprise a second flap comprising a second handle; a second intermediate seal disposed at a first end of the second flap, wherein the second intermediate seal consists of a single transverse seal that extends along a full width of the bag; and a second end seal that extends along only a portion of a second end of the second flap. In certain of such embodiments, the multi-handled bag is devoid of additional seals. Additional embodiments and details are further discussed below.
- Embodiments of the disclosure may be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. It will be readily understood that the components of the present disclosure, as generally described and illustrated in the drawings herein, could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed description of the embodiments is not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, but is merely representative of possible embodiments of the disclosure. In some cases, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail. While the various aspects of the embodiments are presented in drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated.
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FIGS. 1 and 1A depict various views of a bag material 100 (or a bag precursor 100), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. More particularly,FIG. 1 is a front view of thebag material 100, andFIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of thebag material 100 ofFIG. 1 taken along theview line 1A-1A. It will also be appreciated thatFIG. 1 can be representative of a rear view of thebag material 100, as the front and rear of thebag material 100 can be substantially the same. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 1A , thebag material 100 comprises a first orfront wall 110, and a second orrear wall 120, each of which can comprise a firstlateral edge lateral edge bag material 100 also comprises afirst gusset 130 and asecond gusset 140. Thefirst wall 110,second wall 120,first gusset 130, andsecond gusset 140 can cooperate to define at least a portion of acavity 102 in the interior of thebag material 100. - In certain embodiments, the
first wall 110 can be described as having atop end 114 and abottom end 112. Likewise, thesecond wall 120, thefirst gusset 130, thesecond gusset 140, and/or thebag material 100 generally can also be described as having a top end and a bottom end. As used herein, directional terms, such as “front,” “rear,” “top,” “bottom,” etc., are used with respect to the orientation shown inFIGS. 1-7 . However, such terms are used for the sake of convenience and are not intended to be limiting. For example, it will be understood that atop end 114 could be referred to as afirst end 114, and abottom end 112 could be referred to as asecond end 112, etc. - In various embodiments, the
bag material 100 comprises a tubular structure. For example, thebag material 100 may be extruded as an elongated tubular structure. The elongated tubular structure can thereafter be cut to form smaller tubular structures (such as the structure depicted inFIG. 1 ) from which individual bags may be formed. In some of such embodiments, thevarious walls gussets bag material 100 can be described as being integral with one another, or formed from a single portion of material. Accordingly, while the disclosure herein may reference afirst wall 110, asecond wall 120, afirst gusset 130, and asecond gusset 140, it will be appreciated that such reference may be in relation to a first face, second face, first side, and second side of a tubular structure from which the bag orbag material 100 may be formed. In other embodiments, one or more of thewalls gussets bag material 100 may be formed. - As shown in
FIG. 1A , in some embodiments, thegussets bag material 100. Without limitation, thegussets gussets cavity 102 is filled with one or more products). Thegussets second walls bag material 100 does not include one ormore gussets - With continued reference to
FIG. 1 , in some embodiments thebag material 100 can be coupled invarious regions seal regions more walls bag material 100, such as thefirst wall 110,second wall 120,first gusset 130, andsecond gusset 140, can be coupled together to form a bag (such as thebag 101 shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 ). As shown in the illustrated embodiment, for example, thebag material 100 can be coupled at a first intermediate region 154 (which can also be described as a lower intermediate region 154), and at a second intermediate region 156 (which can also be described as an upper intermediate region 156). In such embodiments, the portion of thebag material 100 disposed between the first and secondintermediate regions bag body 104. As detailed below, thebag body 104 can be configured to retain one or more products within thecavity 102 of the bag. In further embodiments, thebag material 100 can also optionally be at least partially coupled at a first end region 152 (also known as a lower or bottom end region 152), and can optionally be at least partially coupled at a second end region 158 (also known as an upper or top end region 158). - The
various regions bag material 100 can be coupled in various ways. In some embodiments, for example, thewalls various regions - In some embodiments, one or more of the seals are applied such that they extend along an entire or full width of the bag material 100 (e.g., from one
lateral edge 116 to another lateral edge 118). In such embodiments, the seals can be referred to as transverse seals. One or more seals can also be applied across only a portion of the width of thebag material 100. In such embodiments, the seals can be referred to as partial seals. In yet further embodiments, one or more tack seals can be used. - As can be appreciated, and as further detailed herein, the seals or seams can be applied at various stages in the manufacturing process. For example, a manufacturer may apply a seal at a first
intermediate region 154 prior to providing the bag to a customer or downstream user. The customer or downstream user may then fill the bag with one or more products and apply a seal at the secondintermediate region 156 to enclose the one or more products in thecavity 102 of the bag. If desired, the manufacturer, customer, and/or downstream user may further apply a seal at a first and/orsecond end region 152, 158 (e.g., to hold the walls of theflaps - In some embodiments, the
bag material 100 is coupled such that it forms aflap 160 on either end of thebag material 100. For example, thebag material 100 can be coupled at a firstintermediate region 154 such that afirst flap 160 is formed at oneend 112 of thebag material 100. Thebag material 100 can also be coupled at a secondintermediate region 156 such that asecond flap 162 is formed at anotherend 114 of thebag material 100. Theflaps regions - In some embodiments, a length or height of the
flaps regions flaps bag end region flaps - The
flaps flaps 160, 162 (as is shown in the embodiment ofFIG. 2 ) such that the bag can be carried, handled, and/or otherwise manipulated by a user. As can be appreciated, the contents in thecavity 102 of the bag orbag material 100 are also not disposed in theflaps flaps intermediate regions 154, 156 (which can extend along a full width of the bag material 100) can inhibit or prevent the contents of the bag from spilling out through the handles (or another region at the top orbottom end -
FIG. 2 depicts a front view of amulti-handled bag 101 formed from a bag material, such as thebag material 100 ofFIG. 1 , in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown inFIG. 2 , in some embodiments, one or more of theregions intermediate region 154 has been coupled (e.g., sealed with a heat seal, etc.) to form a firstintermediate seal 174 that defines afirst end 103 of thebag cavity 102. One or more products (e.g., salt, etc.) may thereafter be disposed in thecavity 102 of thebag 101. After the one or more products are disposed in thebag 101, a secondintermediate region 156 of thebag 101 can be coupled (e.g., sealed), enclosing the one or more products in thecavity 102 of thebag 101 and forming asecond end 105 of the bag cavity 102 (resulting in abag 101 such as the bag depicted inFIG. 3 ). - As further shown in
FIG. 2 , the firstintermediate seal 174 extends along an entire or full width of thebag 101. In such embodiments, the one or more products can be described as being retained at least partially by the firstintermediate seal 174. Further, in some embodiments, the firstintermediate seal 174 consists of a single seal or seam. - Moreover, in the illustrated embodiment, an
end seal 172 has also been applied at anend seal region 152. As shown inFIG. 2 , in certain embodiments, theend seal 172 extends along an entire width of thebag 101, forming a transverse seal or seam. As detailed further below, in other embodiments, the end seals 172 need not extend along the entire width of thebag 101. - As further shown in the illustrated embodiment, a
handle handles handles bag 101 by cutting one or more slits and/orapertures 168 into thebag 101. For example, one ormore apertures 168 can be cut or otherwise disposed through each of thefirst wall 110 and the second wall. - If desired, a
reinforcement member 161 can also be disposed in theflap handle reinforcement member 161. As shown inFIG. 2 , for example, areinforcement member 161 can be disposed on an outer face of thefirst wall 110. In other embodiments, areinforcement member 161 is disposed on an inner face of thefirst wall 110, or on an inner and/or outer face of the second wall. - In some embodiments, the
reinforcement members 161 may reinforce, strengthen, and/or support thehandles reinforcement members 161 may inhibit or prevent thehandles first wall 110 and/or the second wall. During use, a user may grasp thehandle bag 101. The contents of thebag 101 may be heavy such that during lifting or carrying of thebag 101 substantial pressure is applied to at least a portion of thebag 101 at or adjacent thehandles bag 101 may be configured for heavy-duty applications. For instance, thebag 101 may be configured to retain one or more products like salt (e.g., salt pellets), rocks (e.g., gravel), bark, fertilizers, etc. Thebag 101 may also be configured to retain at least 5 lbs, 10 lbs, 15 lbs, 20 lbs, 25 lbs, 30 lbs, 35 lbs, 40 lbs, 45 lbs, 50 lbs, or 55 lbs, or more of the product. In such embodiments, thereinforcement member 161 may act to reinforce, strengthen, and/or support thehandles handles reinforcement member 161, and/or thehandle reinforcement member 161 may be substantially tear-resistant. - Various types of
reinforcement members 161 can be used, including, but not limited to one or more of a tape (e.g., an adhesive tape), a film, a fabric, or a reinforcement material. Thereinforcement members 161 may include a polymeric material (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.), fibers, another suitable reinforcement material, or any combination thereof. As shown, a width and/or a height of thereinforcement members 161 can be greater than a width and/or a height of thehandle reinforcement members 161 may surround thehandle - With continued reference to
FIG. 2 , various types ofhandles handles handles apertures 168. Without limitation, a user may extend a finger through each of the threeapertures 168 when grasping, moving, or otherwise manipulating thebag 101. For example, a user may extend an index finger though a first aperture, a middle finger through a second aperture, and a ring finger through a third aperture. Similar grasping may also be done by both hands, with each of thehandles apertures 168. - Additionally, it will generally be understood that the shape and/or size of the
handle apertures 168 can vary as desired. Indeed, any variety ofhandles apertures 168 can be cut or otherwise disposed on or formed in theflap handle apertures 168 can be disposed in thebag 100 before or after the one or more intermediate seals are applied. Thehandles bag 101 or bag material prior to sealing and/or filling thebag 101 with one or more products. -
FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of amulti-handled bag 101 formed from a bag material, such as thebag material 100 ofFIG. 1 , in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown inFIG. 3 , in some embodiments a secondintermediate region 156 can be sealed or otherwise coupled after filling thecavity 102 with one or more products. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the secondintermediate region 156 has been coupled (e.g., sealed with a heat seal, etc.) to form a secondintermediate seal 176 that defines asecond end 105 of thebag cavity 102. As can be appreciated, the one or more products can be retained within thebag cavity 102 by the first and secondintermediate seals intermediate seals - In certain embodiments, such as the illustrated embodiment, the
ends bag 101 are also at least partially sealed. In further embodiments, it will be understood that thefirst wall 110 andsecond wall 120 need not be coupled (e.g., sealed) at their outermost peripheral edges. For example, at least a portion of the first andsecond walls skirt 119, 117 (or unsealed region) at the top 114 and/orbottom 112 peripheral edges of thebag 101. - As further shown in
FIG. 3 , in some embodiments the upper and/orlower seals 178, 172 (also known as end seals) extend the entire width of thebag 101. In other embodiments, the upper and/orlower seals bag 101. For example, in some embodiments the upper and/orlower seals bag 101. In further embodiments, a tack seal (or series of tack seals) is used to form the upper and/orlower seals - Further, in some embodiments, the
bag 101 is devoid of additional seals. For example, thebag 101 need not include seals in addition to the firstintermediate seal 174, the secondintermediate seal 176, the upper seal 178 (e.g., a first end seal), and the lower seal 172 (e.g., a second end seal). -
FIG. 4 depicts a front view of amulti-handled bag 201 that can resemble thebag 101 described above in certain respects. Accordingly, like features are designated with like reference numerals, with the leading digits incremented to “2.” Relevant disclosure set forth above regarding similarly identified features thus may not be repeated hereafter. Moreover, specific features of thebag 201 may not be shown or identified by a reference numeral in the drawings or specifically discussed in the written description that follows. However, such features may clearly be the same, or substantially the same, as features depicted in other embodiments and/or described with respect to such embodiments. Accordingly, the relevant descriptions of such features apply equally to the features of thebag 201. Any suitable combination of the features and variations of the same described with respect to thebag 101 can be employed with thebag 201, and vice versa. This pattern of disclosure applies equally to further embodiments depicted in subsequent figures and described hereafter, wherein the leading digits may be further incremented. - Analogous to the
bag 101 as described above, thebag 201 can include afirst wall 210, a second wall (not depicted), afirst gusset 230, and asecond gusset 240. Thefirst wall 210, second wall (not depicted),first gusset 230, andsecond gusset 240 can cooperate to define at least a portion of acavity 202. Thebag 201 further includes a first andsecond flap intermediate seal flap handle FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, thebag 201 need not include an upper and/or lower seal at theends bag 201. Rather, theflap intermediate seals -
FIG. 5 depicts a front view of amulti-handled bag 301 in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown inFIG. 5 , thebag 301 can include afirst wall 310, a second wall (not depicted), afirst gusset 330, and asecond gusset 340. Thefirst wall 310, second wall (not depicted),first gusset 330, andsecond gusset 340 can cooperate to define at least a portion of acavity 302. Thebag 301 further includes a first andsecond flap intermediate seal flap handle - As further shown in
FIG. 5 , in some embodiments the end seals 372, 378 include one or more tack seals. In other words, tack seals can be used to hold the materials of theflaps bag 301 and/or the width of thehandle ends handle bag 301. For example, at least partially coupling theends bag 301. - As further illustrated in
FIG. 5 , various types ofhandles FIG. 5 thehandles slit 380 extending between first and second apertures 382 (or knock-out regions). As illustrated, the first andsecond apertures 382 can be substantially circular. In other embodiments, the shape of the first andsecond apertures 382 can be substantially oval, substantially rectangular, substantially square, or substantially triangular. Any other suitable shape can also be used, including irregular shaped openings. - Likewise, as depicted, the
slit 380 can be substantially linear. In other embodiments, theslit 380 may be curved, wavy, or zig-zag shaped. Any other suitable shape can also be used. As shown, theslit 380 can also be disposed such that it is substantially parallel with the top and/or bottom ends 314, 312 of thebag 301. Theslit 380 can also include a series of perforations, or can be a continuous cut out region, as desired. - Other types of handles are also contemplated. For example, handles having other shapes and/or sizes may also be used with any of the bags disclosed herein. Illustrative handles that can be used are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,231,232, entitled “BAG WITH TEAR-RESISTANT HANDLE,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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FIG. 6 depicts a front view of amulti-handled bag 401 in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown inFIG. 6 , thebag 401 can include afirst wall 410, a second wall (not depicted), afirst gusset 430, and asecond gusset 440. Thefirst wall 410, second wall (not depicted),first gusset 430, andsecond gusset 440 can cooperate to define at least a portion of acavity 402. Thebag 401 further includes a first andsecond flap intermediate seal flap handle - As further shown in
FIG. 6 , in some embodiments, the end seals 472, 478 extend only partially along a portion of the width of thebag 401. In such embodiments, a full intermediate seal or seam need not be required. Partially coupling theends handle bag 401. For example, at least partially coupling theends bag 401. - As further shown in
FIG. 6 , in some embodiments, thehandles slit 484 that includes amiddle slit portion 486 extending between first and second end slitportions 488. As depicted, the first and second end slitportions 488 can be arcuate or curved in shape. Theslit 484 can include perforations (e.g., a series of perforations) or theslit 484 can include a continuous cut out region, as desired. -
FIG. 7 depicts a front view of amulti-handled bag 501 in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown inFIG. 7 , thebag 501 can include afirst wall 510 and a second wall (not depicted). Thefirst wall 510 and second wall can cooperate to define at least a portion of acavity 502. Thebag 501 further includes a first andsecond flap intermediate seal flap handle - As further shown in
FIG. 7 , in some embodiments, thebag 501 does not require gussets. Accordingly, it will thus be appreciated that the principles of the disclosure herein can be applicable to a variety of different types of bags, including gusseted and non-gusseted bags. Other styles and/or bag formats can also be used. - Any variety of materials may also be used to form the bags or the components of the bags disclosed herein. For example, in some instances, it may be desirable to select materials that are relatively stiff such that the bags are sufficiently rigid to hold or maintain their structure or conformation. It may also be desirous to form a bag that is relatively flexible.
- In certain embodiments, the bags may be formed from one or more sheets (e.g., a polyolefin sheet), tube stock (e.g., polyethylene tube stock), or another suitable material. In certain embodiments, the tube stock may have a thickness between about 2 mils and about 12 mils, between about 4 mils and about 10 mils, between about 6 mils and 8 mils, or another suitable thickness. The sheet or tube stock may be one or more of a coextruded, monoextruded, single-ply, and/or multi-ply material. For example, a multi-ply material may include multiple thicknesses of the same sheet or tube stock. In another example, a multi-ply material may include different materials to provide particular characteristics, such as, but not limited to, strength, flexibility, UV resistance, and/or color. The sheet or tube stock may also be one or more of a woven, non-woven, synthetic, and/or non-synthetic material.
- In some embodiments, the bags may include a single-layer film. In other embodiments, the bags may include a multi-layer film. As used herein, the term “film” refers to the material of which the bags may be formed, and may include both polymeric and paper components as disclosed herein. The term “film” includes laminate, single-layer, and multi-layer polymeric products, and may include a fiber product. The bags may also include a laminate or a coextruded material. Exemplary materials that may be used in forming the bags include polymeric materials such as polyethylene polymers and copolymers, polypropylene polymers and copolymers, polyester polymers and copolymers, and/or polyamide polymers and copolymers. Other materials are also within the scope of this disclosure.
- As can be appreciated, the bags can be shorter or taller than what is depicted in
FIGS. 1-7 . For example, in some embodiments, a ratio of the height of a bag to its width can be less than or greater than what is shown inFIGS. 1-7 . Other relative configurations are also within the scope of this disclosure. - The bags provided herein may also be formed in a variety of sizes and configurations. In some instances, some variations in addition to size may exist between the smaller and larger format bags. For example, in some embodiments, larger format bags may be formed of a stiffer material. The stiffer material may aid in maintaining the bag shape and allowing the bag to stand on its own. The stiffer material also may aid in maintaining the opening in an open state, as a width of the opening can be bigger for the larger format bags. Other alterations are also possible, such as omitting or including various seams or seals and/or, where seams or seals are present, increasing or decreasing a width of each seam or seal.
- Any methods disclosed herein include one or more steps or actions for performing the described method. The method steps and/or actions may be interchanged with one another. In other words, unless a specific order of steps or actions is required for proper operation of the embodiment, the order and/or use of specific steps and/or actions may be modified.
- References to approximations are made throughout this specification, such as by use of one or more of the terms “about,” “approximately,” “substantially,” and “generally.” For each such reference, it is to be understood that, in some embodiments, the value, feature, or characteristic may be specified without approximation. For example, where such a qualifier is used, the term includes within its scope the qualified word in the absence of the qualifier.
- Reference throughout this specification to “an embodiment” or “the embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the quoted phrases, or variations thereof, as recited throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Similarly, it should be appreciated that in the above description of embodiments, various features are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure, however, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that any embodiment requires every feature shown in a particular drawing.
- Unless otherwise noted, the terms “a” or “an” are to be construed as meaning “at least one of.” In addition, for ease of use, the words “including” and “having” are interchangeable with and have the same meaning as the word “comprising.” Recitation of the term “first” with respect to a feature or element does not necessarily imply the existence of a second or additional such feature or element.
- The claims following this written disclosure are hereby expressly incorporated into the present written disclosure, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment. This disclosure includes all permutations of the independent claims with their dependent claims. Moreover, additional embodiments capable of derivation from the independent and dependent claims that follow are also expressly incorporated into the present written description.
- Without further elaboration, it is believed that one skilled in the art can use the preceding description to utilize the invention to its fullest extent. The claims and embodiments disclosed herein are to be construed as merely illustrative and exemplary, and not a limitation of the scope of the present disclosure in any way. It will be apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art, with the aid of the present disclosure, that changes may be made to the details of the above-described embodiments without departing from the underlying principles of the disclosure herein. In other words, various modifications and improvements of the embodiments specifically disclosed in the description above are within the scope of the appended claims. The scope of the invention is therefore defined by the following claims and their equivalents.
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