US20200207519A1

US20200207519A1 - Novel bag

Info

Publication number: US20200207519A1
Application number: US16/813,108
Authority: US
Inventors: Alex Thompson
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2019-05-24
Filing date: 2020-03-09
Publication date: 2020-07-02

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a novel bag for storage, transportation and spread of organic matter for landscaping and gardening. The bag comprises at least two handles and a plurality of perforations for the controlled flow of organic matter. The organic matter can be mulch or composite.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to the U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/852,689 filed May 24, 2019 which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to a bag for transporting, storing, and spreading organic matter in a filed.

BACKGROUND

Organic matter such as mulch and compost are stored and transported in big bags. A buyer purchases one or more of such bags and transports them to the field or landscape. To spread the organic matter in the field, the buyer either rips a hole in the bag through which the organic matter is poured. Or the bag is emptied at a suitable place or in a container, and thereafter manually speeded in the field. There has been very little innovation in such conventional bags.
The conventional bags lack handles for lifting and carrying the bags. To spread the organic matter, the buyer must strain to lift, carry, and spread the handle-less bags. The conventional bags are unwieldy, there is no straightforward way to hold the bags to transport and spread easily and effectively the contents. Because of these difficulties, there is often great stress put on different parts of the body while attempting to spread organic material from conventional bags in residential and commercial landscaping settings.
According to a study, in the United States alone, gardening causes approximate 2.1 million injuries every year. A portion of these is caused due to the strain of pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy bags of organic material used in landscaping. The bags can be transported through trailers; however, it is uneconomical to transport one or a few bags through the trailer. To make the transportation cost reasonable, retail buyers of organic matters generally purchase large quantities of organic material which can be then transported to their site through a flatbed trailer. This is prohibitively expensive for the average person who does not own a trailer to transport large quantities of organic material. Therefore, the average retail buyers of mulch and composites are forced to purchase and transport the heavy, unwieldy bags to be used in the residential or commercial landscaping project.
Spreading the composite material is again a difficult task. After moving the organic matter to the site, the organic material must be poured, spread, and otherwise, dispersed at the site. Whereas most conventional bags are used to accomplish the storage and transportation of the organic matter, none can be used to spread the organic matter. Thus, conventional gags are mainly useful for transportation organic matter. Thus, there is a long-felt need for novel bags for organic matters, including mulch and compost, that is capable of being used both to transport and spread the organic matter in the context of landscaping and gardening.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The principal objective of the present invention is therefore directed to a novel bag for organic matter including mulch and compost.
An additional objective of the present invention is that the novel bag is convenient to lift and carry.
A further objective of the present invention is that the novel bags makes spreading of the organic matter contained in the bag easier.
Another objective of the present invention is that the novel bag allows carrying and spreading of organic matter for landscaping and gardening.
Yet another objective of the present invention is that the novel bags are economic to manufacture.
In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a novel bag having two or more handles coupled to the bag at appropriate places. The handles make the process of lifting, transporting and spreading of the organic matter convenient and safe. The bag according to the present invention acts like a tool to be used in the act of mulching, a tool to make the act of spreading organic matter easier on the body, faster in practice, and less unwieldy in the act of landscaping. The bag further comprises perforated top portion for dispensing the organic matter contained in the bag.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures, which are incorporated herein, form part of the specification and illustrate embodiments of the present invention. Together with the description, the figures further explain the principles of the present invention and to enable a person skilled in the relevant arts to make and use the invention.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of the bag, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a right-side view of the bag of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of a bag, in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a bag, in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of a bag, in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of the bag, in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as methods, devices, components, or systems. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.
The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term “embodiments of the present invention” does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage or mode of operation.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of embodiments of the invention. 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”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, 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.
The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.
The present invention is directed to a novel bag for organic composites used in landscaping and gardening. Shown in FIG. 1 is a front view of the bag 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The bag 100 comprises a bag body 110 having a front side, a rear side, a top side 120, a bottom side 130, a left side and a right side. The front side, the rear side, the top side 120, the bottom side 130, the left side, and the right side forms a volume of the bag body 110. Further shown in the FIG. 1 are multiple perforations 140 near the top-side 120. The perforations 140 having a diameter to allow a controlled flow of organic matter from the bag 100. A strip 150 is removably and sealably coupled over the perforations to temporarily close the perforations for storage and transport. The strip 150 has an extension that can be grabbed between the finger to pull out the strip 150 from the bag body 110, thus exposing the perforations 140. Further can be seen in FIG. 1 are two handles, a first handle 160 on the right side of the bag body and a second handle 170 on bottom side 130 of the bag body 110.
The bag 100 can be made of strong polymeric material, and the bag 100 having a volume to hold between 2 and 4 cubic feet of organic matter. Preferably, the bag 100 is designed to contain mulch and the perforations 140 are configured to allow the controlled flow of mulch from the bag 100. The handles allow a user to lift the bag 100. The bag 100 having at least two handles, wherein one of the handles is used to invert the bag 100 while the other handle is used to turn the bag 100 in the intended direction. The position of handles allows the user to turn the bag 100 in a direction in which the contents of the bag 100 are to be poured. This allows the user to stand upright while pouring the mulch, and further allows the user to direct the contents precisely where intended. Thus, the user does not have to bend repeatedly and over a long time to guide the mulch by hand. Thus, reducing the strain placed on the body during mulching.
FIG. 2 is a right-side view of the bag 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The bag 100 having the bag body 110, the bag body having a top side 120 and a bottom side 120. FIG. 2 shows a clear view of the handle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The handle 160 is shown by a rectangular shaded area. The handle 160 is having a rectangular opening (non-shaded area) for inserting hand and gripping the handle 160. The handle 160 is fixedly coupled to the bag body 110 at its top side. The opposite free side of the handle 160 is temporary and removably coupled to the bag body 110 through a strip 180. The strip 180 can have an extension to be grabbed between fingers to pull out the strip 180, releasing the handle 160. Thus, during use, the strip 180 can be removed to release the handles and the handle can then be grabbed to lift the bag 100. The handles are made of plastic material and are a flap of plastic material which lays against the bag body 110 through the strip 180.
Position of handles shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 allows a user to lift the bag 100. The second handle 170 can be used to tilt and invert the bag to pour the contents of the bag 100. While, the first handle 160 can be used to turn the bag 100 in the intended direction, thus directing the flow of the contents of the bag 100 at the intended site. Although FIG. 2 shows the position of handles 160 and 170 on the right side and the bottom side 170 respectively, it is within the scope of the present invention that the handles can be coupled to the bag body 110 at different positions than shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. For example, FIG. 3 shows the two handles 160 and 170 both on the right side of the bag body 110, one above another spaced at a distance. FIG. 4 shows the first handle 160 coupled at the top-front side of the bag body 110. While the second handle 170 is coupled at the bottom side 170 of the bag body 110. FIG. 5 shows both the first handle 160 and the second handle 170 are coupled on the front side of the bag body 110, one over another, and spaced at a distance.
FIG. 6 shows an alternate embodiment of the bag 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 shows the top view of the bag 100. The bag 100 having the bag body 110, the handle 160 coupled on side of the bag body 110. The top side of the bag body 110 is having multiple perforations 140. The perforations 140 having a diameter to allow controlled flow of organic matter contained in the bag. A strip 150 is removably and sealably coupled over the perforations to temporarily close the perforations for storage and transport. The strip 150 has an extension that can be grabbed between the finger to pull out the strip from the bag body 110, thus exposing the perforations 140.
While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A bag for storage, transportation and spread of organic matter for landscaping and gardening, the bag comprising:

a bag body, the bag body having a front side, a rear side, a top side, a bottom side, a left side and a right side;

at least two handles coupled to the bag body;

a plurality of perforations disposed at the near top side of the bag body; and

a first strip removably and sealably covering the plurality of the perforations.

2. The bag of claim 1, wherein the organic matter is mulch.

3. The bag of claim 1, wherein the organic matter is composite.

4. The bag of claim 1, wherein the bag body is made of polymeric material.

5. The bag of claim 1, wherein the at least two handles are made of polymeric material.

6. The bag of claim 1, wherein the bag comprises two handles, a first handle and a second handle, the first handle coupled to top area of the right side and the second handle coupled to the bottom side.

7. The bag of claim 1, wherein the bag comprises two handles, a first handle and a second handle, the first handle coupled to top area of the right side and the second handle coupled to bottom area of the right side.

8. The bag of claim 1, wherein the bag comprises two handles, a first handle and a second handle, the first handle coupled to top area of the front side and the second handle coupled to the bottom side.

9. The bag of claim 1, wherein the bag comprises two handles, a first handle and a second handle, the first handle coupled to top area of the front side and the second handle coupled to bottom area of the front side.

10. The bag of claim 1, wherein the plurality of perforations are disposed over the top side.

11. The bag of claim 1, wherein the plurality of perforations are disposed over top area of the front side close to the top side.

12. The bag of claim 1, wherein each of the at least two handles have their free end releasably coupled to the bag body through a second strip.

13. The bag of claim 12, wherein the second strip is having an extension configured to be grabbed between fingers for pulling off the second strip releasing each of the at least two handles.

14. The bag of claim 1, wherein the first strip is having an extension configured to be grabbed between fingers for pulling off the first strip.