US20050069228A1 - Transparent bag with sewn-on fasteners - Google Patents
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- US20050069228A1 US20050069228A1 US10/990,261 US99026104A US2005069228A1 US 20050069228 A1 US20050069228 A1 US 20050069228A1 US 99026104 A US99026104 A US 99026104A US 2005069228 A1 US2005069228 A1 US 2005069228A1
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- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F1/00—Cardboard or like show-cards of foldable or flexible material
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
- A45C13/42—Devices for identifying luggage; Means for attaching same
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C3/00—Flexible luggage; Handbags
- A45C3/02—Briefcases or the like
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D33/004—Information or decoration elements, e.g. level indicators, detachable tabs or coupons
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D33/00—Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
- B65D33/16—End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
- B65D33/24—End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices using self-locking integral or attached closure elements, e.g. flaps
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- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
- G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
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- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
- G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
- G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
- G09F3/20—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
- A45C13/10—Arrangement of fasteners
- A45C2013/1015—Arrangement of fasteners of hook and loop type
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D2313/00—Connecting or fastening means
- B65D2313/02—Connecting or fastening means of hook-and-loop type
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Abstract
A system for adhering hook-and-loop (e.g., “Velcro”) fasteners to plastic bags by means of zig-zag stitching is disclosed. The system lessens the likelihood that the fasteners will detach from the substrates or plastic panels to which they are attached.
Description
- This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/252,624, filed Sep. 23, 2002, which was a Continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/902,115, filed Jul. 10, 2001.
- The present invention relates generally to a transparent container or bag. The bag can be used as both as a container for merchandise while in the hands of a retail merchant, and as a vehicle for repackaging and storing the merchandise while in the possession of the retail purchaser. Bags of this type are manufactured of non-rigid plastic sheets which can be easily folded. It is desirable to have at least front and back walls of the container be transparent which makes it easy to see the bag contents. Although the transparent bag can be used for many purposes, the bag is especially useful for displaying and storing cloth books.
- The bag has at least one transparent panel which is adapted to hold a display card. This card has substantially the same general width and length as the bag's front or back walls, and typically contains information concerning the contents of the bag, the identity of the manufacturer or distributor, and other information of potential interest to a consumer. Such cards are typically manufactured from light cardboard or stiff paper, but other materials (e.g., plastic) could also be used. In addition to providing information on the contents, the card, once inserted, also functions as a stiffener, adding additional rigidity to the package.
- Another desirable feature of a container of this type is ease of opening and closing. Because the bag is designed to be opened and closed on multiple occasions by the purchaser, the closure system should be both simple to use and sturdy. A hook and loop fastening system (commonly marketed under the trademark Velcro®) is ideal for this purpose. Fastening systems incorporating a first Velcro® member on a closure flap and a second closure Velcro® member on a front panel have been previously used. These Velcro® patches have been adhered to the surface of the bag by glue or the like.
- Although transparent bags having display cards are known in the art, one problem has been a system for placing the display cards in the package. Transparent bags of this type should be generic enough so that they can be used for a variety of products, with the display card serving as a major means for differentiating the bags' contents. Thus, on the one hand, the process of inserting the card into the bag should not be labor intensive. On the other hand, the display card should be placed firmly enough in the transparent bag so that the mere act of removing the bag's contents does not result in removal of the card at the same time. Stated another way, the frictional engagement between the card and bag can cause the card to be displaced when the contents are removed. One aspect of the present invention is a solution to this problem.
- As noted above, glued-on Velcro® patches have been used as means to open and close such transparent containers. One problem with glued-on patches is that over time the periphery of the Velcro® patches de-laminates from the surface. While the art has attempted to deal with this problem by using stitched-on patches, the sewing methods employed leave an edge portion which can work itself away from the closure flap or the wall of the bag. To the extent that these containers are used to package items for small children, the presence of something which can pose a risk of choking is another problem. Another aspect of the present invention provides a solution to this second problem.
- With respect to problem of mounting and maintaining a display card in the transparent container, the present invention utilizes a retaining strip along the top of one wall or panel of the transparent bag. The top edge and one side of the strip is secured to the bag; the bottom strip edge and the other side are open, allowing easy insertion of a display card during the packaging operation.
- The issue of a permanently-mounted fastening system is addressed by attaching Velcro® patches by means of continuous zig-zag stitching around the entire periphery of the patches. This method of attachment has been found to withstand repeated closing and unclosing without presenting an area of de-lamination where a small child could attack with fingers or teeth.
- Other aspects of the present invention will be more clearly understood from an examination of the appended drawings and detailed description, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a transparent bag of the present invention with the display-card-containing region facing forward; and -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view, partially in section, with the display-card-containing region facing toward the rear. -
FIGS. 1 & 2 show a transparent container orbag 10 which is adapted to hold a child's cloth book.Bag 10 has front andback panels side panels bottom panel 16, and a top,closure flap 15, all of which are manufactured of a clear plastic material. Closureflap 15 is a continuation of (integral with)back panel 13. - As shown in
FIG. 1 ,side panels bottom panel 16 are formed from a single continuous transparent strip. If desired, these panels can be fabricated from three or two pieces, rather than from a single strip. Moreover,side panels bottom panel 16 can be formed from a non-transparent material. - The various panels of
bag 10 are attached togusset members top gusset member 19interconnects front panel 11,side panels rear panel 13, and provides a rectangular opening for insertion of an object, such as a cloth book. A U-shapedfront gusset member 17 is mounted around three sides offront panel 11. Front gusset member is attached totop gusset member 19 at 20 a, 20 b. Reargusset member 18 extends aroundrear panel 13 and itsintegral closure flap 15. Reargusset member 18 is attached totop gusset member 19 at 21 a, 21 b. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 ,bag 10 has aretaining strip 22 which is mounted inside the bag structure, behindfront panel 11. As shown inFIG. 2 ,retaining strip 22 is manufactured of a clear plastic material having the same characteristics asfront panel 11. Indeed,strip 22 can be fashioned by simply bending the top end ofpanel 11 backwards. - Retaining
strip 22 is secured along its top edge by rectangular (top)gusset member 19. Afirst side end 23 ofstrip 22 is secured tofront gusset 17 slightly belowregion 20 b—wheregussets free end 25 ofretaining strip 22 is unattached, as is stripbottom edge portion 29, allowing insertion of a rectangular display card (not shown) having approximately the same dimensions asfront panel 11 betweenretaining strip 22 and the back side offront panel 11. This construction allows easy insertion of a display card, but will prevent the card from being dislodged from the bag when items are inserted and (in particular) removed. - In the embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 1 and 2 ,retaining strip 22 is shown as being mounted behindfront panel 11. It is, of course, equally possible to mount retainingstrip 22 behindrear panel 13 in the same manner. Indeed, in instances where it is desirable, two retaining strips can be employed, thus allowing the use of two display cards. - A Velcro®
hoop fastener patch 26 is mounted toclosure flap 15 and a Velcro®loop fastener patch 27 is mounted tofront panel 11, permittingbag 10 to be closed.Patches bag 10. Zig-zag stitches 30 provide a more secure attachment ofpatches panel 11. The nature of the patches attached to each panel can be reversed. That is, ahoop fastener patch 26 can be mounted onfront panel 11 and aloop fastener patch 27 onclosure flap 15. However, if a hoop-type fastener is employed as the first closure member, a loop-type fastener member must be employed as the second closure member.
Claims (1)
1. A display bag comprising:
a front panel, a back panel, a bottom panel, and a pair of side panels, said front and back panels formed from a deformable transparent material;
a closure flap integral with said back panel;
a top gusset member interconnecting the front panel, the side panels, and the rear panel, said top gusset member providing a rectangular opening for inserting objects into said plastic bag;
front and rear gusset members securing the front and back panels to the side and bottom panels and to the top gusset member;
a first hook and loop closure member on said closure flap of said bag, and a second hook and loop closure member on the front panel bag, said closure members attached to said bag by means of zig-zag stitching around the entire periphery of the closure members.
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