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Flap tie bag

US10414547B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Filing dateDec 4, 2014
Grant dateSep 17, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D33/1608
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A unitary trash bag includes a closed bag end and an open bag end located opposite the closed bag end. A plurality of flaps ae located at the open bag end. The flaps are arranged around a perimeter of the open bag end, each flap of the plurality of flaps including a flap opening in the flap to grasp and/or close the bag. A method of forming a trash bag includes forming a tubular film of material and sealing an edge of the tubular film, thereby defining a closed bag end. The film is cut at an open bag end opposite to the closed bag end to define a plurality of flaps in the film at the open bag end. A plurality of flap openings are cut in the film at the flaps and between the open bag end and the closed bag end.

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