One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first layer non-continuously is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer or another appearance. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.

A woven laminated plastic bag having an easy open feature is provided. The easy open feature is generally defined by a weakened portion in the bag. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from a woven polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a polyethylene film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide a discrete area which may contain discrete graphics and/or printing.

A packaging structure with patterns formed through continuous multi-color hot foil stamping includes a packaging portion consisting of a receiving unit and a bottom panel, and a pattern portion located on an outer surface of the packaging portion and including continuous multi-color hot foil stamped areas. The receiving unit internally defines at least one holding space and has a first and a second opening respectively formed at a top and a bottom thereof and communicable with the holding space. The bottom panel is an integral one-piece member connected to the bottom of the receiving unit to close the second opening. The one-piece bottom panel allows the bottom of the packaging portion to have a flat and seamless middle area and accordingly, increased overall structural stability. Since the pattern portion includes continuous multi-color hot foil stamped areas, it can be formed in a quick, low-cost and aesthetic manner.

A combination decoration and wire-reinforced twist tie is made with a grip on each end. Width is selected to be part of the presentation, and includes multiple wires providing additional stability for positioning the grips as emblems as part of the presentation. Certain embodiments place the decorative element in the geographical center or elsewhere along the strand that forms the twist tie, thereby freeing the ends to become a bow-like decoration behind the shaped image of that center decorative element.

Disclosed herein a bag with a multiple seal system. Accordingly, the bag may include a container and a seal. Further, the container may include a bottom side, a first imprinted surface, a second imprinted surface, a plurality of side surfaces and a cavity. Further, the first imprinted surface may include a first imprinted media. Further, the second imprinted surface may include a second imprinted media. Further, the bottom side may include a plurality of vertexes. Further, the cavity may be configured for storing an item. Further, the seal may be configured for preventing access to the cavity. Further, the seal may include a male side and a female side. Further, a male side of the seal may be located on a first member of the plurality of top edges. Further, a female side of the seal may be located on a second member of the plurality of top edges.

New techniques for stowing and rapidly shipping valuables in a retail setting are provided. In some aspects of the invention, a new form of coded shopping bag, configured to covert to a box (a.k.a. a BagBox) for on-location holding and/or shipping is provided. Systems and methods for BagBox conversion, stowing and/or shipping via specialized kiosks are provided. Billing methods based on the coding and recorded user preferences are also provided.

A sheet material container (C1) comprising a containing portion (10a) that contains contents (96) and formed of a layer sheet (120S). Among a first inner layer sheet (122Sa, 123Sa), a first outer layer sheet (121Sa) and a second inner layer sheet (122Sb, 123Sb), a sheet on one side of the sheet material container C1 with respect to a decorative portion (36b, 36c, 36d, 36h) has a light transmitting portion (34d, 34e, 34f, 34g) capable of transmitting visible light. The plurality of decorative portions (36b, 36c, 36d, 36h) are configured to be at positions where visible light is transmitted from the outside of the sheet material container (C1).

A security handle for a bag that holds merchandise, a bag incorporating the handle and a method of using the same. A first handle section of the security handle is secured to a first wall of the bag. A second section of the handle is folded over an upper end of the bag and is secured to a second wall of the bag that is opposite the first wall. The handle thereby closes off access to an interior compartment defined by the bag, thereby securing merchandise within the interior compartment. The handle includes a selectively removable tamper-proof opener member positioned between the first and second handle sections. The opener member is removed after delivery of the bag to a customer to allow access to interior compartment of the bag. The opener member may be a pull tab that is integrally formed with the first and second handle sections.

A liquid waste bag includes a bag body which is provided with a receptor cavity and a joint inserted into the receptor cavity and stuck onto the bag body. A tear part used for tearing the hag body to discharge liquid is connected to an outer wall of the receptor cavity of the bag body. The liquid waste bag is reasonable in design and simple in structure, is used to collect liquid waste and facilitates transferring and unified treatment of liquid waste. The tear part is reasonably connected to the outer wall of the receptor cavity of the bag body, the receptor cavity of the bag body can be rapidly and conveniently torn through the tear part, and then, the liquid waste is rapidly and conveniently discharged.