The present invention is directed to a side-sealed open mesh fabric bag having one or more multi-layer seam structures. At least one side seam of the bag comprises a plurality of folded layers of the bag's fabric bonded together within a seam structure by a plurality of seal portions. At least one of those seal portions is a sacrificial seal configured to at least partially give from the seam structure, whilst one or more other seal portions of the seam structure remain intact. The sacrificial seal provides the bag with volumetric flexibility, whilst the remaining seam structure provides an improved seam strength.

A multi-handled bag is provided. The multi-handled bag may include a first wall, a second wall, a first gusset, and a second gusset that cooperate to form at least a portion of a cavity. The multi-handled bag may also include one or more intermediate seals that extend along the full width of the bag. A variety of end seals can also be used, including tack seals and seals that only extend along a portion of the width of the bag.

A multi-handled bag is provided. The multi-handled bag may include a first wall, a second wall, a first gusset, and a second gusset that cooperate to form at least a portion of a cavity. The multi-handled bag may also include one or more intermediate seals that extend along the full width of the bag. A variety of end seals can also be used, including tack seals and seals that only extend along a portion of the width of the bag.

A reusable bag comprising: a bag comprised of a flexible material. The flexible material is comprised of cross-woven strands of polyethylene, polypropylene, another polyolefin plastic, hemp, flax, cotton, polyester cloth, vinyl coated polyester, or any combination of same. The bag has built in handles and an open end.

A reusable bag comprising: a bag comprised of a flexible material. The flexible material is comprised of cross-woven strands of polyethylene, polypropylene, another polyolefin plastic, hemp, flax, cotton, polyester cloth, vinyl coated polyester, or any combination of same. The bag has built in handles and an open end.

A transport bag (2) includes a closure device (56) in the lower section for detachably connecting the front wall (4) to the rear wall (5) in the closure state (21) for receiving the conveying good (39) and for releasing the connection from the closure state (21) into the open state (22) for releasing the conveying good (39). The locking of the closure device (56) is performed with the aid of an electric drive (10) which is preferably a low-cost solenoid with a spring return. The solenoid is connected to an electric line (15) by means of the electric contacts (14) located in the upper section of the suspension device (1). The reversible closing lock (18) is achieved with the aid of the spring of the solenoid. For the opening of the closure device (56), the solenoid is switched for a short time and the reversible closing lock (18) is released. The switching takes place in the unloading station (49) by supplying electric current to the electric contacts (14) with the aid of the electric switching contacts (31) of the unloading station (49). Additional advantages are offered by the uncomplicated efficient closing station (51) for closing the transport bags (2) with the aid of a lifting ramp (38). Additionally, the transport bag (2) can be folded in the conveying direction, and forms, in the unloaded state, a minimum depth resulting in an efficient utilization of the transport tracks (FIG. 13).

A transport bag (2) includes a closure device (56) in the lower section for detachably connecting the front wall (4) to the rear wall (5) in the closure state (21) for receiving the conveying good (39) and for releasing the connection from the closure state (21) into the open state (22) for releasing the conveying good (39). The locking of the closure device (56) is performed with the aid of an electric drive (10) which is preferably a low-cost solenoid with a spring return. The solenoid is connected to an electric line (15) by means of the electric contacts (14) located in the upper section of the suspension device (1). The reversible closing lock (18) is achieved with the aid of the spring of the solenoid. For the opening of the closure device (56), the solenoid is switched for a short time and the reversible closing lock (18) is released. The switching takes place in the unloading station (49) by supplying electric current to the electric contacts (14) with the aid of the electric switching contacts (31) of the unloading station (49). Additional advantages are offered by the uncomplicated efficient closing station (51) for closing the transport bags (2) with the aid of a lifting ramp (38). Additionally, the transport bag (2) can be folded in the conveying direction, and forms, in the unloaded state, a minimum depth resulting in an efficient utilization of the transport tracks (FIG. 13).

A method of assembling an insulated container can include folding a body portion of an insulated blank including folding a first panel of the body portion relative to a second panel of the body portion, the first panel defining a first end of the insulated blank; folding the second panel relative to a third panel of the body portion; folding the third panel relative to a fourth panel of the body portion, the fourth panel defining a second end of the insulated blank; attaching the first end of the insulated blank to the second end of the insulated blank to at least partially enclose an insulated cavity; folding a first bottom flap of the insulated blank relative to the first panel to further enclose the insulated cavity; and folding a second bottom flap of the insulated blank relative to the second panel to further enclose the insulated cavity.

A method of assembling an insulated container can include folding a body portion of an insulated blank including folding a first panel of the body portion relative to a second panel of the body portion, the first panel defining a first end of the insulated blank; folding the second panel relative to a third panel of the body portion; folding the third panel relative to a fourth panel of the body portion, the fourth panel defining a second end of the insulated blank; attaching the first end of the insulated blank to the second end of the insulated blank to at least partially enclose an insulated cavity; folding a first bottom flap of the insulated blank relative to the first panel to further enclose the insulated cavity; and folding a second bottom flap of the insulated blank relative to the second panel to further enclose the insulated cavity.

Thermoplastic bags with phased deformation patterns are described. In particular, one or more implementations comprise thermoplastic bags with ring rolling, SELFing, or other deformation patterns phased or aligned relative to the sides of the bags. The phased deformation patterns can allow for reducing or eliminating deformation patterns in areas of the thermoplastic bag in which side seals or other seals are formed. Additionally or alternatively, the phased deformation patterns can provide for zones that provide differing properties (e.g., functional or aesthetic). Such zones can vary aligned along a width of the thermoplastic bag and optionally also vary along a height of the thermoplastic bag. The differing zones can provide the thermoplastic bags with phased deformations that provide leak prevention, liquid containment, and other benefits.