A method for using a lawn refuse disposal assembly includes providing a lawn refuse bag insert comprising a bag stand and a rake, the bag stand comprising an end wall and a side wall; detaching the rake from the bag stand; engaging the bag stand with a lawn refuse bag; shifting lawn refuse into the lawn refuse bag with the rake; and disengaging the bag stand from the lawn refuse bag.

A disposable toilet tote bag, fabricated of waterproof vinyl, plastic or fabric, fully assembled with secured side walls, back wall, front wall, and bottom wall, and designed to a shape that conveniently holds a used toilet for enduring removal. A liner is provided within the tote bag, to add to its reinforcement during usage. Any waste fluids that drain from the toilet, after it has been removed, and is being conveyed, or held within the bag, and will not soil any surrounding area. An adjustable shoulder strap fits over the user's shoulder, for conveyance of the bag, and hand lifts are provided to either side of the bag, to facilitate its conveyance by a single installer.

A cotton-based single use grocery bag for carrying groceries or other items. The single use grocery bag is also used for cleaning furniture, cleaning counter tops, washing dishes, etc. The single-use grocery bag may include the a body made of a cotton gauze material defining an internal compartment between a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourth side, a top, and a bottom, wherein the internal compartment is accessed through an opening at the top; the first side and the third side each comprise edges coupled together at a bottom portion of the body and separated at a top portion of the body; and the separated edges define a gap communicating the internal compartment with an outside of the body, wherein each gap is entirely disposed downward relative to the top and the opening and communicates the internal compartment to the external environment.

A lawn refuse disposal assembly includes a lawn refuse bag comprising a bag body defining a top end; and a bag insert comprising a bag stand and a rake detachably coupled to the bag stand, the bag stand inserted into an interior cavity of the lawn refuse bag through the top end, the rake configured to shift lawn refuse into the lawn refuse bag.

A male belt-shaped base having a male member with a short width, and a separation strip are heat-sealed to a film. A female belt-shaped base having a female member with a long width is heat-sealed at a predetermined position so that the male portion and the female portion are at engageable positions. The film is layered and suitably sealed to form a zipper-tape bag. The film and the separation strip are cut to form a cut portion at a non-bonded region in which the film of the zipper-tape bag is not bonded, thereby forming an unsealing tab. The unsealing tab can be easily formed by simply cutting the film.

A method of making a storage bag comprising the following steps performed in any order: (a) forming a composite tube having an inner surface comprising a higher melting polymer, an outer surface comprising a lower melting polymer, two ends, and a diameter; (b) flattening the tube in a direction perpendicular to the diameter; (c) forming a joint at one of the ends at a temperature between respective melting points of the higher melting polymer and the lower melting polymer; (d) providing a composite sheet having a first side comprising a higher melting polymer and a second side comprising a lower melting polymer; and (e) disposing the composite sheet over the joint such that the first side comprising a lower melting polymer engages the joint and forming a lap seam over the joint at a temperature between respective melting points of the higher melting polymer and the lower melting polymer, and a storage bag made by such method.

New techniques for stowing and rapidly shipping valuables from a variety of retail stores 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.

New techniques for stowing and rapidly shipping valuables from a variety of retail stores 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 hydration reservoir is provided. The hydration reservoir may include a bladder for storing fluid defining a front panel and a rear panel. A fill opening may be defined in the front panel. An outlet port may be defined in the front panel and spaced away from the fill opening at a distance. A handle assembly may be coupled to the front panel. The handle assembly may include a spine layer coupled to the front panel and a handle protruding from the spine layer. The handle may be spaced away from the fill opening.

A hydration reservoir is provided. The hydration reservoir may include a bladder for storing fluid defining a front panel and a rear panel. A fill opening may be defined in the front panel. An outlet port may be defined in the front panel and spaced away from the fill opening at a distance. A handle assembly may be coupled to the front panel. The handle assembly may include a spine layer coupled to the front panel and a handle protruding from the spine layer. The handle may be spaced away from the fill opening.