According to an embodiment, a net carrier comprises a flat main body formed of a flexible material, including a plurality of slits formed offset from each other along a radial direction of the main body, and transforming into a bag shape as the plurality of slits are wide open when an external force is applied to the main body, a pair of handle straps projecting from two opposite edges of the main body in opposite radial directions of the main body, and a pair of main neck straps crossing and supporting a neck of a container when the main body folds up to receive the container.

A number of easy-to-manipulate sterile intermittent urinary catheters have loop-shaped handles attached to proximal funnels, or a sliding sleeve with a loop-shaped handle, or both. In one embodiment, the intermittent urinary catheter may be stored in an easy-to-tear sterile package with finger holes to facilitate grasping and tearing. Sliding sleeves with one-way locking features may also have easy-to-grasp handles.

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 versatile trash bag has a mouth that is biased open to facilitate putting refuse in the bag and a plurality of handles for hanging the bag from a variety of objects. The trash bag is maintained in a wide-open configuration to facilitate a user's ability to place trash or access the contents therein. The bags also have structure to close and seal the open mouth. The bag has a stiff upper rim to which the pliable pouch portion connects, and which initially lies flat and may be folded to an expanded open mouth configuration. The stiff upper rim and an assembly of nested handles of different shapes may be integrally formed from plastic or stiff paper.

A bag (100) suitable for packaging fruit and vegetable products (2) comprising a casing (103) capable of housing the products to be packaged and at least one first band (104) and one second band (105) each arranged on the outer face of the casing so as to seal said casing, the first band (104) being joined to the casing only at its ends (104a, 104b) forming a handle (106) and the second band (105) joined along the length thereof to the associated face of the casing, forming a stable bottom (105c). A station (1) for producing this bag (100) comprises an expansion device (4) of tubular material comprising an upper expansion body (4a) and a lower expansion body (4b) mechanically linked to each other with a capacity for movement of one with respect to the other and that cooperate with welding groups.

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.

An accessory configured to carry a bag including a first layer of material and a second layer of material. The first layer of material and the second layer of material are configured to form a space therebetween. Additionally, the accessory includes a first opening configured to introduce an object into the space and a second opening in communication with a pulling system, wherein the pulling system is removably connected to an end of the object.

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.

A pre-formed bags dispenser comprises a container having an access aperture, a stack of pre-formed bags located in the container and having a first portion (12) deviated, preferably folded, at a transverse bend from a second portion containing mouth ends of the bags, and attachment means in the container separably attached to the mouth ends at lines of weakening, e.g. perforations. Front walls of the bags at the second portion, tensioned by the bending of the stack, are presented towards the access aperture. The bag nearest to the access aperture can be drawn out through the aperture by pulling its front wall, with one hand, relative to the attachment means. As the bag is so pulled its mouth is opened and the separable attachment to the attachment means is released. The attachment means, in one form, comprises a bar block separably joined to the mouths and/or handles of the bags. The container may be in the form of a box substantially closed apart from the access aperture, a tray or a bag.

The modular bag is a configurable containment system. The modular bag comprises a mesh sheeting, a plurality of zippers, a plurality of handles, and a plurality of anchor points. The plurality of zippers, the plurality of handles, and the plurality of anchor points attach to the mesh sheeting. The modular bag lies flat on a horizontal surface when fully extended. When the modular bag is fully extended, the modular bag forms a mesh that can be used as a netting. The plurality of zippers interconnect such that the modular bag can be configured into storage bags of various sizes. The plurality of handles forms grips that allows for the manipulation of the modular bag by hand. The plurality of anchor points form attachment points that allows for the attachment of the modular bag to objects.