REUSEABLE BAG FOR CARRYING AND STORAGE

Abstract

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.

Claims

1. A reusable bag comprising: a bag comprised of a flexible material; said flexible material comprised of cross-woven strands of polyethylene, polypropylene, another polyolefin plastic, hemp, flax, cotton, polyester cloth, vinyl coated polyester, or any combination of same; built in handles; said handles positioned on said bag to assist a single person for carrying said bag, or said handles are positioned on said bag to assist multiple persons to carry said bag; an open sealable end.

2. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag protects contents of said bag from water, dirt and stains.

3. The bag of claim 1 wherein said flexible material contains or is coated with an anti-microbial or anti-fungal agent to inhibit growth of mold, mildew and fungus.

4. The bag of claim 1 further comprising an odor control agent to inhibit odors from bacterial growth.

5. The bag of claim 1 wherein said flexible material contains or is coated with a fragrance agent.

6. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag comprises seams that are sealed by single or multiple stitching.

7. The bag of claim 6 wherein said stitching is reinforced.

8. The bag of claim 6 wherein seams of said bag are sealed through application of heat.

9. The bag of claim 1 wherein said open end(s) are closed with use of a hook and loop type fasteners.

10. The bag of claim 1 wherein said open end(s) of said bag are sealable with use of a zipper or zippers.

11. The bag of claim 1 wherein said handles are positioned at one or both sides (ends).

12. The bag of claim 1 wherein one or more of said handles are at top and bottom of said bag.

13. The bag of claim 1 wherein multiple handles are placed in specific positions or at random on the sides (ends), top, and bottom of said bag.

14. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag comprises printing on its surface

15. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag is used as an advertising vehicle to communicate messages, coupons or contests to customers.

16. The bag of claim 1 wherein said handles are comprised of a flexible material such as cross-woven strands of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene, another polyolefin plastic, closely woven hemp, flax, cotton, polyester cloth, vinyl-coated polyester, or any combination of same.

17. The bag of claim 1 wherein said handles are comprised of a flexible material containing or coated with an anti-microbial/antifungal agent and/or odor control agent to inhibit growth of mold and mildew as well as inhibit bacterial growth that create odors, and/or fragrance agent.

18. The bag of claim 1 wherein a large or bulky object is inserted through said open end or side of said bag and sealed after inserting said object using a re-sealable mechanism.

19. The bag of claim 18 wherein said large or bulky object is transported to a new location, where it is stored in said bag or opened to remove said large or bulky object from said bag.

20. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag provides a protective cover from moisture, soiling, microbes, fungus, mold, mildew, and physical damage of enclosed objects, such as a mattress during lifting, carrying, transporting or storing.

21. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag is used in conjunction with a separate liner that is placed around said object and then placed inside said bag and has similar dimensions to said bag.

22. The bag of claim 21 wherein said separate liner acts as an additional protective layer.

23. The bag of claim 21 wherein said separate liner used in conjunction with said bag be reusable.

24. The bag of claim 21 wherein said separate liner is comprised of same material as said bag.

25. The bag of claim 21 wherein said separate liner is comprised of a material such that said bag and said object do not have any physical contact with one another.

26. The bag of claim 21 wherein said separate liner is comprised of a paper or plastic material.

27. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag creates a clean, dry environment in which mattresses, box springs, furniture cushions, boxes, objects, and other items are placed in said bag to aid in their transportation, short term or long term storage.

28. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag is stored in a compact condition when not in use.

29. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag is foldable for storage or transport.

30. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag is used in temperatures ranging from 50 degrees Fahrenheit to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, regardless of wind chill factors.

31. The bag of claim 21 wherein said separate liner is used in temperatures from 50 degrees Fahrenheit to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, regardless of wind chill factors.

32. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag has a length of approximately 36 Inches to 130 inches, a width of approximately 24 inches to 130 inches, and a depth of approximately 3 inches to 24 Inches.

33. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag is made of a material having a thickness of approximately 0.5 millimeters to 10.0 millimeters thick.

34. The bag of claim 1 wherein each of said handles has a length of approximately 1 inch to 130 inches, a width of approximately 1 inch to 20 inches, and a thickness of material used for construction of said handles on said bag of approximately 0.5 millimeters to 10.0 millimeters thick.

35. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag comprises a window wherein a user can view contents of said bag.

36. A reusable bag comprising: a bag comprised of a flexible material; said flexible material comprised of cross-woven strands of polyethylene, polypropylene, another polyolefin plastic, hemp, flax, cotton, polyester cloth, vinyl coated polyester, or any combination of same; devices for accepting handles; said handles positioned on said bag to assist a single person for carrying said bag, or said handles are positioned on said bag to assist multiple persons to carry said bag; an open sealable end; said handles being attachable and removable from said bag by said devices.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0058] FIG. 1 is a front closed view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] FIG. 2 is a front open view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] FIG. 3 is a front open view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] FIG. 4 is a front closed view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] FIG. 5 is a front open view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] FIG. 6 is a front open view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] FIG. 7 is a front open view of an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0065] FIG. 1 shows the reusable bag 10 having handles 12, stitching 14 and a closing mechanism 16.

[0066] FIG. 2 shows the reusable bag 10 having handles 12, closing mechanism 16, and a flap 18.

[0067] FIG. 3 shows the reusable bag 10 having handles 12, stitching 14, a closing mechanism 16, flap 18 and a mattress 20.

[0068] FIG. 4 shows the reusable bag 30 having handles 32, stitching 44 and a closing mechanism 46.

[0069] FIG. 5 shows the reusable bag 30 having handles 32, closing mechanism 36, and flap 38.

[0070] FIG. 6 shows the reusable bag 30 having handles 32, stitching 34, closing mechanism 36, flap 38 and cushion 40.

[0071] FIG. 7 shows the reusable bag 30 having handles 32, stitching 34, closing mechanism 35, flap 38 and cushion 40.