US20050089249A1
2005-04-28
10/692,485
2003-10-27
The Fit-N-Bag is a stretchable, multi-sized, reusable, top secured form fitting receptacle liner for holding bags and/or contents. The content weight will determine the descent and ascent feature of the liner, resulting in improved accessibility to bags and/or contents.
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Fit-N-Bag is a reusable, top secured, form fitting liner for receptacles which can accommodate bags and/or contents
The Fit-N-Bag may be made of a stretchable material ie:Spandex with an elastic band at the top portion of the liner to secure liner to receptacle.
The stretchable quality of the material used and the content weight will determine the extent of the liner descent and ascent.
A sample production process is provided in the Detailed Description Of The Invention section.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONSNot Applicable
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENTNot Applicable
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIXNot Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to receptacles used in the home and workplace settings.
The use of this invention will minimize back bending in the retreival of bags and/or contents.
In the past whether at home or in the workplace, individuals have had to often bend excessively to retrieve bags and/or contents. Use of the Fit-N-Bag will minimize and in some instances eliminate the need for bending.
The weight descent and ascent feature of the liner will provide easier access to bags and/or contents.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe object of the invention is to provide an improved means of accessing bags and/or contents.
Backaches are a major source of aggravation to many in the population whether they be infirmed, homemakers, employees or the elderly.
In accordance with this invention, back bending will be minimized.
The Fit-N-Bag may be used in household trash receptacles providing homemakers a greater ease of use. The Liner may also be used in other household roomside; Laudry bag hampers, workroom storage receptacles as well as in workplace trash bins.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGFIG. 1 Depicts an In Use View of the Fit-N-Bag liner inside a receptacle. It is form fitting and secured at the top with the elastic band. The broken lines indicate the liner height when inserted. The content weight will then determine its descent.
FIG. 2 Depicts the Exterior View of the Fit-N-Bag liner showing the 1¼ inch width Casing and the (¾) inch width elastic band.
FIG. 3 Depicts the left side interior contrasted with the right side exterior in a Sectional View. The arrow paths indicate the (1) inch fold with the vertical and horizontal sewing machine double line along each fold sewn from the interior.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONThe Fit-N-Bag liner may be made by using a stretchable fabric such as Spandex and a top fitting elastic band (¾) inch width. The size of the fabric and the length of the elastic band will vary according to the size of the receptacle.
EXAMPLE28 Quart Basket
Items Needed
(A) 28 Quart Basket (Source—Housewares store)
(B) Elastic Band—33 inch length×¾ inch width (Source—Fabrics store)
(C) Spandex—35 inches length×15 inches height
(D) 100% Polyester Sewing Thread—(1) spool
(E) Sewing machine
(F) Sewing Needle—Ball Point For Knits #90/14
Production Process:
(A) Elastic Band Casing
(B) Stitching
(C) How to use:
Fit-N-Bag is ready for use by inserting bag and/or contents.
1. Improved accessibility to bags and/or contents as a result of liner descent/ascent feature
2. Minimized back bending on users part resulting in fewer back strains.
3. The Fit-N-Bag liner will take the shape of any receptacle as it is form fitting.