Lined Resealable Plastic Bag
US20130163898A1
2013-06-27
13/336,439
2011-12-23
Abstract:
The lined resealable plastic bag provided by the present invention has been strategically lined with paper towels to absorb excess moisture keeping food, specifically, fruits, vegetables, and meats fresher for a longer period of time. The invention has three main purposes; 1) positively impacts the taste and texture of food, making it more enjoyable to eat, 2) increases the life of certain foods, thus aid in reducing overall grocery costs for consumers, and finally 3) helps reduce the amount of paper product waste in households as the lining accurately covers the inner surface.
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Classification:
B65D31/04 » CPC main
Bags or like containers made of paper and having structural provision for thickness of contents with multiple walls
B65D81/264 » CPC further
Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents; Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents ; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators for absorbing liquids
B65D85/34 » CPC further
Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for fruit, e.g. apples, oranges or tomatoes
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to plastic bags, and more particularly lined resealable plastic bags.
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
For over 50 years, plastic bags have been widely used to contain various household articles, particularly food. When food is stored in resealable plastic bags and stored in a refrigerator, items stay fresh for a longer period of time and can be consumed at a later date. The problem however in lies with fruits, vegetables, and meats which are more porous than most foods. Exposure to moisture shortens the life of the food. When wanting to keep fruits, vegetables, and meats fresh for a longer period of time, one can use paper towels to absorb excess moisture; however, the average consumer uses too much paper towel as well as struggles with extracting the food as the paper towel is soggy after use. My new design will help households keep food fresher for a longer period of time while reducing excess paper product waste.
PICTURES
Description of Pictures (See Pictures on Pages 3-6)
FIG. 1 is an elevated side view of a lined resealable bag. The picture of my new design shows a 11.5″×10.5″ resealable plastic bag that's interior walls are lined with adhesively secured paper towels measuring 9.5″×10.5″ (all dimensions noted are applicable for all figures).
FIG. 2 is an elevated top view of a lined resealable bag. The picture of my new design shows the resealable plastic bag that's interior walls are lined with adhesively secured paper towels. In this view, both interior walls are easily visible.
FIG. 3 is an elevated and more distant top view of a lined resealable bag. The picture of my new design shows the resealable plastic bag that's interior walls are lined with adhesively secured paper towels. In this view, both interior walls are easily visible.
FIG. 4 is an elevated front view of a lined resealable plastic bag. In this view the scale of the lined resealable plastic bag is more easily visible.
Claims
What is claimed is:1. The ornamental design for a fitted and permanent lining for resealable plastic bags. The lining which lines the resealable plastic bag consists of paper towels and is secured to the interior walls of the bag with light adhesive. The primary purpose of lining the resealable plastic bags is to lengthen the life of food; primarily fruits, vegetables, and meats by absorbing excess moisture with little effort from the consumer. The secondary purpose of lining the resealable plastic bags is to reduce household paper product waste as the lining is accurately measured and assembled.
