Plastic bag designed for dispensing

US20050220368A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-10-06BROADWAY KLEER GUARD CORP
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US · United States
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Publication Date
2005-10-06
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A stand-alone dispensable bag and method for packaging prescription drugs, cosmetics, and small objects wherein the bag comprises a bag made of plastic. The bag has tear-off perforations so that the bag can be removed from a dispenser. The bag has a slit above the tear-off perforations so that the bag can be hung on hooks. The bag has a bottom gusset so that the bag can open flat on the bottom.
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[0001] This application is based on Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 557,580, filed Mar. 30, 2004.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to a stand-alone dispensable bag and method for packaging prescription drugs, cosmetics, and small objects wherein the bag comprises a bag made of plastic. The bag has tear-off perforations so that the bag can be removed from a dispenser. The bag has a slit above the tear-off perforations so that the bag can be hung on hooks. The bag has a bottom gusset so that the bag can open flat on the bottom. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Retail establishments typically use a plurality of different size bags for packaging their products sold to consumers. The bags are usually stored on a shelf or other support member provided for all sizes and shapes of bags.

[0004] In the prescription drug area conventional practice is to use paper bags for the distribution of products. These bags are opaque. They do no...

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[0031] The present invention relates to a stand-alone bag which is dispensable in multiple quantities. In an embodiment, the bag of the present invention is dispensable from a plurality of hooks. In an embodiment, the bag of the present invention is made of plastic. In a preferred embodiment, the bag of the present invention is made of high density plastic. The bag of the present invention can be used for prescriptions, cosmetics or other similar small articles. The bags of the present invention stand on their own without any additional support.

[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, the bags have a wide face and a seamless construction, which provides an excellent surface area to accept all types of graphics on both the front and back of the bag. There are no vertical seams to restrict print areas, as is required of most paper bags of this kind.

[0033] In an embodiment, the bags of the present invention have a wide opening at the top to make it easier to insert products....