S.a.c. degradable bags for discreet disposal of used or soiled personal care products

Abstract

A packaging system for the disposal of any manner of used or soiled personal care products includes a package member configured for the receipt of the used personal care products therein. The unique packaging disposal system member is comprised of a biodegradable, degradable, opaque, sealable, generally a soft-side bag like structure which is part of common element consisting of multiple packaging systems which are connected together or to a common element. The package member includes an opaque external surface having a desired nondescript aesthetic configuration or appearance for the purpose of discreet disposal of used or soiled personal care products. The aesthetic configuration of the said invention may include any manner of print, color, etc., for the purpose of disposal instructions, warnings or purchasing indicia. In other words, one viewing the package from the outside is not given obvious, noticeable indication that the package contains used or soiled personal care products nor are the items contained therein visible through the packaging system member.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Provisional Application No. 61 / 160,597 SANI SAC—Apparatus in which the receptacle is a sack or pouch, 5″×7″ in dimension, opaque, 1-3 mil in thickness and made of biodegradable, plastic material.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0003]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention relates to a unique flexible bag packaging system for the discreet, convenient, sanitary disposal of used or soiled personal care products. The said packaging system may be used for the disposal of any type of used or soiled personal care products, including but not limited to feminine hygiene products, incontinence articles, pads, wipes, condoms, cotton swabs, liners, diapers etc. All such uses are within the scope and spirit of the invention.[0005]The said flexible bag packaging system for disposal o...

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Benefits of technology

[0039]The said flexible bag packaging system for disposal of used personal care products according to the invention includes a biodegradable or degradable package member that is configured for receipt of used personal care products therein. The package member is dispensed by a common element capable of containing large quantities of bags for convenient easy dispensing which allows for the product to be readily and consistently available and is separable and i

Problems solved by technology

Unnecessary plumbing emergencies and associated costs: Today, individuals tend to flush used or soiled personal care products causing plumbing emergencies and related costs because there has been no solution available.

Unsanitary conditions: exist in restrooms due to improper disposal of used or soiled personal care Products.

Landfill space is limited.

This wastes valuable landfill space.

Environmental impact of current methods of disposal.

In addition, wax bags do not capture all of the products being disposed of in the waste bin due to the fact that there is usually a gap between the side wall of the container and the bag.

This results in exposed items outside of the bag causing unsanitary conditions for janitorial staff.

The bin itself becomes soiled and subsequent users will refuse to touch or use the bin to discard their items.

In other instances,

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