Reusable seamless multipurpose bag

Abstract

A reusable bag (10) made of materials, such as an FDA approved food-grade silicone, which may or may not include fillers, that can withstand the extreme temperatures used in the entire food preparation, cooking, and cleaning processes, including, but not limited to, storing, freezing, defrosting, marinating, baking, and washing for reuse. The bag (10) may be seamless and may have rounded corners and / or a rounded bottom (14), which allows for reversibility for the purpose of cleaning and prevents the accumulation of food, bacteria, or other contaminants thereby ensuring the safety and reusability of the invention. This bag may be closed and opened repeatedly by a sealing mechanism (12) that allows for an air and water tight seal.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Patent #DateInventorCurrent U.S. ClassU.S. 2011 / 0038564 A1February 2011Slansky383 / 646,422,032July 2002Greene62 / 457.26,238,090May 2001Yuter383 / 25,261,532November 1993Fauci206 / 2185,213,418May 1993Dancy, et al.383 / 65,172,854December 1992Epstein, et al.229 / 123.34,358,466November 1982Stevenson426 / 106STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OF DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Plastic bags are a common form of storing, transporting, and protecting edible or perishable items. Unfortunately, these plastic bags have a limited utility. They cannot be exposed to extreme heat in the oven, dishwasher, or microwave because the plastic bags may melt or the chemicals in the materials which they comprise may contaminate the edible or perishable items. At the same time, these bags do not maintain their integri...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention described in the patent is a seamless and reversible bag that can be used in a variety of applications where extreme temperatures are involved such as the freezer, oven, and microwave. It also has rounded corners and a rounded bottom, which makes it easier to clean and prevents food or bacteria from accumulating inside. This makes the bag safer and more reusable.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, these plastic bags have a limited utility.

They cannot be exposed to extreme heat in the oven, dishwasher, or microwave because the plastic bags may melt or the chemicals in the materials which they comprise may contaminate the edible or perishable items.

At the same time, these bags do not maintain their integrity after repeated use or with heavy items.

Furthermore, plastic bags that are not truly reusable need to be replaced often, generating cost for the consumer and increasing the amount of waste.

Firstly, there is always the concern of the plastic melting.

Secondly, contamination of the edible or perishable items can occur from the chemicals of the plastic after heat exposure.

And thirdly, the shape of these containers may end up deformed after heat exposure which makes them difficult to close or store.

They are also, for the most part, made of a harder, sturdier plastic that makes it difficult to store.

Plastic containers cannot be molded or collapsed to adjust to their contents.

The materials of which they are comprised are not safe or stable enough to go from the freezer, to the microwave, to the oven for baking, to the dishwasher for cleaning.

At the same time, other specialized products are being manufactured to protect baking containers, further increasing the cost and the amount of refuse.

Silicone bags do exist but their design is not suitable for the entirety of the food preparation, cooking and cleaning processes.

They are very difficult to clean because they typically have square corners and seams where foods and liquids can get stuck and may not get exposed during the cleaning process making them unsanitary if reused.

At the same time, having seams may reduce the ability of the bag to withstand heavy items because the seams may come undone or become weak.

Also, having seams may also reduce its flexibility.

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