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...

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Benefits of technology

[0015]These characteristics allow this invention to be used in a variety of applications where extreme temperatures are involved such as the freezer, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Furthermore, because it may be seamless

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 sto

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