Tote bag and method of using the same

Abstract

The present application provides a kind of bag, including accommodating portion, first lug portion, second lug portion, first extension, second extension, first handle portion and second handle portion.Accommodating portion has the first side, second side, third side and fourth side of interface.The first lug portion extends outward from the first side of accommodating portion, and the first lug portion has the first cutout away from accommodating portion.The second lug portion extends outward from the third side of accommodating portion, and the second lug portion has the second cutout away from accommodating portion.The first extension extends outward from the second side of accommodating portion.The second extension extends outward from the fourth side of accommodating portion.The first handle portion is connected with first extension and second extension, and has the first gripping segment outside the first side extension.The second handle portion is connected with first extension and second extension, and has the second gripping segment outside the third side extension.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a tote bag, and more particularly to a foldable tote bag. Background Technology

[0002] Common tote bags often have multiple cut lines to make the flat bag stand up. However, having multiple cut lines makes the bag manufacturing process complicated, and these cut lines can also affect the bag's structural strength. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, a tote bag is provided according to one embodiment, including a receiving portion, a first lug, a second lug, a first extension, a second extension, a first handle, and a second handle. The receiving portion has a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side connected in sequence. The first lug extends outward from the first side of the receiving portion, and has a first cutout at a location away from the receiving portion. The second lug extends outward from the third side of the receiving portion, and has a second cutout at a location away from the receiving portion. The first extension extends outward from the second side of the receiving portion. The second extension extends outward from the fourth side of the receiving portion. The two ends of the first handle are connected to the first extension and the second extension, and have a first gripping section extending outward from the first side. The two ends of the second handle are connected to the first extension and the second extension, and have a second gripping section extending outward from the third side.

[0004] In some embodiments, at least one first hollow portion is provided between the first handle portion and the first extension portion, the first lug portion and the second extension portion. At least one second hollow portion is provided between the second handle portion and the first extension portion, the second lug portion and the second extension portion.

[0005] In some embodiments, a first lug extends to contact a first gripping section of a first handle. A second lug extends to contact a second gripping section of a second handle.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first cut and the second cut are made in a direction parallel to the second side to the fourth side.

[0007] In some embodiments, the bag is integrally formed from a soft, flat material and cut to form a receiving portion, a first lug, a second lug, a first extension, a second extension, a first handle, and a second handle.

[0008] In some embodiments, the bag has a rectangular shape and four rounded corners formed by the first handle and the second handle.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first handle is elongated and extends outward in an arc shape from the first extension to the second extension on the first side. The second handle is elongated and extends outward in an arc shape from the first extension to the second extension on the third side.

[0010] In some embodiments, the device further includes a latching portion and a latching groove, which are located on opposite sides of the receiving portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​portion and snap-fit ​​groove are formed by a cutting receiving portion.

[0012] Furthermore, according to one embodiment, a method of using a tote bag is provided, including a preparation step, an assembly step, and a lifting step. The preparation step includes providing the tote bag. The assembly step includes grasping a first gripping segment of a first handle and passing it through a first slit, and grasping a second gripping segment of a second handle and passing it through a second slit. The lifting step includes grasping the first and second gripping segments and pulling the first and second handles upwards towards a receiving portion, causing a first lug, a second lug, a first extension, and a second extension to surround the receiving portion to form a receiving space.

[0013] In some embodiments, the receiving portion has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite each other. In the assembly step, the first gripping segment passes through the first cut from the upper surface side, and the second gripping segment passes through the second cut from the upper surface side. In the lifting step, the first gripping segment and the second gripping segment are held and pulled upwards towards the upper surface side of the receiving portion to lift the first handle portion and the second handle portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the receiving portion has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite each other. In the assembly step, the first gripping segment passes through the first cut from the lower surface side, and the second gripping segment passes through the second cut from the lower surface side. In the lifting step, the first gripping segment and the second gripping segment are held and pulled upwards towards the upper surface side of the receiving portion to lift the first handle portion and the second handle portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, during the lifting step, the first handle portion is pulled up until the connection between the first handle portion and the first extension portion engages with one end of the first cut and the connection between the first handle portion and the second extension portion engages with the other end of the first cut; and the second handle portion is pulled up until the connection between the second handle portion and the first extension portion engages with one end of the second cut and the connection between the second handle portion and the second extension portion engages with the other end of the second cut.

[0016] In some embodiments, the bag further includes a buckle portion and a buckle groove, the buckle portion being located on a first side of the receiving portion and the buckle groove being located on a third side of the receiving portion. The method of using the bag further includes a restoration step, a first folding step, a second folding step, a third folding step, and a buckling step. The restoration step includes pulling out a first handle portion and a second handle portion from the first and second cuts, making the bag flat. The first folding step includes folding a first extension portion to overlap with the receiving portion, and folding a second extension portion to overlap with the receiving portion. The second folding step includes folding a first lug portion from the connection point between the first lug portion and the receiving portion to overlap with the receiving portion, and folding a second lug portion from the connection point between the second lug portion and the receiving portion to overlap with the receiving portion, and storing the first handle portion and the second handle portion in the receiving portion. The third folding step includes folding the receiving portion in half, so that the first and third sides overlap. The buckle process involves snapping the buckle into the buckle slot to tuck the bag into place.

[0017] In summary, according to one embodiment, a tote bag is provided that allows a flat tote bag to be easily and conveniently stood upright by passing a first handle through a first slit and a second handle through a second slit. Thus, the step of standing the tote bag upright can be completed with fewer cutting lines. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a carrying bag according to a first embodiment.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram (a) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram (II) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram (III) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5 A flowchart (I) showing the method of using the bag according to a first embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram (IV) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram (V) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment.

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic diagram (VI) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram (VII) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram (VIII) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment.

[0028] Figure 11 Flowchart (II) of the method of using the bag according to a first embodiment.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a carrying bag according to a second embodiment.

[0030] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a carrying bag according to a third embodiment.

[0031] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a carrying bag according to a fourth embodiment.

[0032] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a carrying bag according to a fifth embodiment.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 100 tote bags

[0035] 110 Container Unit

[0036] 111 First side

[0037] 112 Second side

[0038] 113 Third side

[0039] 114 Fourth side

[0040] 115 Buckle section

[0041] 116 Clip slot

[0042] 117 Accommodation Area

[0043] 118 Upper surface

[0044] 119 Lower surface

[0045] 120 First protruding ear

[0046] 121 First cut

[0047] 130 Second protruding ear

[0048] 131 Second incision

[0049] 140 First Extension

[0050] 150 Second Extension

[0051] 160 First handle

[0052] 161 First gripping section

[0053] 170 Second handle

[0054] 171 Second grip section

[0055] 180 First hollow section

[0056] 190 Second hollow section

[0057] Steps S1 to S8

[0058] 200 tote bags

[0059] 220 First protruding ear

[0060] 230 Second protruding ear

[0061] 261 First gripping section

[0062] 271 Second gripping section

[0063] 300 tote bags

[0064] 320 First protruding ear

[0065] 330 Second protruding ear

[0066] 361 First gripping section

[0067] 371 Second gripping section

[0068] 400 tote bags

[0069] 411 First side

[0070] 413 Third side

[0071] 440 First Extension

[0072] 450 Second Extension

[0073] 460 First handle

[0074] 470 Second handle

[0075] 512 Second side

[0076] 514 Fourth side

[0077] 515 Buckle section

[0078] 516 Clip slot

[0079] 520 First protruding ear

[0080] 530 Second protruding ear

[0081] 540 First Extension

[0082] 550 Second Extension Detailed Implementation

[0083] Please see Figure 1 . Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a carrying bag according to a first embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the tote bag 100 includes a receiving portion 110, a first lug portion 120, a second lug portion 130, a first extension portion 140, a second extension portion 150, a first handle portion 160, and a second handle portion 170. The tote bag 100 is, for example, a reusable eco-friendly bag.

[0084] The receiving portion 110 has a first side 111, a second side 112, a third side 113, and a fourth side 114 that are sequentially connected. In a first embodiment, the receiving portion 110 can be used for a user to place an item. In the first embodiment, the first side 111 and the third side 113 are located on opposite sides, and the second side 112 and the fourth side 114 are located on opposite sides.

[0085] A first lug 120 extends outward from a first side 111 of the receiving portion 110, and has a first cut 121 at a location away from the receiving portion 110. A second lug 130 extends outward from a third side 113 of the receiving portion 110, and has a second cut 131 at a location away from the receiving portion 110.

[0086] The first extension 140 extends outward from the second side 112 of the receiving portion 110. The second extension 150 extends outward from the fourth side 114 of the receiving portion 110. Thus, the first lug 120, the first extension 140, the second lug 130, and the second extension 150 are sequentially provided from the first side 111 to the fourth side 114 of the receiving portion 110.

[0087] The first handle portion 160 connects to the first extension portion 140 and the second extension portion 150 at both ends, and extends outward from the first side 111 to have a first gripping section 161. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the first handle portion 160 is connected to the first extension portion 140 at one end on the second side 112, and to the second extension portion 150 at one end on the fourth side 114. The second handle portion 170 is connected to the first extension portion 140 and the second extension portion 150 at both ends, and extends outward on the third side 113 with a second gripping section 171. Figure 1 As shown, the second handle portion 170 is connected to the first extension portion 140 at one end of the second side 112 and to the second extension portion 150 at one end of the fourth side 114. In the first embodiment, the bag 100 is rectangular in shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0088] Specifically, when a user places an item in the receiving compartment 110, the user can grasp the first gripping section 161 of the first handle 160 through the first cut 121 of the first lug 120 and the second gripping section 171 of the second handle 170 through the second cut 131 of the second lug 130, and use the first gripping section 161 and the second gripping section 171 to stand the bag 100 upright. Figure 4 The first lug 120, the first extension 140, the second lug 130, and the second extension 150 surround the item in the receiving portion 110. In this way, the user can easily and conveniently complete the step of standing the bag 100 upright, and can also easily store the bag 100.

[0089] In the first embodiment, at least one first hollow portion 180 is provided between the first handle portion 160 and the first extension portion 140, the first lug portion 120, and the second extension portion 150. At least one second hollow portion 190 is provided between the second handle portion 170 and the first extension portion 140, the second lug portion 130, and the second extension portion 150. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the first handle portion 160 is spaced apart from the first extension portion 140, the first lug portion 120, and the second extension portion 150 by the first cutout portion 180, and the second handle portion 170 is spaced apart from the first extension portion 140, the second lug portion 130, and the second extension portion 150 by the second cutout portion 190. Thus, when the user grasps the first grip section 161 through the first cutout 121 and the second grip section 171 through the second cutout 131, the first lug portion 120, the second lug portion 130, the first extension portion 140, and the second extension portion 150 can respectively stand upright and surround the receiving portion 110.

[0090] In the first embodiment, the first lug 120 extends to contact the first gripping section 161 of the first handle 160. The second lug 130 extends to contact the second gripping section 171 of the second handle 170. Figure 1 As shown, the first lug 120 extends to a position flush with the first grip section 161, and the second lug 130 extends to a position flush with the second grip section 171. This gives the bag 100 a flat rectangular shape. However, this is not a limitation; the first lug 120 and the second lug 130 may extend beyond the first grip section 161 and the second grip section 171, or they may extend to a position where they do not contact the first grip section 161 and the second grip section 171. Other structural details regarding the first lug 120 and the second lug 130 will be described later. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the bag 100 has an overall rectangular shape, with four rounded corners formed by the first handle section 160 and the second handle section 170.

[0091] In the first embodiment, the first cut 121 and the second cut 131 are opened in a direction parallel to the second side 112 to the fourth side 114. Furthermore, taking the first handle 160 as an example, when a user grasps the first grip section 161 through the first cut 121 and pulls it up, the first handle 160 will contact both ends of the first cut 121 along the second side 112 and the fourth side 114, respectively. Thus, the first handle 160 is engaged by the first cut 121, allowing the bag 100 to stand stably upright. Furthermore, by adjusting the length of the first cut 121, the length of the handle after the first handle 160 is lifted can be adjusted.

[0092] In the first embodiment, the bag 100 is integrally formed from a soft, flat material and cut to form a receiving portion 110, a first lug 120, a second lug 130, a first extension 140, a second extension 150, a first handle 160, and a second handle 170. The soft, flat material can be made of any deformable material, such as non-woven fabric, soft plastic material, elastic material, composite material, etc.

[0093] In the first embodiment, the bag 100 further includes a snap fastener 115 and a snap fastener groove 116, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the receiving portion 110. For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the latching portion 115 and the latching groove 116 are respectively provided on the third side 113 and the first side 111, but are not limited thereto, and may also be on the second side 112 and the fourth side 114. In addition, the latching portion 115 and the latching groove 116 are formed by the cutting receiving portion 110.

[0094] For instructions on using the tote bag 100, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 2 to 5 . Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram (a) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram (II) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram (III) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment. Figure 5 The flowchart (a) shows a method for using a tote bag according to a first embodiment. The method for using the tote bag includes a preparation step S1, an assembly step S2, and a lifting step S3.

[0095] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, preparation step S1 includes providing a tote bag 100, which is placed in a flat position.

[0096] like Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the assembly step S2 includes grasping the first gripping segment 161 of the first handle 160 through the first cut 121, and grasping the second gripping segment 171 of the second handle 170 through the second cut 131.

[0097] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, lifting step S3 includes grasping the first grip section 161 and the second grip section 171 and pulling the first handle 160 and the second handle 170 upwards towards the receiving portion 110, so that the first lug 120, the second lug 130, the first extension 140 and the second extension 150 surround the receiving portion 110 to form a receiving space. When the first handle 160 and the second handle 170 are pulled upwards, the first lug 120, the second lug 130, the first extension 140 and the second extension 150 can be made to stand upright to form a receiving space for the user to put items in.

[0098] like Figure 3 As shown, in the first embodiment, the accommodating portion 110 has an opposing upper surface 118 and a lower surface 119. In the assembly step S2, the first gripping segment 161 passes through the first cut 121 from the upper surface 118 side, and the second gripping segment 171 passes through the second cut 131 from the upper surface 118 side. In the lifting step S3, the first gripping segment 161 and the second gripping segment 171 are held and pulled upwards towards the upper surface 118 side of the accommodating portion 110 to lift the first handle portion 160 and the second handle portion 170. However, the assembly step S2 of the bag 100 is not limited to this. The assembly step S2 can also be completed by passing the first gripping segment 161 through the first cut 121 from the lower surface 119 side and the second gripping segment 171 through the second cut 131 from the lower surface 119 side.

[0099] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in the first embodiment, in the lifting step S3, the first handle 160 is pulled until the connection between the first handle 160 and the first extension 140 engages at one end of the first cut 121 and the connection between the first handle 160 and the second extension 150 engages at the other end of the first cut 121; and the second handle 170 is pulled until the connection between the second handle 170 and the first extension 140 engages at one end of the second cut 131 and the connection between the second handle 170 and the second extension 150 engages at the other end of the second cut 131. Taking the first handle 160 as an example, when the user pulls the first handle 160, the connection between the first handle 160 and the first extension 140 will engage at one end of the first cut 121 on the second side 112, and the connection between the first handle 160 and the second extension 150 will engage at one end of the first cut 121 on the fourth side 114. Thus, the bag 100 is made to stand up by the first cut 121 and the first handle 160, and the length of the handle after the first handle 160 is lifted can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the first cut 121.

[0100] Please see Figures 6 to 11 . Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram (IV) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram (V) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment. Figure 8 A schematic diagram (VI) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram (VII) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram (VIII) illustrating the usage process of the bag according to a first embodiment. Figure 11 This is a flowchart (II) illustrating the method of using the bag according to a first embodiment. Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the bag 100 also includes a buckle portion 115 and a buckle groove 116. The buckle portion 115 is located at the third side 113 of the receiving portion 110, and the buckle groove 116 is located at the first side 111 of the receiving portion 110. The user can store the bag 100 by folding it and fastening it together with the buckle portion 115 and the buckle groove 116.

[0101] The method of using the bag 100 also includes the restoration step S4, the first folding step S5, the second folding step S6, the third folding step S7, and the buckle step S8.

[0102] like Figure 6 and Figure 11 The restoration step S4 includes pulling out the first handle 160 and the second handle 170 from the first cut 121 and the second cut 131, and making the bag 100 flat.

[0103] like Figure 7 and Figure 11 The first folding step S5 includes folding the first extension 140 to overlap with the receiving portion 110, and folding the second extension 150 to overlap with the receiving portion 110.

[0104] like Figure 8 and Figure 11 The second folding step S6 includes folding the first protruding ear 120 from the connection between the first protruding ear 120 and the receiving portion 110 to overlap with the receiving portion 110, and folding the second protruding ear 130 from the connection between the second protruding ear 130 and the receiving portion 110 to overlap with the receiving portion 110, and storing the first handle portion 160 and the second handle portion 170 in the receiving portion 110.

[0105] like Figure 9 and Figure 11 The third folding step S7 includes folding the receiving portion 110 in half so that the first side 111 and the third side 113 overlap.

[0106] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 The fastening step S8 includes fastening the fastening part 115 into the fastening slot 116 to bring the bag 100 into a folded state. In this way, the bag 100 is reduced in size through multiple folds, making it easier to store. Furthermore, the fastening part 115 and the fastening slot 116 hold the bag 100 in the folded state.

[0107] For further details regarding the structure of the first lug 120 and the second lug 130, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 12 and Figure 13 . Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a carrying bag according to a second embodiment. Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a bag according to a third embodiment. In the first embodiment, a first lug 120 is shown extending to contact a first gripping section 161 of a first handle 160, and a second lug 130 extends to contact a second gripping section 171 of a second handle 170, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. Figure 12 As shown, in the second embodiment, the first lug 220 and the second lug 230 of the bag 200 extend to a position where they do not contact the first grip section 261 and the second grip section 271. Figure 13 As shown, in the third embodiment, the first lug 320 and the second lug 330 of the bag 300 extend beyond the first grip section 361 and the second grip section 371, respectively. Thus, the depth of the receiving area 117 after the bag 100 is lifted can be adjusted by adjusting the extension position of the lugs.

[0108] Furthermore, the first embodiment shows a bag 100 with an overall rectangular shape. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 14 . Figure 14This is a schematic diagram of a bag according to a fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, the first handle portion 460 is elongated and extends in an arc shape from the first extension portion 440 outward to the second extension portion 450 on the first side 411. The second handle portion 470 is elongated and extends in an arc shape from the first extension portion 440 outward to the second extension portion 450 on the third side 413. Thus, the bag 400 has an overall circular shape.

[0109] Please see Figure 15 . Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a tote bag according to a fifth embodiment. In the first embodiment, the sequence of folding the first extension 140 and the second extension 150 first, followed by folding the first lug 120 and the second lug 130, is shown, but it is not limited to this. The folding sequence varies depending on the position of the snap fastener 115 and the snap fastener slot 116. For example, in the tote bag 500 of the fifth embodiment, the snap fastener 515 and the snap fastener slot 516 are respectively provided on the second side 512 and the fourth side 514. In order to fasten the bag in the stored state, the first lug 520 and the second lug 530 are folded first, followed by folding the first extension 540 and the second extension 550, so that the snap fastener 515 can be smoothly fastened into the snap fastener slot 516.

Claims

1. A bag, comprising: a housing having a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side in sequence; a first lug portion extending outwardly from the first side of the housing, and the first lug portion having a first cutout at a distal end of the first lug portion from the housing; a second lug portion extending outwardly from the third side of the housing, and the second lug portion having a second cutout at a distal end of the second lug portion from the housing; a first extension portion extending outwardly from the second side of the housing; a second extension portion extending outwardly from the fourth side of the housing; a first handle portion having two ends connected to the first extension portion and the second extension portion, and having a first gripping segment extending outwardly from the first side; and a second handle portion having two ends connected to the first extension portion and the second extension portion, and having a second gripping segment extending outwardly from the third side; wherein the first handle portion and the first extension portion, the first lug portion and the second extension portion have at least one first hollow portion therebetween, and the second handle portion and the first extension portion, the second lug portion and the second extension portion have at least one second hollow portion therebetween; the first handle portion and the first extension portion, the first lug portion and the second extension portion are spaced apart by the first hollow portion, and the second handle portion and the first extension portion, the second lug portion and the second extension portion are spaced apart by the second hollow portion, and the first lug portion, the second lug portion, the first extension portion and the second extension portion are capable of being erected and surrounding the housing when the first gripping segment is pulled through the first cutout and the second gripping segment is pulled through the second cutout.

2. The totes of claim 1 wherein, the first lug portion extends to contact the first gripping segment of the first handle portion, and the second lug portion extends to contact the second gripping segment of the second handle portion.

3. The totes of claim 1 wherein, the first cutout and the second cutout are formed in a direction parallel to the second side to the fourth side.

4. The totes of claim 1 wherein, the bag is integrally formed from a soft planar material to form the housing, the first lug portion, the second lug portion, the first extension portion, the second extension portion, the first handle portion and the second handle portion.

5. The totes of claim 1 wherein, the bag has a rectangular overall shape, and four rounded corners are formed by the first handle portion and the second handle portion.

6. The totes of claim 1 wherein, the first handle portion is elongated and extends outwardly from the first extension portion to the second extension portion in an arc shape toward the first side, and the second handle portion is elongated and extends outwardly from the first extension portion to the second extension portion in an arc shape toward the third side.

7. The bag according to claim 1, further comprising a buckle portion and a buckle slot, the buckle portion and the buckle slot are located on opposite sides of the housing, respectively.

8. The totes of claim 7 wherein, the buckle portion and the buckle slot are formed by cutting the housing.

9. A method of using a bag, comprising: a preparation step including providing a bag according to any one of claims 1 to 6; a combination step including pulling the first gripping segment of the first handle portion through the first cutout, and pulling the second gripping segment of the second handle portion through the second cutout; and a use step including using the bag. The lifting step includes holding the first holding section and the second holding section to pull the first handle section and the second handle section upwardly above the accommodating portion, and the first lug portion, the second lug portion, the first extension portion and the second extension portion form an accommodating space around the accommodating portion.

10. The method of using a totes bag of claim 9, wherein, The accommodating portion has opposite upper and lower surfaces, the first holding section passes through the first cutout from the upper surface side and the second holding section passes through the second cutout from the upper surface side in the combining step, and the first handle section and the second handle section are pulled upwardly above the upper surface side of the accommodating portion by holding the first holding section and the second holding section in the lifting step.

11. The method of using a totes bag of claim 9, wherein, The accommodating portion has opposite upper and lower surfaces, the first holding section passes through the first cutout from the lower surface side and the second holding section passes through the second cutout from the lower surface side in the combining step, and the first handle section and the second handle section are pulled upwardly above the upper surface side of the accommodating portion by holding the first holding section and the second holding section in the lifting step.

12. The method of using a totes bag of claim 9, wherein, In the lifting step, the first handle section is pulled to engage one end of the first cutout at the connection between the first handle section and the first extension portion and to engage the other end of the first cutout at the connection between the first handle section and the second extension portion, and the second handle section is pulled to engage one end of the second cutout at the connection between the second handle section and the first extension portion and to engage the other end of the second cutout at the connection between the second handle section and the second extension portion.

13. The method of using a totes bag of claim 9, wherein, The bag also includes a buckle portion at the first side of the accommodating portion and a buckle slot at the third side of the accommodating portion, and the method of using the bag further includes: A restoring step includes pulling the first handle section and the second handle section out of the first cutout and the second cutout, and the bag is in a planar state; A first folding step includes folding the first extension portion to overlap the accommodating portion, and folding the second extension portion to overlap the accommodating portion; A second folding step includes folding the first lug portion from the connection between the first lug portion and the accommodating portion to overlap the accommodating portion, and folding the second lug portion from the connection between the second lug portion and the accommodating portion to overlap the accommodating portion, and storing the first handle section and the second handle section in the accommodating portion; A third folding step includes folding the accommodating portion in half, so that the first side and the third side overlap; and A buckling step includes buckling the buckle portion in the buckle slot, so that the bag is in a storage state.

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