US3770188A
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Interlinked packaging bags
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-30
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1991-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A group of serially aligned, open ended paper bags are arranged so that the bags can be dispensed to a location for packaging articles such as groceries and then sequentially detached from the group one at a time.
Inventors
- 👤 R Norman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
Interlinked packaging bags for groceries and like articles, comprising: a. a group of rectangularly shaped collapsed paper grocery bags with open ends and closed ends and fully closed side panels, the grocery bags being placed lengthwise in a stack with alternate grocery bags being oriented in opposite directions; and, b. interlinking means arranged to serially align the grocery bags and releasably attach one set of adjacent ends of consecutive grocery bags, the interlinking means being a plurality of short and laterally spaced tear strips extending across the junctions of consecutive grocery bags and physically secured to just the marginal or corner sections of the grocery bags.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
Interlinked packaging bags for groceries and like articles, comprising: a. a group of rectangularly shaped collapsed paper grocery bags with open ends and closed ends and fully closed side panels, the grocery bags being placed lengthwise in a stack with alternate grocery bags being oriented in opposite directions; and, b. interlinking means arranged to serially align the grocery bags and releasably attach one set of adjacent ends of consecutive grocery bags, the interlinking means being a plurality of short and laterally spaced tear strips extending across the junctions of consecutive grocery bags and physically secured to just the marginal or corner sections of the grocery bags.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure according to claim 1, wherein; the bags are of the same size and are relatively arranged in a manner so that the stack of bags is of constant height.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure according to claim 2, wherein; the bags are kraft paper bags.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure according to claim 1, wherein; an intermediate portion of the tear strips constitutes a flexible hinge formed transversely with perforations to facilitate separating consecutive bags.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure according to claim 7 wherein; the attachment tabs have portions constituting flexible hinges formed transversely with perforations to facilitate separating consecutive bags.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure according to claim 1 wherein; the tear strips are constituted by marginal or corner sections that are bent out of their former positions and securely attached to consecutive grocery bags.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
Inter-linked packaging bags comprising: a. a group of collapsed kraft bags with open top ends and closed bottom ends constructed from panels with areas of double-ply thickness, the bags being placed in a stack with alternate bags being oriented in opposite directions; and, b. interlinking means arranged to serially align the bags and releasably attach one set of adjacent ends of consecutive bags, the interlinking means being characterized by attachment tabs struck out from the areas of double-ply thickness and bent to positions where they are securely attached to consecutive bags.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
91 words
Inter-linked packaging bags comprising: a. a group of collapsed kraft bags with open top ends and closed bottom ends constructed from panels with areas of double-ply thickness, the bags being placed in a stack with alternate bags being oriented in opposite directions; and, b. interlinking means arranged to serially align the bags and releasably attach one set of adjacent ends of consecutive bags, the interlinking means being characterized by attachment tabs struck out from the areas of double-ply thickness and bent to positions where they are securely attached to consecutive bags.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |