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Thermally insulated food bag
Assignee: Thermal Bags By Ingrid Inc
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Filing: 1985-11-01
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Granted: 1989-01-31
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Expires: 2005-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A carrying case is disclosed which is in the nature of a soft-sided bag formed of thermally insulating flexible sheet material. A frame inside the bag holds it open for insertion of cardboard cartons each adapted to contain a hot pizza. At the opening of the bag are a plurality of flaps which fold over each and are adapted to be secured to each other by means of buckles and/or Velcro fasteners in order to retain the contents in place and prevent heat loss.
Inventors
- 👤 Ingrid Skamser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:47
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/14; A47J47/145; B; B65; B65D; B65D31/00; B65D31/02; B65D33/00; B65D33/06; B65D33/16; B65D33/24; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3888; B65D81/3897; B65D2313/00; B65D2313/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A soft bag made of a thermally insulated deformable material and comprising: at least one opening on one side of said bag; a plurality of straps attached to said bag in an x-like pattern for carrying said bag; a plurality of flaps extending from said bag and sequentially coupling each other for sealing of said opening; said straps secured to said bag at outer confines thereof for stabilizing the position of objects carried inside said bag and permitting access to said objects when said bag is suspended by said straps, said straps having a detachable handle located at the point of intersection of said straps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A soft bag made of a thermally insulated deformable material and comprising: at least one opening on one side of said bag; a plurality of straps attached to said bag in an x-like pattern for carrying said bag; a plurality of flaps extending from said bag and sequentially coupling each other for sealing of said opening; said straps secured to said bag at outer confines thereof for stabilizing the position of objects carried inside said bag and permitting access to said objects when said bag is suspended by said straps, said straps having a detachable handle located at the point of intersection of said straps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The carrier of claim 1, wherein a pair of said straps is attached to said bag near said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The carrier of claim 1, wherein all of said flaps include a fastener for connection to one strip fastener area surrounding a portion of the periphery of said bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The carrier of claim 3, wherein said fastener comprises Velcro fasteners attached to the edges of said flaps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The carrier of claim 1, further comprising a lining connected to said bag along the perimeter of each flap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The carrier of claim 1, wherein said straps are secured to and encircling a substantial portion of said bag.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein said handle is integral with said straps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein said handle is detachably connected to said straps by means of a set of snaps secured to said handle so that the handle can be folded around the point of intersection of said straps and snapped together.
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