Abstract

Disposable plastic bags are provided that include multiple internal compartments and methods for making such bags. In one embodiment, a disposable plastic bag includes substantially transparent outer panels attached together to define a main compartment, an opening for accessing the main compartment, a main closure for selectively opening and closing the opening into the main compartment; and a plurality of internal panels attached to one of the outer panels to define a plurality of internal compartments separate from and accessible through the main compartment, the internal panels comprising closures for selectively opening and closing the respective internal compartments.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 33/10 - Handles formed of similar material to that used for the bag
• B65D 30/22 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by shape or construction with two or more compartments
• B65D 33/16 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
• B65D 33/04 - Windows or other apertures, e.g. for viewing contents
• B65D 23/12 - Means for the attachment of smaller articles
• B65D 85/00 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
• B31B 41/00 - Machinery characterised by making envelopes or bags of other specific form or construction
• B31B 19/86 - Forming integral handles or mounting separate handles
• B31B 19/90 - Attaching accessories not otherwise provided for, e.g. opening or closure devices, tear strings
• B65D 33/08 - Hand holes
• B65D 33/25 - RivetingDovetailingScrewingEnd- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices using press buttons or slide fasteners