U.S. patent application number 13/076870 was filed with the patent office on 2011-10-06 for gift wrap bag.
Invention is credited to Rick Thomas Capone, Kristy First.
Application Number | 20110243482 13/076870 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 44709771 |
Filed Date | 2011-10-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110243482 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
First; Kristy ; et
al. |
October 6, 2011 |
Gift Wrap Bag
Abstract
The present invention provides a gift bag formed with a
functional ribbon or drawstring member attached adjacent to the
open mouth, with the functional ribbon or drawstring member
circumscribing the perimeter of the mouth opening and extending
through a channel formed at the opening of the gift bag. When the
drawstring member is pulled taut, the gift bag is sealed and the
enclosed gift concealed. The gift bag can be purchased in a folded
or rolled state in a variety of solid colors, patterns to suit any
occasion or holiday, and in a variety of sizes. In addition, the
gift bag contains a transparent or clear pocket attached to the
exterior surface. The remaining open side of the pocket allows for
the insertion of a greeting card or other means of identifying the
person to receive the gift.
Inventors: |
First; Kristy; (Palm Beach
Gardens, FL) ; Capone; Rick Thomas; (Palm Beach
Gardens, FL) |
Family ID: |
44709771 |
Appl. No.: |
13/076870 |
Filed: |
March 31, 2011 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
|
|
|
|
|
|
Application
Number |
Filing Date |
Patent Number |
|
|
61319593 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
|
|
|
Current U.S.
Class: |
383/72 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 33/1691 20130101;
B65D 33/004 20130101; B65D 33/28 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
383/72 |
International
Class: |
B65D 33/28 20060101
B65D033/28 |
Claims
1. A gift wrap bag comprising: a front panel having two side edges,
a top edge and a bottom edge; a rear panel having two sides, a top
edge and a bottom edge, said front panel and said rear panel welded
together along said two side edges and said bottom edge, the top
edges of said front panel and said rear panel forming an open
mouth, an elongated channel member extending at least partially
around the perimeter of said gift wrap bag, said channel member
welded to said gift wrap bag along opposite side edges thereof to
form a conduit between said gift wrap bag and said channel member;
a drawstring member extending through said conduit, said drawstring
member circumscribing the length of the fully extended perimeter of
said open mouth, said drawstring member including a pair of ends
extending beyond said conduit for closing said open mouth of said
gift bag; a pocket member made from a clear polymeric material
welded to said front panel along three sides thereof, said pocket
member sized to accept a greeting card.
2. The gift wrap bag of claim 1 wherein said side edges and said
bottom edge are attached together by one method selected from the
group consisting of hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact
welding, hot plate welding, high frequency welding, ultrasonic
welding, friction welding or laser welding.
3. The gift wrap bag of claim 1 wherein said sheet of polymeric
material is plastic.
4. The gift wrap bag of claim 1 wherein said sheet of polymeric
material is biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate.
5. The gift wrap bag of claim 1 wherein said channel member is
welded to said gift bag adjacent said open mouth.
6. The gift wrap bag of claim 1 wherein said channel member is
welded to said gift bag within about 1 inch of said open mouth.
7. The gift wrap bag of claim 1 wherein said pocket member extends
between said two side edges and said bottom edge.
8. A gift bag comprising: a single sheet of polymeric material
having a fold forming a bottom edge, two side edges and two top
edges, said side edges welded together forming opposite sides of
said gift bag, said top edges forming an open mouth, an elongated
channel member extending at least partially around the perimeter of
said gift wrap bag, said channel member welded to said gift wrap
bag along opposite side edges thereof to form a conduit between
said gift wrap bag and said channel member; a drawstring member
extending through said conduit, said drawstring member
circumscribing the length of the fully extended perimeter of said
open mouth, said drawstring member including a pair of ends
extending beyond said conduit for closing said open mouth of said
gift bag; a pocket member made from a clear polymeric material
welded to said front panel along three sides thereof, said pocket
member sized to accept a greeting card.
9. The gift wrap bag of claim 8 wherein said side edges and said
bottom edge are attached together by one method selected from the
group consisting of hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact
welding, hot plate welding, high frequency welding, ultrasonic
welding, friction welding or laser welding.
10. The gift wrap bag of claim 8 wherein said sheet of polymeric
material is plastic.
11. The gift wrap bag of claim 10 wherein said sheet of polymeric
material is biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate.
12. The gift wrap bag of claim 8 wherein said channel member is
welded to said gift bag adjacent said open mouth.
13. The gift wrap bag of claim 8 wherein said channel member is
welded to said gift bag within about 1 inch of said open mouth.
14. The gift wrap bag of claim 8 wherein said pocket member extends
between said two side edges and said bottom edge.
15. A gift bag comprising: a tubular sheet of polymeric material
welded together along a bottom edge, the upper edge forming an open
mouth, an elongated channel member extending at least partially
around the perimeter of said gift wrap bag, said channel member
welded to said gift wrap bag along opposite side edges thereof to
form a conduit between said gift wrap bag and said channel member;
a drawstring member extending through said conduit, said drawstring
member circumscribing the length of the fully extended perimeter of
said open mouth, said drawstring member including a pair of ends
extending beyond said conduit for closing said open mouth of said
gift bag; a pocket member made from a clear polymeric material
welded to said front panel along three sides thereof, said pocket
member sized to accept a greeting card.
16. The gift wrap bag of claim 15 wherein said side edges and said
bottom edge are attached together by one method selected from the
group consisting of hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact
welding, hot plate welding, high frequency welding, ultrasonic
welding, friction welding or laser welding.
17. The gift wrap bag of claim 15 wherein said sheet of polymeric
material is plastic.
18. The gift wrap bag of claim 17 wherein said sheet of polymeric
material is biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate.
19. The gift wrap bag of claim 15 wherein said channel member is
welded to said gift bag adjacent said open mouth.
20. The gift wrap bag of claim 15 wherein said channel member is
welded to said gift bag within about 1 inch of said open mouth.
21. The gift wrap bag of claim 15 wherein said pocket member
extends between said two side edges and said bottom edge.
22. A gift wrap bag kit comprising: a front panel having two side
edges, a top edge and a bottom edge; a rear panel having two sides,
a top edge and a bottom edge, said front panel and said rear panel
welded together along said two side edges and said bottom edge, the
top edges of said front panel and said rear panel forming an open
mouth; a plurality of sticker members secured to a sheet, each said
sticker member having a non-adhesive side and an adhesive side; a
pocket member made from a clear polymeric material welded to said
front panel along three sides thereof, said pocket member sized to
accept a greeting card.
23. The gift wrap bag of claim 22 wherein said side edges and said
bottom edge are attached together by one method selected from the
group consisting of hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact
welding, hot plate welding, high frequency welding, ultrasonic
welding, friction welding or laser welding.
24. The gift wrap bag of claim 22 wherein said sheet of polymeric
material is plastic.
25. The gift wrap bag of claim 22 wherein said sheet of polymeric
material is biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate.
26. The gift wrap bag of claim 22 wherein said pocket member
extends between said two side edges and said bottom edge.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C .sctn.119(e)
of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/319,593, filed Mar.
31, 2010, entitled "Gift Wrap Bag," the contents of which are
incorporated herein in their entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates to a gift bag; and in particular to a
decorative gift bag which has a drawstring for easy closure and a
clear pocket for insertion of a greeting card.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Gift wrapping can be difficult when the gift is large or odd
shaped. It can also prove to be difficult to get a gift wrapped in
a short length of time. Gift wrapping paper is traditionally
acquired in two forms: rolled around a tube approximately 3 feet in
width, or folded up into a square or rectangle and enclosed in a
sealed bag or protective covering. Using a roll of gift wrapping
paper typically requires a large, flat area in which to unroll the
appropriate amount of wrapping paper to wrap the intended gift.
Wrapping a gift with wrapping paper is difficult enough when the
gift is small and square or rectangle in shape, as the paper often
shifts during the process, affecting the aesthetics of the wrapped
package. In addition, the paper is thin and fragile and sometimes
tears, requiring replacement; and the folding on the ends can
present problems as the wrapper tries to fold the excess wrapping
paper neatly into an aesthetically pleasing flap to tape down. Gift
wrapping is further complicated when the gift is very large or odd
shaped. Often times the wrapper is required to find or even
purchase a box or container to put the gift into before it can be
wrapped, resulting in additional expense and time spent wrapping.
Sometimes the gift is purchased at the last minute and needs to be
wrapped or concealed "on the fly" or in a location that does not
allow for the spreading out and manipulation of awkward wrapping
paper. Additionally, gift wrapping paper is usually torn and
disposed of after use, which is wasteful and not cost
effective.
[0004] Therefore, what is needed in the art is a gift wrap bag. The
gift wrap bag should be available in various sizes which can be
easily filled and closed with a ribbon or drawstring. In addition,
the gift bag should contain a transparent or clear pocket located
on the exterior surface to allow for the insertion of a greeting
card or other means of identifying the person to receive the
gift.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention provides a gift wrap bag formed with a
functional ribbon or drawstring member attached adjacent or in
close proximity to the open mouth, with the functional ribbon or
drawstring member circumscribing at least the majority of the
perimeter of the mouth opening. The bag is constructed from an
opaque polymeric material which may include printed designs or the
like on its' outer surface. The drawstring member is attached to
the bag by stitching or threading through a channel formed at the
opening of the gift bag where the top edge is folded over and
stitched or sealed around the perimeter of the mouth opening.
Alternatively, the channel could be formed a distance from the top
edge by placing a second piece of material around the perimeter or
folding the top edge over and sewing or sealing two parallel seams
circumscribing the bag and approximately 1 inch apart. The
drawstring member can then be threaded through the channel to
provide a means of closure to the gift bag. In another alternative
embodiment, the drawstring member could be threaded through loops
sewn or heat sealed onto the exterior surface of the bag. When the
drawstring member is pulled taut, the gift bag is closed and the
enclosed gift concealed. The gift bag can be purchased in a folded
or rolled state in a variety of solid colors, patterns to suit any
occasion or holiday, and in a variety of sizes. In addition, the
gift bag preferably contains a transparent or clear pocket attached
to the exterior surface. The pocket includes a panel attached on 3
sides to the exterior surface of the bag with the remaining side of
the pocket open, allowing for the insertion of a greeting card or
other means of identifying the person to receive the gift.
[0006] Accordingly, it is an objective of the instant invention to
provide a decorative gift bag which can be easily filled and
closed.
[0007] It is a further objective of the instant invention to
provide a decorative gift bag in various sizes, colors and patterns
that can be easily filled and closed.
[0008] It is yet another objective of the instant invention to
provide a decorative gift bag that has a transparent or clear
pocket in which to place a greeting card or means of identifying
the person or persons to receive the gift.
[0009] It is a still further objective of the invention to provide
a gift bag that can be opened without destruction of the bag to
allow for bag reuse.
[0010] Other objects and advantages of this invention will become
apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with
any accompanying drawings wherein are set forth, by way of
illustration and example, certain embodiments of this invention.
Any drawings contained herein constitute a part of this
specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present
invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gift bag with three closed
sides and an open mouth having a drawstring member incorporated
into and circumscribing at least the majority of the perimeter of
the mouth opening via a channel formed below the top edge of the
gift bag, and a clear or transparent pocket attached to the
exterior surface of the gift bag;
[0012] FIG. 2 is a side view of the gift bag wherein the drawstring
member is in a relaxed or open condition and the drawstring member
is threaded through a channel formed at the top edge of the gift
bag, and a clear or transparent pocket attached to the exterior
surface of the gift bag;
[0013] FIG. 3 is a side view of the gift bag wherein the drawstring
member is in a gathered or closed condition and the drawstring
member is threaded through loops sewn or heat sealed onto the
exterior surface of the gift bag;
[0014] FIG. 4 is a side view of an alternative embodiment of the
gift bag wherein the transparent pocket attached to the exterior
surface of the bag extends across the entire side surface;
[0015] FIG. 5A is a front perspective view of an alternative
embodiment of the instant invention;
[0016] FIG. 5B is a front view of the embodiment illustrated in
FIG. 5A;
[0017] FIG. 5C is a front view of the embodiment illustrated in
FIG. 5A.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] While the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in
various forms, there is shown in the drawings and will hereinafter
be described a presently preferred, albeit not limiting, embodiment
with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be
considered an exemplification of the present invention and is not
intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments
illustrated.
[0019] All patents and publications mentioned in this specification
are indicative of the levels of those skilled in the art to which
the invention pertains. All patents and publications are herein
incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual
publication was specifically and individually indicated to be
incorporated by reference.
[0020] It is to be understood that while a certain form of the
invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific
form or arrangement herein described and shown. It will be apparent
to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made
without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention
is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in
the specification and any drawings/figures included herein.
[0021] One skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the
present invention is well adapted to carry out the objectives and
obtain the ends and advantages mentioned, as well as those inherent
therein. The embodiments, methods, procedures and techniques
described herein are presently representative of the preferred
embodiments, are intended to be exemplary and are not intended as
limitations on the scope. Changes therein and other uses will occur
to those skilled in the art which are encompassed within the spirit
of the invention and are defined by the scope of the appended
claims. Although the invention has been described in connection
with specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood that
the invention as claimed should not be unduly limited to such
specific embodiments. Indeed, various modifications of the
described modes for carrying out the invention which are obvious to
those skilled in the art are intended to be within the scope of the
following claims.
[0022] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the decorative gift bag 10 of the
present invention is illustrated. The gift bag is formed from at
least one and preferably two panels 16 and an attached functional
ribbon or drawstring member 14 to form a flexible enclosure 12
having an open mouth 18, a pocket 40 and a free edge 20. The gift
bag may be formed from a single sheet having a folded edge 22 which
forms the bottom edge 24 of the enclosure and two side edges 26
that are seamed and positioned on opposite sides of the enclosure.
The side and bottom edges 24, 26 may be attached together by heat
sealing, stitches, RF welding, high frequency welding, laser
sealing, solvent sealing, friction sealing, hot gas sealing or the
like which is well known in the art of making polymeric bags.
Alternatively, the enclosure 12 may be formed from a tube of
flexible material and sealed along the bottom edge 24. The
enclosure 12 is preferably made of a single layer of thin and
flexible polymeric material such as plastic, biaxially-oriented
polyethylene terephthalate, e.g. Mylar, or other suitable material
known in the art, but could also be made of multi-layered polymeric
material in any suitable thickness, size or color and may include
combinations of material without departing from the scope of the
invention. The drawstring member 14 is attached to the enclosure 12
adjacent the open mouth 18 and circumscribes at least the majority
of the length of the fully extended perimeter 32 of the open mouth
18. The drawstring member 14 may be made of plastic, ribbon, rope,
string, or any other suitable material. The drawstring is
preferably continuous, i.e. one piece and is attached to the bag in
a manner to permit closure of the gift bag. In a preferred
embodiment, the free edge is folded over and sewn or sealed to form
a channel 28 around the perimeter of the open mouth into which the
drawstring can be threaded. The drawstring of the preferred
embodiment has a length exceeding the perimeter of the open mouth
so that the ends 36 of the drawstring extend from the channel
through at least one aperture 38 sufficiently to be grasped, pulled
and tied into a knot, bow, or otherwise closed condition. In an
alternative embodiment, the channel is formed onto the enclosure by
stitching or sewing as at 34. A plain straight stitch would be
suitable. Stitch length is preferably on the order of 1/16 of an
inch to 3/16 of an inch and preferably about 1/8 inches long. The
stitching attachment can be via a thread which can be plastic or
cloth. It is preferred that the drawstring be attached to the
enclosure adjacent the free edge and preferably within about 1 inch
or less of the free edge of the open mouth. The pocket 40 is
preferably made from a transparent or clear material attached to
the exterior surface of the enclosure 12. The pocket 40 generally
includes a pocket panel 42 attached on 3 sides 44,46,48 to the
exterior surface of the enclosure with the remaining side 50 of the
pocket open, allowing for the insertion of a greeting card 52 or
other means of identifying the person to receive the gift. The
edges of the pocket panel 44, 46, 48 may be attached to the outer
surface of the enclosure by adhesive, heat sealing, stitches, RF
welding, high frequency welding, laser sealing, solvent sealing,
friction sealing, hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact
welding, hot plate welding, ultrasonic welding, friction welding,
laser welding or the like.
[0023] Referring to FIG. 4, an alternative embodiment of the
decorative gift bag 10 is illustrated. The gift bag is formed from
at least one and preferably two panels 16 and an attached
functional ribbon or drawstring member 14 to form a flexible
enclosure 12 having an open mouth 18, a pocket 40 and a free edge
20. The gift bag may be formed from a single sheet having a folded
edge 22 which forms the bottom edge 24 of the enclosure and two
side edges 26 that are seamed and positioned on opposite sides of
the enclosure. The side and bottom edges 26, 24 may be attached
together by heat sealing, stitches, RF welding, high frequency
welding, laser sealing, solvent sealing, friction sealing, hot gas
sealing or the like which is well known in the art of making
polymeric bags. Alternatively, the enclosure 12 may be formed from
a tube of flexible material and sealed along the bottom edge 24.
The enclosure 12 is preferably made of a single layer of thin and
flexible polymeric material such as plastic, biaxially-oriented
polyethylene terephthalate e.g. Mylar, or other suitable material
known in the art, but could also be made of multi-layered polymeric
material in any suitable thickness, size or color and may include
combinations of material without departing from the scope of the
invention. The drawstring member 14 is attached to the enclosure 12
adjacent the open mouth 18 and circumscribes at least the majority
of the length of the fully extended perimeter 32 of the open mouth
18. The drawstring member 14 may be made of plastic, ribbon, rope,
string, or any other suitable material. The drawstring is
preferably continuous, i.e. one piece, and is attached to the bag
in a manner to permit closure of the gift bag. In a preferred
embodiment, the free edge is folded over and sewn or sealed to form
a channel 28 around the perimeter of the open mouth into which the
drawstring can be threaded. The drawstring of the preferred
embodiment has a length exceeding the perimeter of the open mouth
so that the ends 36 of the drawstring extend from the channel
through at least one aperture 38 sufficiently to be grasped, pulled
and tied into a knot, bow, or otherwise closed condition. In an
alternative embodiment, the channel is formed onto the enclosure by
stitching or sewing as at 34. A plain straight stitch would be
suitable. Stitch length is preferably on the order of 1/16 of an
inch to 3/16 of an inch and preferably about 1/8 inches long. The
stitching attachment can be via a thread which can be plastic or
cloth. It is preferred that the drawstring be attached to the
enclosure adjacent the free edge and preferably within about 1 inch
or less of the free edge of the open mouth. The pocket 40 is
preferably made from a transparent or clear material attached to
the exterior surface of the enclosure 12. The pocket panel 42 is
constructed and arranged to extend completely across at least one
panel 16 and is generally attached on 3 sides 44, 46, 48 to the
exterior surface of the enclosure with the remaining side 50 of the
pocket open, allowing for the insertion of a greeting card 52 or
other means of identifying the person to receive the gift. The
edges of the pocket panel 44, 46, 48 may be attached to the outer
surface of the enclosure by adhesive, heat sealing, stitches, RF
welding, high frequency welding, laser sealing, solvent sealing,
friction sealing, hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact
welding, hot plate welding, ultrasonic welding, friction welding,
laser welding or the like.
[0024] Referring to FIGS. 5A-C, an alternative embodiment of the
decorative gift bag 10 is illustrated. The gift bag is formed from
at least one and preferably two opaque panels 16, a transparent
pocket 40 and a free edge 20 forming an enclosure 12. The gift bag
10 may be formed from a single sheet having a folded edge 22 which
forms the bottom edge 24 of the enclosure and two side edges 26
that are seamed and positioned on opposite sides of the enclosure.
The side and bottom edges 26, 24 may be attached together by heat
sealing, stitches, RF welding, high frequency welding, laser
sealing, solvent sealing, friction sealing, hot gas sealing or the
like which is well known in the art of making polymeric bags.
Alternatively, the enclosure 12 may be formed from a tube of
flexible material and sealed along the bottom edge 24. The
enclosure 12 is preferably made of a single layer of thin and
flexible polymeric material such as plastic, biaxially-oriented
polyethylene terephthalate e.g. Mylar, or other suitable material
known in the art, but could also be made of multi-layered polymeric
material in any suitable thickness, size or color and may include
combinations of material without departing from the scope of the
invention. In a most preferred embodiment, the biaxially-oriented
polyethylene terephthalate includes a surface decoration suitable
for a special occasion such as a birthday, etc. In a preferred
embodiment, the enclosure includes a sufficient length to accept a
gift or gift box in addition to enough length to allow the bag to
be folded into a decorative present. Particularly, a top corner 60
of the free edge is folded over at about a 45 degree angle, and
thereafter the opposite corner 62 is folded in a similar manner to
form a pointed or truncated top portion as illustrated in FIG. 5B.
The pointed or truncated portion can thereafter be folded over to
the front side of the enclosure to be secured in place with a
sticker 64 or the like. The pocket 40 is preferably made from a
substantially transparent or clear material attached to the
exterior surface of the enclosure 12. The pocket panel 42 is
constructed and arranged to extend completely across at least one
panel 16 and is generally attached on 3 sides 44, 46, 48 to the
exterior surface of the enclosure with the remaining open side 50
of the pocket open, allowing for the insertion of a greeting card
52 or other means of identifying the person to receive the gift.
The open side of the pocket 50 may be closed after insertion of the
greeting card with a sticker 64 or the like. The stickers may be
supplied on a sheet 66 with the gift bag 10 in the form of a kit,
and the stickers may include various occasions and holidays that
further adorn the gift bag. The stickers each include an adhesive
side and a non-adhesive side, whereby the adhesive side may be
utilized to secure the pocket or the opening of the bag. The edges
of the pocket panel 44, 46, 48 may be attached to the outer surface
of the enclosure by adhesive, heat sealing, stitches, RF welding,
high frequency welding, laser sealing, solvent sealing, friction
sealing, hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact welding, hot
plate welding, ultrasonic welding, friction welding, laser welding
or the like.
[0025] Thus, there has been shown and described a most preferred
embodiment of a decorative gift bag with a drawstring for easy
closure and a clear pocket for insertion of a greeting card. As is
evident from the foregoing description, certain aspects of the
present invention are not limited by the particular details of the
examples illustrated herein, and it is therefore contemplated that
other modifications and applications, or equivalents thereof, will
occur to those skilled in the art. Many changes, modifications,
variations and other uses and applications of the present
construction will, however, become more apparent to those skilled
in the art after considering the specification and the accompanying
drawings. All such changes, modification, variations and other uses
and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of
the invention are deemed to be covered the invention.
* * * * *