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Systems and methods for a resealable waste disposal bagRelated Patent Categories: Flexible Bags, With Closure, Independent Closures For Single Access OpeningSystems and methods for a resealable waste disposal bag description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080019618, Systems and methods for a resealable waste disposal bag. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of the following provisional applications, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety: U.S. provisional application 60/796,839, filed May 1, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/797,530, filed May 3, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/832,739, filed Jul. 20, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/846,449, filed Sep. 22, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/846,450, filed Sep. 22, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/846,566, filed Sep. 22, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/846,565, filed Sep. 22, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/847,562, filed Sep. 26, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/850,951, filed Oct. 10, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/851,372, filed Oct. 13, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/852,784, filed Oct. 18, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/852,831, filed Oct. 18, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/854,222, filed Oct. 24, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/854,319, filed Oct. 24, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/854,408, filed Oct. 24, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/872,269, filed Dec. 1, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/854,970, filed Oct. 26, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/857,926, filed Nov. 10, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/861,338, filed Nov. 27, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/872,193, filed Dec. 1, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/872,235, filed Dec. 1, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/872,192, filed Dec. 1, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/872,268, filed Dec. 1, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/872,233, filed Dec. 1, 2006; U.S. provisional application 60/902,921, filed Feb. 21, 2007; U.S. provisional application 60/902,773, filed Feb. 21, 2007; U.S. provisional application 60/905,259, filed Mar. 5, 2007; and U.S. provisional application 60/905,151, filed Mar. 5, 2007. BACKGROUND [0002] 1. Field [0003] This invention generally relates to methods and systems of waste disposal, and specifically relates to a waste disposal system for the air-tight and odor-free disposal of waste. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Numerous household and industrial processes may generate odiferous and untidy waste whose disposal poses a problem because of the high odor that emanates from the refuse as it sits in a trash container over time and the untidy conditions of disposal when such disposal is not hands free. Existing disposal systems may be cumbersome to operate and may not contain odors. [0006] A need exists for improved methods and systems for disposal of odiferous or messy waste, including methods and systems for disposal of odiferous waste by a hands-free operation. SUMMARY [0007] Provided herein may be methods and systems for waste disposal. In an aspect of the invention, a disposal bag comprises a bag configured to receive waste, a frame attached to the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to enable a user to close the bag in a single-handed operation when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, and a sealing facility disposed on the frame for providing a resealable closure of the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another. In an embodiment, the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper. In an embodiment, the bag is glove-shaped. In an embodiment, the bag is free-standing. In an embodiment, the frame is hinged. In an embodiment, the frame of a first disposal bag provides support on its upper surface for the frame of a second disposal bag when a second bag is positioned on top of the first bag such that the lower surface of the second bag's frame rests on the upper surface of the first bag's frame and the second bag extends into the first bag. In an embodiment, sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connection. In an example of this embodiment, the adhesive is reusable. In an example of this embodiment, the adhesive is permanent. In an embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, a ball closure, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, a clasp, a clip, a zipper, a snap, a gasket, an O-ring type closure, a hook-and-loop, a hook-and-eye, and a spring-locking hinge. In an embodiment, the disposal bag further comprises a gasket mounted to the frame. In an embodiment, the disposal bag further comprises a release facility disposed on the disposal bag. [0008] In an aspect of the invention, a method of providing a disposal bag comprises configuring a bag to receive waste, attaching a frame to the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to close the bag in a single-handed operation when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, and disposing a sealing facility on the frame for providing a resealable closure of the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another. In an embodiment, the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper. In an embodiment, the bag is glove-shaped. In an embodiment, bag is free-standing. In an embodiment, the frame is hinged. In an embodiment, the frame of a first disposal bag provides support on its upper surface for the frame of a second disposal bag when a second bag is positioned on top of the first bag such that the lower surface of the second bag's frame rests on the upper surface of the first bag's frame and the second bag extends into the first bag. In an embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connection. In an example of this embodiment, the adhesive is reusable. In an example of this embodiment, adhesive is permanent. In an embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, a ball closure, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, a clasp, a clip, a zipper, a snap, a gasket, an O-ring type closure, a hook-and-loop, a hook-and-eye, and a spring-locking hinge. In an embodiment, the method further comprises mounting a gasket to the frame. In an embodiment, the method further comprises disposing a release facility on the disposal bag. [0009] In an aspect of the invention, a disposal bag comprises a bag configured to receive waste, a frame attached to the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to close the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, and a release facility disposed on at least one of the frame and the bag to remove excess volume of material from a sealed bag. In an embodiment, the release facility is a venting facility. In an embodiment, the release facility is a valve. In an embodiment, the excess volume is in vapor form. In an embodiment, the excess volume is in gas form. In an embodiment, the excess volume is in liquid form. In an embodiment, the release facility is at least one of a one-way vent, a two-way vent, a channel formed when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, a channel formed on a single side of the frame, a gasket, a valve, and a vent tube removably affixed to the frame. In an embodiment, the release facility is mounted in the bag material. In an embodiment, the release facility is at least one of sealed, self-sealed, and plugged after the disposal bag is vented. In an embodiment, the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper. In an embodiment, the bag is glove-shaped. In an embodiment, the bag is free-standing. In an embodiment, the frame is hinged. In an embodiment, a first disposal bag is configured to be nested in a second disposal bag. In an embodiment, the disposal bag further comprises a sealing facility disposed on the frame. In an example of this embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connection. In embodiments, the adhesive is reusable. In embodiments, the adhesive is permanent. In an example of this embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, a ball closure, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, a clasp, a clip, a zipper, a snap, a gasket, an O-ring type closure, a hook-and-loop, a hook-and-eye, and a spring-locking hinge. In an embodiment, the disposal bag further comprises a gasket mounted to the frame. [0010] In an aspect of the invention, a method of providing a disposal bag comprises configuring a bag to receive waste, attaching a frame to the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to close the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, and disposing a release facility on at least one of the frame and the bag to remove excess volume of material from a sealed bag. In an embodiment, the release facility is a venting facility. In an embodiment, the release facility is a valve. In an embodiment, the excess volume is in vapor form. In an embodiment, the excess volume is in gas form. In an embodiment, the excess volume is in liquid form. In an embodiment, the release facility is at least one of a one-way vent, a two-way vent, a channel formed when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, a channel formed on a single side of the frame, a gasket, a valve, and a vent tube removably affixed to the frame. In an embodiment, the release facility is mounted in the bag material. In an embodiment, the release facility is at least one of sealed, self-sealed, and plugged after the disposal bag is vented. In an embodiment, the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper. In an embodiment, the bag is glove-shaped. In an embodiment, the bag is free-standing. In an embodiment, the frame is hinged. In an embodiment, a first disposal bag is configured to be nested in a second disposal bag. In an embodiment, the method further comprises disposing a sealing facility on the frame. In an example of this embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connection. In embodiments, the adhesive is reusable. In embodiments, the adhesive is permanent. In an example of this embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, a ball closure, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, a clasp, a clip, a zipper, a snap, a gasket, an O-ring type closure, a hook-and-loop, a hook-and-eye, and a spring-locking hinge. In an embodiment, the method further comprises mounting a gasket to the frame. [0011] In an aspect of the invention, a disposal bag comprises a bag configured to receive waste and a frame attached to the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to close the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, wherein the frame of a first disposal bag provides support on its upper surface for the frame of a second similar disposal bag when a second bag is positioned on top of the first bag such that the lower surface of the second bag's frame rests on the upper surface of the first bag's frame and the second bag extends into the first bag. In an embodiment, the disposal bag is used in a hands-free operation. In an embodiment, the bag is glove-shaped. In an embodiment, the bag is free-standing. In an embodiment, the frame is hinged. In an embodiment, closure of the frame is configured for single hand operation. In an embodiment, the disposal bag further comprises a sealing facility disposed on the frame. In an example of this embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connection. In embodiments, the adhesive is reusable. In embodiments, the adhesive is permanent. In an example of this embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, a ball closure, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, a clasp, a clip, a zipper, a snap, a gasket, an O-ring type closure, a hook-and-loop, a hook-and-eye, and a spring-locking hinge. In an embodiment, the disposal bag further comprises a gasket mounted to the frame. In an embodiment, the disposal bag further comprises a release facility disposed on the disposal bag. [0012] In an aspect of the invention, a method of providing a disposal bag comprises configuring a bag to receive waste and attaching a frame to the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to close the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, wherein the frame of a first disposal bag provides support on its upper surface for the frame of a second similar disposal bag when a second bag is positioned on top of the first bag such that the lower surface of the second bag's frame rests on the upper surface of the first bag's frame and the second bag extends into the first bag. In an embodiment, the disposal bag is used in a hands-free operation. In an embodiment, the bag is free-standing. In an embodiment, the bag is glove-shaped. In an embodiment, the frame is hinged. In an embodiment, closure of the frame is configured for single hand operation. In an embodiment, the method further comprises disposing a sealing facility on the frame. In an example of this embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connections. In embodiments, the adhesive is reusable. In embodiments, the adhesive is permanent. In an example of this embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, a ball closure, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, a clasp, a clip, a zipper, a snap, a gasket, an O-ring type closure, a hook-and-loop, a hook-and-eye, and a spring-locking hinge. In an embodiment, the method further comprises mounting a gasket to the frame. In an embodiment, the method further comprises disposing a release facility on the disposal bag. [0013] In an aspect of the invention, a waste disposal system comprises a bag configured to receive waste, a frame attached to the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to close the opening when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, a sealing facility disposed on the frame to provide a resealable closure when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, an adhesive disposed on at least one side of the frame to provide a permanent seal when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, and a container for dispensing a plurality of bags, wherein the bags nest one within the other in the container. In an embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and a nanostructure-based connection. In an example of this embodiment, the adhesive is reusable. In an example of this embodiment, the adhesive disposed on the at least one side of the frame is reusable and the adhesive disposed on the opposing side of the frame is permanent. In an embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, a ball closure, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, a clasp, a clip, a zipper, a snap, a gasket, an O-ring type closure, a hook-and-loop, a hook-and-eye, and a spring-locking hinge. In an embodiment, the frame is hinged. In an embodiment, closure of the frame is configured for single hand operation. In an embodiment, waste cleanup articles are positioned in a portion of the container. In an embodiment, the container is refillable. In an embodiment, the container is suspended. In an embodiment, the container is mounted near a location of a waste-making activity. In an embodiment, the waste disposal system further comprises a gasket mounted to the frame. In an embodiment, the waste disposal system further comprises a release facility disposed on the disposal bag. [0014] In an aspect of the invention, a method of providing a waste disposal system comprises configuring a bag to receive waste, attaching a frame to the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to close the opening when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, disposing a sealing facility on the frame to provide a resealable closure when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, disposing an adhesive on at least one side of the frame to provide a permanent seal when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another, and providing a container for dispensing a plurality of bags, wherein the bags nest one within the other in the container. In an embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connection. In an example of this embodiment, the adhesive is reusable. In an example of this embodiment, the adhesive disposed on the at least one side of the frame is reusable and the adhesive disposed on the opposing side of the frame is permanent. In an embodiment, the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, a ball closure, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, a clasp, a clip, a zipper, a snap, a gasket, an O-ring type closure, a hook-and-loop, a hook-and-eye, and a spring-locking hinge. In an embodiment, the frame is hinged. In an embodiment, closure of the frame is configured for single hand operation. In an embodiment, the method further comprises positioning waste cleanup articles in a portion of the container. In an embodiment, the container is refillable. In an embodiment, the container is suspended. In an embodiment, the container is mounted near a location of a waste-making activity. In an embodiment, the method further comprises mounting a gasket to the frame. In an embodiment, the method further comprises disposing a release facility on the disposal bag. [0015] In an aspect of the invention, a waste container lid comprises an orifice for supporting a disposal bag container, an orifice for supporting waste clean-up articles, and an opening sized to allow articles for disposal to pass through it, including waste-containing disposal bags, wherein the waste container lid is configured to attach to a top portion of a waste container. In an embodiment, the waste container lid further comprises a cover of the waste container lid opening. In an embodiment, the cover is hinged. In an embodiment, the cover is opened by a spring-loaded release mechanism. In an embodiment, the cover is opened by a motion detection system. In an embodiment, the waste container lid further comprises a secondary disposal bag disposed within the waste container sized for receiving sealed disposal bags. In an embodiment, the waste clean-up articles are one or more of wet tissues, dry tissues hand sanitizer, skin moisturizer, soap, water, cream, lotion, and medication. In an embodiment, the container supports the disposal bag by its frame. In an embodiment, the container dispenses the disposal bag in a pop-up configuration. In an embodiment, the container dispenses the disposal bag in a nesting configuration. In an embodiment, the container dispenses the disposal bag in a stacked configuration. [0016] In an aspect of the invention, a method of providing a waste container lid comprises providing an orifice for supporting a disposal bag container, providing an orifice for supporting waste clean-up articles, and providing an opening sized to allow articles for disposal to pass through it, including waste-containing disposal bags, wherein the waste container lid is configured to attach to a top portion of a waste container. In an embodiment, the method further comprises providing a cover of the waste container lid opening. In an embodiment, the cover is hinged. In an embodiment, the cover is opened by a spring-loaded release mechanism. In an embodiment, the cover is opened by a motion detection system. In an embodiment, the method further comprises disposing a secondary disposal bag within the waste container sized for receiving sealed disposal bags. In an embodiment, the waste clean-up articles are one or more of wet tissues, dry tissues hand sanitizer, skin moisturizer, soap, water, cream, lotion, and medication. In an embodiment, the container supports the disposal bag by its frame. In an embodiment, the container dispenses the disposal bag in a pop-up configuration. In an embodiment, the container dispenses the disposal bag in a nesting configuration. In an embodiment, the container dispenses the disposal bag in a stacked configuration [0017] These and other systems, methods, objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment and the drawings. All documents mentioned herein are hereby incorporated in their entirety by reference. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES [0018] The invention and the following detailed description of certain embodiments thereof may be understood by reference to the following figures: [0019] FIG. 1 depicts a free-standing disposal bag configured as a box. [0020] FIG. 2 depicts the pattern for a free-standing disposal bag configured as a box. Continue reading about Systems and methods for a resealable waste disposal bag... Full patent description for Systems and methods for a resealable waste disposal bag Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Systems and methods for a resealable waste disposal bag patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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