Systems and methods for a resealable waste disposal bag

Title: Systems and methods for a resealable waste disposal bag

Related Patent Categories: Flexible Bags, With Closure, Independent Closures For Single Access Opening

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The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080019618, Systems and methods for a resealable waste disposal bag.

1. A disposal bag comprising: 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.

2. The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper.

3. The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the bag is glove-shaped.

4. The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the bag is free-standing.

5. The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the frame is hinged.

6. The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein 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.

7. The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connection.

8. The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein 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.

9. The disposal bag of claim 6 wherein the adhesive is reusable.

10. The disposal bag of claim 6 wherein the adhesive is permanent.

11. The disposal bag of claim 1 further comprising, a gasket mounted to the frame.

12. The disposal bag of claim 1 further comprising, a release facility disposed on the disposal bag.

13. A method of providing a disposal bag comprising: 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.

14. The method of claim 13 wherein the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper.

15. The method of claim 13 wherein the bag is glove-shaped.

16. The method of claim 13 wherein the bag is free-standing.

17. The method of claim 13 wherein the frame is hinged.

18. The method of claim 13 wherein 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.

19. The method of claim 13 wherein the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connection.

20. The method of claim 13 wherein 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.

21. The method of claim 19 wherein the adhesive is reusable.

22. The method of claim 19 wherein the adhesive is permanent.

23. The method of claim 13 further comprising, mounting a gasket to the frame.

24. The method of claim 13 further comprising, disposing a release facility on the disposal bag.

25-138. (canceled)

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