Disposal bag

Abstract

A disposal bag (1) which allows a person to discreetly and sanitarily dispose of personal hygiene items, such as feminine napkins, tampons, adult diapers, baby diapers and the like. The disposal bag (1) is comprised of an opaque bag portion (2) and a means for sealing (3). The opaque bag portion (2) hides the contents of the disposal bag (1) while the sealing means (3) maintains the hygiene items in the disposal bag (1) and prevents foul odors from escaping. The disposal bag (1) is preferably made of a material that produces little to no sound when handled.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to disposal bags, more specifically, a disposal bag for the placement of personal hygiene items, such as feminine napkins, tampons, adult undergarments and the like. [0002] Although menstruation is a normal biological process in a female's life, many find the subject embarrassing. Moreover, both men and women are especially anxious when speaking about or dealing with the items used during menstruation, namely feminine napkins and tampons. [0003] Feminine hygiene product companies have become increasingly aware of female's concerns about being discreet and have, over the years, created feminine napkins and tampons that are small enough for a female to easily hide in a purse. In fact, some companies have even created feminine hygiene products that will fit in the palm of a hand. Although these smaller feminine hygiene products have greatly improved a woman's ability to hide feminine hygiene products for use, nothing has been do...

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Problems solved by technology

Although menstruation is a normal biological process in a female's life, many find the subject embarrassing.

Moreover, both men and women are especially anxious when speaking about or dealing with the items used during menstruation, namely feminine napkins and tampons.

Although these smaller feminine hygiene products have greatly improved a woman's ability to hide feminine hygiene products for use, nothing has been done to improve a woman's ability to hide feminine hygiene products after use.

Although she has flushed away any evidence that she is using a feminine hygiene product, her actions could have costly consequences down the road.

Over time, the flushed feminine hygiene products could eventually become lodged in a plumbing system.

Although this method of disposal will not cause any plumbing problems, much toilet paper is needlessly wasted and other persons who use the restroom will see the wadded-up toilet paper in the trash can.

Thus, the menstruating female will not be able to mask the fact that she is using the feminine hygiene product.

In addition to embarrassment, unsanitary conditions are created when a woman simply wraps the used feminine hygiene product in toilet paper and throws it into a nearby trash can.

Although the item is wrapped, sometimes women do not wrap the used feminine hygiene product well, thus allowing the toilet paper to unravel and expose the used product.

If in a private restroom, other family members or even pets may discover the wrapped up item and open, revealing an unpleasant surprise.

In addition, the used product could produce an unpleasant smell.

Not only do feminine hygiene products cause this type of embarrassment and unsanitary conditions, but other personal hygiene products, such as diapers for adults and babies, liners and underpads, cause the same type of anxieties and concerns.

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