Paper bag with integrated handle

Abstract

On the top part of the pleated-style bag (1) or “American”-style bag (2), without pleat, and near its open edge, it has some die cut drill holes with a rectangular (3) or circular (5) shape, located at a sufficient distance from the top edge to allow performing some folds (4) to close the bag (1) or (2), being said die cut drill holes (3) or (5) located just below said folds (4), defining the height, from the folds (4) to the base (8) of the bag, for its usable capacity. In the “American”-style bag (2) there is a second area (7) of die cut drill holes, which allows performing more folds (4) when closing the bag (2). It optionally has two reinforcements made of paper, fabric or cotton mesh, attached to the inner sides and in the area of the die cut drill holes, which can have a rectangular shape (3) with its flap (3a), and a circular (5), triangular (9), ovoid (10), semi-circular (11) slanted (12) or multi-slanted (13) shape.

Description

[0001]The present invention refers to a bag, made of paper, essentially characterized in that the handle for grabbing and transporting it is built into its own body, formed by some die cut drill holes and with its essential characteristics being described below.[0002]The environmental protection actions so frequent nowadays, tend, among other measures, to the elimination of bags elaborated with hard self-destructing materials and with a serious impact in the environment, like plastic containers and bags. Therefore, several regulations on environmental protection are in favor of using paper, preferably recycled, to manufacture bags that are generally used in supermarkets and department stores to hold the different products offered for sale and to carry them comfortably.STATE OF THE ART[0003]Currently, there are bags without handles, made of paper, to hold and carry several objects and specially food products, these bags are known as “American”-style and have to be carried in the arms...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a paper bag that can be easily handled to carry different products without the need for additional accessories. The bag has a capacity that can be adjusted by adding or removing folds in the top part of the bag. The bottom part of the bag has holes for easy handling, and reinforcements are added to increase strength in the area where the cut holes are made. The bag is made from recycled paper and offers a cost-effective solution for carrying products.

Problems solved by technology

Currently, there are bags without handles, made of paper, to hold and carry several objects and specially food products, these bags are known as “American”-style and have to be carried in the arms, a position that is evidently uncomfortable.

As an alternative to this kind of bags, there are models also made of paper and provided with supplementary handles, especially glued, that even though they facilitate handling, its manufacture is excessively costly, which is a serious drawback for its use in great quantities, as it is generally the case in large-scale stores.

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