# US 10,863,806 B2 · Collapsibly erectable bag

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- Number: US 10,863,806 B2
- Document ID: US10863806B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/854,629
- Filed: 2020-04-21
- Published: 2020-10-29
- Granted: 2020-12-15
- Earliest claimed: 2019-04-23
- Assignees: The Better Shopping Bag Co. Inc.
- Applicants: The Better Shopping Bag Co. Inc.
- Inventors: Richard Shaffett; Arturo Aviles
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10863806B2

## CPC

- A45C 7/0036: {collapsible to a minimal configuration, e.g. for storage purposes}
- A45C 7/0077: {collapsible to a minimal configuration, e.g. for storage purposes}
- A45C 7/0063: {comprising an integrated expansion device}
- A45C 13/02: Interior fittings; Means, {e.g. inserts,} for holding and packing articles
- A45C 13/04: Frames
- A45C 13/30: Straps; Bands
- B65D 33/02: Local reinforcements or stiffening inserts, e.g. wires, strings, strips or frames {(B65D33/007 takes precedence)}
- B65D 33/24: using self-locking integral or attached closure elements, e.g. flaps (B65D33/25 takes precedence)
- A45C 3/04: Shopping bags; Shopping nets
- A45C 2013/026: {Inserts}
- B65B 67/1238: {Inserts or external supports, e.g. baskets, for stiffening sacks in the open condition}
- B65D 33/007: {for facilitating the separation of the two walls, e.g. walls of inequal height, tabs; for maintaining the mouth of the sack or bag open}
- D06F 95/004: {Bags; Supports therefor}
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65B: MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING (bundling and pressing devices for cigars A24C1/44; devices for tensioning and securing binders adapted to be supported by the article or articles to be bound B25B25/00; applying closure members to bottles, jars or similar containers B67B1/00-B67B6/00; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C7/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers B67C9/00)
- D06F: LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES

## Abstract

Disclosed herein is a collapsibly erectable bag. Further, the collapsibly erectable bag may include at least one panel and an elastic component pair. Further, the at least one panel may be configured for forming an interior space and an opening leading into interior space. Further, the at least one panel may include a plurality of side panel pairs and a bottom panel. Further, a side panel pair of the plurality of side panel pairs may include oppositely facing panels. Further, the elastic component pair may be coupled to a primary side panel pair of the plurality of side panel pairs. Further, applying of a force on an elastic component of the elastic component pair may be configured for moving the elastic component from an initial position to a final position collapsing a first primary side panel of the primary side panel pair.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A collapsibly erectable bag comprising:
at least one panel configured for forming an interior space and an opening leading into the interior space, wherein the at least one panel comprises a plurality of side panel pairs and a bottom panel, wherein a side panel pair of the plurality of side panel pairs comprises oppositely facing panels;
an elastic component pair coupled to a primary side panel pair of the plurality of side panel pairs, wherein applying of a force on an elastic component of the elastic component pair is configured for moving the elastic component from an initial position to a final position collapsing a first primary side panel of the primary side panel pair, wherein the moving stores potential energy in the elastic component by deforming the elastic component, wherein withdrawing of the force converts the potential energy into kinetic energy by recovering the elastic member, wherein the recovering is configured for moving the elastic component from the final position to the initial position erecting the first primary side panel;
wherein the elastic component comprises a support member pair and an elastic member, wherein the support member pair comprises a first support member and a second support member, wherein the elastic member comprises a top elastic end and a bottom elastic end and each of the first support member and the second support member comprises a top support end and a bottom support end, wherein a top support end of the first support member and a top support end of the second support member are rigidly coupled to the top elastic end and the bottom elastic end respectively, wherein the applying of the force on the first support member and the second support member is configured for rotating the first support member and the second support around a longitudinal axis of the elastic member from the initial position to the final position collapsing the first primary side panel, wherein the rotation stores the potential energy in the elastic member by deforming the elastic member, wherein the withdrawing of the force converts the potential energy into the kinetic energy by recovering the elastic member, wherein the recovering is configured for rotating the first support member and the second support around the longitudinal axis from the final position to the initial position erecting the first primary side panel;
wherein a bottom support end of the first support member and a bottom support end of the second support member are disposed off proximal to the bottom elastic end and the top elastic end respectively forming at least one member shape, wherein the at least one member shape is configured for defining the interior space;
wherein a bottom support end of the first support member and a bottom support end of the second support member is rotatably coupled with the bottom elastic end and the top elastic end respectively using a rotatable coupling mechanism, wherein the rotatable coupling mechanism is configured for facilitating the rotation of the first support member and the second support member in relation to the elastic member; and
wherein the rotatable coupling mechanism comprises a circular loop-over, wherein the circular loop-over is comprised in the bottom support end of at least one of the first support member and the second support member, wherein the circular loop-over comprises a loop-over interior space of a circular profile, wherein the loop-over interior space rotatably receives at least one of the bottom elastic end and the top elastic end for facilitating the rotation of the first support member and the second support member in relation to the elastic member.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1, wherein at least one side panel pair of the plurality of side panel pairs is comprised in the elastic component pair.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1 further comprising a holding mechanism pair disposed on a secondary side panel pair of the plurality of side panel pairs, wherein a holding mechanism of the holding mechanism pair is configured for holding the first primary side panel in the final position post the collapsing of the first primary side panel.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 3, wherein the holding mechanism comprises a first holding mechanism part and a second holding mechanism part, wherein the secondary side panel pair is adjacent to the primary side panel pair, wherein the first holding mechanism part is attached to a first secondary panel of the secondary panel pair and the second holding mechanism part is attached to a second secondary panel of the secondary panel pair, wherein the first holding mechanism part is detachably attachable to the second holding mechanism part facilitating the holding of the first primary side panel in the final position post the collapsing of the first primary side panel.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1, wherein the first support member is comprised in the top elastic end and the second support member is comprised in the bottom elastic end.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1, wherein the rotatable coupling mechanism comprises a teardrop loop-over, wherein the teardrop loop-over is comprised in the bottom support end of at least one of the first support member and the second support member, wherein the teardrop loop-over comprises a loop-over interior space of a teardrop profile, wherein the loop-over interior space rotatably receives at least one of the bottom elastic end and the top elastic end for facilitating the rotation of the first support member and the second support member in relation to the elastic member.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1, wherein the rotatable coupling mechanism comprises at least one clamp disposed on the elastic member proximal to at least one of the bottom elastic end and the top elastic end, wherein a clamp of the at least one clamp comprises a clamp interior space, wherein the clamp is configured for rotatably receiving the bottom support end of at least one of the first support member and the second support member for facilitating the rotation of the first support member and the second support member in relation to the elastic member.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1, wherein at least one side panel pair of the plurality of side panel pairs and the bottom panel pair comprises at least one rigid material, wherein the at least one rigid material is configured for providing structural integrity to the collapsibly erectable bag.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1, wherein the at least one panel comprises a top panel, wherein the top panel is detachably couplable with the opening, wherein the top panel is associated with at least one open state and a closed state, wherein the top panel provide access to the interior space in the at least one open state, wherein the top panel does not provide access to the interior space in the closed state.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1, wherein the at least one panel comprises at least one strap, wherein at least one strap comprises a first strap end and a second strap end, wherein the first strap end and the second strap end are attached to the primary panel pair forming at least one strap loop.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of side insulating panel pairs corresponding to the plurality of side panel pairs, a bottom insulating panel corresponding to the bottom panel, and a top insulating panel, wherein the plurality of side insulating panel pairs are disposed alongside the plurality of side panel pairs, the bottom insulating panel is disposed alongside the bottom panel forming an insulated interior space, wherein the interior space comprises the insulating interior space, wherein the top insulating panel is configured for covering the opening.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 11, wherein the plurality of side insulating panel pairs is detachably coupled to the bottom insulating panel and the top insulating panel.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1, wherein the at least one panel comprises at least one compartment panel attached to at least one interior surface of at least one side panel pair of the plurality of side panel pairs forming at least one compartment interior space and at least one compartment opening leading into the at least one compartment interior space, wherein the interior space comprises the at least one compartment interior space.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The collapsibly erectable bag of claim 1, wherein the at least one panel comprises at least one compartment panel attached to at least one exterior surface of at least one side panel pair of the plurality of side panel pairs forming at least one compartment exterior space and at least one compartment opening leading into the at least one compartment exterior space, wherein the interior space does not comprise the at least one compartment exterior space.