Patent ID: 6398410
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
An egg-shaped laundry bag for storing clothing while hanging on a support structure and for holding clothing during washing and drying cycles, comprising:an open end for receiving clothing; a closed end connected to said open end by an excess of draping material, such that when the bag is hung on the support structure, a front compartment and a rear compartment are formed, wherein said rear compartment allows adequate expansion space during the drying cycle; a drawstring having two ends moveably coupled to said open end for opening and closing the bag and for hanging the bag on the support structure; a loop attached to said closed end for hanging the bag on the support structure; and a sliding device disposed on said drawstring for securing the bag in an open and closed position, wherein the laundry bag hangs by said drawstring and said loop, in a folded manner, exposing said open end, creating an available laundry receiving volume in said front compartment of about 15% to 55% of total bag volume.