Patent ID: 7527430
Filing Date: 2009-05-05
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. An adjustable carrying bag having an open upper end and a closed lower end, said bag comprising: a front panel and a rear panel, said rear panel defining a pair of laterally spaced and vertically elongated openings therein, said panels being foldable about a horizontal axis that is vertically variable along said openings such that an upper portion of said front panel is at least substantially adjacent to a lower portion of said front panel and an upper portion of said rear panel is at least substantially adjacent to said upper portion of said front panel so as to form a fold intersecting said openings and closing said bag whereby varying the vertical elevation of the fold, varies the volumetric area of the bag; means for releasably securing said front and rear panels in a folded disposition about said axis; and a handle extending through said openings so as to be slidable along said openings such that upon folding said front and rear panels about said axis to define said fold, securing said panels in the folded disposition and lifting said bag by said handle, said handle will slide along said openings to said fold for carrying the bag.