Patent ID: 8985854
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: B31B,B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. An adapter piece for a free-standing bag, the adapter piece comprising: a plurality of upper side sections, wherein each upper side section comprises at least one horizontal-restraining strap, wherein the at least one horizontal-restraining strap is configured such that when the at least one horizontal-restraining strap receives a side fastener, the side fastener is removably connected to the at least one horizontal-restraining strap and one of the plurality of upper side sections; a plurality of connector sections that connect the upper side sections in an expandable manner so as to define a cavity, wherein the cavity comprises: a plurality of insert sections, wherein each insert section is connected to one of the plurality of upper side sections at the lower opening of the cavity; and wherein the adapter piece is attached to the upper end of the bag, such that the plurality of insert sections are inside the bag and the side fastener engages the bag to the plurality of insert sections from the outside of the bag, such that the upper end of the bag is located between the side fastener and the plurality of insert sections.