Multi-Compartment Plastic Bag

A multi-compartment resealable plastic storage bag includes a front bag surface, a rear bag surface, a left outer seal, a right outer seal, a bottom edge, at least one inner seal, at least one inner perforated line, and a plurality of fastening mechanism. The front bag surface and the rear bag surface are perimetrically connected to each other by the left outer seal, the right outer seal, and the bottom edge. The front bag surface and the rear bag surface are connected to each other through the at least one inner seal thus delineating a multiple compartments. The at least one perforated line traverses along the at least one inner seal so that the multiple compartments can be separated when necessary. The plurality of fastening mechanism is positioned parallel to the bottom edge and integrated in between the front bag surface and the rear bag surface.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a device that is used to store and organize a plurality of items in a plurality of resealable storage compartments. More specifically, the present invention is a bag that is made up of a plurality of multi-sized resealable compartments that is joined by perforated edges. The present invention allows the user to store items in different compartments which can be separated from nearby compartments and discarded when needed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Organizing and storing items can many times be a hassle. Issues arise when items are misplaced in different areas of an office or household. While those traditional one compartment resealable bags present one possible solution by storing away certain items, the user needs to use up all stored items inside those bags before discarding it. This simply creates another organizational issue. Furthermore, a user needs to separately buy different sized resealable bags to maximize the storage capacity within and/or to accommodate different sized items. For example, a larger resealable bag is generally utilized to store pizza slices due to the size of the pizza slices. However, when storing a handful of berries, a smaller or medium size resealable bag can be utilized because they takes up less storage space. In the event when a properly sized resealable bag is not available, users tend to use larger resealable bags thus wasting money due to the higher cost of the larger resealable bags and aiding the plastic pollution.

The present invention solves all issues mentioned above by providing a plurality and reduce time spent in organizing those items. A plethora of items of different consistencies, shapes, textures, and sizes can all be assorted and carried in the same bag. With the present invention, the user is able to detach and discard the resealable storage compartments when needed. This helps create space needed for other items and lightens the load of the bag to be carried throughout the day. The present invention is preferably made from a biodegradable plastic to avoid burdening the environment; however, the present invention can also be any other types of durable and flexible material such as plastic.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a resealable storage bag with multiple compartments with detachable edges constructed with a perforation. The detachable edge connects each of the resealable storage compartments into a single bag unit. Each bag compartment is detachable by tearing at the perforation. The opening of each bag is positioned at the top of each compartment and allows the user to introduce items into the storage compartments. The opening consists of interlocking lips that lie on either side of the storage bag. The storage bags is preferably constructed of a biodegradable material to reduce the environmental burden associated with regular plastics.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a multi-compartment plastic storage bag that has a combination of a plurality of resealable compartments. Each of the plurality of resealable compartments varies in size and provides multiple storage options for a user. Furthermore, each of the plurality of resealable compartments can be separated from each other upon user's preference to maximize the functionality. Each of the plurality of resealable compartments comprises an opening so that a corresponding storage area for each of the plurality of resealable compartments can be easily accessed independently of the other bag compartments. The present invention is made from a food grade and environmentally friendly plastic thus allowing the user to store edible items into the storage compartments without worrying about foreign chemicals leaching into stored food, eating utensils, baby items such as a pacifier, and makeup supplies. However, the preferred material for the present invention is a biodegradable plastic that has a long lifespan and does not disintegrate while it is in use. The present invention comprises a front bag surface1, a rear bag surface2, a left outer seal3, a right outer seal4, a bottom edge5, at least one inner seal6, at least one inner perforated line9, and a plurality of fastening mechanism12as shown inFIG. 1.

In reference to the general configuration of the present invention that is shown inFIG. 1, the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2are perimetrically connected to each other by the left outer seal3, the right outer seal4, and the bottom edge5. In order to provide the parametric connection, dimensions of the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2are identical to each other. More specifically, the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4are positioned parallel to each other as the bottom edge5is positioned perpendicular to the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4. Furthermore, the left outer seal3, the right outer seal4, and the bottom edge5delineate the general outline of the present invention while the plurality of resealable compartments is positioned within the general outline. In other words, the plurality of resealable compartments is defined via the at least one inner seal6and the at least one inner perforated line9. More specifically, the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2are connected to each other through the at least one inner seal6thus delineating the plurality of resealable compartments. The at least one perforated line9traverses along the at least one inner seal6so that the user can individually separate the plurality of resealable compartments through the at least one perforated line9. The plurality of fastening mechanism12is positioned parallel to the bottom edge5and integrated in between the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2so that the opening can be opened to access the storage area and/or closed to keep the stored material within the storage area.

In reference toFIG. 1, the plurality of fastening mechanism12comprises a front interlocking lip13and a rear interlocking lip14. The front interlocking lip13is connected onto the front bag surface1. The rear interlocking lip14is connected onto the rear bag surface2. The front interlocking lip13and the rear interlocking lip14are oriented towards each other and are configured to create a leak-proof seal when they are interfaced correctly. The front interlocking lip13and the rear interlocking lip14are in a closed position when the user properly engages and externally applies pressure to the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2by pinching both surfaces together. The user must continuously apply pressure along the entire length of the front interlocking lip13and the rear interlocking lip14to properly seal the opening. The closed position of the front interlocking lip13and the rear interlocking lip14prevent evaporation or leaking of any substances stored in each of the plurality of resealable compartments. To introduce additional components into each of the plurality of resealable compartments, the user may pinch and pull the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2in opposite directions so that the front interlocking lip13and the rear interlocking lip14can be in an opened position.

In reference toFIG. 1, the present invention further comprises a tab16to ease the separation of the front interlocking lip13and the rear interlocking lip14. More specifically, the tab16is integrated onto the front bag surface1and adjacently positioned to each of the plurality of fastening mechanism12. The tab16is preferably formed into a half circular shape so that the user can easily grasp the tab16to separate the front bag surface1away from the rear bag surface2.

In reference toFIG. 1, the present invention further comprises at least one writing area15that is externally positioned on the front bag surface1. The writing area15is configured to allow the user to write a description of the items onto the writing area15of the present invention. The number of writing areas15is equal to the number of resealable compartments as each of the plurality of resealable compartments has its own writing area15. The dimensions and shape of the writing surface are not limited to any one example. In an embodiment of the present invention, the writing area15may be a star or even fox shape so that this invention may appeal and encourage children to be more organized. The writing area15may even span the entire length or width of each of the plurality of resealable compartments for a detailed description of the contents the user may choose to store.

A first embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of resealable compartments comprises a left vertical resealable bag21and a right vertical resealable bag22as shown inFIG. 1-2. More specifically, the at least one inner seal6is positioned parallel to the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4and positioned in between the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4. The actual placement of the at least one inner seal6determines the corresponding width of the left vertical resealable bag21and the right vertical resealable bag22. The at least one inner seal6is extended from the bottom edge5to a top edge17of the rear bag surface2, wherein the height of the left vertical resealable bag21and the right vertical resealable bag22remains constant. The at least one perforated line9traverses through the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2. Resultantly, the left vertical resealable bag21is delineated by the left outer seal3, the bottom edge5, the at least one inner seal6, and the at least one perforated line9. The right vertical resealable bag22is delineated by the right outer seal4, the bottom edge5, the at least one inner seal6, and the at least one perforated line9. Since the at least one perforated line9traverses along the at least one inner seal6and through the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2, the left vertical resealable bag21and the right vertical resealable bag22can be easily separated from each other along the at least one perforated line9.

In reference toFIG. 2, the plurality of fastening mechanism12comprises an upper left fastening mechanism31and an upper right fastening mechanism32for the first embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, the upper left fastening mechanism31is connected within the left vertical resealable bag21and adjacently positioned to the top edge17of the rear bag surface2. In other words, the upper left fastening mechanism31extends from the left outer seal3to the at least one inner seal6so that the left vertical resealable bag21can be configured between the opened position and the closed position. The upper right fastening mechanism32is connected within the right vertical resealable bag22and adjacently positioned to the top edge17of the rear bag surface2. In other words, the upper right fastening mechanism32extends from the right outer seal4to the at least one inner seal6so that the right vertical resealable bag22can be configured between the opened position and the closed position.

A second embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of resealable compartments comprises an upper horizontal resealable bag23and a lower horizontal resealable bag24as shown inFIG. 3. More specifically, the at least one inner seal6is positioned perpendicular to the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4and positioned in between the top edge17of the rear bag surface2and the bottom edge5. The actual placement of the at least one inner seal6determines the corresponding height of the upper horizontal resealable bag23and the lower horizontal resealable bag24. The at least one inner seal6is extended from the left outer seal3to the right outer seal4, wherein the width of the upper horizontal resealable bag23and the lower horizontal resealable bag24remains constant. The at least one perforated line9traverses through the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2. Resultantly, the upper horizontal resealable bag23is delineated by the left outer seal3, the at least one inner seal6, the at least one perforated line9, and the right outer seal4. The lower horizontal resealable bag24is delineated by the right outer seal4, the bottom edge5, the left outer seal3, the at least one inner seal6, and the at least one perforated line9. Since the at least one perforated line9traverses along the at least one inner seal6and through the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2, the upper horizontal resealable bag23and the lower horizontal resealable bag24can be easily separated from each other along the at least one perforated line9.

In reference toFIG. 3, the plurality of fastening mechanism12comprises an upper fastening mechanism33and a lower fastening mechanism34for the second embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, the upper fastening mechanism33is connected within the upper horizontal resealable bag23and adjacently positioned to the top edge17of the rear bag surface2. In other words, the upper fastening mechanism33extends from the left outer seal3to the right outer seal4so that the upper horizontal resealable bag23can be configured between the opened position and the closed position. The lower fastening mechanism34is connected within the lower horizontal resealable bag24and adjacently positioned to the at least one perforated line9. In other words, the lower fastening mechanism34also extends from the left outer seal3to the right outer seal4so that the lower horizontal resealable bag24can be configured between the opened position and the closed position.

A third embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of resealable compartments comprises the left vertical resealable bag21, the right vertical resealable bag22, and the lower horizontal resealable bag24as shown inFIG. 4. Furthermore, the at least inner seal6comprises a first seal7and a second seal8. The at least one perforated line9comprises a first line10and a second line11. More specifically, the first seal7is positioned perpendicular to the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4and positioned in between the top edge17of the rear bag surface2and the bottom edge5. The actual placement of the first seal7determines the corresponding height of the lower horizontal resealable bag24, wherein the width of the lower horizontal resealable bag24remains constant. The first line10traverses through the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2thus extending from the left outer seal3to the right outer seal4. Resultantly, the lower horizontal resealable bag24is delineated by the right outer seal4, the bottom edge5, the left outer seal3, the first seal7, and the first line10. Since the first line10traverses along the first seal7and through the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2, the lower horizontal resealable bag24can be easily separated from the first line10. The second seal8is positioned parallel to the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4and positioned in between the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4. The actual placement of the second seal8determines width of the left vertical resealable bag21and the right vertical resealable bag22. The second seal8is extended from the top edge17of the rear bag surface2to the first seal7, wherein the height of the left vertical resealable bag21and the right vertical resealable bag22remains constant. The second line11traverses through the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2. Resultantly, the left vertical resealable bag21is delineated by the left outer seal3, the first seal7, the first line10, the second seal8, and the second line11. The right vertical resealable bag22is delineated by the right outer seal4, the first seal7, the first line10, the second seal8, and the second line11. Since the second line11traverses along the second seal8and through the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2, the left vertical resealable bag21and the right vertical resealable bag22can be easily separated from each other along the second line11.

In reference toFIG. 4, the plurality of fastening mechanism12comprises the upper left fastening mechanism31, the upper right fastening mechanism32, and a lower fastening mechanism34for the third embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, the upper left fastening mechanism31is connected within the left vertical resealable bag21and adjacently positioned to the top edge17of the rear bag surface2. In other words, the upper left fastening mechanism31extends from the left outer seal3to the second seal8so that the left vertical resealable bag21can be configured between the opened position and the closed position. The upper right fastening mechanism32is connected within the right vertical resealable bag22and adjacently positioned to the top edge17of the rear bag surface2. In other words, the upper right fastening mechanism32extends from the right outer seal4to the second seal8so that the right vertical resealable bag22can be configured between the opened position and the closed position. The lower fastening mechanism34is connected within the lower horizontal resealable bag24and adjacently positioned to the first seal7and the first line10. In other words, the lower fastening mechanism34extends from the left outer seal3to the right outer seal4so that the lower horizontal resealable bag24can be configured between the opened position and the closed position.

A fourth embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of resealable compartments comprises the left vertical resealable bag21, the right vertical resealable bag22, a left horizontal resealable bag25, and a right horizontal resealable bag26as shown inFIG. 5. Furthermore, the at least inner seal6comprises the first seal7and the second seal8. The at least one perforated line9comprises the first line10and the second line11. More specifically, the first seal7is positioned perpendicular to the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4and positioned in between the top edge17of the rear bag surface2and the bottom edge5. The actual placement of the first seal7determines the corresponding height of the left horizontal resealable bag25, the right horizontal resealable bag26, the left vertical resealable bag21, and the right vertical resealable bag22. The first line10traverses through the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2thus extending from the left outer seal3to the right outer seal4. The second seal8is positioned parallel to the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4and positioned in between the left outer seal3and the right outer seal4. The actual placement of the second seal8determines width of the left horizontal resealable bag25, the right horizontal resealable bag26, the left vertical resealable bag21, and the right vertical resealable bag22. The second seal8is extended from the top edge17of the rear bag surface2to the first seal7. The second line11traverses through the front bag surface1and the rear bag surface2. Resultantly, the left vertical resealable bag21is delineated by the left outer seal3, the first seal7, the first line10, the second seal8, and the second line11. The right vertical resealable bag22is delineated by the right outer seal4, the first seal7, the first line10, the second seal8, and the second line11. Due to the positioning of the first line10and the second line11, the left vertical resealable bag21and the right vertical resealable bag22can be easily separated from each other along the first line10and the second line11. Resultantly, the left horizontal resealable bag25is delineated by the left outer seal3, the bottom edge5, the second seal8, the second line11, the first seal7, and the first line10. The right horizontal resealable bag26is delineated by the right outer seal4, the bottom edge5, the second seal8, the second line11, the first seal7, and the first line10. Due to the positioning of the first line10and the second line11, the left horizontal resealable bag25and the right horizontal resealable bag26can be easily separated from each other along the first line10and the second line11.

In reference toFIG. 5, the plurality of fastening mechanism12comprises the upper left fastening mechanism31, the upper right fastening mechanism32, a lower left fastening mechanism35, and a lower right fastening mechanism36for the fourth embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, the upper left fastening mechanism31is connected within the left vertical resealable bag21and adjacently positioned to the top edge17of the rear bag surface2. In other words, the upper left fastening mechanism31extends from the left outer seal3to the second seal8so that the left vertical resealable bag21can be configured between the opened position and the closed position. The upper right fastening mechanism32is connected within the right vertical resealable bag22and adjacently positioned to the top edge17of the rear bag surface2. In other words, the upper right fastening mechanism32extends from the right outer seal4to the second seal8so that the right vertical resealable bag22can be configured between the opened position and the closed position. The lower left fastening mechanism35is connected within the left horizontal resealable bag25and positioned adjacent to the first seal7and the first line10. In other words, the lower left fastening mechanism35extends from the left outer seal3to the second seal8so that the left horizontal resealable bag25can be configured between the opened position and the closed position. The lower right fastening mechanism36is connected within the right horizontal resealable bag26and positioned adjacent to the first seal7and the first line10. In other words, the lower right fastening mechanism36extends from the right outer seal4to the second seal8so that the right horizontal resealable bag26can be configured between the opened position and the closed position.