Twin support aperture side tear bag pack

Abstract

T-shirt style and open mouth grocery or merchandise bag packs includes a plurality of plastic bags, each having a central tab located above the bag mouth. The bag pack is suspended from a dispensing rack by a pair of support apertures through the central tab. The tab is designed to rupture at the support apertures when the bag is dispensed from the rack. The tab may have a flattened top and a pair of opposed lateral sides or may have a rounded top. The weakened area may take the form of a cut or a notch. These weakened areas may begin at the support apertures or one of the lateral sides of the flattened top tab or at points below the top most point of the rounded tab. The weakened areas may also be perforations or single openings. The open mouth bags may have a handle opening through the tab.

1 . A twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, comprising: 
 a plurality of registered polyethylene bags, each of said bags having front and rear walls joined at substantially parallel first and second side edges thereof;    said front and rear walls being joined at substantially parallel upper and lower edges thereof;    said front and rear walls having a U-shaped cut-out commencing at a first point on said upper edge spaced inwardly from said first side edge, extending downwardly toward said lower edge and returning upwardly to a second point on said upper edge spaced inwardly from said second side edge;    said U-shaped cut-out forming an open bag mouth, a pair of bag handles and at least one of front and rear central tabs extending upwardly from a central point on said bag mouth;    said central tab having a top edge, first and second lateral edges extending downwardly from said top edge;    said central tab being penetrated by first and second support apertures for suspending said bag pack on support arms of a dispensing rack, said apertures being disposed below said top edge;    said central tab having a weakened area between each of said first and second apertures and one of said first and second lateral edges; and    whereby, when one of said bags is pulled from said dispensing rack, said weakened areas of said central tab will rupture, thereby causing said central tab to remain with said dispensed bag.    
   
   
       2 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one side gusset, said side gusset extending from said upper edge to said lower edge and inwardly from at least one of said first and second side edges for a first predetermined distance.  
   
   
       3 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said weakened area comprises a perforation line extending from each of said support apertures to one of said first and second lateral edges.  
   
   
       4 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said weakened area comprises an opening, said opening being disposed between each of said support apertures and one of said first and second lateral edges.  
   
   
       5 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said weakened area comprises a first cut, said first cut extending from each of said support apertures toward one of said first and second lateral edges.  
   
   
       6 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said weakened area comprises a second cut, said second cut extending from each of said first and second lateral edges toward one of said support apertures.  
   
   
       7 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said weakened area comprises a first notch, said first notch extending from each of said support apertures toward one of said first and second lateral edges.  
   
   
       8 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said weakened area comprises a second notch, said second notch extending from each of said first and second lateral edges toward one of said support apertures.  
   
   
       9 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 1 , further comprising means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack, thereby causing said subsequent bag to open upon dispensing of said first bag from said dispensing rack.  
   
   
       10 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 9 , wherein said means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack is selected from the group consisting of: 
 glue spotting, hot pinning, cold staking, corona treatment, pressure and corona treatment combined with pressure.    
   
   
       11 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 9 , wherein said means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack is applied to rear surfaces of said bag handles of said first bag and front surfaces of said bag handles of said subsequent bag.  
   
   
       12 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 9 , wherein said means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack is applied to rear surfaces of said central tab of said first bag and front surfaces of said central tab of said subsequent bag.  
   
   
       13 . A twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, comprising: 
 a plurality of registered polyethylene bags, each of said bags having front and rear walls joined at substantially parallel first and second side edges thereof;    said front and rear walls being joined at substantially parallel upper and lower edges thereof;    said front and rear walls having a U-shaped cut-out commencing at a first point on said upper edge spaced inwardly from said first side edge, extending downwardly toward said lower edge and returning upwardly to a second point on said upper edge spaced inwardly from said second side edge;    said U-shaped cut-out forming an open bag mouth, a pair of bag handles and at least one of front and rear central tabs extending upwardly from a central point on said bag mouth;    said central tab having a rounded peripheral edge, said peripheral edge having an uppermost point;    said central tab being penetrated by first and second support apertures below said uppermost point, said apertures suspending said bag pack on support arms of a dispensing rack;    said central tab having a weakened area between each of said support apertures and one of third and fourth points below said uppermost point; and    whereby, when one of said bags is pulled from said dispensing rack, said weakened areas of said central tab will rupture, thereby causing said central tab to remain with said dispensed bag.    
   
   
       14 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 13 , further comprising at least one side gusset, said side gusset extending from said upper edge to said lower edge and inwardly from at least one of said first and second side edges for a first predetermined distance.  
   
   
       15 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 13 , wherein said weakened area comprises a perforation line extending from each of said support apertures to one of said third and fourth points.  
   
   
       16 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 13 , wherein said weakened areas comprise an opening, said opening being disposed between said each of said support apertures and one of said third and fourth points.  
   
   
       17 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 13 , wherein said weakened areas comprise a first cut, said first cut extending from each of said support apertures toward one of said third and fourth points.  
   
   
       18 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 13 , wherein said weakened areas comprise a second cut, said second cut extending from each of said third and fourth points toward one of said support apertures.  
   
   
       19 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 13 , wherein said weakened area comprises a first notch, said first notch extending from each of said support apertures toward one of said third and fourth points.  
   
   
       20 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 13 , wherein said weakened area comprises a second notch, said second notch extending from each of said third and fourth points toward one of said support apertures.  
   
   
       21 . The side twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 13 , further comprising means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack, thereby causing said subsequent bag to open upon dispensing of said first bag from said dispensing rack.  
   
   
       22 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 21 , wherein said means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack is selected from the group consisting of: 
 glue spotting, hot pinning, cold staking, corona treatment, pressure and corona treatment combined with pressure.    
   
   
       23 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 21 , wherein said means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack is applied to rear surfaces of said bag handles of said first bag and front surfaces of said bag handles of said subsequent bag.  
   
   
       24 . The side twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 21 , wherein said means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack is applied to rear surfaces of said central tab of said first bag and front surfaces of said central tab of said subsequent bag.  
   
   
       25 . A twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, comprising: 
 a plurality of registered polyethylene bags, each of said bags having front and rear walls joined at substantially parallel first and second side edges thereof;    said front and rear walls being joined at substantially parallel lower edges thereof to form a sealed bag bottom and an open bag mouth;    said bag mouth having a central hanging tab extending upwardly therefrom;    said central tab having a top edge, first and second lateral edges extending downwardly from said top edge;    said central tab being penetrated by first and second support apertures for suspending said bag pack on support arms of a dispensing rack, said apertures being disposed below said top edge;    said central tab having a weakened area between each of said first and second apertures and one of said first and second lateral edges; and    whereby, when one of said bags is pulled from said dispensing rack, said weakened areas of said central tab will rupture, thereby causing said central tab to remain with said dispensed bag.    
   
   
       26 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 25 , further comprising at least one side gusset, said side gusset extending from said upper edge to said lower edge and inwardly from at least one of said first and second side edges for a first predetermined distance.  
   
   
       27 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 25 , wherein said weakened area comprises a perforation line extending from each of said support apertures to one of said first and second lateral edges.  
   
   
       28 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 25 , wherein said weakened area comprises an opening, said opening being disposed between each of said support apertures and one of said first and second lateral edges.  
   
   
       29 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 25 , wherein said weakened area comprises a first cut, said first cut extending from each of said support apertures toward one of said first and second lateral edges.  
   
   
       30 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 25 , wherein said weakened area comprises a second cut, said second cut extending from each of said first and second lateral edges toward one of said support apertures.  
   
   
       31 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 25 , wherein said weakened area comprises a first notch, said first notch extending from each of said support apertures toward one of said first and second lateral edges.  
   
   
       32 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 25 , wherein said weakened area comprises a second notch, said second notch extending from each of said first and second lateral edges toward one of said support apertures.  
   
   
       33 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 25 , further comprising means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack, thereby causing said subsequent bag to open upon dispensing of said first bag from said dispensing rack.  
   
   
       34 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 33 , wherein said means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack is selected from the group consisting of: 
 glue spotting, hot pinning, cold staking, corona treatment, pressure and corona treatment combined with pressure.    
   
   
       35 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 33 , wherein said means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack is applied to rear surfaces of said central tab of said first bag and front surfaces of said central tab of said subsequent bag.  
   
   
       36 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 25 , further comprising a handle opening, said handle opening penetrating at least one of said front and rear walls of said bag below said top edge of said central tab.  
   
   
       37 . A twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, comprising: 
 a plurality of registered polyethylene bags, each of said bags having front and rear walls joined at substantially parallel first and second side edges thereof;    said front and rear walls being joined at substantially parallel lower edges thereof to form a sealed bag bottom and an open bag mouth;    said bag mouth having a central hanging tab extending upwardly therefrom;    said central tab having a rounded peripheral edge, said peripheral edge having an uppermost point;    said central tab being penetrated by first and second support apertures below said uppermost point, said apertures suspending said bag pack on support arms of a dispensing rack;    said central tab having a weakened area between each of said support apertures and one of third and fourth points below said uppermost point; and    whereby, when one of said bags is pulled from said dispensing rack, said weakened areas of said central tab will rupture, thereby causing said central tab to remain with said dispensed bag.    
   
   
       38 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 37 , further comprising at least one side gusset, said side gusset extending from said upper edge to said lower edge and inwardly from at least one of said first and second side edges for a first predetermined distance.  
   
   
       39 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 37 , wherein said weakened area comprises a perforation line extending from each of said support apertures to one of said third and fourth points.  
   
   
       40 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 37 , wherein said weakened area comprises an opening, said opening being disposed between said each of said support apertures and one of said third and fourth points.  
   
   
       41 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 37 , wherein said weakened area comprises a first cut, said first cut extending from each of said support apertures toward one of said third and fourth points.  
   
   
       42 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 37 , wherein said weakened area comprises a second cut, said second cut extending from each of said third and fourth points toward one of said support apertures.  
   
   
       43 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 37 , wherein said weakened area comprises a first notch, said first notch extending from each of said support apertures toward one of said third and fourth points.  
   
   
       44 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 37 , wherein said weakened area comprises a second notch, said second notch extending from each of said third and fourth points toward one of said support apertures.  
   
   
       45 . The side twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 37 , further comprising means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack, thereby causing said subsequent bag to open upon dispensing of said first bag from said dispensing rack.  
   
   
       46 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 45 , wherein said means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack is selected from the group consisting of: 
 glue spotting, hot pinning, cold staking, corona treatment, pressure and corona treatment combined with pressure.    
   
   
       47 . The side twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 45 , wherein said means for releasably adhering a rear surface of said rear wall of a first bag in said bag pack to a front surface of said front wall of a subsequent bag in said bag pack is applied to rear surfaces of said central tab of said first bag and front surfaces of said central tab of said subsequent bag.  
   
   
       48 . The twin support aperture side-tear bag pack, as described in  claim 37 , further comprising a handle opening, said handle opening penetrating at least one of said front and rear walls of said bag below said peripheral edge of said central tab.