Flexible independent multi-layer container and method for forming

Abstract

Flexible independent multi-layer container and method for forming the flexible independent multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials having independent layers freely movable between each other and sealed off from each other with at least one fitting formed there through and compression seals formed between the flanges of the fitting and the flexible material of the independent multi-layer container by the at least one fitting formed there through for sealing the at least one fitting in place and for forming a compression seal between the independent multi-layer of the flexible materials and for forming a flexible multi-layer container.

1 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials having independent layers freely movable between each other and sealed off from each other with at least one fitting formed there through and compression seals formed with the at least one fitting formed there through comprising; 
 a. At least a 1 st  bag layer formed from a compressible and elastically flexible material having the ability to expand within the elastic limits of said flexible material upon receiving flowable materials,    b. At least a 2 nd  bag layer formed from a compressible and elastically flexible material sized relative to said at least 1 st  bag layer for allowing said at least 1 st  bag layer formed from an elastically flexible material to smoothly expand within the elastic limits of said flexible material upon receiving flowable materials and for causing said at least 2 nd  bag layer to be smoothly expanded within its elastic limits, and    c. At least one fitting means formed through said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers formed having a flange member internal of said at least 1 st  bag layer formed and a flange external of said at least 2 nd  bag layer formed for forming a compression seal between said flanges and said compressible and elastically flexible material by compressing the compressible and elastically flexible material of said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layer materials sufficiently for forming a compression seal there between and for sealing said at least one fitting means in place and for forming a flexible multi-layer container.    
   
   
       2 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 1  comprising, 
 a. At least a 3 rd  bag layer formed from a flexible material having strength and abrasion resistant properties sized relative to said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers for allowing said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers formed from flexible materials to smoothly expand within their elastic limits and for causing said 3 rd  bag layer to expand within its flexible limits.    
   
   
       3 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 2  wherein said at least one fitting means formed through said bag layers further comprises, 
 a. A 1 st  flanged member internal of said at least 1 st  bag layer having sufficient flange surface for engaging said at least 1 st  bag layer formed from the inside surface of said at least 1 st  bag layer;    b. A 2 nd  flanged member external of said at least 3 rd  bag layer having sufficient flange surface for engaging said at least 3 rd  bag layer formed from the external surface of said at least 3 rd  bag layer and for functional engagement with said 1 st  flanged portion means; and    c. Means for driving said 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged members toward each other and said at least 1 st , 2 nd  and 3 rd  bag layers for forming a compression seal there between and sealing said at least one fitting means in place and for forming a flexible multi-layer container.    
   
   
       4 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 3  wherein said 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged portion means further comprises, 
 a. A sufficient surface on said 1 st  flanged member portioned on said inside surface of said at least 1 st  bag layer for providing a seating surface against said inside surface of said at least I st bag layer and    b. A sufficient surface on said 2 nd  flanged member having a gripping surface positioned on said outside surface of said at least 3 rd  bag layer for holding said bag layers surface against movement and for engaging said flanged surfaces toward each other and against said at least 1 st , 2 nd  and 3 rd  bag layer surfaces for forming a compression seal and holding said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layer materials against movement creep.    
   
   
       5 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 4  wherein said 2 nd  flanged member gripping surface further comprises, 
 a. concentric grooved surfaces on said flanged portion against said outside surface of said 3 rd  bag layer for holding said bag layers surfaces against movement creep and for being driven toward said 1 st  flange member and against said at least 1 st , 2 nd  and 3 rd  bag layer surfaces for forming a compression seal and holding said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layer materials against movement creep.    
   
   
       6 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 4  wherein said means for driving said at least 1 st , 2 nd  and 3 rd  bag layer layers to form a compression seal there between and holding said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layer materials against movement creep comprises, 
 a. At least two apertures through said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layers and said 2 nd  flanged member,    b. At least two fastener receiving means within said 1 st  flanged member, and    c. At least two fastener means through said at least two apertures in said 2 nd  flanged member, said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layers and into said at least two fastener receiving means within said 1 st  flanged member for compressing said 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged members toward each other and against said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layer materials there between as said fasteners are tightened for forming a compression seal at said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layer materials and for preventing movement creep of said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layers at said formed compression seal.    
   
   
       7 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 6  wherein said means for driving said at least 1 st , 2 nd  and 3 rd  bag layer layers to form a compression seal there between comprises, 
 a. At least two apertures through said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layers and said 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged member, and    b. At least two fastener means through said at least two apertures for compressing the 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged members toward each other and against said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layer materials there between as said fasteners are tightened for forming a compression seals at said 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layer materials and for preventing movement creep at said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layer materials from pulling out of said sealing engagement and for forming a compression seals at said 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layer materials.    
   
   
       8 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 7  wherein said at least 2 nd  bag layer further comprises, 
 a. Aligning means on said at least 2 nd  bag layer connected to said at least 3 rd  bag layer for holding said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers in alignment with said at least 3 rd  bag layer as said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers are allowed to smoothly expand within their elastic limits within said at least 3 rd  bag layer and cause said at least 3 rd  bag layer to expand within its flexible limits.    
   
   
       9 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 8  wherein said aligning means further comprises, 
 a. Tab members connected to said at least 2 nd  bag layer and projecting therefrom and connected to said 3 rd  bag layer for causing said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers to align with said at least 3 rd  bag layer as said 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers smoothly expand within their elastic limits and cause said at least 3 rd  bag layer to expand within its flexible limits.    
   
   
       10 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 9  wherein said 1 st  and 2 nd  compressible and elastically flexible material further comprise, 
 a. A material of a thickness at its thinnest sufficient for allowing compression into a compression seal, and    b. A material of a thickness at its thickest sufficient for allowing compression into a compression seal and for preventing creep of said material at the point of compression into a seal about said at least one fitting means.    
   
   
       11 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 10  wherein said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  compressible and elastically flexible materials at its thinnest and thickest further comprises, 
 a. A thinness of no less than 04 mils, and    b. A thickness of no more than 80 mils.    
   
   
       12 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 11  wherein said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  compressible and elastically flexible materials at its thinnest and thickest further comprises, 
 a. A thinness of no less than 06 mils, and    b. A thickness of no more than 70 mils.    
   
   
       13 . A method of forming a multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable material comprising; 
 a. Forming at least a 1 st  seal on one end of a tube of a compressible and elastically flexible material,    b. Indexing on said tube for the position of a fitting having an orifice and a flange surface for aligning an aperture to be made at said orifice,    c. Making at least one hole in said tube at said indexed position sufficient for the orifice of the fitting and for leaving said elastically flexible material in contact with said flange of said fitting,    d. Holding said flanged surface of said fitting against said inside surface of said tube about said hole made at said indexed position,    e. Forming a 2 nd  seal on the other end of said tube of said compressible and elastically flexible material for forming at least a 1 st  bag layer,    f. Positioning said 1 st  bag layer into a second tube of a compressible and elastically flexible material,    g. Forming a 1 st  seal on one end of said second tube of a compressible and elastically flexible material,    h. Indexing on said second tube for the position of said fitting for aligning an aperture to be made there through with said at least 1 st  bag layer aperture,    i. Making at least one hole in said second tube at said indexed position sufficient for the orifice of said fitting and for leaving said elastically flexible material in alignment with said at least 1 st  bag layer material about said aperture,    j. Forming a 2 nd  seal on the other end of said second tube to form a 2 nd  bag layer independent of said 1 st  bag layer and sufficiently distant therefrom to allow said 1 st  bag layer to smoothly expand within said 2 nd  bag layer within its elastic limits and for causing said 2 nd  bag layer to smoothly expand within its elastic limits,    k. Positioning said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers into a 3 rd  bag layer material having strength and abrasion resistant properties and a flexible limit,    l. Indexing on said 3 rd  bag layer material for the position of said fitting for aligning aperture with said aperture of said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers,    m. Making a hole in said 3 rd  bag layer material at said indexed position for the orifice of said fitting and for leaving said 3 rd  bag layer material in alignment with said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layer material about said apertures,    n. Forming a 3 rd  bag layer about said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers with sufficient distance from said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers to allow said at least 1 st  and 2 nd  bag layers to smoothly expand within each other and to smoothly expand within said at least 3 rd  bag layer to its flexible limits,    o. Holding said 2 nd  flanged surface of said fitting against said outside surface of said at least 3 rd  bag layer,    p. Inserting fasteners through said apertures in said flanged surfaces and said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layers and    q. Forcing said 1 st  flanged and 2 nd  flanged members of said fitting against said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layer portions between said 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged portions by fastening said fasteners for forming a compression seal there between and for preventing movement creep of said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layers at said fitting for forming a flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials.    
   
   
       14 . A method of forming a multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable material of  claim 13  wherein said forcing of said 1 st  flanged and 2 nd  flanged members of said fitting against said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layers further comprises, 
 a. Fastening said fasteners with a force of 75 inch/lbs to 400 inch/lbs for forming a compression seal and for preventing movement creep of said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layers and pulling away from said at least one fitting.    
   
   
       15 . A method of forming a multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable material of  claim 14  wherein said forcing of said 1 st  flanged and 2 nd  flanged members of said fitting against said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layers further comprises, 
 a. Fastening said fasteners with a force of 80 inch/lbs to 305 inch/lbs for forming a compression seal and for preventing movement creep of said at least 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd  bag layers and pulling way from said at least one fitting.    
   
   
       16 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials having independent layers freely movable between each other and sealed off from each other with at least one fitting formed there through and compression seals formed at the at least one fitting formed there through comprising; 
 a. At least an interior bag layer formed from a compressible and elastically flexible material having the ability to expand within the elastic limits of said flexible material upon receiving flowable materials,    b. At least an exterior bag layer formed from a flexible material having strength and abrasion resistant properties sized relative to said at least interior bag layers for allowing said at least interior bag layers formed from flexible materials to smoothly expand within its elastic limits and for causing said exterior bag layer to expand within its flexible limits, and    c. At least one fitting means formed through said at least interior and exterior bag layers formed having a flange member internal of said at least interior bag layer formed and a flange external of said at least exterior bag layer formed for forming a compression seal between said flanges and said compressible and elastically flexible material by compressing the compressible and elastically flexible material of said at least interior and exterior bag layer materials sufficiently for sealing said at least one fitting means in place and for forming a flexible multi-layer container.    
   
   
       17 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 16  wherein said at least one fitting means formed through said bag layers further comprises, 
 a. A 1 st  flanged member internal of said at least interior bag layer having sufficient flange surface for engaging said at least interior bag layer formed from the inside surface of said at least interior bag layer,    b. A 2 nd  flanged member external of said at least exterior bag layer having sufficient flange surface for engaging said at least exterior bag layer formed from the external surface of said at least exterior bag layer and for engaging with said 1 st  flanged portion means, and    c. Means for driving said 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged members toward each other and said at least interior and exterior bag layers for forming a compression seal there between and sealing said at least one fitting means in place and for forming a flexible multi-layer container.    
   
   
       18 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 17  wherein said 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged portion means further comprises, 
 a. A sufficient surface on said 1 st  flanged member portioned on said inside surface of said at least interior bag layer for providing a seating surface against said inside surface of said at least interior bag layer, and    b. A sufficient surface on said 2 nd  flanged member having gripping surface positioned on said outside surface of said at least exterior bag layer for holding said bag layers surface against movement and for engaging said flange surfaces toward each other and against said at least interior and exterior bag layer surfaces for forming a compression seal and holding said at least interior and exterior bag layer materials against movement creep.    
   
   
       19 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 18  wherein said 2 nd  flanged member gripping surface further comprises, 
 a. Concentric grooved surfaces on said flanged portion against said outside surface of said exterior bag layer for holding said bag layers surfaces against movement creep and for being driven toward said 1 st  flange member and against said at least interior and exterior bag layer surfaces for forming a compression seal.    
   
   
       20 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 18  wherein said means for driving said at least interior and exterior bag layer layers for forming a compression seal there between comprises, 
 a. At least two apertures through said at least interior and exterior bag layers and said 2 nd  flanged member,    b. At least two fastener receiving means within said 1 st  flanged member and,    c. At least two fastener means through said at least two apertures in said 2 nd  flanged member, said at least interior and exterior bag layers, and into said at least two fastener receiving means within said 1 st  flanged member for compressing the 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged members against each other and said at least interior and exterior bag layer materials there between as said fasteners are tightened for forming a compression seal at said at least interior and exterior bag layer materials and for preventing movement creep at said formed compression seal.    
   
   
       21 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 20  wherein said means for driving said at least interior and exterior bag layers to form a compression seal there between comprises, 
 a. At least two apertures through said at least interior and exterior bag layers and said 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged member and,    b. At least two fastener means through said at least two apertures for compressing the 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged members against each other and said at least interior and exterior bag layer materials there between and for preventing movement creep resistance against said at least interior and exterior bag layer materials from pulling out of said sealing engagement and for forming compression seals at said interior and exterior bag layer materials.    
   
   
       22 . A flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials of  claim 21  further comprising, 
 a. At least an intermediate bag layer formed from a compressible and elastically flexible material sized relative to said at least interior bag layer for allowing said at least interior flexible bag layer formed from an elastically flexible material to smoothly expand within the elastic limits of said flexible material upon receiving flowable materials and for causing said at least intermediate bag layer to be smoothly expanded within its elastic limits.    
   
   
       23 . A method of forming a multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable material comprising; 
 a. Forming at least a 1 st  seal on one end of a tube of a compressible and elastically flexible material,    b. Indexing on said tube for the position of a fitting having an orifice and a flange surface for aligning an aperture to be made at said orifice,    c. Making at least one hole in said tube at said indexed position sufficient for the orifice of the fitting and for leaving said elastically flexible material in contact with said flange of said fitting,    d. Holding said flanged surface of said fitting against said inside surface of said tube about said hole made at said indexed position,    e. Forming a 2 nd  seal on the other end of said tube of said compressible and elastically flexible material for forming at least an interior bag layer,    f. Positioning said at least interior bag layers into a exterior bag layer material having strength and abrasion resistant properties and a flexible limit,    g. Forming a 1 st  seal on one end of said exterior bag layer material,    h. Indexing on said exterior bag layer material for the position of said fitting for aligning an aperture to be made with said aperture of said at least interior bag layers,    i. Making at least one hole in said exterior bag layer material at said indexed position for the orifice of said fitting and for leaving said exterior bag layer material in alignment with said at least interior bag layer material about said aperture,    j. Forming a 2 nd  seal on said exterior bag layer for forming an exterior bag layer about said interior bag layers with sufficient distance from said at least interior bag layers to allow said at least interior bag layers to smoothly expand within said exterior bag layer to its flexible limits,    k. Holding said 2 nd  flanged surface of said fitting against said outside surface  30  of said at least exterior bag layer,    l. Inserting fasteners through said apertures in said flanged surfaces and said at least interior and exterior bag layers, and    m. Forcing said 1 st  flanged and 2 nd  flanged members of said fitting against said at least interior and exterior bag layer portions between said 1 st  and 2 nd  flanged portions by fastening said fasteners for forming a compression seal there between and for preventing movement creep of said at least interior, and exterior bag layers at said fitting for forming a flexible multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable materials.    
   
   
       24 . A method of forming a multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable material of  claim 23  further comprising; 
 a. Positioning said interior bag layer formed in steps (a) thru (e) into a second tube of a compressible and elastically flexible material,    b. Forming a 1 st  seal on one end of said second tube of a compressible and elastically flexible material,    c. Indexing on said second tube for the position of said fitting for aligning aperture with said aperture of said at least interior bag layer,    d. Making a hole in said second tube at said indexed position sufficient for the orifice of said fitting and for leaving said elastically flexible material in alignment with said at least interior bag layer material about said aperture,    e. Forming a 2 nd  seal on the other end of said second tube for forming an intermediate bag layer independent of said interior bag layer and sufficiently distant therefrom to allow said interior bag layer to smoothly expand within said intermediate bag layer within its elastic limits and for causing said intermediate bag layer to smoothly expand within its elastic limits,    f. Positioning said at least interior and intermediate bag layers into an external bag layer material having strength and abrasion resistant properties and a flexible limit and completing steps (f) thru (m) of  claim 23 .    
   
   
       26 . A method of forming a multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable material of claim  25  wherein said forcing of said 1 st  flanged and 2 nd  flanged members of said fitting against said at least interior, intermediate, and external bag layers further comprises, 
 a. Fastening said fasteners with a force of 75 inch/lbs to 400 inch/lbs for forming a compression seal and for preventing movement creep of said at least interior, intermediate, and external bag layers and pulling away from said at least one fitting.    
   
   
       27 . A method of forming a multi-layer container for retention and delivery of flowable material of  claim 26  wherein said forcing of said 1 st  flanged and 2 nd  flanged members of said fitting against said at least internal, intermediate, and external bag layers further comprises, 
 a. Fastening said fasteners with a force of 80 inch/lbs to 315 inch/lbs for forming a compression seal and for preventing movement creep of said at least internal, intermediate, and external bag layers and pulling away from said fitting.