Shopping bag system

Abstract

A shopping bag system includes several different types of shopping bags for carrying different types of products, such as different types of groceries. For example, insulated bags, tall bags, medium bags, and wide bags may be provided, each customized to accommodate types of items for transport. Each bag is collapsible, easily stored in any one of the other bags, labeled (on the front and on the side as an index label in the stored position), and easily identified and selected for use in the packing and transport of similar types of items. The bags are then efficiently carried into the ideal location of the home for unloading in an organized and efficient manner.

1 ) A system for organizing and holding articles, comprising:
 a) a plurality of shopping bags, wherein each shopping bag comprises;
 i) a storage compartment including first and second front and back pliable end panels connected to opposing third and fourth pliable side panels, wherein each of the panels has a top edge and a bottom edge, wherein the plurality of panels are connected at bottom edges to a pliable base panel, and 
 ii) a bag identifier including bag identification indicia; and 
   b) a storage bag suitable for storing the plurality of shopping bags.   
     
     
         2 ) The system of  claim 1  wherein the bag identifier is selected from the group consisting of identifying labels, identifying index tags located at an edge of the shopping bag, and identifying indicia on the bag, 
     
     
         3 ) The system of  claim 1  wherein the shopping bags further comprise carrying handles depending from the top edge of at least one panel. 
     
     
         4 ) The system of  claim 1  wherein the shopping bags are of different types and sizes to accommodate different articles, such that some of the shopping bags may be approximately one-half the size of other shopping bags. 
     
     
         5 ) The system of  claim 1  wherein the shopping bags are made of material selected from the group consisting of fabric, canvas, nylon, or polypropylene. 
     
     
         6 ) The system of  claim 1  wherein the storage bag includes an attachment ring. 
     
     
         7 ) The system of  claim 1  wherein each shopping bag includes a slipcover, comprising materials to keep the shopping bag clean and promote longevity of the bag system. 
     
     
         8 ) The system of  claim 1  where at least some of the shopping bags include a fold line in the plurality of panels approximately midway between the top and bottom edges to allow folding of the bag for storage in the storage bag. 
     
     
         9 ) The system of  claim 1  where at least some of the shopping bags include a top cover to prevent spillage of contents. 
     
     
         10 ) The system of  claim 1  wherein at least one shopping bag comprises a divider for placement of fragile articles, wherein the divider is secured to the panels. 
     
     
         11 ) The system of  claim 10  wherein the divider includes openings for longitudinal storage of elongated articles. 
     
     
         12 ) The system of  claim 1  wherein at least one shopping bag comprises an insulation insert for storage of perishable articles. 
     
     
         13 ) The system of  claim 1  wherein at least some of the shopping bags include support boards to assist in the integrity of the folded shopping bag and to enable the shopping bag to be properly folded and placed within the storage bag such that the index tabs are kept at a proper height for easy and rapid identification. 
     
     
         14 ) A shopping bag for organizing and holding articles, comprising:
 a) a storage compartment including:
 i) first and second front and back pliable end panels connected to opposing third and fourth pliable side panels, wherein each of the panels has a top edge and a bottom edge, wherein the plurality of panels are connected at bottom edges to a pliable base panel, 
 ii) a fold line in the panels approximately midway between the top and bottom edges to allow folding of the shopping bag; and 
   b) a bag identifier.   
     
     
         15 ) The shopping bag of  claim 14  wherein the bag identifier is selected from the group consisting of identifying labels, identifying index tags and identifying indicia on the bag, 
     
     
         16 ) The shopping bag of  claim 14  wherein the bag identifier is an identifying index tag located at an edge of the shopping bag. 
     
     
         17 ) The shopping bag of  claim 14  further comprising carrying handles depending from the top edge of at least one panel. 
     
     
         18 ) The shopping bag of  claim 14  further comprising material selected from the group consisting of fabric, canvas, nylon, or polypropylene. 
     
     
         19 ) The shopping bag of  claim 14  further comprising a top cover to prevent spillage of contents. 
     
     
         20 ) The shopping bag of  claim 14  further comprising a divider for placement of fragile articles, wherein the divider is secured to the upper edges of the panels. 
     
     
         21 ) The shopping bag of  claim 14  further comprising a support board to assist in the integrity of the folded shopping bag. 
     
     
         22 ) A shopping bag system comprising a plurality of shopping bags of different sizes and shapes and a storage bag, wherein each shopping bag comprises:
 a) a storage compartment including first and second front and back pliable end panels connected to opposing third and fourth pliable side panels, wherein each of the panels has a top edge and a bottom edge, wherein the plurality of panels are connected at bottom edges to a pliable base panel;   b) a fold line in the panels approximately midway between the top and bottom edges of the panels to allow folding of the shopping bag;   c) a bag identifier selected from the group consisting of identifying labels, identifying index tags and identifying indicia on the bag;   d) a carrying handle depending from the top edge of at least one panel;   e) a top cover to prevent spillage of contents;   f) a divider for placement of fragile articles, wherein the divider is secured to the upper edges of the panels; and   g) a support board to assist in the integrity of the folded shopping bag.