US2011206299A1PendingUtilityA1

Trash bag raincoat

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Feb 25, 2010Filed: Feb 25, 2010Published: Aug 25, 2011
Est. expiryFeb 25, 2030(~3.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Gerald V. Carmody
Y02W90/10B65D 81/363A41D 15/04A41D 3/04
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Abstract

The trash bag raincoat is a waterproof, biodegradable trash bag that has been adapted so as to convert between trash bag and rainwear. A conventional trash bag is altered by the addition of a hood, sleeves, and fasteners in such a manner as to ensure easy conversion from trash bag to rainwear and back to a trash bag. The invention addresses the age-old practice of tearing holes in trash bags so as to use as protection when caught in unexpected precipitation. This hole-tearing practice destroys the use of the trash bag for its intended purpose and makes for unsatisfactory protection as the head and arms remain exposed to the weather. The current invention addresses the issue of full protection for the head, arms, and torso and offers the ability to reuse the trash bag for its original design. This is accomplished by manipulating the hood, sleeves, and fasteners in a manner designed to fit the need at hand—use as trash bag or protection against the elements.

Claims

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1 ) A trash bag that can be converted from trash bag to rainwear and back to trash bag as altered:
 by the addition of full length sleeves and a hood so that it can be used as a temporary raincoat.   to have an opening in the mid-range of the bottom.   to have openings on opposing sides adjacent and perpendicular to the bottom.   by the addition of a hood that encompasses the opening in the bottom of the trash bag.   by the addition of sleeves that encompass the openings on the opposing sides adjacent and perpendicular to the bottom of the bag.   by the addition of adhesive or other mechanical closures used to seal the openings at the hood and sleeve locations and any other opening   by the addition of a drawstring closure encircling the opening located opposite the bottom.   
     
     
         2 ) Rainwear that has been made from or like a trash bag by the:
 ions to a trash bag or the like as stated in  claim 1 ; namely, the addition of openings in the bottom and opposing side edges with a hood and sleeves encompassing said openings.   addition of adhesive or other mechanical closures as stated in  claim 1  for use in sealing the openings.   addition of a drawstring closure encircling the opening located opposite the hood to be used to cinch the raincoat against the body between the hip and knees.   
     
     
         3 ) Rainwear that can be converted to a trash bag by tucking the hood and sleeves into the interior of the bag and sealing the openings. 
     
     
         4 ) Rainwear made from substantially waterproof plastic such as polypropylene, polypropylene, or the like. 
     
     
         5 ) Rainwear according to  claims 1 & 2  composed of biodegradable plastic granular guaranteeing decomposition when disposed in ground contact/landfill situations. 
     
     
         6 ) Trash bag rainwear according to  claims 1 & 2  that is composed of waterproof plastic such as polypropylene, polypropylene, or the like. 
     
     
         7 ) Trash bag rainwear according to  claims 1 & 2  whose closures:
 are comprised of two-sided tape. 
 have a reflective quality for use in dark/night-time situations. 
 may be an adhesive or adhesive tape designed for a one time application. 
 may include mechanical closing devices that are typically found in sealing openings in plastic, synthetic, or cloth-like materials. 
 
     
     
         8 ) Trash bag rainwear according to  claims 1 & 2  whose closures:
 are located on the upper sleeves parallel to the side openings and on the base of the hood parallel to the bottom opening. 
 may be located on the body/torso side of the opening. 
 may be located on the inside or the outside of the hood and sleeves or the torso section. 
 
     
     
         9 ) A trash bag as noted in  claim 1  that has been altered by fusing, gluing, or otherwise heat-sealing a hood to the bottom opening and the sleeves on the perpendicular adjacent sides. 
     
     
         10 ) A trash bag with appendages noted in  claim 1  that would be produced in sizes that adequately protect the torso, head, and sleeves of children, as well as adults when worn as a rainwear. 
     
     
         11 ) Rainwear as noted in  claim 2  produced in sizes that accommodate the variation of sizes found in children and adults. 
     
     
         12 ) Rainwear that could be converted for use as a liner for trash baskets, barrels, or the like. 
     
     
         13 ) Rainwear produced in sizes that would accommodate its use as a trash barrel, waste basket, etc. liner when used for trash disposal.

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