Gift Wrap Bag

Abstract

The present invention provides a gift bag formed with a functional ribbon or drawstring member attached adjacent to the open mouth, with the functional ribbon or drawstring member circumscribing the perimeter of the mouth opening and extending through a channel formed at the opening of the gift bag. When the drawstring member is pulled taut, the gift bag is sealed and the enclosed gift concealed. The gift bag can be purchased in a folded or rolled state in a variety of solid colors, patterns to suit any occasion or holiday, and in a variety of sizes. In addition, the gift bag contains a transparent or clear pocket attached to the exterior surface. The remaining open side of the pocket allows for the insertion of a greeting card or other means of identifying the person to receive the gift.

1 . A gift wrap bag comprising:
 a front panel having two side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge;   a rear panel having two sides, a top edge and a bottom edge, said front panel and said rear panel welded together along said two side edges and said bottom edge, the top edges of said front panel and said rear panel forming an open mouth, an elongated channel member extending at least partially around the perimeter of said gift wrap bag, said channel member welded to said gift wrap bag along opposite side edges thereof to form a conduit between said gift wrap bag and said channel member;   a drawstring member extending through said conduit, said drawstring member circumscribing the length of the fully extended perimeter of said open mouth, said drawstring member including a pair of ends extending beyond said conduit for closing said open mouth of said gift bag;   a pocket member made from a clear polymeric material welded to said front panel along three sides thereof, said pocket member sized to accept a greeting card.   
     
     
         2 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 1  wherein said side edges and said bottom edge are attached together by one method selected from the group consisting of hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact welding, hot plate welding, high frequency welding, ultrasonic welding, friction welding or laser welding. 
     
     
         3 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 1  wherein said sheet of polymeric material is plastic. 
     
     
         4 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 1  wherein said sheet of polymeric material is biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate. 
     
     
         5 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 1  wherein said channel member is welded to said gift bag adjacent said open mouth. 
     
     
         6 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 1  wherein said channel member is welded to said gift bag within about 1 inch of said open mouth. 
     
     
         7 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 1  wherein said pocket member extends between said two side edges and said bottom edge. 
     
     
         8 . A gift bag comprising:
 a single sheet of polymeric material having a fold forming a bottom edge, two side edges and two top edges, said side edges welded together forming opposite sides of said gift bag, said top edges forming an open mouth, an elongated channel member extending at least partially around the perimeter of said gift wrap bag, said channel member welded to said gift wrap bag along opposite side edges thereof to form a conduit between said gift wrap bag and said channel member;   a drawstring member extending through said conduit, said drawstring member circumscribing the length of the fully extended perimeter of said open mouth, said drawstring member including a pair of ends extending beyond said conduit for closing said open mouth of said gift bag;   a pocket member made from a clear polymeric material welded to said front panel along three sides thereof, said pocket member sized to accept a greeting card.   
     
     
         9 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 8  wherein said side edges and said bottom edge are attached together by one method selected from the group consisting of hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact welding, hot plate welding, high frequency welding, ultrasonic welding, friction welding or laser welding. 
     
     
         10 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 8  wherein said sheet of polymeric material is plastic. 
     
     
         11 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 10  wherein said sheet of polymeric material is biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate. 
     
     
         12 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 8  wherein said channel member is welded to said gift bag adjacent said open mouth. 
     
     
         13 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 8  wherein said channel member is welded to said gift bag within about 1 inch of said open mouth. 
     
     
         14 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 8  wherein said pocket member extends between said two side edges and said bottom edge. 
     
     
         15 . A gift bag comprising:
 a tubular sheet of polymeric material welded together along a bottom edge, the upper edge forming an open mouth, an elongated channel member extending at least partially around the perimeter of said gift wrap bag, said channel member welded to said gift wrap bag along opposite side edges thereof to form a conduit between said gift wrap bag and said channel member;   a drawstring member extending through said conduit, said drawstring member circumscribing the length of the fully extended perimeter of said open mouth, said drawstring member including a pair of ends extending beyond said conduit for closing said open mouth of said gift bag;   a pocket member made from a clear polymeric material welded to said front panel along three sides thereof, said pocket member sized to accept a greeting card.   
     
     
         16 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 15  wherein said side edges and said bottom edge are attached together by one method selected from the group consisting of hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact welding, hot plate welding, high frequency welding, ultrasonic welding, friction welding or laser welding. 
     
     
         17 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 15  wherein said sheet of polymeric material is plastic. 
     
     
         18 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 17  wherein said sheet of polymeric material is biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate. 
     
     
         19 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 15  wherein said channel member is welded to said gift bag adjacent said open mouth. 
     
     
         20 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 15  wherein said channel member is welded to said gift bag within about 1 inch of said open mouth. 
     
     
         21 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 15  wherein said pocket member extends between said two side edges and said bottom edge. 
     
     
         22 . A gift wrap bag kit comprising:
 a front panel having two side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge;   a rear panel having two sides, a top edge and a bottom edge, said front panel and said rear panel welded together along said two side edges and said bottom edge, the top edges of said front panel and said rear panel forming an open mouth;   a plurality of sticker members secured to a sheet, each said sticker member having a non-adhesive side and an adhesive side;   a pocket member made from a clear polymeric material welded to said front panel along three sides thereof, said pocket member sized to accept a greeting card.   
     
     
         23 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 22  wherein said side edges and said bottom edge are attached together by one method selected from the group consisting of hot gas welding, speed tip welding, contact welding, hot plate welding, high frequency welding, ultrasonic welding, friction welding or laser welding. 
     
     
         24 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 22  wherein said sheet of polymeric material is plastic. 
     
     
         25 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 22  wherein said sheet of polymeric material is biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate. 
     
     
         26 . The gift wrap bag of  claim 22  wherein said pocket member extends between said two side edges and said bottom edge.