Odor Containment Bag

Abstract

Provided herein are odor containment bags useful for containing odorous materials. An odor containment bag comprises an envelope having an opening, wherein the envelope wall comprises a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first and second layers are each a layer of activated charcoal cloth. The third layer is a non-porous material. The bag further comprises a closure mechanism for closing the envelope about the opening.

1 . A containment bag comprising an envelope having an opening, wherein:
 a. the envelope wall comprises a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer;   b. the first and second layers are each a layer of activated charcoal cloth;   c. the third layer is a non-porous material;   d. the third layer is between the first and second layers;   e. the envelope wall comprises a closure mechanism for closing the envelope about the opening.   
     
     
         2 . The containment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the envelope wall comprises a flap configured for covering the closure mechanism. 
     
     
         3 . The containment bag of  claim 2 , further comprising a holding mechanism configured to hold the flap in position for said covering the closure mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The containment bag of  claim 3 , wherein the holding mechanism is a hook and loop mechanism. 
     
     
         5 . The containment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the closure mechanism is a hook and loop closure mechanism. 
     
     
         6 . The containment bag of  claim 2 , wherein the closure mechanism is a hook and loop closure mechanism. 
     
     
         7 . The containment bag of  claim 3 , wherein the closure mechanism is a hook and loop closure mechanism. 
     
     
         8 . The containment bag of  claim 4 , wherein the closure mechanism is a hook and loop closure mechanism. 
     
     
         9 . The containment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the non-porous material is a polymer, optionally, wherein the polymer is a plastic, a thermoplastic, or a polypropylene. 
     
     
         10 . The containment bag of  claim 2 , wherein the non-porous material is a polymer, optionally, wherein the polymer is a plastic, a thermoplastic, or a polypropylene. 
     
     
         11 . The containment bag of  claim 3 , wherein the non-porous material is a polymer, optionally, wherein the polymer is a plastic, a thermoplastic, or a polypropylene. 
     
     
         12 . The containment bag of  claim 4 , wherein the non-porous material is a polymer, optionally, wherein the polymer is a plastic, a thermoplastic, or a polypropylene. 
     
     
         13 . The containment bag of  claim 5 , wherein the non-porous material is a polymer, optionally, wherein the polymer is a plastic, a thermoplastic, or a polypropylene. 
     
     
         14 . The containment bag of  claim 6 , wherein the non-porous material is a polymer, optionally, wherein the polymer is a plastic, a thermoplastic, or a polypropylene. 
     
     
         15 . The containment bag of  claim 7 , wherein the non-porous material is a polymer, optionally, wherein the polymer is a plastic, a thermoplastic, or a polypropylene. 
     
     
         16 . The containment bag of  claim 8 , wherein the non-porous material is a polymer, optionally, wherein the polymer is a plastic, a thermoplastic, or a polypropylene. 
     
     
         17 . A containment bag comprising an envelope having an opening, wherein:
 a. the envelope wall comprises a layer of activated charcoal cloth;   b. the envelope wall comprises a closure mechanism for closing the envelope about the opening, wherein the closure mechanism comprises a non-track type closure mechanism with interlocking members;   c. the envelope wall comprises a track-type alignment mechanism configured to align the interlocking members when engaged.   
     
     
         18 . The containment bag of  claim 17 , wherein the track-type alignment mechanism is a zipper or a tongue and groove mechanism. 
     
     
         19 . The containment bag of  claim 17 , wherein then envelope comprises a flap configured for covering the closure mechanism, optionally, wherein the bag further comprises a holding mechanism configured to hold the flap in position for said covering the closure mechanism. 
     
     
         20 . The containment bag of  claim 17 , wherein the opening is greater than any of:
 about 6 inches, about 10 inches, or about 15 inches.