Reusable Packaging Bag for Absorbent Articles

Abstract

A packaging bag for absorbent articles for the display and sales of such absorbent articles to consumers that can be reused to carry other items after the original absorbent articles have been removed from the packaging bag, rather than disposed of as in conventional absorbent article packaging. Embodiments of the present invention allow packaging bags to be made of more cost effective materials that are durable and reusable. Embodiments of the present invention further provide additional exposure to the brand of absorbent articles displayed on the packaging bag when the consumer re-uses the bag for alternative purposes such as a diaper bag or grocery bag.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A packaging bag for absorbent articles comprising:
 a pair of opposing side walls;   a pair of opposing end walls;   a bottom attached to said pair of opposing side walls and opposing end walls;   wherein said opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and bottom form a generally polyhedral enclosure;   a plurality of articles within said polyhedral enclosure; and   a brand indicator disposed on said packaging bag.   
     
     
         2 . The packaging bag of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of articles comprise disposable absorbent articles adapted to be worn by a user and including a front panel and a back panel. 
     
     
         3 . The packaging bag of  claim 1  further comprising a pair of handles attached to at least one of said opposing side walls and said opposing end walls. 
     
     
         4 . The packaging bag of  claim 1  further comprising at least one of a size indicator, a weight range indicator, a product benefit indicator, and a combination thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The packaging bag of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said opposing end walls and opposing side walls comprises a nonwoven material.