SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL USING A WEARABLE DISPOSAL BAG
In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for waste disposal. A disposal bag may be configured to receive waste, wherein the bag is wearable. The disposal bag may include a frame associated with the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to enable a user to close the bag in a single-handed operation when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another and a sealing facility disposed on the frame for providing a resealable closure of the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another.
1 . A disposal bag comprising:
a bag configured to receive waste, wherein the bag is wearable;
a frame associated with the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to enable a user to close the bag in a single-handed operation when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another; and
a sealing facility disposed on the frame for providing a resealable closure of the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another.
2 . The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper.
3 - 4 . (canceled)
5 . The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the frame is hinged.
6 . The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, and a clasp.
7 . The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the sealing facility is an adhesive.
8 - 9 . (canceled)
10 . The disposal bag of claim 1 further comprising, a gasket mounted to the frame.
11 . The disposal bag of claim 1 further comprising, a release facility disposed on the disposal bag.
12 . A method of a disposal bag comprising:
configuring a bag to receive waste, wherein the bag is glove-shaped;
associating a frame with the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to enable a user to close the bag in a single-handed operation when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another; and
disposing a sealing facility on the frame for providing a resealable closure of the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another.
13 . The method of claim 12 wherein the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper.
14 . The method of claim 12 wherein the bag is free-standing.
15 . (canceled)
16 . The method of claim 12 wherein the frame is hinged.
17 . The method of claim 12 wherein the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, and a clasp.
18 . The method of claim 12 wherein the sealing facility is an adhesive.
19 - 22 . (canceled)
23 . A waste disposal system comprising:
a bag configured to receive waste;
a frame associated with the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to close the opening when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another;
a sealing facility disposed on the frame to provide a resealable closure when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another;
an adhesive disposed on at least one part of the frame to provide a permanent seal when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another; and
an attachment facility for detachably attaching the bag to an object.
24 . The waste disposal system of claim 23 wherein the sealing facility is a reusable adhesive.
25 . (canceled)
26 . The waste disposal system of claim 23 wherein the frame is hinged.
27 - 29 . (canceled)
30 . The waste disposal system of claim 23 , wherein the attachment facility is adhesive.
31 . The waste disposal system of claim 23 , wherein the object is a diaper.
32 . The waste disposal system of claim 23 , wherein the bag is wearable.
33 . (canceled)
34 . The waste disposal system of claim 23 , wherein the bag remains attached to the object and expands to encompass the size of the object to which it is attached.
35 - 46 . (canceled)