SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL USING A DISPOSAL BAG WITH A RECTANGULAR FRAME
In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for waste disposal. A disposal bag may include a bag configured to receive waste, a frame associated with the bag at an opening. The frame may include one or more pair of hinge points configured to open and close the bag when a force is applied on the frame, and a pair of tabs associated with one of the one or more pair of hinge points, wherein the pair of tabs enable stacking of the disposal bag with a plurality of substantially similar disposal bags. In some embodiments of the frame, the frame is conically shaped and may include a sealing facility disposed on at least one part of the frame.
1 . A disposal bag comprising:
a bag configured to receive waste; and
a frame associated with the bag at an opening, wherein the frame comprises:
one or more pair of hinge points configured to open and close the bag when a force is applied on the frame; and
a pair of tabs associated with one of the one or more pair of hinge points,
wherein the pair of tabs enable stacking of the disposal bag with a plurality of substantially similar disposal bags.
2 . The disposal bag of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of vertical legs configured to provide free-standing capability to the disposal bag.
3 . The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the disposal bag is used in a hands-free operation.
4 . The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein opening and closure of the frame is configured for single hand operation.
5 . The disposal bag of claim 1 further comprising a sealing facility disposed on the frame.
6 . The disposal bag of claim 1 further comprising a sealing facility disposed on the disposal bag.
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11 . The disposal bag of claim 1 further comprising a gasket mounted to the frame.
12 . The disposal bag of claim 1 further comprising a release facility disposed on the disposal bag.
13 . The disposal bag of claim 1 wherein the disposal bag is stacked in a dispensing container.
14 . The disposal bag of claim 13 wherein the dispensing container comprises a plurality of wires configured to enable stacking of the disposal bag in the dispensing container.
15 . A method of a disposal bag comprising:
configuring a bag to receive waste; and
associating a frame with the bag at an opening, wherein the frame comprises:
one or more pair of hinge points configured to open and close the bag when a force is applied on the frame; and
a pair of tabs associated with one of the one or more pair of hinge points,
wherein the pair of tabs enable stacking of the disposal bag with a plurality of similarly configured disposal bags.
16 . The method of claim 15 further comprising configuring a plurality of vertical legs to provide free-standing capability to the disposal bag.
17 . The method of claim 15 wherein the disposal bag is used in a hands-free operation.
18 . The method of claim 15 wherein opening and closure of the frame is configured for single hand operation.
19 . The method of claim 15 further comprising disposing a sealing facility on the frame.
20 . The method of claim 15 further comprising disposing a sealing facility on the disposal bag.
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25 . The method of claim 15 further comprising mounting a gasket to the frame.
26 . The method of claim 15 further comprising disposing a release facility on the disposal bag.
27 . The method of claim 15 wherein the disposal bag is stacked in a dispensing container.
28 . The method of claim 27 wherein the dispensing container comprises a plurality of wires configured to enable stacking of the disposal bag in the dispensing container.
29 - 54 . (canceled)