IP Library Patent Application 13291454
Patent Application
App. No. 13/291,454

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL USING A WEARABLE DISPOSAL BAG

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App. No.
13/291,454
Abstract

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.

Claims (9)

1 . A disposal kit comprising:

a bag attached to a wearable diaper, the bag being configured to receive waste;

a frame attached to 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 the opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another.

2 . The disposal kit of claim 1 wherein the frame is hinged.

3 . The disposal kit 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.

4 . The disposal kit of claim 1 wherein the sealing facility is an adhesive.

5 . The disposal kit of claim 1 further comprising, a gasket mounted to the frame.

6 . The disposal kit of claim 1 further comprising, a release facility disposed on the disposal bag.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 22, 2011
From: DAYTON, DOUGLAS C.; PARK, SUNG K.
To: UMAGINATION LABS, L.P.
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