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A reusable and refoldable bag includes an integral locking mechanism that enables the bag to stay closed in a compact folded position (the folded position is about one-sixth to one-ninth of the original bag size compared to the bag when it is open and laid flat) when not in use and is easily opened

A reusable and refoldable bag includes an integral locking mechanism that enables the bag to stay closed in a compact folded position (the folded position is about one-sixth to one-ninth of the original bag size compared to the bag when it is open and laid flat) when not in use and is easily opened when needed to carry contents. The integral locking mechanism includes a covering feature with a protected adhesive element and a flap with a mating adhesive element. In the folded position, the flap's adhesive element is placed under the covering feature and securely interlocks with the protected adhesive element. The locking mechanism can be disengaged and re-engaged for multiple reuses. The flap couples to a first side of the bag and extends outward from the bag. The covering feature couples to the first face adjacent to a top portion of the bag.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A bag adapted for reuse and to be easily refolded, the bag comprising: a top portion, a bottom portion, a first side, a second side, a first face, and a second face;a flap attached to the first side of the bag and extending outward from the bag with a flap adhesive element affixed to the flap and

1. A bag adapted for reuse and to be easily refolded, the bag comprising: a top portion, a bottom portion, a first side, a second side, a first face, and a second face;a flap attached to the first side of the bag and extending outward from the bag with a flap adhesive element affixed to the flap and co-facing with the second face of the bag; anda covering feature generally centrally located on the first face of the bag, and arranged to cooperate with the flap, the flap further adapted to insert under a portion of the covering feature, the covering feature being coupled to the first face:an interior portion generally located between the first side and the second side and accessible through an opening in the top portion; andat least one of the following a drawstring, a locking mechanism affixed to a drawstring, or a stopper affixed to the drawstring being located generally between the interior portion and the front face, and generally between the interior portion and the rear face, and protruding from an opening in the bag. 2. The bag of claim 1 further comprising: a protected adhesive element affixed to at least one of the first face of the bag and the covering feature and located directly under the covering feature such that the protected adhesive element is located between the first face of the bag and the covering feature. 3. The bag of claim 1 further comprising: a loop coupled to the first side of the bad adjacent to the flap. 4. The bag of claim 3 wherein the loop further includes: a carabineer having a first end coupled to the loop. 5. The bag of claim 1 and further comprising: an interior portion generally located between the first side and the second side and accessible through an opening in the top portion; and wherein the interior portion has an empty volume of less than a quart. 6. The bag of claim 1 further comprising: an interior portion generally located between the first side and the second side and accessible through an opening in the top portion; and wherein the interior portion has an empty volume of at least one gallon. 7. The bag of claim 1 wherein the flap adhesive element and the protected adhesive element each comprise at least one of a snap, a loop, and a hook type fastener. 8. The bag of claim 1 wherein the covering feature comprises a first visual element wherein the visual element is visible to an observer whether the bag is in a folded state or an unfolded state. 9. The bag of claim 8 wherein the visual element comprises an identifying label. 10. The bag of claim 1 comprising a drawstring wherein the drawstring protrudes from the first side of the bag. 11. A bag well-suited for reuse and to be folded and refolded, the bag comprising: a top portion, a bottom portion, a first side, a second side, a first face, and a second face, wherein the second side further comprises a back panel having a vertically arranged folded attachment member extending substantially from the top portion to the bottom portion, the fold attachment member formed by folding a portion of the back panel over itself and securing a portion of the fold with at least one stitched segment;a flap coupled to the first side of the bag at an edge and extending outward from the bag with a flap adhesive element affixed to the flap and co-facing with the second face of the bag; anda protected adhesive element affixed to at least the back panel and adapted to selectively couple and decouple to the flap adhesive element; anda pocket portion forming a covering feature wherein the protected adhesive element arranges between the first face of the bag and the folded attachment member. 12. The bag of claim 11 further comprising: At least one strap arranged vertically along the first face, the strap having at least one stitched segment running along its vertical axis, the stitched segment further comprising a gap sufficient to insert a portion of the flap thereunder.