JP2023552319A - Carrying bags and trivets for cooking utensils - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a carrying bag for storing and transporting a container having a lid arranged on the container has a bottom and at least four parts connected around the bottom and extending upwardly to a top opening of the carrying bag. a releasable closure configured to apply pressure to the lid to hold the lid in place on the top of the container. Each of the four flexible sidewalls has a diagonal fold, and the diagonal fold is the opposite of the diagonal fold when the four flexible sidewalls are folded inward to form a trivet. This is for folding the portions of each side wall together.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD This disclosure relates generally to cooking utensils and/or food storage containers, and more specifically to carrying bags and trivets for cooking utensils.

Many people may find it desirable to serve food directly from cookware containers (e.g., serve food from cooked utensils) and also to store food in containers (e.g., storage containers). unknown. When transporting food (e.g., to take to an outing, picnic, gathering, etc.), many people transport the food (e.g., cooked food) in the same container in which it was stored and/or prepared. Additionally, when transporting food home from a restaurant (eg, take-out or leftovers), the food is typically contained in a container. However, traditional containers and/or methods for transporting food products may have deficiencies.

According to a first embodiment, the system includes a container, a lid, and a carrying bag. The container includes a bottom and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom and terminating in a rim to provide an interior volume for one or more food items. The lid is configured to cover the opening of the container when placed on the container. A carrying bag is used to store and transport a container with a lid placed on the container. The carrying bag has a generally rectangular bottom, at least four flexible sidewalls connected around the periphery of the bottom and extending upwardly to a top opening of the carrying bag, and opposite sides of the carrying bag proximate the top opening. and a releasable closure configured to apply pressure to the lid to hold the lid in place on the top of the container.

Another example is any system in which each of the four flexible sidewalls has a diagonal fold, and the diagonal fold is such that the four flexible sidewalls are This is for folding together the portions of the side walls on opposite sides of the diagonal fold when folded to form a trivet.

Another example is any system in which the releasable closure includes two of the side walls of the carrying bag at a location between the bottom and top openings. further including one or more fasteners disposed on the fastener. Another example is any system in which two or more releasable closures are attached to an inner portion of the bottom of the carrying bag and/or to two inner portions of the side walls of the carrying bag. and further including one or more fasteners disposed on the two or more straps. Fasteners include one or more buttons, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, bands, and/or buckles.

According to a second embodiment, a carrying bag for storing and transporting a container has a lid placed on the container, a generally rectangular bottom and a top opening of the carrying bag connected to the periphery of the bottom. at least four flexible side walls extending upwardly to the top opening and two or more handles disposed on opposite side walls of the carrying bag proximate the top opening to hold the lid in place on the top of the container; a releasable closure configured to apply pressure to the lid so as to Each of the four flexible sidewalls has a diagonal fold, and the diagonal fold is the opposite of the diagonal fold when the four flexible sidewalls are folded inward to form a trivet. This is for folding the portions of each side wall together.

Another example is any carrying bag or system in which a releasable closure extends one or more portions of a generally rectangular bottom above the bottom of the container. It is configured to extend to . Another example is any carrying bag or system in which a generally rectangular bottom is placed between opposing layers of fabric forming the generally rectangular bottom. The generally rectangular bottom portion includes a pocket for receiving a thermally insulating pad.

According to a third embodiment, a carrying bag for storing and transporting a container having a lid arranged on the container is connected to the bottom and around the bottom and extending upwardly to the top opening of the carrying bag. It includes at least four flexible sidewalls and a releasable closure configured to apply pressure to the lid to hold it in place on the top of the container. Each of the four flexible sidewalls has a diagonal fold, and the diagonal fold is the opposite of the diagonal fold when the four flexible sidewalls are folded inward to form a trivet. This is for folding the portions of each side wall together.

Another example is any carrying bag or system in which the bottom has a polygonal or curved outer circumference. Another example is any carrying bag or system in which a releasable closure extends from a first side wall proximate the top opening of the carrying bag and extends from an opposite side wall. and at least one resilient member configured to extend over the lid of the container to secure the container. Another example is any carrying bag or system in which the at least one elastic member is an elastic loop affixed to opposite side walls of the container. The button is configured to be coupled around one or more buttons.

According to a fourth embodiment, a bag for storing and transporting cooking utensil containers has a bottom for supporting the underside of the container and upright sides that can be folded to fit the shape of the bottom. It is the shape. The folded bag can provide a trivet for the cookware container. A pair of opposing handles are positioned proximate the top of the bag for carrying the bag without supporting the exterior surface of the bottom. On at least two opposite sides of the bag, removable and/or adjustable fasteners are provided between the handle and the bottom. The fastener helps keep the lid of the cookware container in place during transportation.

For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure and one or more examples of its features and advantages, reference is now made to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
It is a perspective view showing an example of a carrying bag. 2 is a top view of an exemplary portion of the carrying bag of FIG. 1 before assembly; FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing how the carrying bag of FIG. 1 is used as a trivet for containers placed on the carrying bag; FIG. FIG. 3B is a top view of the carrying bag of FIG. 3A when used as a trivet, with no containers placed on the carrying bag; Figure 3 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a carrying bag being deployed from a trivet configuration to receive a storage container; FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of another example in which a carrying bag is deployed from a trivet configuration to receive a storage container; FIG. 4B is a top view of the container in the carrying bag of FIG. 4A after deployment is completed; 4B is a perspective view of the carrying bag of FIG. 4B with the handle raised above the cookware container; FIG. 4C is a perspective view of the carrying bag of FIG. 4C with the handles assembled for pick-up by a user; FIG. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional elevational view of an example of a container securely accommodated within a carrying bag, and corresponds to cross-sectional line AA in FIG. 4B. 4B is a cross-sectional elevational view of another example of a container securely contained within a carrying bag, and corresponds generally to section line AA of FIG. 4B; FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional elevational view of a further example of a container securely contained within a carrying bag, and corresponds generally to section line AA of FIG. 4B; FIG. Figure 3 is a side elevational view of adjacent panels forming another embodiment of a carrying bag; Figure 3 is a side elevational view of adjacent panels forming another embodiment of a carrying bag; Figure 3 is a side elevational view of adjacent panels forming another embodiment of a carrying bag; 4B is a cross-sectional elevational view of a further example of a container securely contained within a carrying bag, and corresponds generally to section line AA of FIG. 4B; FIG. 10 is a top view of the carrying bag of FIG. 9. FIG.

Examples of the present disclosure are best understood by reference to FIGS. 1-10 of the drawings, where like numerals are used for like and corresponding parts of the various drawings.

As mentioned above, many people serve food directly from cookware containers (e.g., serve food from cooked cookware) and also store food in containers (e.g., storage containers). may feel desirable. When transporting food (e.g., to take to an outing, picnic, gathering, etc.), many people transport the food (e.g., cooked food) in the same container in which it was stored and/or prepared. Additionally, when transporting food home from a restaurant (eg, take-out or leftovers), the food is typically contained in a container. However, traditional containers and/or methods for transporting food products may have deficiencies. For example, if a cookware container is still hot or warm, there is a risk of burns if the user touches the container or food spills from the container.

In contrast, carrying bag system 1000 of FIGS. 1-10 may address one or more deficiencies. For example, carrying bag system 1000 includes a carrying bag 100 that may prevent (or reduce the risk of) a user touching a container 200 (eg, a hot container) holding food. As another example, the carrying bag 100 allows the container 200 to be safely transported with the lid securely in place, thereby preventing (or reducing the risk of) food spillage. can be reduced). As a further example, a carrying bag can be converted into a trivet for use with container 200, allowing food to be served directly from container 200 even when hot (or cold). When used as a trivet, the carrying bag 100 can prevent (or reduce the risk of) damage to the surface underneath the carrying bag 100. In this way, the user can heat (or reheat) the container 200 (e.g., in a microwave or oven), then place the container 200 directly onto the carrying bag 100 (in a trivet configuration) and remove the container 200 from the container 200. Food can be provided directly.

1-10 illustrate an example of a carrying bag system 1000. As shown in FIGS. 1-10, carrying bag system 1000 includes a carrying bag 100 and a container 200. As shown in FIGS. Carrying bag 100 refers to a structure that may be used to hold container 200. For example, carrying bag 100 may be constructed with sufficient internal volume to hold container 200 and transport the container with lid 210 on. Further details of embodiments of carrying bag 100 are provided below.

Container 200 refers to any container, utensil, bowl, or other structure capable of receiving and holding one or more food items (eg, solid foods, liquids, fluids, etc.). In the illustrated example, container 200 includes a bottom 210 and one or more sidewalls 212 connected around the bottom 210 and extending upwardly to a rim 214 . Bottom 210, sidewall(s) 214, and rim 214 define an interior volume for holding food item(s). Container 200 further includes a lid 220 configured to cover (eg, completely cover) an opening of container 200 (eg, an opening between the inner periphery of rim 213). Lid 220 can be removed from container 200 to place food item(s) into container 200 and to remove food item(s) from container 200. A lid 220 can be placed on the container 200 to cover the food contained in the container 200 to prevent the food from spilling out of the container 200. Container 200 can have any shape and/or size. The sidewall(s) 212 may also extend straight upwards (i.e., at a 90° angle to the bottom 210) or upwardly (e.g., at a 70° angle to the bottom 210). It may be sloped and/or curved upwards. Container 200 (and/or components) holds a food item, such as plastic, polymer, metal, glass, ceramic, any other material that can be used to hold a food item, or any combination of the foregoing. Can be made of any material that can be used for. Container 200 can be heated (eg, in a microwave, oven, or stovetop) or cooled (eg, in a refrigerator). Container 200 may or may not include a side handle. Although an exemplary container 200 is described and/or illustrated herein, in other examples, the container 200 can receive and hold one or more food items and includes a lid. , any other container, utensil, bowl, or other structure.

1 and 2 are diagrams showing one embodiment of a carrying bag 200. In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, carrying bag 100 includes a bottom 110 and side walls 120 that define an interior volume. Carrying bag 100 has an interior volume sufficient to hold container 200 and transport the container with lid 210 in place.

Bottom 110 is adapted to support container 200. In some examples, the bottom 110 is preferably generally rectangular in shape, but can alternatively have any shape, as discussed below. In some examples, the bottom 110 of the carrying bag 100 is preferably fabric such that it can be pulled upwardly to enclose the smaller diameter container 200, and the top of the sidewalls 120 allows the lid 210 to be attached to the container 200. can be fixed in a low position for snug engagement with the rim of the However, the bottom 110 of the carrying bag 100 is also optionally made of a material more rigid than cloth, such as leather, cork, quilted cloth filled with batting, leather, cork, or other materials that can be used to hold the container 200. Made of any material or combination of any of the foregoing.

Carrying bag 200 can optionally include two or more handles 125 and 126. Handles 125 and 126 allow a user to grasp carrying bag 100 to carry carrying bag 100 (with or without container 200) without holding bottom 110 of carrying bag 100. It can be done. In some examples, handles 125 and 126 allow the remainder of carrying bag 100 to hang downwardly from handles 125 and 126 when carrying bag 100 is being carried. This allows the bottom 110 of the carrying bag 100 and the container 200 to be located distally from the user carrying the carrying bag 100, potentially causing injury or discomfort to the user if the container 200 and its contents are still warm. can be avoided.

The handles 125 and 126 can be openings formed under the straight sides 123 in the opposing side walls 120A and 120C, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. In other examples, handles 125 and 126 may be attached to carrying bag 100 (e.g., upwardly to top opening 103 of carrying bag 100, as illustrated in FIGS. 3C, 4B, and 4C). extend and exceed). In a preferred embodiment, handles 125 and 126 are made of multiple layers of fabric to provide extra strength for carrying container 200. Extra strength may be provided by stitching, stapling, gluing, ultrasonic welding (eg, in the case of non-woven bags), and/or otherwise gluing multiple layers of fabric together. In some examples, carrying bag 100 may not include any handles.

Carrying bag 100 can be made of any material that can be used to hold container 200. For example, carrying bag 100 may be made of cloth (e.g., woven and/or non-woven), leather, cork, quilted cloth filled with batting, leather, cork, any other material that can be used to hold container 200, or , can be made in any combination of the foregoing. In some examples, carrying bag 100 may include other materials and/or layers, such as quilting and layers of metalized plastic film, to provide a radiant barrier layer for additional thermal insulation.

In some examples, carrying bag 100 can include one or more pockets that can be used to hold additional items (eg, serving accessories). The pocket(s) can have any shape and/or size. The pocket(s) may be accessible from the interior of the carrying bag 100 or may be accessible from the exterior. For example, the pocket may be on the bottom 110 of the carrying bag 100 and may be accessible from the interior side of the bottom 110 or the exterior side of the bottom 110. The opening of the pocket(s) may be sealable by any type of fastener, such as a snap, hook-and-loop fastener, button, buckle, zipper, any other fastener, or any combination of the foregoing. can. In some examples, one or more thermal insulation pads can be inserted into the pocket(s) to help keep container 200 (and its contents) warm or cool. In other examples, carrying bag 100 may alternatively (or additionally) include one or more layers of thermally insulating fabric to help keep container 200 (and its contents) warm or cool. for example, on the bottom 110, on the sidewalls 112, or both). For example, the bottom 110 can include a thermally insulating material disposed between opposing layers of fabric forming the bottom 110.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the carrying bag 200 is formed from at least four flexible rectangular segments 120A-120D, each having a straight side 124 connected to the periphery 111 of the bottom 110 of the carrying bag 100. Ru. Each of the segments 120A-120D includes opposing straight sides 123 (which collectively form the rim of the carrying bag 100) and 124 (which are each connected to the periphery 111 of the bottom 110 of the carrying bag 100). ). Each of segments 120A-120D also has opposing straight sides 121 and 122 that are orthogonal to straight sides 123 and 124.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, carrying bag 100 is created by connecting adjacent straight sides 121 and 122 of adjacent segments 120A-120D (as illustrated by the curved arrows). For example, as seen at the top left of FIG. 2, straight side 122 of segment 120A is connected to straight side 121 of segment 120B. Adjacent straight sides 121 and 122 are connected to form a seam (as indicated by the curved arrow). This results in a continuous sidewall 120 of the assembled carrying bag 100, as shown in FIG. Seams may be made by sewing, stitching, adhesive attachment (e.g. glue, adhesive, ultrasonic welding), use of fusible and removable fasteners (e.g. snaps, rivets), or any other method. It can be formed by any combination.

In a preferred embodiment, carrying bag 100 can be folded into (and unfolded from) a trivet configuration, as illustrated in FIGS. 3A-4D. In the trivet configuration, one or more items (such as containers 200) can be placed directly onto the carrying bag 100 (in the trivet configuration), and the carrying bag 100 is then protected from damage to the surface beneath the carrying bag 100. can be prevented (or the risk thereof reduced). As an example of this, a user may heat (or reheat) container 200 (e.g., in a microwave or oven), then place container 200 directly onto carrying bag 100 (in a trivet configuration), Food can be provided directly from

In a trivet configuration, carrying bag 100 may be substantially flat and generally rectangular in shape. However, the trivet configuration may have any other shape that allows carrying bag 100 to operate as a trivet for one or more items (eg, container 200).

To fold carrying bag 100 into a trivet configuration, fold the seam (formed by connecting straight sides 122 and 121) inward toward the center of bottom 110 and fold each of sidewalls 120 into its respective It can be folded along the crease 129. This allows, in some examples, opposing portions of each sidewall 120 (opposite sides of fold line 129) to fold (squash) together as the sidewalls 120 are folded inward to form a trivet. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, this fold 129 extends from a first point (e.g., the corner joining straight sides 123 and 122) to an opposite second point (e.g., the corner joining the straight sides 121 and 122). 124). In some examples, folds 129 are straight regions of each sidewall 120 that are intentionally softer than the surrounding fabric material. This may allow the fold line 129 and the triangular area 120a of each sidewall 120 between opposing side segments 122 and 121 to overlap each other. This can effectively increase the thickness of the trivet configuration by up to three times the thickness of the fabric forming the carrying bag 100. Folds 129 may be formed by providing multiple layers of fabric and other rigid or semi-flexible materials within discrete triangular regions 120a, where folds 129 extend from surrounding discrete triangular regions 120a. Fewer layers of fabric or a single layer for greater flexibility. In some examples, one or more sidewalls 120 may be folded in their entirety to engage the bottom 110 without bending at the fold, and one or more of the other sidewalls 120 (e.g., adjacent or non-adjacent) may be bent downwardly. Not all of the sidewalls 120 need to have a fold line 129, as they can be folded to overlap at the fold line 129.

The trivet configuration has been described above for the carrying bag 100 having the rectangular bottom 110, but in the case of the trivet configuration, the bottom 110 does not need to be rectangular. For example, the base 110 can have a pentagonal shape or other regular polygonal shape such as a hexagonal, heptagonal, octagonal, etc. The side walls (such as those connected to the bottom of the regular polygonal shape, side wall 120) may have one or more folds 129 extending from the periphery 111 to the part of the side forming the opening 103 of the carrying bag 100. . Fold line 129 allows a portion of the side surface to fold flat and overlap over the regular polygonal shape of base 110 in some examples.

The trivet configuration is also not limited to a carrying bag 100 having a bottom 110 having a regular polygonal shape. As other examples, the bottom 110 can have an irregular polygonal shape, a circular or oval shape, and any other curved shape. In such an example, carrying bag 100 would still have sidewalls 120 configured to be folded inwardly (eg, in a flat configuration overlapping bottom 110) to form a trivet. Additionally, in the case of a curved bottom 110 (eg, a circular bottom 110), the sidewalls 120 may similarly be curved along all or part of the contact with the perimeter 111 of the bottom 110. The sidewall 110 can also have a sufficient number (and spacing) of folds 129 to allow it to be folded flat over the bottom 110 or a portion thereof.

In some examples, carrying bag 100 includes a releasable closure 130, examples of which are shown in FIGS. 5-10. Releasable closure 130 refers to a structure or system that provides a cavity of variable size that may be used to secure lid 210 of container 210. Releasable closure 130 may, in some examples, secure lid 2010 of container 200 by applying pressure to lid 210, thereby preventing lid 210 from disengaging from container 200.

In some examples, releasable closure 130 can be one or more of sidewall 120 itself. Examples of this are illustrated in FIGS. 4C-6 and 9. In such examples, sidewall(s) 120 that do not include handles 125 and 126 are variable in size that may be used to secure lid 210 of container 210 (e.g., by applying pressure to lid 210). can be moved inward toward each other so that they can be fastened together (e.g., using a button) to provide a cavity. In such an example, sidewall 120, including handles 125 and 126, may remain substantially upright, as seen in FIGS. Allows to be grasped.

In other examples, the releasable closure 130 is disposed within and attached to the carrying bag 100 , such as an internal bag (e.g., a bag-within-a-bag), or disposed within and attached to the carrying bag 100 . It may also be a restraint system (eg, a strap system). An example of this is shown in FIG. The releasable closure 130 may be attached to an interior portion of the bottom 110 of the carrying bag 100, an interior portion of the sidewall 120 of the carrying bag 100, any other portion of the interior of the carrying bag 110, or any combination of the foregoing. Can be done. In some examples, releasable closure 130 is located on an interior portion of bottom 110 of carrying bag 100, on an interior portion of sidewall 120 of carrying bag 100, on any other portion of the interior of carrying bag 110, or on any of the foregoing. may be formed as part of a combination (for example, integrally).

FIG. 5 shows an example of a releasable closure 130 in which sidewalls 120 form a releasable closure 130. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 5, a buttonhole 131 and a button 132 may be placed in opposing sidewalls 120 (between sidewalls 120 including handles 125 and 126) to secure opposing sidewalls 120 together. This provides a single size cavity that can be used to secure the lid 210 of the container 210.

FIG. 6 shows another example of a releasable closure 130 in which sidewalls 120 form a releasable closure 130. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 6, two or more (e.g., three) buttonholes 131 and two or more (e.g., three) buttons 132 are provided on the opposing side wall 120 (between the side wall 120 including the handles 125 and 126). The opposing side walls 120 can be positioned and secured together. The buttonhole 131 and the button 132 have different distances from the top of the opening 103 of the carrying bag 100. This provides a cavity of variable size that can be used to secure the lid 210 of the container 200. For example, the user can select which buttonholes 131 and which buttons 132 to use to use the carrying bag 100 with different sized containers 200. In the illustrated example, not only when the container 200 has a smaller diameter (e.g., smaller diameter than the container 200 shown in this figure), but also when the diameter of the container is smaller than the width or diameter of the bottom 110. , the lower buttonhole 131 and button 132 (eg, the buttonhole 131 and button 132 shown below the fastened pair in FIG. 6) may also be used. In the illustrated example, the material of sidewall 120 (eg, woven or nonwoven) can stretch under tension created by releasable closure 130. This means that the carrying bag 100 can accommodate variations in the size of the container lid, as well as any cushioning material (e.g., additional fabric, foam, etc.) that the user can insert around the container 200 for additional protection. It may be possible to respond to Although FIG. 6 illustrates releasable closure 130 as including three buttonholes 131 and three buttons 130, releasable closure 130 may include fewer buttons 132 than buttonholes 131. can. The selection of the buttonhole 131 into which the button 132 is inserted may change the capacity of the carrying bag 100 for the purpose of securing the container lid 210 to the container 200.

FIG. 7 shows another example of a releasable closure 130, in which the releasable closure 130 is disposed within the carrying bag 100 and includes a restraint system (eg, a strap system) attached thereto. In the example shown in FIG. 7, releasable closure 130 includes opposing straps 161 and 162 that may provide a variable size restraint system that may be used to secure lid 210 of container 210. These opposing straps 161 and 162 may be continuously adjustable and can be used to urge the lid 210 downwardly to securely engage the lid 210 with the container 200. Thereby, it is possible to prevent (or reduce the possibility of) the lid 210 coming off the container 200 during transportation.

Straps 161 and 162 can include fasteners (eg, snaps, hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, buckles). In the illustrated example, straps 161 and 162 include hook and loop fasteners. A hook-and-loop fastener is an array of miniature structures (e.g., miniature loops arranged in an array on a flexible member of another) that can spontaneously engage one member upon contact with an opposing member. Refers to opposing flexible members that are covered. VELCRO (registered trademark) is one type of hook-and-loop fastener. When connected together, opposing straps 161 and 162 form a connection 163 that can urge lid 210 downwardly to securely engage lid 210 with container 200. The position of the connection 163 may be adjustable to accommodate variations in the dimensions of the container 200 and/or the lid 210 of the container 200. In some examples, a portion of the bottom 110 of the carrying bag 100 can be pulled upwardly along the sidewall 210 of the container 200 (eg, by straps 160 and 161).

Straps 160 and 161 can be attached to an inside portion of bottom 110 of carrying bag 100, to an inside portion of side wall 120 of carrying bag 100, to another portion of the inside of carrying bag 110, or to any combination of the foregoing. In some examples, straps 160 and 161 are attached to an interior portion of bottom 110 of carrying bag 100, an interior portion of sidewall 120 of carrying bag 100, any other portion of the interior of carrying bag 110, or any of the foregoing. It can be formed as part of a combination (eg, integrally).

8A-10 illustrate another embodiment of a releasable closure 130 in which sidewalls 120 form a releasable closure 130. FIGS. In the illustrated example, at least one button 132 is disposed on sidewall 120C adjacent to and below the center of linear side surface 123. One or more additional buttons 132' can be placed below the button 132 closer to the periphery 111 of the bottom 110 of the carrying bag 100. On the opposing sidewall 120C (generally also just below the center of the straight side 123), an elastic band 133 is coupled to the straight side 123 to loop around the button 132 and optionally 132'. Ru. The connection of the elastic band 133 to the straight sides 123 may be looped segments of a fabric patch 134 connected by stitching adjacent the center of the straight sides 123. Fabric patch 134 extends around a portion of the outer circumference of elastic band 133. This allows the remaining circumference or unconstrained portion of elastic band 133 to be stretched into top opening 103 and button 132. When elastic band 133 is stretched toward and connected to button 132, opposing side walls 120A and 120C of carrying bag 100 are stretched over lid 210 to secure lid 210 to the rim of container 200. can be Elastic band 133 may provide adjustable levels of restraint that can accommodate different sizes and combinations of lid 210 and container 200. Additionally, additional button(s) 132' may be used to secure elastic band 133 to smaller container 200 and/or shorter lid 210.

As discussed above, stretching or tensioning of elastic band 133 draws the fabric of sidewall 120 above lid 210. If sidewall 120 does not extend above lid 210 (due to the size of lid 210 and/or container 200), elastic band 133 extends above lid 210 to securely engage lid 210 to container 200. It extends and can be urged downward. The force that may be exerted to hold the lid 210 in place can be adjusted to fit any size container 200 and/or any size lid 210 of the container 200 (via selection of buttons 132 or 132'). ) can be made adjustable. In some examples, the fabric patch 134 may include multiple elastic bands 133 (having different lengths), or the carrying bag 100 may include multiple elastic bands 133 (each including one or more elastic bands 133). spaced apart fabric patches 134 may be included.

Although releasable closure 130 has been described herein as including a particular type of fastener, any releasable closure 130 may include a button, hook and loop fastener, snap, band, one or more buckles ( any other fastener, or any combination of the foregoing. Other types of fasteners may be included.

In some examples, when carrying bag 100 is converted to a trivet configuration (as described above), the external portions (eg, buttons) of releasable closure 130 can be hidden. For example, the sidewall 120 with the outer portion of the releasable closure 130 may first be folded inward so that the other sidewall 120 can be placed on top (in a trivet configuration).

Without departing from the scope of this specification, the carrying bag system 1000 of any one or more of FIGS. 1-10, the components of the carrying bag system 1000 of any one or more of FIGS. 1-10, and/or Alternatively, modifications, additions, and/or substitutions may be made to the functionality of any one or more of the carrying bag system 1000 of FIGS. 1-10. As one example, two or more of the releasable closures 130 can be combined together. Additionally, one or more of the components illustrated in FIGS. 1-10 may be added to or removed from any of the carrying bag systems 1000 illustrated in FIGS. 1-10.

This specification has been written with reference to various non-limiting and non-exhaustive examples. However, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that various substitutions, modifications or combinations thereof of any of the disclosed embodiments (or portions thereof) may be made within the scope of this specification. will be recognized. Accordingly, this specification is intended and understood to support additional embodiments not expressly set forth herein. Such embodiments may, for example, combine any of the disclosed components, elements, features, aspects, characteristics, limitations, etc. of the various non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments described herein. , can be obtained by changing or rearranging.

Claims (20)

A system,
a) a container having a bottom and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom and terminating in a rim to provide an interior volume for one or more food items;
b) a lid configured to cover the opening of the container when placed on the container;
c) a carrying bag for storing and transporting the container with the lid placed on the container;
The carrying bag is
i) a generally rectangular bottom;
ii) at least four flexible side walls connected around the bottom and extending upwardly to the top opening of the carrying bag;
iii) two or more handles located on opposite side walls of the carrying bag in proximity to the top opening;
iv) a releasable closure configured to apply pressure to the lid to hold it in place on the top of the container;
system. Each of the four flexible sidewalls has a diagonal fold, and the diagonal fold is such that when the four flexible sidewalls are folded inward to form a trivet, the diagonal fold 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is for folding together portions of each sidewall on opposite sides of the fold. the releasable closure comprising two of the side walls of the carrying bag and further comprising one or more fasteners disposed on the two side walls of the carrying bag at a location between the bottom and the top opening; , the system of claim 1. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the one or more fasteners comprise one or more buttons, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, bands, and/or buckles. the releasable closure comprising two or more straps attached to an inner part of the bottom of the carrying bag and/or two inner parts of a side wall of the carrying bag, and arranged on the two or more straps; The system of claim 1 further comprising one or more fasteners. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the one or more fasteners comprise one or more buttons, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, bands, and/or buckles. A carrying bag for storing and transporting a container with a lid placed on the container, the carrying bag comprising:
a) a generally rectangular bottom;
b) at least four flexible side walls connected around the bottom and extending upwardly to the top opening of the carrying bag;
c) two or more handles located on opposite side walls of the carrying bag in proximity to the top opening;
d) a releasable closure configured to apply pressure to the lid to hold it in place on the top of the container;
e) each of the four flexible sidewalls has a diagonal fold, and the diagonal fold is such that when the four flexible sidewalls are folded inward to form a trivet, for folding together portions of each sidewall on opposite sides of the diagonal fold;
carrying bag. the releasable closure comprising two of the side walls of the carrying bag and further comprising one or more fasteners disposed on the two side walls of the carrying bag at a location between the bottom and the top opening; , The carrying bag according to claim 7. 9. The carrying bag of claim 8, wherein the one or more fasteners comprise one or more buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, bands, and/or buckles. the releasable closure comprising two or more straps attached to an inner part of the bottom of the carrying bag and/or two inner parts of a side wall of the carrying bag, and arranged on the two or more straps; 8. The carrying bag of claim 7, further comprising one or more fasteners. 11. The carrying bag of claim 10, wherein the one or more fasteners comprise one or more buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, bands, and/or buckles. 8. The carrying bag of claim 7, wherein the releasable closure is configured to extend one or more portions of the generally rectangular bottom upwardly beyond the bottom of the container. the generally rectangular bottom includes a thermally insulating material disposed between opposing layers of fabric forming the generally rectangular bottom, or the generally rectangular bottom includes a thermally insulating material disposed between opposing layers of fabric forming the generally rectangular bottom 8. A carrying bag according to claim 7, including a pocket for receiving a pad. A carrying bag for storing and transporting a container with a lid placed on the container, the carrying bag comprising:
a) with the bottom;
b) at least four flexible side walls connected around the bottom and extending upwardly to the top opening of the carrying bag;
c) a releasable closure configured to apply pressure to the lid to hold it in place on the top of the container;
d) Each of the four flexible sidewalls has a diagonal fold, and the diagonal fold is such that when the four flexible sidewalls are folded inward to form a trivet, for folding together portions of each sidewall on opposite sides of the diagonal fold;
carrying bag. the releasable closure comprising two of the side walls of the carrying bag and further comprising one or more fasteners disposed on the two side walls of the carrying bag at a location between the bottom and the top opening; , the carrying bag according to claim 14. 16. The carrying bag of claim 15, wherein the one or more fasteners comprise one or more buttons, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, bands, and/or buckles. the releasable closure comprising two or more straps attached to an inner part of the bottom of the carrying bag and/or two inner parts of a side wall of the carrying bag, and arranged on the two or more straps; 15. The carrying bag of claim 14, further comprising one or more fasteners. 15. A carrying bag according to claim 14, wherein the bottom has a polygonal or curved outer circumference. The releasable closure is configured to extend from a first side wall proximate the top opening of the carrying bag, join an opposing side wall, and extend over the lid of the container to secure the container. 15. A carrying bag according to claim 14, comprising at least one elastic member. 20. The at least one elastic member is an elastic loop configured to be coupled around one or more buttons affixed to opposite side walls of the container. Carrying bag as described.

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