Systems and methods for a resealable waste disposal bag

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for waste disposal. A waste disposal bag may comprise a bag configured to receive waste; a frame attached to the bag at an opening configured 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 seal 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;    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 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 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the bag is glove-shaped.  
   
   
       4 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the bag is free-standing.  
   
   
       5 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the frame is hinged.  
   
   
       6 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the frame of a first disposal bag provides support on its upper surface for the frame of a second disposal bag when a second bag is positioned on top of the first bag such that the lower surface of the second bag's frame rests on the upper surface of the first bag's frame and the second bag extends into the first bag.  
   
   
       7 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connection.  
   
   
       8 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, a ball closure, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, a clasp, a clip, a zipper, a snap, a gasket, an O-ring type closure, a hook-and-loop, a hook-and-eye, and a spring-locking hinge.  
   
   
       9 . The disposal bag of  claim 6  wherein the adhesive is reusable.  
   
   
       10 . The disposal bag of  claim 6  wherein the adhesive is permanent.  
   
   
       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 . A method of providing a disposal bag comprising: 
 configuring a bag to receive waste;    attaching a frame to the bag at an opening, the frame being configured 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.    
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the bag is glove-shaped.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the bag is free-standing.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the frame is hinged.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the frame of a first disposal bag provides support on its upper surface for the frame of a second disposal bag when a second bag is positioned on top of the first bag such that the lower surface of the second bag's frame rests on the upper surface of the first bag's frame and the second bag extends into the first bag.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the sealing facility is at least one of a mechanical, chemical, magnetic, thermal, adhesive, molecular, electrical, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nanofiber, and nanostructure-based connection.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, a ball closure, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, a clasp, a clip, a zipper, a snap, a gasket, an O-ring type closure, a hook-and-loop, a hook-and-eye, and a spring-locking hinge.  
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 19  wherein the adhesive is reusable.  
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 19  wherein the adhesive is permanent.  
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 13  further comprising, mounting a gasket to the frame.  
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 13  further comprising, disposing a release facility on the disposal bag.  
   
   
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