Systems and methods for waste disposal using a wearable disposal bag

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.

1 . A disposal bag comprising:
 a bag configured to receive waste, wherein the bag is wearable;   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.   
   
   
       2 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper. 
   
   
       3 - 4 . (canceled) 
   
   
       5 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the frame is hinged. 
   
   
       6 . The disposal bag 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. 
   
   
       7 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the sealing facility is an adhesive. 
   
   
       8 - 9 . (canceled) 
   
   
       10 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  further comprising, a gasket mounted to the frame. 
   
   
       11 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  further comprising, a release facility disposed on the disposal bag. 
   
   
       12 . A method of a disposal bag comprising:
 configuring a bag to receive waste, wherein the bag is glove-shaped;   associating a frame 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   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.   
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the bag is configured to be detachably attached to a diaper. 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the bag is free-standing. 
   
   
       15 . (canceled) 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the frame is hinged. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the sealing facility is at least one of an interference locking system, a tab, discrete interlocks, a snap fit, and a clasp. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the sealing facility is an adhesive. 
   
   
       19 - 22 . (canceled) 
   
   
       23 . A waste disposal system comprising:
 a bag configured to receive waste;   a frame associated with the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to close the opening when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another;   a sealing facility disposed on the frame to provide a resealable closure when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another;   an adhesive disposed on at least one part of the frame to provide a permanent seal when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another; and   an attachment facility for detachably attaching the bag to an object.   
   
   
       24 . The waste disposal system of  claim 23  wherein the sealing facility is a reusable adhesive. 
   
   
       25 . (canceled) 
   
   
       26 . The waste disposal system of  claim 23  wherein the frame is hinged. 
   
   
       27 - 29 . (canceled) 
   
   
       30 . The waste disposal system of  claim 23 , wherein the attachment facility is adhesive. 
   
   
       31 . The waste disposal system of  claim 23 , wherein the object is a diaper. 
   
   
       32 . The waste disposal system of  claim 23 , wherein the bag is wearable. 
   
   
       33 . (canceled) 
   
   
       34 . The waste disposal system of  claim 23 , wherein the bag remains attached to the object and expands to encompass the size of the object to which it is attached. 
   
   
       35 - 46 . (canceled)