Systems and methods for waste disposal using a disposal bag with a rectangular frame

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for waste disposal. A disposal bag may include a bag configured to receive waste, a frame associated with the bag at an opening. The frame may include one or more pair of hinge points configured to open and close the bag when a force is applied on the frame, and a pair of tabs associated with one of the one or more pair of hinge points, wherein the pair of tabs enable stacking of the disposal bag with a plurality of substantially similar disposal bags. In some embodiments of the frame, the frame is conically shaped and may include a sealing facility disposed on at least one part of the frame.

1 . A disposal bag comprising:
 a bag configured to receive waste; and   a frame associated with the bag at an opening, wherein the frame comprises:
 one or more pair of hinge points configured to open and close the bag when a force is applied on the frame; and 
 a pair of tabs associated with one of the one or more pair of hinge points, 
   wherein the pair of tabs enable stacking of the disposal bag with a plurality of substantially similar disposal bags.   
   
   
       2 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of vertical legs configured to provide free-standing capability to the disposal bag. 
   
   
       3 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the disposal bag is used in a hands-free operation. 
   
   
       4 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein opening and closure of the frame is configured for single hand operation. 
   
   
       5 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  further comprising a sealing facility disposed on the frame. 
   
   
       6 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  further comprising a sealing facility disposed on the disposal bag. 
   
   
       7 - 10 . (canceled) 
   
   
       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 . The disposal bag of  claim 1  wherein the disposal bag is stacked in a dispensing container. 
   
   
       14 . The disposal bag of  claim 13  wherein the dispensing container comprises a plurality of wires configured to enable stacking of the disposal bag in the dispensing container. 
   
   
       15 . A method of a disposal bag comprising:
 configuring a bag to receive waste; and   associating a frame with the bag at an opening, wherein the frame comprises:
 one or more pair of hinge points configured to open and close the bag when a force is applied on the frame; and 
 a pair of tabs associated with one of the one or more pair of hinge points, 
   wherein the pair of tabs enable stacking of the disposal bag with a plurality of similarly configured disposal bags.   
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising configuring a plurality of vertical legs to provide free-standing capability to the disposal bag. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 15  wherein the disposal bag is used in a hands-free operation. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 15  wherein opening and closure of the frame is configured for single hand operation. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising disposing a sealing facility on the frame. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising disposing a sealing facility on the disposal bag. 
   
   
       21 - 24 . (canceled) 
   
   
       25 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising mounting a gasket to the frame. 
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising disposing a release facility on the disposal bag. 
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 15  wherein the disposal bag is stacked in a dispensing container. 
   
   
       28 . The method of  claim 27  wherein the dispensing container comprises a plurality of wires configured to enable stacking of the disposal bag in the dispensing container. 
   
   
       29 - 54 . (canceled)