Containment Bag

Abstract

A containment bag having a base, a sidewall, and a lifting strap. The sidewall extends upward from the base and may include a sleeve top portion attached to or formed at an upper end of the sidewall opposite the base end. The sidewall or the sleeve top defines a bag opening. The lifting strap is attached to at least one of the sidewall and/or the sleeve top for lifting the containment bag. The containment bag may further comprise means for closing the bag opening. In addition, the containment bag may also include a disposable bag liner positionable within an interior of the sidewall.

1 . A containment bag comprising:
 a base;   a sidewall extending upward from the base, the sidewall including a sleeve top attached to an upper end of the sidewall opposite the base, the sleeve top defining a bag opening; and   a lifting strap attached to at least one of the sidewall and/or the sleeve top for lifting the containment bag.   
     
     
         2 . The containment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the base is an abrasion-resistant base. 
     
     
         3 . The containment bag of  claim 2 , wherein the base is formed of ultra-high, molecular-weight polyethylene. 
     
     
         4 . The containment bag of  claim 3 , wherein the base is generally circular. 
     
     
         5 . The containment bag of  claim 4 , wherein the base has a height in the range of about 2 inches to about 10 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The containment bag of  claim 1 , further including means for closing the bag opening. 
     
     
         7 . The containment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the sidewall is ultraviolet resistant. 
     
     
         8 . The containment bag of  claim 7 , wherein the sidewall is water resistant. 
     
     
         9 . The containment bag of  claim 8 , wherein the sidewall is formed of a vinyl-coated fabric. 
     
     
         10 . The containment bag of  claim 9 , wherein the sidewall is generally tubular. 
     
     
         11 . The containment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the lifting strap is formed of a high-capacity, ultraviolet-resistant, woven polyester. 
     
     
         12 . The containment bag of  claim 1 , further including an additional lifting strap. 
     
     
         13 . The containment bag of  claim 1 , further including a bag liner positionable within an interior of the sidewall. 
     
     
         14 . The containment bag of  claim 13 , wherein the bag liner is disposable. 
     
     
         15 . The containment bag of  claim 1 , wherein the bag liner is formed of a polyolefin, such as polyethylene or propylene. 
     
     
         16 . A containment bag comprising:
 an abrasion-resistant base;   a tubular sidewall extending upward from the abrasion-resistant base, the tubular sidewall including a sleeve top portion at an upper end of the tubular sidewall opposite the abrasion-resistant base, the sleeve top portion defining a bag opening; and   lifting straps attached to the tubular sidewall and/or the sleeve top for lifting the containment bag.   
     
     
         17 . The containment bag of  claim 16 , wherein the abrasion-resistant base is formed of ultra-high, molecular-weight polyethylene. 
     
     
         18 . The containment bag of  claim 16 , wherein the sidewall is ultraviolet resistant. 
     
     
         19 . The containment bag of  claim 16 , wherein the sidewall is water resistant. 
     
     
         20 . The containment bag of  claim 16 , further including means for closing the bag opening. 
     
     
         21 . The containment bag of  claim 16 , further including a disposable bag liner positionable within an interior of the tubular sidewall.