Multi-handled bags and related methods of use

Abstract

A multi-handled bag is provided. The multi-handled bag may include a first wall, a second wall, a first gusset, and a second gusset that cooperate to form at least a portion of a cavity. The multi-handled bag may also include one or more intermediate seals that extend along the full width of the bag. A variety of end seals can also be used, including tack seals and seals that only extend along a portion of the width of the bag.

1 . A multi-handled bag, comprising:
 a first wall, a second wall, a first gusset, and a second gusset, wherein the first wall, the second wall, the first gusset, and the second gusset cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity;   a first flap comprising a first handle;   a first intermediate seal disposed at a first end of the first flap, wherein the first intermediate seal consists of a single transverse seal that extends along a full width of the bag;   a first end seal that extends along only a portion of a second end of the first flap;   a second flap comprising a second handle;   a second intermediate seal disposed at a first end of the second flap, wherein the second intermediate seal consists of a single transverse seal that extends along the full width of the bag; and   a second end seal that extends along only a portion of a second end of the second flap.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first handle or the second handle comprises a plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture is configured to receive a finger of a user. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first handle or the second handle comprises two or more apertures. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 3 , wherein at least one of the first handle or the second handle comprises three apertures. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first handle or the second handle comprises a slit and one or more of an arc or an aperture. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first end seal or the second end seal comprises a tack seal. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 1 , wherein the first intermediate seal is disposed between the cavity and the first flap, and the second intermediate seal is disposed between the cavity and the second flap. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcement member disposed in at least one of the first flap or the second flap, wherein the reinforcement member is formed from at least one of tape, film, or fabric. 
     
     
         9 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 1 , wherein the first handle is disposed between the first intermediate seal and the first end seal, and wherein the second handle is disposed between the second intermediate seal and the second end seal. 
     
     
         10 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first intermediate seal or the second intermediate seal comprises a heat seal. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is devoid of any additional seals. 
     
     
         12 . A multi-handled bag, comprising:
 a first wall and a second wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall cooperate to define at least a portion of a cavity;   a first flap comprising a first handle;   a first intermediate seal disposed at a first end of the first flap, wherein the first intermediate seal consists of a single transverse seal that extends along a full width of the bag;   a first end seal that extends along only a portion of a second end of the first flap;   a second flap comprising a second handle;   a second intermediate seal disposed at a first end of the second flap, wherein the second intermediate seal consists of a single transverse seal that extends along a full width of the bag; and   a second end seal that extends along only a portion of a second end of the second flap.   
     
     
         13 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 12 , wherein at least one of the first handle or the second handle comprises a plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture is configured to receive a finger of a user. 
     
     
         14 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 13 , wherein at least one of the first handle or the second handle comprises two or more apertures. 
     
     
         15 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 12 , wherein at least one of the first handle or the second handle comprises a slit and one or more of an arc or an aperture. 
     
     
         16 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 12 , wherein at least one of the first end seal or the second end seal comprises a tack seal. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 12 , wherein the first intermediate seal is disposed between the cavity and the first flap, and the second intermediate seal is disposed between the cavity and the second flap. 
     
     
         18 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 12 , further comprising a reinforcement member disposed in at least one of the first flap or the second flap, wherein the reinforcement member is formed from at least one of tape, film, or fabric. 
     
     
         19 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 12 , wherein the first handle is disposed between the first intermediate seal and the first end seal, and wherein the second handle is disposed between the second intermediate seal and the second end seal. 
     
     
         20 . The multi-handled bag of  claim 12 , wherein the bag is devoid of any additional seals.