Suspending package for transporting items

p0001The present invention relates to the technical field of packaging type envelope of flexible plastic to hold objects or items of all types.

p0002The object of the invention relates more specifically to a package of the type soft shell material inviolable character capable of containing objects to be secured such as documents or personal effects.

p0003The object of the invention is particularly advantageous application but not exclusively, for the transport of personal effects and court documents of a defendant, that is to say a person responding to a crime.

p0004In the technical field above, it is known a package comprising a bag made of flexible plastic material having an access entry to its internal volume closed by means of a security adhesive. Such a bag is to contain personal effects and court documents of a prisoner. Such a package is provided with a carrying handle.

p0005During his various trips, such a defendant can hardly carry such a package, to the extent that his hands are usually handcuffed. The transport of this package by accompanying a risk of loss or swapping with another package.

p0006In general, it appears that the necessary documents and / or personal effects of a person can be transported by said person with a package, even if that person is not autonomous (children, disabled) or if his condition does not allow him to wear with his hands, such a package.

p0007In the field of food packaging, it is known by the patent application <patcit id="pcit0001" dnum="GB2259904A"><text>GB 2259904</text></patcit>A plastic package comprising a bag topped by a support sheet in which are arranged pre-cuts that after scrapping extension and allow to obtain an opening for the head of a person. If such a package allows to carry the bag around the neck of a person, such a package has a fragility prohibiting the transport of relatively heavy objects. In addition, such packaging does not provide an accurate and stable positioning of the bag on the person, which is able to obstruct when traveling.

p0008Similarly, it is known from <patcit id="pcit0002" dnum="US20070272268A"><text>US 2007/0272268</text></patcit>, Equipment to support different objects in the form of a deck provided with an opening for the head of a person and several receiving pockets for objects. Besides the complexity of implementation, such equipment can not be positioned accurately and stably on the person, which is able to obstruct when traveling.

p0009The object of the invention is therefore to remedy the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a new single pack of achievement but solid and adapted to allow for supporting articles in a stable position while offering the advantage of be carried by one person without the need to specifically his hands.

p0010To achieve this objective, the packaging for the transport of articles is made of flexible plastic with a bag defining at least one pocket which closed internal volume is accessible by at least one access entrance, closed by a medium closing, this packaging having an opening ensuring the passage of the head of a person,

p0011According to the invention, packaging comprises at least one flap attached by fastening means on the superimposed bag to delimit with the bag, a bellows passage opening into the opening on either side of which s 'respectively extend the bag and the flap, this opening ensuring the passage of the person's head when the flap and the bag are separated from one another.

p0012For example, the flap is formed by at least a single sheet or double attached to the bag or prolongs or sheets forming the bag.

p0013According to a variant embodiment, the opening is formed by a weakening line formed by a cut or precut arranged in at least one of the sheets forming the flap.

p0014According to another embodiment, the flap is attached to the bag so as to delimit the passage opening by the space left free between an edge of the flap and the bag.

p0015For example, the flap is fixed to the bag by at least two opposite edges adapted to delimit the bellows passage.

p0016Advantageously, the flap is fixed on the bag, as fixing means, by welds performed simultaneously or not, to the welds forming the pouch of the bag.

p0017According to an alternative embodiment, the passage opening is at least partially surrounded, preferably on all sides by at least one weld.

p0018Preferably, the flap is kept pressed against the bag with a repositionable adhesive.

p0019According to an alternative embodiment, the bag is provided with at least a connecting portion in which is arranged at least one cutout or precut to form a handle for the package.

p0020For example, the flap has a width greater than the width of the bag.

p0021Various other characteristics appear from the description given below with reference to the accompanying drawings which, as non-limiting examples, embodiments of the object of the invention.<ul><li>The <figref idrefs="f0001"><b>Figure 1</b></figref> is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a packaging according to the invention.</li><li>The <figref idrefs="f0001"><b>Figure 2</b></figref> is a sectional elevation view of the package illustrated in <figref idrefs="f0001"><b>Fig. 1</b></figref>.</li><li>The <figref idrefs="f0001"><b>Figure 3</b></figref> is a back view of the package illustrated in <figref idrefs="f0001"><b>Fig. 1</b></figref> bellows with the passage in the open position.</li><li>The <figref idrefs="f0002"><b>Figure 4</b></figref> illustrates an example of preferred use of the package according to the invention. </li><li>The <figref idrefs="f0003"><b>Figure 5</b></figref> illustrates a method of manufacture of another alternative embodiment of a packaging according to the invention.</li><li>The <figref idrefs="f0003"><b>Figure 6</b></figref> illustrates another alternative embodiment of a packaging according to the invention.</li></ul>

p0022As apparent from the embodiment shown in <figref idrefs="f0001 f0002"><b>Fig. 1</b> at <b>4</b></figref>The object of the invention relates to a package <b>1</b> for the transportation of articles of all kinds, not shown, such as documents, clothes or personal belongings of a person <b>AT</b> Such a defendant. For example, packaging<b>1</b> is made of flexible plastic material and includes a bag <b>2</b> organized to include at least one pocket <b>3</b> which closed internal volume <b>4</b> is accessible by at least one access entry <b>5</b>.

p0023In the illustrated embodiment, the packaging <b>1</b> comprises at least two superposed sheets <b>6</b> and <b>7</b> flexible plastic such that preferably recyclable polyethylene. these sheets<b>6</b>, <b>7</b> have a substantially rectangular shape, so that the packaging <b>1</b> has two longitudinal edges <b>8</b> and <b>9</b> parallel to each other and two transverse edges <b>10</b> and <b>11</b> also parallel them considered only the elongated shape of the packaging <b>1</b>.

p0024In the illustrated example, the packaging <b>1</b> is formed by a flexible plastic sheet folded along the transverse edge <b>10</b> which thus forms the bottom of the pocket <b>3</b>. The longitudinal edges<b>8</b> and <b>9</b> are closed or assembled together by welds 12, while a transverse weld <b>13</b> extends between the two welds <b>12</b>, Parallel and at distance from the bottom <b>10</b> so as to define the pocket <b>3</b>.

p0025It is apparent from the foregoing description that the internal volume <b>4</b> of the pocket <b>3</b> is delimited by welds <b>12</b> the longitudinal edges <b>8</b> and <b>9</b>, The bottom <b>10</b> and the transverse weld <b>13</b>. Of course, it can be expected to consider a variant of the bag from at least two separate sheets superimposed and sealed at the bottom<b>10</b> also by welding. Similarly, it may be provided to carry the bag from a sheath whose transverse or longitudinal edges are welded.

p0026It should be noted that in the embodiment illustrated, the transverse weld <b>13</b> is done away from the transverse edge <b>11</b> so that the bag <b>2</b> between this and the transverse edge <b>11</b> and the transverse weld <b>13</b> a connecting part <b>14.</b> Of course, it may be envisaged to produce the transverse weld <b>13</b> at the transverse edge <b>11</b> so that the pocket <b>3</b> extends over the entire height of the bag <b>2.</b> According to this variant, the bag <b>2</b> does not include a connecting portion <b>14.</b>

p0027The internal volume <b>4</b> of the pocket <b>3</b> is only accessible through the access entry <b>5</b> Such a slot intended to be closed by a closure means <b>15.</b> According to a preferred embodiment, the closing means <b>15</b> is an adhesive security tape of any type known per se. In the example, access entry<b>5</b> is arranged parallel to the transverse edges <b>10, 11.</b> Of course, this access entry <b>5</b> may be carried out differently, for example parallel to the longitudinal edges <b>8, 9</b> and in all dimensions and possible forms.

p0028According to the invention, packaging <b>1</b> also includes at least one flap <b>16</b> fixed by fixing means such as by gluing or preferably by welding, to the bag <b>2</b> so as to overlap with the latter to define a bellows passage <b>17</b> for the head <b>AT₁</b> of somebody. the bellows<b>17</b> opens into an opening <b>19</b> on either side of which extend the bag respectively <b>2</b> and the flap <b>16.</b> Indeed, it must be considered that the flap <b>16</b> and the bag <b>2</b> are placed and held one above the other or extend in vis-a-vis one another.

p0029It should be regarded as packaging <b>1</b> thus presents an opening <b>19</b> extending substantially at a transverse edge of said top <b>11</b> of the package in the example shown. the flap<b>16</b> extends in the direction of the longitudinal edges <b>8, 9,</b> on a more or less large length relative to the bag <b>2</b> so as to define the bellows <b>17</b> which access is opposite relative to the opening <b>19.</b> Indeed, the flap <b>16</b> has an inlet transverse edge <b>16₁</b> which extends parallel to and opposite the transverse edge <b>16₂</b> delimiting the opening <b>19</b> with the bag <b>2.</b>

p0030Of course, the width of the opening <b>19</b>Taken along the direction of the transverse edges <b>10, 11,</b> is chosen so that in position away from the flap <b>16</b> relative to the bag <b>2</b>The opening <b>19</b> has a sufficient relief area for a head of a person. For example, the width of the opening<b>19</b> is of the order of 500 mm. Similarly, the flap<b>16</b> is attached to the bag <b>2</b> so that the opening <b>19</b> retains a width or cross-section adapted to ensure the passage of the head <b>AT₁</b> of the person. In other words, the fastening means between the bag<b>2</b> and the flap <b>16</b> extend over a month or large surface to define a sufficient relief area for the head of a person while ensuring a strong connection between the bag <b>2</b> and the flap <b>16</b>. As seen more clearly in the example shown in<figref idrefs="f0001"><b>Fig. 3</b></figref>The flap <b>16</b> is attached to the bag <b>2</b> by welds <b>24</b> carried out at the longitudinal edges <b>16₃</b> the flap extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal edges <b>8</b> and <b>9</b>. The opening<b>19</b> can thus extend over the major part of the width of the flap <b>16</b>.

p0031The flap 16 is attached to the bag <b>2</b> by welds <b>24</b> at its longitudinal edges <b>16₃.</b> Advantageously, the welds <b>24</b> are performed at the same time that the welds <b>12,</b> ensuring assembling sheets <b>6</b>, <b>7</b> at the longitudinal edges <b>8</b>, <b>9</b>. In other words, the leaves<b>6</b>, <b>7</b> and the flap <b>16</b> are welded together at their longitudinal edges. Of course, it is conceivable to make welds<b>24</b> with a larger width in order to strengthen the weld and consequently the attachment of the flap <b>16</b>. In this case, the welds<b>24</b> are performed independently with respect to the welds <b>12</b>.

p0032In the embodiment shown in <figref idrefs="f0001 f0002"><b>Fig. 1</b> at <b>4</b></figref>The flap <b>16</b> is formed by the end portions of the two sheets <b>6</b> and <b>7</b> folded beyond the transverse edge <b>11</b>. It should be noted that the sheets<b>6</b>, <b>7</b> may be assembled by welding <b>12</b>According to at least a portion of the length to form the pocket <b>3</b> or according to the entire length of their longitudinal edges <b>8, 9,</b> including the end portions to be folded to form the flap <b>16</b>. It should be noted that if the end portions of sheets<b>6</b>, <b>7</b> are folded before the assembly operation, the mounting of the flap <b>16</b> on the bag <b>2</b> can be ensured by the weld <b>12,</b> thus making the weld <b>24</b> optional.

p0033Of course, it may be envisaged that the flap <b>16</b> is directed by a single sheet folded as is clear from the <figref idrefs="f0003"><b>Fig</b>. <b>5</b></figref> which illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a package <b>1</b> by folding a single sheet <b>6</b>. A part<b>6₁</b> this sheet <b>6</b> dossée is in a first line <b>L₁</b> to perform the background <b>10</b> the bag <b>2</b>. This part<b>6₁</b> comes into overlapping position with a portion <b>6₂</b> this sheet to form the pocket <b>3</b> after production of a weld <b>13</b> at the free transverse edge of the part <b>6₁.</b> Beyond this weld <b>13</b>, a part <b>6₃</b> of the sheet extending portion <b>6₂</b> beyond this weld is dossée in a second line <b>L₂</b> so as to constitute the flap <b>16</b> whose edges are welded to the bag <b>2</b>. An opening<b>19</b> is arranged in the part <b>6₃</b> of the sheet to allow the passage of the head of a person.

p0034In the embodiment shown in <figref idrefs="f0003">Fig. <b>6</b></figref>The flap <b>16</b> is formed by a sheet attached to the bag <b>2</b>. The sheet is welded to the bag<b>2</b> at its longitudinal edges. Note that this insert sheet may have a width equal or superior to decision width between the two longitudinal edges<b>8</b> and <b>9</b> the bag <b>2</b>.

p0035The opening <b>19</b> is carried out in the examples illustrated in <figref idrefs="f0001 f0002 f0003"><b>Fig. 1</b> at <b>5</b></figref> by a weakening line formed by a cut or advantageously by a precut arranged in at least one sheet <b>6</b>, <b>7</b> the flap. In the example illustrated in<figref idrefs="f0001"><b>Fig. 1</b> and <b>2</b></figref>, The line of weakening is formed in the two sheets <b>6</b> and <b>7</b> at their fold line. Of course, it may be envisaged to achieve this weakened line only in the outermost sheet of the bag<b>2</b> namely the sheet <b>7</b> in the example, so that the bellows <b>17</b> passage is defined strictly speaking, between the two folded sheets <b>6, 7.</b> In this case, the bellows passage <b>17</b> is formed between on the one hand the flap <b>16</b> formed by the folded portion of the sheet <b>7</b> and secondly, the folded part of the sheet <b>6</b> which is associated with the bag <b>2</b>. It can thus be estimated that the bellows<b>17</b> is defined between the flap <b>16</b> and the bag <b>2</b>.

p0036It should be noted that this weakening line is arranged in the vicinity of the transverse edge <b>11</b> in the folded part of the sheet or sheets <b>6, 7</b> or located in the leaves of the bag on the side <b>2</b>. Anyway, this weakening line is located with respect to the transverse seal<b>13</b>, Outside of the pocket <b>3</b>. In the example shown in<figref idrefs="f0003"><b>Fig. 6</b></figref>The opening <b>19</b> is performed by the space left free between the transverse edge <b>16₂</b> flap <b>16</b> and the bag <b>2</b>.

p0037According to an advantageous embodiment, the access entry <b>5</b> for the pocket <b>3</b> is arranged as close to the transverse edge said top <b>11</b> so that in use the packaging position, items placed in the pocket <b>3</b> can remain there even if the access entry <b>5</b> is not closed.

p0038It appears that the passage opening <b>19</b> is bordered on both sides, at the longitudinal edges of the bag and the flap, by the welds <b>12</b> and or <b>24</b>. Indeed, it should be understood that there is preferably a continuous weld<b>12</b> and or <b>24</b> at the longitudinal edges <b>8, 9</b> so as to serve as a spacer stop sections for the flap <b>16.</b> Indeed, it may be envisaged that the line of weakness and hence the opening <b>19</b> does not extend to the welds <b>12</b> or <b>24</b>. Preferably, the opening<b>19</b> extends to welds <b>12</b> or <b>24</b>. Note that can be advantageously envisaged to surround, at least partially or preferably all round, opening<b>19</b> by a weld. This welding and serves to stiffen and strengthen the plastic sheet and prevent tearing during the relative spacing between the flap<b>16</b> and the bag <b>2</b>.

p0039In the variant shown in <figref idrefs="f0003"><b>Fig. 5</b> and <b>6</b></figref><b>,</b> flap <b>16</b> is fixed by welding on the bag <b>2</b>. Of course, the flap<b>16</b> can be attached to the bag <b>2</b> by other fixing means such as adhesion.

p0040In the foregoing description, the packaging <b>1</b> includes a bag <b>2</b> delimiting a pocket <b>3</b>. Of course, it may be envisaged that the packaging<b>1</b> comprises several pockets. In the example illustrated in<figref idrefs="f0001"><b>Fig. 1, 2</b></figref> and <figref idrefs="f0002"><b>4</b></figref>, Packing <b>1</b> comprises two patch pockets <b>thirty</b> and <b>31</b> respectively closed by a safety adhesive <b>32</b> and a sticky <b>33</b>. These patch pockets<b>30, 31</b> are carried by the fixing, preferably by welding, at least one sheet attached to the bag <b>2</b>.

p0041The implementation of the package <b>1</b> follows directly from the above description.

p0042After the filling of the pockets <b>3, 30</b>, and or <b>31</b>, The bag <b>2</b>And the possible tearing of the weakening line, the flap <b>16</b> deviated relative to the bag <b>2</b>, So as to allow the introduction of the head <b>A1</b> through the bellows <b>17</b>, From the edge <b>16₁</b> the flap. Insofar flap<b>16</b> and the bag <b>2</b> are made of flexible plastic material and connected together at two opposite points (longitudinal edges), it may be obtained to achieve a bellows passage <b>17</b> of substantially circular section. The head<b>AT₁</b> the person is inserted into the bellows passage <b>17</b> and opens into the opening <b>19</b>, So that the packaging <b>1</b> is maintained by the shoulders of the person. The bag<b>2</b> thus extends to the chest of the person while the lid <b>16</b> stretching his back. The packaging<b>1</b> is thus maintained in a stable and accurate position.

p0043It should be noted that the flap <b>16</b> can be maintained pressed against the bag <b>2</b> using a repositionable adhesive disposed between the bag <b>2</b> and the next folded sheet to know <b>6</b> in the example illustrated. Furthermore, packaging<b>1</b> may be provided with at least one carrying handle. In the example illustrated, a cut or precut<b>40</b> is arranged in the connecting portion <b>14</b> to form at least one handle. Note that a cross seal<b>13₁</b> may be performed such that the cutting or precutting <b>40</b> is fitted in the connecting portion <b>14</b> between the transverse welds <b>13, 13₁.</b> Of course, cutting or precutting <b>40</b> to make the handle can be fitted to other parts of the bag <b>2</b>.

p0044Various other characteristics appear from the description given below with reference to the accompanying drawings which, as non-limiting examples, embodiments of the object of the invention.