Device for inserting a food stuff into a pliable bag

摘要

A method and device of inserting a food stuff into a food stuff bag is disclosed, with the method involving providing a substantially flexible resilient food stuff support that is generally “U” shaped when viewed from its operative position on a countertop, inserting at least a first end of the device a short depth into an opening of a pliable bag, such first end having an edge that is curved and opposing sides that are substantially straight. A bending mechanism bends so that at least the first end deforms from a first configuration to a second configuration for insertion of the first end through the bag opening and into an interior of the bag, wherein when the forces are reduced, the first end changes shape toward the first configuration for holding a portion of the bag and for providing an open volume within the bag for transferring a food stuff to the interior of the bag.

主权项

1. A device for inserting a food stuff into a food stuff bag, comprising: a substantially flexible resilient, water-resistant, generally planar sheet of material substantially defined by a perimeter, said sheet having handholds consisting of two ergonomically contoured holes positioned at substantially opposite ends of a width of the planar sheet, wherein the width is substantially orthogonal to a direction for transferring the food stuff into the bag, the resilient sheet configured such that flexing of the sheet into a generally curved surface results in the bending of the sheet; wherein tension in the sheet urges the sheet toward a generally planar configuration; wherein the flexed sheet is dimensioned to be inserted through the mouth of a pliable bag and into the interior storage area of the bag, and to engage the side walls of the bag while in a flexed position such that the side walls of the bag engage and maintain the sheet in such flexed position; and wherein the sheet is dimensioned to extend from the bag and support the mouth of the bag, wherein when forces are applied, the sheet bends to achieve flexing of the sheet into a generally curved surface and tension in the sheet urges the sheet toward a generally planar configuration to deform the bag for providing an open volume within the bag; and
an inclined support configured to facilitate a food stuff being poured onto the planar sheet so that it can flow by gravity into the bag, the planar sheet being maintained in a bowed configuration and having an expanded portion near the opening of the bag so that food stuff can easily flow into the bag, the inclined support including a support structure that extends between a fold and an edge, said support structure formed of plastic and adapted to be flattened when not used, said support having means for maintaining the inclined support in its upright position.