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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsApple files new patent - for a paper bag
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/09/22/apple-files-new-patent---for-a-paper-bag/The latest patent application from the firm, numbered US 20160264304 A1, is for
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a paper bag.
Not just any old bag. This is a bag container formed of white solid bleached sulfate paper with at least 60% post-consumer content. And its one thats already been used in Apple stores for several months.
Not just any old bag. This is a bag container formed of white solid bleached sulfate paper with at least 60% post-consumer content. And its one thats already been used in Apple stores for several months.
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Apple files new patent - for a paper bag (Original Post)
Egnever
Sep 2016
OP
We need something to replace the plastic bags that are fading into the sunset.
anamandujano
Sep 2016
#9
Travis_0004
(5,417 posts)1. Does it have a headphone jack?
Dr. Strange
(25,898 posts)2. I suspect it doesn't have a headphone.
And don't call me Jack.
randome
(34,845 posts)17. Too good!
[hr][font color="blue"][center]Meredith McIver approves of this post.[/center][/font][hr]
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,085 posts)3. The iBag will be out in Fall 2017.
Lines are already to form outside local Apple Clusterf--err, I mean Apple Stores.
lame54
(35,138 posts)5. What will they carry it home in?
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,085 posts)11. That won't be available until Winter 2018, unfortunately.
Might as well stick around and browse in the meantime.
eleny
(46,166 posts)8. tents are being erected, the bbq grills are firing up
porta potties, asap!
lame54
(35,138 posts)4. At least it won't explode in your pocket
relayerbob
(6,508 posts)6. OPerative words here being ...
" in your pocket"
Takket
(21,424 posts)7. we don't know that for a fact! ;)
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)13. The iPop feature is included at no extra charge! :)
anamandujano
(7,004 posts)9. We need something to replace the plastic bags that are fading into the sunset.
Something malleable, strong, cost effective and yet earth friendly. If this is it, I'm all for it.
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Egnever
(21,506 posts)12. Yes it is difficult to find paper bags.
http://www.papermart.com/eco-friendly-packaging/id=20491-INDEX
I can see how we need apple to invent some....
I can see how we need apple to invent some....
msongs
(67,193 posts)10. its to carry your profits from slave labor and tax dodging nt
sdfernando
(4,896 posts)14. There will be problems with this one bankd on it....
I'll hold out for the iBag 2
bluesbassman
(19,310 posts)15. Genius!
Hey, I just invented this stuff called air. It will contain 78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.039% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.
This will be huge! Contacting a patent attorney right now!
BobbyDrake
(2,542 posts)16. @Midnight spoofed this very well, on Tuesday's episode, I think.
Can be seen on Comedy Central website or Hulu.
lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)18. Too many lawyers, not enough engineers. n/t
Initech
(99,914 posts)19. So pencils and paper bags. Are they going after elementary school students?