ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 13 -- United States Patent no. 12,522,403, issued on Jan. 13, was assigned to AMERIGLOBE LLC (Lafayette, La.).
"Bulk bag having a multi-sided shaped bottom" was invented by Daniel R. Schnaars (Lafayette, La.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A fabric bulk bag and a method for constructing the same, the bag including a continuous sidewall, a top portion, and a bottom, all defining a bulk storage space therein; the bottom further comprising eight sides which define an octagonal shape having an enlarged footprint so that the bag wall is sewn to the bottom in less time than a round shaped bag, yet when filled stands more upright with less tendency to lean than the current squar...