US Patent Issued to The Paper People on June 2 for "Recyclable compostable paper bag" (Wisconsin Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 2 -- United States Patent no. 12,643,302, issued on June 2, was assigned to The Paper People LLC (Elcho, Wis.).

"Recyclable compostable paper bag" was invented by Mark Resch (Antigo, Wis.) and Neil Bretl (Antigo, Wis.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention is directed to a produce bag. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a completely recyclable and compostable grocery-type bag for use with produce and other goods. Ideally, the bag is a calendared single-ply paper with heat-sealed seams that is resistant to destruction from moisture. While produce is contemplated, the bag can be used to contain virtually any product. Preferably, such a ba...