Apple Patents a Paper Bag (theguardian.com)

mspohr writes: Continuing its leadership in innovation, Apple has patented a paper bag. We all remember the groundbreaking "rounded corners" innovation, now we have a paper bag! Just try to make your own paper bag and you'll be speaking with Apple lawyers. (Note: In fairness to Apple, this is a "special" paper bag which is stronger due to numerous improvements on your ordinary recycled paper bag -- just don't try to copy it.) The patent application summarizes the bag as follows: "A paper bag is disclosed. The paper bag may include a bag container formed of white solid bleached sulfate paper with at least 60% post-consumer content." Apple's patented paper bags are designed to be sturdy, while remaining "both pearly white and environmentally friendly." Let's just hope they don't remove the handles...

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Re:I claim prior art

[mspohr]

ACs like you would be harder to track but in this case the submitter used his user name so it's not difficult for anyone with half a brain to figure it out.
The submitter would happen to be me. I posted this "garbage" to illustrate just how far Apple has fallen in terms of innovation and leadership. It seems the only thing they can do these days is protect and extend their walled garden. "Courage" means screwing customers. Innovation means thinking up dodgy ways to avoid paying taxes. Their product line is old and tired and falling badly behind everyone else.
Sad, but very relevant for anyone who cares about tech.