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US3711141A
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Bag holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-17
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1990-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A device for holding open the mouth of a flexible receptacle, particularly a large plastic bag, for enabling the bag to be filled with grass, leaves or the like. The holding device includes a loop-like frame having a substantially D-shaped configuration and adapted to be disposed within the mouth of a bag for holding same open. The frame has a plurality of small projections which are adapted to engage the free edge of the bag. An elongated handle is secured to the frame and extends upwardly from the curved portion thereof for enabling the frame to be disposed in a substantially vertical position with the lower straight portion of the frame being disposed adjacent the ground. A pair of legs are fixedly secured to and extend rearwardly of the straight portion of the frame for enabling the frame, when a bag is disposed thereon, to be vertically supported on the ground whereby leaves and the like can be pushed directly into the open mouth of the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 L Soergel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:14
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50; A47L13/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
264 words
A device for releasably engaging the free edge of a flexible disposable bag for holding open the mouth thereof, said device comprising: frame means for engaging the free edge of said disposable bag for holding open the mouth of the bag, said frame means comprising an endless rodlike member having a looplike configuration disposed within a single plane, said endless rodlike member engaging the free edge of said bag and including an elongated substantially straight portion and a substantially semi-circular arcuate portion having the opposite ends thereof fixedly connected to the opposite ends of said straight portion; gripping means provided on said endless rodlike member for releasably engaging the free edge of said bag, said gripping means including a plurality of projections fixedly secured to and spaced around the periphery of said endless looplike member, at least some of said projections being fixedly secured to both said straight portion and said arcuate portion; elongated handle means fixedly secured to the arcuate portion of said endless rodlike member at a poiNt thereon spaced from said straight portion; and leg means fixedly secured to the straight portion of said endless rodlike member, said leg means extending outwardly at a substantial angle relative to the plane of said endless rodlike member for enabling said looplike member to extend upwardly at least partially in the vertical direction when said leg means is disposed within a substantially horizontal plane, said leg means and said straight portion both extending within and defining a common plane which is disposed at a substantial angle relative to the plane of the endless member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
264 words
A device for releasably engaging the free edge of a flexible disposable bag for holding open the mouth thereof, said device comprising: frame means for engaging the free edge of said disposable bag for holding open the mouth of the bag, said frame means comprising an endless rodlike member having a looplike configuration disposed within a single plane, said endless rodlike member engaging the free edge of said bag and including an elongated substantially straight portion and a substantially semi-circular arcuate portion having the opposite ends thereof fixedly connected to the opposite ends of said straight portion; gripping means provided on said endless rodlike member for releasably engaging the free edge of said bag, said gripping means including a plurality of projections fixedly secured to and spaced around the periphery of said endless looplike member, at least some of said projections being fixedly secured to both said straight portion and said arcuate portion; elongated handle means fixedly secured to the arcuate portion of said endless rodlike member at a poiNt thereon spaced from said straight portion; and leg means fixedly secured to the straight portion of said endless rodlike member, said leg means extending outwardly at a substantial angle relative to the plane of said endless rodlike member for enabling said looplike member to extend upwardly at least partially in the vertical direction when said leg means is disposed within a substantially horizontal plane, said leg means and said straight portion both extending within and defining a common plane which is disposed at a substantial angle relative to the plane of the endless member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said leg means includes a pair of spaced substantially straight leg members fixedly connected to said straight portion at locations spaced inwardly from the ends of said straight portion, said leg members having a length substantially less than the length of said straight portion and diverging outwardly relative to one another in a direction away from said straight portion, and said leg members extending at an angle of between approximately 60* and 85* relative to the plane of said endless looplike member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein at least some of said projections project transversely relative to the plane of said loop-like member and radially inwardly relative to the interior of said loop-like member for engaging the free edge of a bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said elongated handle means comprises an elongated rodlike member having one end thereof fixedly secured to the arcuate portion of said endless member at a point positioned adjacent to but slightly laterally offset from the midpoint thereof, and said rodlike handle and said endless rodlike member and said leg means all being fixedly and integrally interconnected so as to constitute one piece.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
280 words
A device for releasably engaging the free edge of a flexible disposable bag or receptacle for holding open the mouth thereof, said device comprising: frame means adapted to cooperate with the free edge of a disposable bag for holding open the mouth of the bag, said frame means comprising an endless rodlike member having a looplike configuration, said endless rodlike member including an elongated substantially straight portion; gripping means provided on said endless rodlike member for releasably engaging the free edge of said bag, said gripping means including a plurality of projections fixedly secured to and spaced around the periphery of said endless looplike member; elongated handle means fixedly secured to said endless rodlike member at a point thereon spaced from said straight portion; leg means fixedly secured to the straight portion of said endless rodlike member, said leg means extending outwardly at a substantial angle relative to the plane of said endless rodlike member for enabling said looplike member to extend upwardly at least partially in the vertical direction when said leg means is disposed within a substantially horizontal plane; and adjustable gripping means adjustably mounted on said endless looplike member for enabling said device to be adjusted so as to accommodate bags having different sized openings, said adjustable gripping means including a selectively movable gripping member having a gripping portion spaced radially outwardly of said looplike member and disposed for gripping engagement with the free edge of a bag, and mounting means coacting between said gripping member and said endless looplike member for permitting said gripping member to be selectively moved radially relative to said looplike member and fixedly locked to said looplike member in a selective position.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
280 words
A device for releasably engaging the free edge of a flexible disposable bag or receptacle for holding open the mouth thereof, said device comprising: frame means adapted to cooperate with the free edge of a disposable bag for holding open the mouth of the bag, said frame means comprising an endless rodlike member having a looplike configuration, said endless rodlike member including an elongated substantially straight portion; gripping means provided on said endless rodlike member for releasably engaging the free edge of said bag, said gripping means including a plurality of projections fixedly secured to and spaced around the periphery of said endless looplike member; elongated handle means fixedly secured to said endless rodlike member at a point thereon spaced from said straight portion; leg means fixedly secured to the straight portion of said endless rodlike member, said leg means extending outwardly at a substantial angle relative to the plane of said endless rodlike member for enabling said looplike member to extend upwardly at least partially in the vertical direction when said leg means is disposed within a substantially horizontal plane; and adjustable gripping means adjustably mounted on said endless looplike member for enabling said device to be adjusted so as to accommodate bags having different sized openings, said adjustable gripping means including a selectively movable gripping member having a gripping portion spaced radially outwardly of said looplike member and disposed for gripping engagement with the free edge of a bag, and mounting means coacting between said gripping member and said endless looplike member for permitting said gripping member to be selectively moved radially relative to said looplike member and fixedly locked to said looplike member in a selective position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
155 words
A device according to claim 5, wherein said endless rod-like member includes an arcuate portion having the opposite ends thereof fixedly connected to the opposite ends of said straight portion; said gripping member having an elongated rod-like portion extending substantially radially outwardly of said arcuaTe portion in a direction away from said straight portion, said rod-like portion having a transverse support portion fixedly secured thereto adjacent the outer free end thereof, said support portion being slightly spaced from the free end of said rod-like portion to enable said free end to penetrate the free edge of a bag with said bag being supported on said transverse support portion; and said arcuate portion of said endless rod-like member having mounting means thereon for slidably receiving therein said elongated rod-like portion, and threaded fastening means coacting between said mounting means and said rod-like portion for permitting said rod-like portion to be fixedly secured in a selective position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |