US3747653A
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Receptacle for lawn debris
Assignee: RINGER CORP J
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Filing: 1972-10-02
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1992-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A self-supporting receptacle for collecting lawn debris in which there is a triangular frame of rod material, a bag secured to said frame with the frame maintaining the opening of the bag extended, and a prop rod movably supported with respect to the frame. Specifically, the prop rod is supported in a sleeve of the bag running lengthwise of the bag from adjacent the opening. A handle member is secured to the frame for transporting the receptacle. The frame is sufficiently bendable that the legs of the triangular frame can be bent together for shipping and storage purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 C Ringer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12; B65B67/1238; A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50; A47L13/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A self supporting receptacle for collecting lawn debris comprising a frame formed of rod material and having at least three sections normally angularly disposed with respect to each other to define a framed opening, a bag having an opening whose peripheral length substantially corresponds with the peripheral length of said framed opening of said frame and having means for securing said frame to the opening of said bag, a rod having a length greater than the vertical height of said framed opening, and means for movably securing said rod with respect to said frame with one end of said rod adjacent to an upper portion of said frame and with the rod extending inwardly from said upper portion, said rod acting as a prop when said bag is substantially empty to support said frame and hence the opening of said bag in a position sufficiently close to a vertical position to enable lawn debris to be readily introduced therein without lifting of the debris.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A self supporting receptacle for collecting lawn debris comprising a frame formed of rod material and having at least three sections normally angularly disposed with respect to each other to define a framed opening, a bag having an opening whose peripheral length substantially corresponds with the peripheral length of said framed opening of said frame and having means for securing said frame to the opening of said bag, a rod having a length greater than the vertical height of said framed opening, and means for movably securing said rod with respect to said frame with one end of said rod adjacent to an upper portion of said frame and with the rod extending inwardly from said upper portion, said rod acting as a prop when said bag is substantially empty to support said frame and hence the opening of said bag in a position sufficiently close to a vertical position to enable lawn debris to be readily introduced therein without lifting of the debris.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The receptacle of claim 1 in which said bag has a sleeve extending lengthwise thereof and in which said rod is movably supported with respect to said frame by being disposed in said sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The receptacle of claim 2 in which said sleeve is closed at its inner end and has an open end adjacent the opening of the bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The receptacle of claim 1 in which said frame has three sectIons disposed so as to define a triangular opening with the base of the triangle designed to rest on the ground.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The receptacle of claim 4 in which one of the sections of the frame is formed to provide a handle for manipulation of the receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The receptacle of claim 1 in which said sections are bendable with respect to each other to enable said frame to be folded for storage purposes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The receptacle of claim 1 in which said bag is formed of a lightweight mesh of a plastic material which tends to resist mildew.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
The receptacle of claim 1 in which said frame has three sections disposed so as to define a triangular opening with the base of the triangle designed to rest on the ground, in which said bag has a sleeve extending lengthwise and terminating at its upper end near the upper corner of the triangle, and in which said rod is movably supported with respect to said frame by being disposed in said sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The receptacle of claim 4 in which the side sections of the frame are bowed outwardly.
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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |