US4339048A
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Garbage bag holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-18
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Granted: 1982-07-13
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Expires: 2000-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A garbage bag holder for minimizing the accessibility of garbage bags to neighborhood pets or other animals, in which the bags are held in a basket disposed on a pedestal. The pedestal may be mounted in, and removed from, a receptacle disposed in the ground, sidewalk, driveway, or the like and holds the basket in spaced relation to the ground. An openable wall provides an easy access through which the bags can be deposited and removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce A. McMillen
- 👤 Beverly A. Cortier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A garbage bag holder for minimizing accessibility to garbage bags by animals, comprising four side walls forming a rectangularly shaped basket for holding the bags to prevent them from tipping out of said basket, a perforated bottom on which the bags are placed, one of said side walls being pivoted to said bottom for swinging downwardly to open the respective side and provide free access to the basket, means joining the other three side walls to form a rigid structure, a pedestal disposed under said bottom of said basket for supporting said basket in spaced relation to the ground, and means having a vertical opening for releasably holding said pedestal in an upright position with the basket spaced above the ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A garbage bag holder for minimizing accessibility to garbage bags by animals, comprising four side walls forming a rectangularly shaped basket for holding the bags to prevent them from tipping out of said basket, a perforated bottom on which the bags are placed, one of said side walls being pivoted to said bottom for swinging downwardly to open the respective side and provide free access to the basket, means joining the other three side walls to form a rigid structure, a pedestal disposed under said bottom of said basket for supporting said basket in spaced relation to the ground, and means having a vertical opening for releasably holding said pedestal in an upright position with the basket spaced above the ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A garbage bag holder as defined in claim 1 in which said pedestal includes a stem, a plate on top of said stem supporting said basket, and reinforcement members between said plate and said stem.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A garbage bag holder as defined in claim 2 in which said means includes a receptacle into which said stem is inserted when said holder is to be used, pins extending inwardly in said receptacle, and slots in said stem for receiving said pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A garbage bag holder as defined in claim 1 in which said walls and said bottom of said basket contain numerous relatively small openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A garbage bag holder as defined in claim 3 in which said walls and said bottom of said basket contain numerous relatively small openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
A garbage bag holder as defined in claim 1 in which said one wall has outwardly extending pins at the bottom thereof, channels are disposed under said bottom, and said pins slide in said channels as said one wall is moved under said basket when said basket is opened.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A garbage bag holder as defined in claim 6 in which said basket includes means for securing said one wall in a vertical, closed position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A garbage bag holder as defined in claim 7 in which said means for securing said one wall includes hooks at the top of said one wall, and eyes to which said hooks are attached when said wall is closed.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-07-12 | 1986-01-11 | 1986-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-12 | 1990-01-11 | 1990-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-12 | 1994-01-11 | 1994-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |