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US4398689A
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Apparatus for loading bags
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1981-04-30
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Granted: 1983-08-16
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Expires: 2001-04-30
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a frame like structure easily attachable to a check-out counter in a grocery store environment. Handle arms are hingedly attached to the structure and perpendicularly project therefrom. The arms are further provided with a resilient tubular member which allows the arm when displaced with an applied force, to be returned to the perpendicular relationship. A support post is provided to hold a complement of plastic bags to the frame for ease in dispensing and filling the bags.
Inventors
- 👤 Randolph D. Prader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12; B65B67/1222; B65B67/1227; B65B67/1266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An apparatus for the loading of bags comprising: a. a support frame; b. means for retaining a stack of bags in spaced relation to said support frame; said stack retaining means including a support post having an end tab thereon, said post being tansversely affixed to said frame and a handle holder affixed to said post and said frame; c. handle arms extending from, and hingedly attached to, said support frame; and means for retaining said handle arms in a substantially perpendicular spaced relation to said support frame.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
An apparatus for the loading of bags comprising: a. a support frame; b. means for retaining a stack of bags in spaced relation to said support frame; said stack retaining means including a support post having an end tab thereon, said post being tansversely affixed to said frame and a handle holder affixed to said post and said frame; c. handle arms extending from, and hingedly attached to, said support frame; and means for retaining said handle arms in a substantially perpendicular spaced relation to said support frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said handle holder comprised of a generally rectangular configuration transversely extending in relation to said post and longitudinally extending in relation to said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, said handle holder comprised of a flexible material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, said support frame comprised of 3/16" steel wire.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus according to claim 4, said support frame, said arm handles, and said projection being nickel chrome plated.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
72 words
An apparatus for the loading of bags comprising: a. a support frame; b. means for retaining a stack of bags in spaced relation to said support frame; c. handle arms including a handle stretching segment and an integrally formed inwardly bent loop extending from and hingedly attached to said support frame; and d. means engaging said loop for retaining said handle arms in a substantially perpendicular spaced relation to said support frame.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
72 words
An apparatus for the loading of bags comprising: a. a support frame; b. means for retaining a stack of bags in spaced relation to said support frame; c. handle arms including a handle stretching segment and an integrally formed inwardly bent loop extending from and hingedly attached to said support frame; and d. means engaging said loop for retaining said handle arms in a substantially perpendicular spaced relation to said support frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 6, said handle arms comprising tubular steel forming a wire frame thereof, said inwardly bent loop further comprising a loop formed from said steel wire, said loop having legs extending in a straight configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 6, said handle arms comprising tubular steel forming a wire frame with said inwardly bent loop, said loop further formed from said steel wire having legs extending therefrom in a tapered configuration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 6, said handle arms hingedly attached to said support frame comprising a pair of hinges which snugly fit around the handle arm frame and engagingly receive said support frame whereby the handle arm is allowed to rotate within the hinge and, concurrently, said hinge is fastened to said support frame.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
126 words
An apparatus for the loading of bags comprising: a. a support frame; b. means for retaining a stack of bags in spaced relation to said support frame; c. handle arms extending from and attached by hinges to said support frame; and d. means for retaining said handle arms in a substantially perpendicular spaced relation to said support frame; said means for retaining said arms in substantially perpendicular spaced relation to said support frame comprising a projection fixedly attached to said support frame and interposed between said hinges, said projection extending into a loop formed by said handle arm so as to be enveloped thereby, and a resilient tubular member positioned thereon so as to circumscribe said loop at said handle arm and the projection enveloped therein.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
126 words
An apparatus for the loading of bags comprising: a. a support frame; b. means for retaining a stack of bags in spaced relation to said support frame; c. handle arms extending from and attached by hinges to said support frame; and d. means for retaining said handle arms in a substantially perpendicular spaced relation to said support frame; said means for retaining said arms in substantially perpendicular spaced relation to said support frame comprising a projection fixedly attached to said support frame and interposed between said hinges, said projection extending into a loop formed by said handle arm so as to be enveloped thereby, and a resilient tubular member positioned thereon so as to circumscribe said loop at said handle arm and the projection enveloped therein.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 10, said projection comprised of a straight post.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 10, said projection comprised of a loop having a smaller radius of curvature than the loop formed in the arm handle, said projecting loop having straight legs and said loop perpendicularly disposed to the arm handle loop.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus according to claim 10, said resilient tubular member comprised of latex rubber.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-08-15 | 1987-02-14 | 1987-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-15 | 1991-02-14 | 1991-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-15 | 1995-02-14 | 1995-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |