US4530533A
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Support collar for a trash bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-08-02
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Granted: 1985-07-23
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Expires: 2003-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A support collar for a trash bag holds the disposable trash bag in an open condition by supporting the entire open end of the bag. The support collar is assembled from a collapsible flat shape to form a generally rectangular open ended support that is placed within the open end of a trash bag, the support collar having fastening configuration for detachably securing the trash bag thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Lynn Dieter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12; B65B67/1238
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A support collar for a trash bag as formed from a foldable cardboard blank consisting of vertically spaced top and bottom rectangular portions, said bottom portion being substantially wider than said top portion, horizontally spaced parallel square side walls joining said top and bottom portions, hinged square extensions of said walls movably positioned in sliding engagement with said top and bottom portions, means for locking said side wall extensions to said top portion, means in said side walls for securing a trash bag thereto, said securing means constituting an opening in said side walls and notches in adjacent edges of said side walls whereby a portion of said trash bag may be pushed through said openings and pulled into said notches in fastening engagement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A support collar for a trash bag as formed from a foldable cardboard blank consisting of vertically spaced top and bottom rectangular portions, said bottom portion being substantially wider than said top portion, horizontally spaced parallel square side walls joining said top and bottom portions, hinged square extensions of said walls movably positioned in sliding engagement with said top and bottom portions, means for locking said side wall extensions to said top portion, means in said side walls for securing a trash bag thereto, said securing means constituting an opening in said side walls and notches in adjacent edges of said side walls whereby a portion of said trash bag may be pushed through said openings and pulled into said notches in fastening engagement.
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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) | 1988-07-22 | 1989-01-21 | 1989-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-22 | 1993-01-21 | 1993-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-22 | 1997-01-21 | 1997-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |