US4562983A
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Bag holders
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-23
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Granted: 1986-01-07
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Expires: 2000-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A device for maintaining a flexible trash bag in an opened mouthed and vertical receiving position regardless of terrain having three legs which are adjustable in length to accommodate lands of pitching characteristics. The legs being of a plastic tubular design adapted to telescopically collapse to the approximate dimensions of a frame and lock at the plane of the frame by means of a locking ring to achieve minimum storage space. Removable suction leg tips are provided for indoor use.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Klefbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A collapsible trash bag holder which comprises: a frame member for holding the mouth of a trash bag in an open position, said frame member defining a substantially enclosed plane of predetermined thickness; a plurality of legs for supporting the frame member during use of the bag holder, said legs being adjustable in length between an advanced and a retracted position; means connecting an end of each leg to the frame member for pivoting each leg between a support position for supporting the frame member during use of the bag holder and a collapsed position for storage in which position the legs lie in a substantially common plane with each other within the boundary of the frame member, said common plane having a thickness substantially equal to the thickness of a single leg, the thickness of the frame plane not exceeding the leg thickness; a plurality of clamps, one for each leg, adapted to align with each other when the legs are in their collapsed position; and a locking member adapted to engage each clamp, whereby all the legs are interconnected and locked together in their collapsed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A collapsible trash bag holder which comprises: a frame member for holding the mouth of a trash bag in an open position, said frame member defining a substantially enclosed plane of predetermined thickness; a plurality of legs for supporting the frame member during use of the bag holder, said legs being adjustable in length between an advanced and a retracted position; means connecting an end of each leg to the frame member for pivoting each leg between a support position for supporting the frame member during use of the bag holder and a collapsed position for storage in which position the legs lie in a substantially common plane with each other within the boundary of the frame member, said common plane having a thickness substantially equal to the thickness of a single leg, the thickness of the frame plane not exceeding the leg thickness; a plurality of clamps, one for each leg, adapted to align with each other when the legs are in their collapsed position; and a locking member adapted to engage each clamp, whereby all the legs are interconnected and locked together in their collapsed position.
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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) | 1989-01-06 | 1989-07-08 | 1990-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-06 | 1993-07-08 | 1994-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-06 | 1997-07-08 | 1998-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |