Abstract: A bag holding cart for use in collecting and conveying materials in a hospital, hotel, or other institution (as well as in industrial and residential environments) comprising a pair of inverted U-shaped frame support members having an adjustable pivotable connection at about their respective centers is presented. This adjustable pivotable connection is an important feature of the present invention as it permits the cart to be adjusted for various bag sizes. A unitary base is provided to the lower portion of the cart. This base is pivotably connected to one of the frame members and is detachably connected to the other frame member by a bracket connected to the base, which affords a snap lock between the base and frame member. This bracket is also an important feature of the present invention as it prevents vertical movement of the base. A cover is pivotably attached to the upper portion of the cart and may be activated by a foot pedal which is linked to the cover by a pair of wire supports.

Abstract: A bag holding cart for use in collecting and conveying materials in a hospital, hotel, or other institution comprising a pair of inverted U-shaped frame support members pivotably connected at about their respective centers is presented. A unitary base is provided to the lower portion of the cart. This base is pivotably connected to one of the frame members and is detachably connected to the other frame member preferably via a spring clip mechanism which affords a snap lock between the frame member and the base. This unitary base and associated snap lock mechanism is an important feature of the present invention as it permits the cart to be folded in a very compact fashion for improved storage and transport. Another important feature of the present invention is a foot pedal actuated cover or lid. This cover is pivotably attached to the upper portion of the cart and may be actuated by a foot pedal which is linked to the cover by a pair of wire supports.

Abstract: A transportable and collapsable bag holding cart for use in collecting and conveying materials such as bedding, laundry or trash in a hotel, hospital or the like is presented. The cart is provided with a slidable cover assembly for easy opening and closing. Also, Velcro- type self-adhesive strips and bag retension safety bars are provided to prevent plastic and cloth bags from slipping under a load. Finally, the cart is foldable for easy storage and is self contained when folded or in use. Various attachments including a multi-cart connecting device and additional basket assemblies are also presented herein.