HOLDER FOR TRASH BAGS
A lightweight portable holder for trash bags which comprises a ring set upon adjustable legs that is capable of holding disposable trash bags, preventing them from falling over and assisting in ease of cleanup.
The present invention relates to a holder for trash bags, and more particularly relates to a sturdy, light, compact and collapsible holder for trash bags.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONLarge gatherings of people constantly find problems which deal with large amounts of trash. Unfortunately, when one solely uses trash bags it requires the individual depositing the trash to touch the bag by holding it open which others have already deposited trash in. Other disadvantages include the bag falling over depositing trash all over the ground.
When a party decides to otherwise use trash bags lined within trash cans, they discover the problems of the trash cans being large, bulky, heavy and expensive.
Therefore, a need exists for an apparatus that prevents trash from spilling out in a flimsy trash bag, thereby requiring a person to pick up the trash again and/or an alternative to large, bulky, heavy and expensive trash cans.
In operation, one stores and/or transports the holder in the collapsed state, which does not take consume much space. The user, when desired can open and expand the telescoping legs of the invention and set them on the ground without the optional stakes or into the ground with the optional stakes to further secure the invention.
Once into position, one places a standard trash bag over the top base ring, attaching it to the ring by its bag fastening pins or alternative attachment means. The bottoms of the bags then are allowed to naturally fall to the ground permitting one to deposit their trash in the bag without touching the bag or fear that the trash will spill out onto the ground.
The invention can further be covered with decorative and/or promotional covers.
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1. A holder for trash bags for use at parties or for a similar occasion where large gatherings of people occur, said holder comprising:
- a rigid ring, wherein said ring has a diameter such that it is adapted to fit standard trash bags which extend over and said bag openings are wrapped around said ring;
- said ring possessing a plurality of fastening pins on its exterior to attach and of said ring;
- said ring is attached to a plurality of hinges located on the underside of said ring;
- said hinges are attached to a plurality of legs possessing opposite ends;
- said legs are located opposingly said ring on said hinges, so that said legs may be folded inward and outwards from said ring;
- said legs having a length such that they are adapted to fit the length of standard size trash bags;
- said legs possessing a foot pad on the lower portion of said leg opposite the end attached to said hinge;
- said legs containing a plurality of upper and lower legs wherein said upper legs are hollow;
- said upper legs possessing an inner diameter slightly larger than said lower legs outer diameter, wherein the lower legs may collapse inside the inner hollow portion of said upper legs;
- said upper legs possessing an inner diameter slightly larger than said lower legs outer diameter, wherein the lower legs may extend outside the inner hollow portion of said upper legs;
- said lower legs possessing a detachable stake on the lower end opposite the hinge, so that said lower legs can be secured to a soft surface in windy conditions; said stakes attached to said legs by an attachment means such as a tether;
2. Lower legs according to claim 1 wherein said lower legs possess a screw-in stake on the lower end opposite the hinge, so that said legs can be secured to a soft surface in windy conditions;
3. A holder for trash bags according to claim 1, wherein said ring possesses a hollow outer ring possessing an opening on its lower portion;
- said hollow outer ring possessing an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of said rigid ring so that when a bag is placed between the outer surface of said rigid ring and said outer ring, said bag will be secured;
- said hollow outer ring containing a handle, so that it may be removed more easily from said rigid ring;
- said hollow outer ring possessing an attachment means, such as a tether, to said rigid ring so that said hollow outer ring is paired with said rigid ring at all time;
4. A holder for trash bags according to claim 1, wherein said rigid ring possesses an outer lining with inserts, so that said outer lining may be used for promotional purposes;
- said outer lining comprised of canvas, plastic or similar material;
- said inserts comprised of clear plastic or similar material;
5. A holder for trash bags according to claim 1, wherein said rigid ring possesses a festive bag, so that said bag may be used for promotional purposes;
- said bag comprised of decorative plastic or similar material.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 8, 2007
Publication Date: Jul 12, 2007
Inventors: Victor Cirrincione (Long Beach, CA), John D'urso (North Hills, CA)
Application Number: 11/621,015