Carrier For Grocery Bag Patents (Class 224/925)
  • Patent number: 5542591
    Abstract: A side bracket for netting has a top, a bottom, two opposed sides, a plurality of net loops extending along the netting top, bottom and sides, and an elastic cord threaded through at least one of the top and bottom net loops. The bracket comprises a base having two opposed ends and located adjacent at least one of the netting sides. A net loop receiving member is disposed between the two ends. A housing is provided for the elastic cord. The bracket further comprises a mechanism for attaching the cord housing to the base, and a mechanism for attaching the netting to a desired surface. A process for assembling the netting to the bracket comprises the step of placing a row of side net loops over a corresponding number of net loop receiving members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Tecsyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Donal Moore, Colin D. Pringle
  • Patent number: 5526972
    Abstract: In order to partition a storage area of a vehicle so that bags of groceries and the like can be arranged in a neat orderly manner, a space organizer includes a backboard which extends laterally across the storage area and at least two wing-like partition members which can be either fixed or hinged and which partition a given area of the storage area into three cells or sub-areas for bags and the like. A lid member can be provided to enclose at least the top of the center cell and in the case where the partition members are hingedly connected to the backboard a bungee cord can be used to retain the two partition members in desired space dividing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventors: Richard K. Frazier, Barry V. Davis
  • Patent number: 5520316
    Abstract: A storage rack for automobile trunks, which consists of two supporting bars, two bracing bars, and a multiple number of sliding and tightening pieces. The storage rack for automobile trunks, which can be readily installed in a typical automobile trunk, may be used to secure objects of different sizes, thereby preventing these objects from being damaged during transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Inventor: Shu F. Chen
  • Patent number: 5492257
    Abstract: A back panel organizer for van-type motor vehicles having a storage space rearward of the rearmost seat of the vehicle includes a panel adapted to be mounted on the back of the rear seat in place of the seat back panel, a tubular frame pivotally mounted on the back panel for movement between a stored position in which it is received in a recessed portion of the panel and a use position in which the frame extends horizontally into the storage space with the front end of the cantilever mounted frame being supported by a support structure, the frame and panel including handle hooks adapted to have the handles of a plastic shopping bag wrapped therearound, for supporting the shopping bag in an upright position and limiting horizontal movement of the shopping bag within the storage space as the vehicle is driven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Hoover Universal, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Demick
  • Patent number: 5484091
    Abstract: A package or cargo organizer for the cargo area of a vehicle. The organizer is typically maintained in a lowered position providing a flat surface in the cargo area. The folded down organizer provides a durable surface and an aesthetically appealing cargo area. The organizer can be selectively folded up with one hand creating divided sections for maintaining cargo items from falling down. The organizer includes a frame and a foldable interior section which operates as a stand for the frame. Clips formed in the frame can be utilized to retain shopping bag handles to prevent spillage. The organizer may be used in the trunk cargo floor of the vehicle or as part of a rollout load floor for utility vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: MascoTech Automotive Systems Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Malinowski, Terrance R. Evans
  • Patent number: 5464102
    Abstract: A foldable apparatus for transporting filled plastic grocery bags in an upright position during transport to alleviate spilling. The foldable apparatus is provided with a foldable platform that folds or pivots in relation to a bag positioning member to configure the apparatus in an open position for receiving and holding filled plastic grocery bags and a closed position to configure the apparatus for storage. Bag retaining ends are provided in the upper section of the bag positioning member to receive and hold the loop handles of plastic grocery bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Inventors: Wayne LeBlanc, Janiene LeBlanc