With Clamp Patents (Class 248/101)
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Patent number: 11759063Abstract: A multipurpose portable chair includes a seating portion pivotably coupled to front legs and back legs. The seating portion includes a base portion having a frame and an opening in the middle of the frame. A retaining ring for holding a waste receptacle is disposed within the opening in the base portion. A toilet seat is coupled to the base portion and configured to cover the retaining ring. A lid is coupled to the base portion and configured to cover the toilet seat. A user may sit on top of the lid when the chair is to be used as a sitting surface, or the user may lift the lid and sit on the toilet seat when the chair is to be used as a restroom facility or refuse container. The parts of the multipurpose portable chair are removably coupled together so that it is easy to remove and replace individual parts.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Inventor: Marcelo Flores
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Patent number: 11745907Abstract: A clamping and conveying device for a material bag filling system is provided. Through displacement of X-axis rails and a Z-axis rail and rotation of rotating arms, grippers can be rotated and inserted into a filling tube portion of a material bag. Cantilevers can be moved away from each other for the filling tube portion to be stretched. Through the rotation and return of the rotating arms, the displacement of the cantilevers and the clamping action of the grippers, the filling tube portion is clamped stably. The cantilevers are displaced to the bottom of the material filling device by the Z-axis rail and the X-axis rails. The filling tube of the material filling device is displaced to enter the material bag for blowing air and filling the material. Through a conveyor belt, the material bag with the filled material is conveyed to a sealing device for sealing.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Hon Buohb Co., Ltd.Inventor: Pao-Chung Chang
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Patent number: 11608631Abstract: The present disclosure is a method and apparatus for protecting building-related elements from collision damages. The apparatus can be designed to withstand high-impact collisions such as those caused by errant operation of heavy equipment. The method and apparatus are intended to be applicable to buildings already constructed and do not have to be implemented or considered before or during building design. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus can protect downspouts of warehouse sprinkler systems from collision damage that could result in pipe eruption.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Guard Pro LLCInventors: Kade C. Munden, Bruce W. Null
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Patent number: 11459174Abstract: A system and method for preventing leaks from rubbish containing liquids and noxious smells has an air-tight and water-tight reusable trash receptacle. The receptacle uses an inner ring and an outer ring to secure a trash bag. A lid contains a seal such that an air-tight and water-tight seal is formed when the lid is engaged with the outer ring. The outer ring has a seal that engages the trash bag such that an air-tight and water-tight seal is formed when the outer ring is engaged with the liner on the inner ring. A fabric cover attaches to the outer ring and protects and hides the trash bag held within. The lid is attached to the outer ring in a variety of ways, including hinges, threads, tether, and tabs. The outer ring secures to the inner ring in a number of ways including threads, clips, and tabs.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Inventor: Ed Schairbaum
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Patent number: 11369085Abstract: An animal feces collection assembly for holding a plastic bag open for receiving animal feces includes a holder that has a stem portion and a ring portion. The stem portion can be gripped by a user and the ring portion can have a plastic bag positioned therearound. The ring portion has a groove integrated therein. A gasket is positionable around the ring portion such that the gasket is positioned in the groove. In this way the gasket compresses the plastic bag into the groove to retain the plastic bag on the ring portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Inventor: William Wheeler
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Patent number: 11117698Abstract: A bagging and packaging machine includes a transport mechanism and a plurality of processing units. The transport mechanism transports a pouch in a standing posture, along a predetermined track. The processing units process the pouch transported by the transport mechanism. The processing units include a filling unit that fills the pouch with an object to be packaged. The transport mechanism has a holding unit that holds the pouch, and a swinging mechanism that swings the pouch, which has been filled with the object to be packaged in the filling unit, in a vertical plane parallel to a transport direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: TOYO JIDOKI CO., LTD.Inventor: Yuuki Matsumura
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Patent number: 11104513Abstract: A trash can stabilizer which can be mounted on the ground and includes rigid supports or flexible arms on a fixed vertical support. The support includes a support leg that extends from the back plate to the ground, and a diagonal leg that extends from a top portion of the support leg to a foot leg. Each of the supports or arms are in direct communication with and extending horizontally from the back plate and facilitate the insertion of a trash can or the like via flexible members/sheets, wheels, or bearings. The inserted trash can or the like is securely kept in an opening formed between the supports or arms and thereby is stabilized from tipping or being knocked over.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventor: John Poulopoulos
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Patent number: 10837432Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inflation system comprising a housing; a clamp assembly, the clamp assembly having an elongated upper clamp and an elongated lower clamp, the upper clamp having a proximal end and a distal end, the lower clamp having a proximal end and a distal end, the upper clamp is mounted to the housing, the lower clamp is pivotally mounted along a lateral axis, the lateral axis is perpendicular to length of the lower clamp and between the proximal end and the distal end of the lower clamp, the proximal end of the upper clamp and the proximal end of the lower clamp protrudes from an opening in the housing; an upper cushion coupled to the proximal end of the upper clamp; a lower cushion coupled to the proximal end of the lower clamp such that the lower cushion and the upper cushion faces each other, the lower cushion and the upper cushion forms a passageway; and an air hose having a nozzle at one end wherein a portion of the air hose and a portion of the nozzle are retained in the paType: GrantFiled: March 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Inventor: Mike Kaminski
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Patent number: 10766657Abstract: A sandbagging attachment to a tiltable dolly for filling bags with scoopable materials such as sand without use of shovels and for subsequent transportation of the filled bags to the destination by using the same dolly. The attachment contains a connection member for connecting the attachment to the dolly and a scoop with a through passage for a material to be scooped. The connection member rotationally supports a scoop that can be turned between a scooping position for filling a bag and a transportation position, at which the filled bag can be transported by the dolly to the destination. The attachment eliminates a need for a special sandbagging equipment. All aforementioned operations are accomplished without the use of manual labor, except for transporting the dolly and removing the filled bag from the dolly.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Inventor: Ben Baron
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Patent number: 10696462Abstract: A closure assembly for a bag, comprises, a first closure having a first longitudinal member, the first longitudinal member having a first end and a second end, the longitudinal member being provided with a clamping arrangement adapted to clamp a bag, the clamping arrangement comprising a first clamp at the first end and a second clamp at the second end, wherein, a bottom surface of the longitudinal member comprises two edges adapted to be separated under force and snap into a closed position elastically, wherein the first clamp and the second clamp are adapted to limit the separation between the two edges and a second closure having a second longitudinal member, the second longitudinal member having a hollow cross section defining a cavity adapted to receive the first closure.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Inventor: Edyta Ryszawy
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Patent number: 10683164Abstract: Lawn waste bag support devices for holding a lawn waste bag in an open position may include a device frame. A bag ring support frame may be carried by the device frame. The bag ring support frame may have at least one ring channel. A bag ring may be configured to receive and hold the lawn waste bag in an open position. The bag ring removably may be deployable in at least one ring channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Inventors: David C. Williamson, Jr., James Dickens Davis
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Patent number: 10549910Abstract: The wall-mounted frame for supporting a recycling bin is an adjustable diameter frame that mounts on a wall using a wall mount and one or more hinges. The width and depth of the frame may be adjusted by removing one or more of a plurality of retainers, sliding the corners of the frame relative to adjustment bars that are located between the corners, and depressing the retainers. The recycling bin drops through the opening in the frame and is supported by the lip of the recycling bin pressing against the frame. When the recycling bin is removed from the frame, the frame may pivot to a vertical orientation, parallel to the wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Inventor: Catherine Cabral-McKeand
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Patent number: 10479386Abstract: A collapsible cart assembly includes a frame and a pair of supports. Each of the supports is pivotally coupled to the frame. Each of the supports is selectively positioned in a first position having each of the supports extending away from the frame. Each of the supports is selectively positioned in a second position having each of the supports resting against the frame. A base is pivotally coupled to the frame. The base is selectively positioned in a deployed position having the base being oriented perpendicular with respect to the frame. In this way the frame, supports and the base defines a cart. The base is selectively positioned in a folded position having the base being oriented collinear with the frame. A plurality of boxes is each of the boxes is removably coupled between the pair of supports. Each of the boxes may contain objects for transporting the objects in the cart.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Inventor: Chidebele Duru
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Patent number: 10455815Abstract: A pet leash with a removably attached disposable plastic bag for picking up dog waste and holding the dog waste during a walk. The plastic bag can be removably contained within a pouch that is removably attached to the leash. During a walk, when needing to retrieve pet waste, the bag can be opened and the user insert his hand from the bottom of the bag and the bag is partially or completely turned inside-out for retrieving the pet waste. With the hand in the bag it is possible to reach down and pick up the dog waste by grasping the pet waste through the material of the bag. After all the waste is grasped, the user pulls his hand back through the bag to return the bag back to its original orientation with the pet waste within the bag. The bag can then be closed and later removed from the leash to dispose of the bag with the pet waste therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Inventor: Daniel J. Knight
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Patent number: 10427870Abstract: A waste receptacle holding device provides a handle being attached to a pair of hoops which engage each other to entrap a waste bag in between. The waste bag is then used to collect yard debris such as grass, leaves, and twigs while a user grasps the handle. An additional embodiment of the waste receptacle provides a rake head which may be removably attached to a top end of the handle to enable a user to perform a raking task when desired.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Inventor: Nigel Roffey
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Patent number: 10398534Abstract: The invention relates to an implant (10) for anchoring in the human or animal maxilla or mandible, a device (100) (an instrument) for bending an implant, a system, which includes an implant (10) and a device (100) for bending an implant, and a method for bending an implant. As a result of the bending geometry, an implant (10) is provided which is bendable in a simple and materially-careful manner, in particular after implantation, i.e., already anchored in the jaw bone. The device (100) for bending the implant (10) enables, due to the pliers-shaped design having corresponding holding (113) and support (123) units, the bending of the implant in a simple manner, in particular the bending after implantation thereof, so that a treatment which protects the implantation region is ensured, in particular, no damage of the bone bed is induced. In addition, a method for bending the implant (10) is provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: HAGER & MEISINGER GMBHInventor: Walter Moser
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Patent number: 10334975Abstract: A method and device for hanging a storage bag having a re-sealable mechanical seal having a clip with a generally elongate enclosure of the storage bag proximate the re-sealable mechanical seal. The clip arms are flexibly connected to a living hinge for enclosure of a storage bag which may be slid into and out of the rack via the interiorly positioned opposing parallel rails by contact between the lower side of the clip arms and the upper surface of the opposing rails. The clip arms and opposing parallel rails of the rack may be configured with recesses or ridges to lock the position of the clips within the rack during use. A top carrier aperture allows insertion of a carrier rod allowing multiple racks to be adjacently positioned. The rack may be configured with a fastener aperture to allow attachment of the rack to other structures.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Inventor: John David Utter
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Patent number: 9889988Abstract: An apparatus for separately storing compostable material in a kitchen waste receptacle has a holder panel with an adjustable releasable attachment for suspending the apparatus in the waste receptacle and a cradle panel connected to the holder panel with a hinge, the cradle panel movable between a first position coplanar with the holder panel and a second position non-coplanar with the holder panel. The cradle panel includes a lock for releasably engaging the holder panel to maintain the cradle panel in the first position. A bag retainer seated in an aperture holds a compost bag, and the bag retainer positions the opening of the compost bag such that the opening is occluded when the cradle panel is in the first position, and the opening is clear when the cradle panel is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Inventor: Nicholas Michael Degnan
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Patent number: 9820617Abstract: A method and device for hanging a storage bag having a re-sealable mechanical seal having a clip with a generally elongate enclosure of the storage bag proximate the re-sealable mechanical seal. The clip arms are flexibly connected to a living hinge for enclosure of a storage bag which may be slid into and out of the rack via the interiorly positioned opposing parallel rails by contact between the lower side of the clip arms and the upper surface of the opposing rails. The clip arms and opposing parallel rails of the rack may be configured with recesses or ridges to lock the position of the clips within the rack during use. A top carrier aperture allows insertion of a carrier rod allowing multiple racks to be adjacently positioned. The rack may be configured with a fastener aperture to allow attachment of the rack to other structures.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Inventor: John David Utter
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Patent number: 9745127Abstract: Waste container includes a base defining a waste-receiving compartment, and an insert supported on the base and adapted to engage a peripheral edge of a bag that extends into the compartment while maintaining an opening of the bag unobstructed. The insert has at least one bag-engagement edge. A movable closure component has a first engagement position in which the closure component engages with the insert to press the bag when present against the bag-engagement edge(s) of the insert, and a second non-engagement position in which the closure component is separated from the bag-engagement edge(s) of the insert. A lid is attached to the base and movable between a first, closed position covering the opening of the bag and a second, open position in which it does not obstruct the opening of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventor: David M Stravitz
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Patent number: 9701039Abstract: A chopping aid device for use in chopping of firewood prevents pieces of wood from spreading into the surroundings outside the chopping aid device during chopping. The chopping aid device includes a basket-like cuff frame for chopped wood. In order to make the chopping aid device durable against mishits and to prevent the blade of the axe from becoming blunt in case of mishits by the axe, the cuff frame is made of an elastomeric material providing dampening characteristics against impacts and an upper edge of the cuff frame is covered with a collar made of a harder material than the cuff frame and providing protection of the cuff frame against cuts. A method for manufacturing a chopping aid device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Fiskars Finland Oy AbInventors: Teemu Sandelin, Mikko Heine, Mika Sokka
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Patent number: 9694972Abstract: Ring for securing a bag to a waste container support includes an annular portion including an upper wall, an inner circumferential wall extending downward from an inner edge region of the upper wall and an outer circumferential wall extending downward from an outer edge region of the upper wall. An annular channel is defined on an underside of the annular portion. The inner and/or outer wall includes pinches each including a pair of slots extending upward from a lower edge of the wall. The slots are spaced apart from one another to enable a solid portion of the wall therebetween to temporarily flex outward, which aids in engagement and disengagement of the ring to a projection on the support, with a bag being sandwiched between the ring and projection and thereby secured to the support. Tabs may extend upward from the upper wall to aid in handling of the ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Inventor: David M Stravitz
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Patent number: 9555962Abstract: Waste container includes a base defining a waste-receiving compartment, and an insert supported on the base and adapted to engage a peripheral edge of a bag that extends into the compartment while maintaining an opening of the bag unobstructed. The insert has at least one bag-engagement edge and possibly up to four such edges. A movable closure component has a first engagement position in which the closure component engages with the insert to press the bag when present against the at least one bag-engagement edge of the insert, and a second non-engagement position in which the closure component is separated from the at least one bag-engagement edge of the insert. A lid is preferably attached to the base and movable between a first, closed position covering the opening of the bag and a second, open position in which it does not obstruct the opening of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Inventor: David M Stravitz
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Patent number: 9532667Abstract: A device for holding and dispensing reusable bags includes a structural base, a first arm-bracing wing, a second arm-bracing wing, an elastic restraint, and a bag storing hanger. When in use, a plurality of reusable bags is initially hooked onto a hook portion of the bag storing hanger. The elastic restraint secures the plurality of reusable bags with the structural base such that the plurality of reusable bags is stored on a racking portion of the bag storing hanger. The first arm-bracing wing and the second arm-bracing wing rest on a grocery bag holder when the device is used to dispense the plurality of reusable bags. A handle extending from the structural base allows the user to carry the device conveniently.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Inventor: Becky Ann Ruddis
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Patent number: 9527666Abstract: A portable tool transports and manipulates disposable trash bags with a pair of cooperating, displaceable jaws coupled to a rigid, peripheral frame. The substantially circular frame conceals the jaws when retracted within suitable peripheral grooves in which the jaws nest. A manual activator compressively attached to the frame midsection supports a pistol-grip handle and associated trigger mechanism. Each jaw has a pivoted hub portion with integral, projecting levers concealed within a clutch mechanism. A trigger deflects a cable to pivot the hub levers and deploy the jaws. When the jaws are displaced outwardly, upper edges of a bag may occupy the space between the jaws and the frame. When the trigger is released, the jaws retract in response to spring pressure, nesting within the frame peripheral grooves. The jaws thus securely grasp and captivate a bag, the upper periphery of which is sandwiched between the frame and the seated jaws.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Inventor: Gary Van Patton
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Patent number: 9310018Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a bag rack for the multi-purpose of holding and dispensing disposable plastic bags as well as holding open reusable bags in a variety of configurations and positions. The multi-purpose bag comprises first and second bag support arm assemblies each of which comprises a pair of resiliently arms of different lengths and degree of flexibility for frictionally engaging reusable bag handles.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Inventors: Toni Peter Laitila, Mika Brian Laitila, Antero Samuel Laitila
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Patent number: 9302848Abstract: A yard debris collection bag holding device holds a yard debris collection bag in an open position to facilitate collection of yard debris such as leaves. The device includes a perimeter wall defining a channel extending between a first edge of the perimeter wall and a second edge of the perimeter wall. Each of a plurality of top clips is coupled to an exterior surface of the perimeter wall and each of a plurality of interior clips has a respective main section coupled to an interior surface of the perimeter wall within the channel. Each of the interior clips has a projection extending through the bottom section of the perimeter wall to clip a yard debris bag to the perimeter wall providing access to the yard debris collection bag in an open position.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Alexander Wadleigh
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Patent number: 9150351Abstract: A storage container comprises a cleat configured to be connected to a structure. A lid is pivotably connected to the cleat. A bag support is releasably connected to the cleat separate from the lid. A bag is supported by the bag support.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATEDInventors: Nicholas Decker, Bradley Hooley, David McNamara
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Patent number: 9150322Abstract: A novel bag holder is provided. In an embodiment, the bag holder includes a retaining bar that is shaped like a rectangular box. The bag holder also includes a wall bracket having a channel portion complementary to the shape of said retaining bar. The wall bracket can be mounted to vertical surface such as a wall. A portion of the rim of a plastic bag can be rolled around the retaining bar. Then, the retaining bar with the bag can be inserted into channel portion thereby securing the bag and facilitating the depositing and withdrawal of articles from the bag opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Inventor: Mark Bernard Fitzpatrick
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Patent number: 9067700Abstract: A trash bag opener that removably locks an existing trash bag open circularly at the bag's opening, supports that circular opening, provides a handle, and provides ease of bag removal.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Inventor: Jerry L. Middleton
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Patent number: 9061781Abstract: A device for collecting objects is provided which includes a frame formed with a peripheral groove that surrounds an orifice. Also included is a retainer member that is dimensioned to be received into the peripheral groove of the frame. A bag having an opening which is surrounded by a rim portion is held with its rim in the peripheral groove of the frame, This is accomplished by a fixed engagement between the frame and the retainer member. With this engagement, objects can be introduced into the bag, through the orifice of the frame, for collection.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: BRAINCASE SOLUTIONS, LLCInventor: David Palmer
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Patent number: 9033291Abstract: A bag holder for allowing a person to easily fill a plastic storage bag without the help of an additional person to hold the plastic storage bag open. The bag holder includes a first support, a second support, upper arms connecting the top ends of the first support with the second support, lower supports connecting the bottom ends of the first support with the second support, and clamps positioned opposed to one another, the clamps are secured to at least one of the first upper arm, the second upper arm, and the middle section of the first support and the second support.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Inventors: Michael James Branham, Cara Darlene Hershberger
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Patent number: 9028146Abstract: A connection assembly for connection to the mouth of a flexible container comprising of an inner ring having an inner flange around its external diameter and an outer ring having a recess around its inner diameter sized to engage the inner flange. The inner and outer rings being adapted to interengage to trap the mouth between the inner and outer rings.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Ezi-Dock Systems LimitedInventor: Michael R. Brimson
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Patent number: 8919708Abstract: The dustpan with garbage bag supporting frame, filter, and running boards includes a dustpan of hollowed construction from which the garbage bag supporting frame attaches to a rear of said dustpan. The dustpan includes a plurality of interchangeable filters that can attach to a front opening and/or rear opening in order to sift or filter out debris swept into and through said dustpan. The garbage bag supporting frame attaches onto opposing exterior surfaces of said dustpan. Both the garbage bag supporting frame and the dustpan include running boards that attach there under, and which enable mobilization there to. The running board for use with the garbage bag supporting frame may further include an according-styled cover that extends to cover the garbage bag supporting frame as well as a trash bag contained therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Inventor: Robert Graves
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Patent number: 8882060Abstract: An apparatus for retaining the opening of a garbage bag is provided. A garbage bag retention ring can include a flexible and invertible base ring and a flexible and invertible retention ring fixed to the base ring. The base ring and the retention ring can each have about the same diameter. The base ring and the retention ring invert to expose an interior surface of the retention ring as an exterior surface. The garbage bag retention ring can further include at least one aperture formed between a junction of the base ring and the retention ring that is adapted to receive an edge of a circumferential portion of a garbage bag.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Inventors: Teresa Gail Vaughn, John D. Corbitt, Jr., Lori Anthony
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Patent number: 8839741Abstract: A litter box cleaning kit includes a litter shovel having a nonporous bottom section for collecting non-solid waste, a curved section having a plurality of openings for collecting and sifting solid waste, a bag holder for positioning disposal bags in an open configuration and a caddy for storing each of the shovel, bag holder and disposal bags.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Inventor: Bradley Cheek
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Patent number: 8833707Abstract: A urology drainage bag system has disposable clamps and/or bands that are disposed of along with the disposable urology drape. The drape, clamps, and band may comprise an integrated system for disposal as a unit. In some embodiments, the drape, clamps, and band are assembled together at the time of manufacture and sold as an integrated unit such that assembly of the drape onto the band by the end users at the point of use is not needed. Several plastic molded clamp embodiments are disclosed. Alternative methods and devices for supporting a flexible band and drainage bag relative to an OR table are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Sarah M. Steinberg, Paul J. Skavicus, Jesse S. Drake, Mark A. Sutherland, Thomas K. Skripps
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Patent number: 8720833Abstract: A lawn bag apparatus to stabilize an opening of a lawn bag is disclosed, comprising a frame comprising a plurality of sidewalls arranged to approximate the opening, each sidewall comprising a midwall portion extending approximately vertically, an upper wall portion extending upwardly and outwardly from the midwall portion, and a lower wall portion extending downwardly and inwardly from the midwall portion, a first clamp positioned along one of the sidewalls, and a second clamp positioned along a sidewall opposite the first clamp, the first and second clamps being movable between an open, disengaged position and a closed, engaged position for detachably securing the frame to the lawn bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: R2 Design Lab, Inc.Inventor: Robert C. Jack
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Patent number: 8695930Abstract: The versatile support apparatus has an assembly including a plurality of substantially rigid longitudinal members. At least one substantially flexible transverse securing member may be attached transversally to a portion of each of the plurality of longitudinal members. Each longitudinal member of the plurality of longitudinal members may be repositioned about a longitudinal axis of the longitudinal member. A first-end coupling portion of the end of a first longitudinal side of the assembly may be selectively coupled to a second-end coupling portion of an opposite end of an opposite second longitudinal side of the assembly to form an interior cavity. The support apparatus is configured to support an object within the interior cavity. An additional intermediary coupling portion is provided to allow construction of support assemblies of multiple sizes.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventor: Sharon Campbell
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Patent number: 8684045Abstract: A means for retaining a resealable bag in an open position for filling purposes is described which includes a surround having an interior dimension less than a nominal width of one side of an unfilled and sealed bag. A pair of cut-outs formed into the surround are shaped and sized to guide edges of a bag during insertion into the surround, retain the upper corners of the bag to prevent axial movement of the bag once inserted, and bias the mouth of the bag in a open position to receive contents.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Russell Paul Moehle
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Patent number: 8678327Abstract: A trash bag securing device has a rotatable member and a stationary member. The stationary member is attached to the trash receptacle. The rotatable member has a first bag securing means which may include a bag containment area. The stationary member includes a second bag securing means which may include a point.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventors: David McMiller, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
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Patent number: 8662459Abstract: A bag support apparatus has a first support member, a first arm slidably received in the first support member so as to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second support member, and a second arm slidably received in the second support member so as to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The first arm is linked to the second arm such that a movement of the first support member toward the second support member causes the first and second arms to move toward the retracted position and such that a movement of the first support member away from the second support member causes and first and second arms to move to the extended position. A scissor mechanism is linked to the first and second support members and to the first and second arms.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: John Truitt
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Publication number: 20130313378Abstract: One common problem when doing trash clean up is that the mouths of thin (often plastic) bags have a tendency to collapse when carried by hand. This collapse closes the mouth of the bag, making it difficult to place material inside. The invention comprises a frame that the bag is installed over. Attached to the frame are flaps connected to the frame via living hinges. On each flap are snaps that have corresponding matched mating parts on the frame itself. When the flaps are closed, the matched mating parts interface in such a way as to snap closed, locking the bag open securely between the flaps and frame. When built into the top of a waste bin, the invention prevents the sides of the bag from falling into the bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventor: David Anthony Gonzales, II
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Patent number: 8550284Abstract: An apparatus which is used to very securely retain a disposable trash bag onto the upper interior circumference of the trash receptacle portion of a janitorial cart. It includes a retaining ring which is securely retained by spring force action against the upper interior rim of the trash receptacle. A trigger mechanism is used to lock the retaining ring in a raised condition over the upper interior circumference so that the open ends of a disposable trash bag are inserted between the retaining ring and the upper interior surface. The trigger mechanism is retained in place by engaging teeth which engage ratcheted receiving teeth. A pair of pushbuttons serve to release the trigger mechanisms so that the return spring force causes the retaining ring to move upwardly and release the entrapped disposable garbage bag.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Worldwide Integrated Resources, Inc.Inventors: Fred I. Morad, William P. Camp, Jr., George Madres
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Publication number: 20130259405Abstract: A lawn bag apparatus to stabilize an opening of a lawn bag is disclosed, comprising a frame comprising a plurality of sidewalls arranged to approximate the opening, each sidewall comprising a midwall portion extending approximately vertically, an upper wall portion extending upwardly and outwardly from the midwall portion, and a lower wall portion extending downwardly and inwardly from the midwall portion, a first clamp positioned along one of the sidewalls, and a second clamp positioned along a sidewall opposite the first clamp, the first and second clamps being movable between an open, disengaged position and a closed, engaged position for detachably securing the frame to the lawn bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: R2 Design Lab, Inc.Inventor: Robert C. Jack
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Patent number: 8458866Abstract: A bag spreader for spreading a bag in a container lying on its side includes a connection portion arranged to interface with the upwardly facing outer surface of the container when the container is oriented on its side and includes a bag supporting portion arranged for insertion into the bag and the container. The bag supporting portion may be disposed adjacent the upper sidewall of the container in a manner that supports the bag in an open condition when the container is oriented on its side. A head portion connects the connection portion and the bag spreading portion with the connection portion and the bag supporting portion being spaced apart on the head portion a distance sufficient to receive an edge of the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Eric Hancz
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Patent number: 8424815Abstract: A bag support is provided for supporting a pliable bag. The bag support includes a first bar extending along a first axis and a second bar extending along a second axis generally parallel to the first axis. A first support has a first end operatively connected to the first bar and a second end operatively connected to the second bar. A first bag retainer extends from the first bar. The first bag retainer has first and second ends. A second bag retainer extends from the second bar. The second bag retainer has first and second ends.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Riverwest Engineering & Design, Inc.Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski
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Publication number: 20120248262Abstract: A bag support apparatus has a first support member, a first arm slidably received in the first support member so as to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second support member, and a second arm slidably received in the second support member so as to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The first arm is linked to the second arm such that a movement of the first support member toward the second support member causes the first and second arms to move toward the retracted position and such that a movement of the first support member away from the second support member causes and first and second arms to move to the extended position. A scissor mechanism is linked to the first and second support members and to the first and second arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: John TRUITT
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Publication number: 20120234989Abstract: An apparatus for collecting such items as leaves, debris or hair is constructed of an outer channel and an inner hoop frame. The outer channel frame and the inner hoop frame permits a trash bag to be attached between the two frames so that the apparatus is contoured to, envelopes and attaches to an opening of a bag. In this way items such as leaves or other debris can be swept into the bag with a portion of the device serving as a dustpan edge/shoveling ramp to accommodate the sweepings of the leaves or other items into the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Happy Go Leafy Products, Inc.Inventor: Vicki Perlman
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Patent number: 8267358Abstract: A bag holder is provided for holding a bag in an open position to facilitate collection of debris in the bag. The bag holder includes a rigid frame assembly having an outer frame and an inner frame. The outer frame has a perimeter wall. The inner frame is sized to nest within the perimeter wall of the outer frame. Thus, the frame assembly is configured for securing a bag between the outer frame and the inner frame such that the frame assembly holds the bag in an open position. A handle is coupled to and extends from the outer frame to facilitate manipulation of the open bag to a desired location using the handle. Debris may then be scooped or swept into the open bag.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Philip D. Letson