Abstract: This invention provides a supporting structure for supporting different types of flexible containers or bags. Structure is capable of supporting open-mouth type bags and in addition can support handle-type bags or t-shirt bags. The supporting structure includes a retaining arrangement for retaining the mouth of the flexible container open under tension and members are provided for restraining lateral movement of a container mounted in the device. A bag bottom supporting arrangement for supporting the bottom of the flexible container is provided and the bag supporting arrangement is movably mounted to the structure for movement between a first supporting position where the bottom of the bag is supported to a collapsed position where the bottom supporting apparatus is folded upwardly and into the structure. This results in a compact arrangement which is advantageous for storage purposes as well as shipping the article.

Abstract: This invention provides a supporting structure for supporting two different types of flexible containers or bags. The structure is capable of supporting open mouth type bags, and in addition, can support handle type bags. Embodiments are disclosed for supporting of both side type handle bags as well as bags provided with handles in the front and rear. The supporting structure for flexible containers comprises retaining means for retaining the open mouth of a flexible container open under tension; means for restraining lateral movement of a container mounted in the device, the means for restraining lateral movement comprising a pair of spaced apart, opposed restraining members extending below the retaining means; opposed engaging means for releasably engaging and retaining a handle of a handle bag; bag bottom supporting means for supporting a bottom of the flexible container; and means for mounting the supporting apparatus.