Abstract: A drawing frame comprising, starting from a main frame (1), a sliding frame consisting of several actuators (20, 22, 23) arranged in a straight position on the elements drawing the sheath (5). The various actuators (20, 22, 23) are guided by slide rails (13, 14) and in particular by a pair of dihedral structures (7) for example, comprising beams (10, 12) and slides mobile by the effect of the various actuators. The drawing frame can advantageously be installed on a machine used for making silos, for sheathing fodder bales for example.

Abstract: A device for filling an ink cartridge, particularly a refilling device for filling ink cartridges of ink-jet systems, such as printers and plotters, or other automatic registering, writing or drawing apparatus, includes a refilling container and an ink cartridge connected through an adaptor and arranged essentially one above the other in the filling position. The adaptor has at least two connections for the refilling container and the cartridge to be connected. A separate ink reservoir is arranged in the ink cartridge, wherein the ink reservoir of the ink cartridge and/or the filling container of the refilling container includes an easily deformable bag, and wherein the reservoir bag and/or container bag are of a flexible, elastic material. A hermetically sealed cartridge space is formed between the cartridge housing and the separate ink reservoir.

Abstract: A bag filling apparatus comprises a filling head, a structure providing suspension points for suspending a bag in registry with the filling head and a rigging arrangement for sealing the bag with the filling head. The rigging arrangement includes a rigging ring for use in locating an inlet of the bag. The support structure and the rigging ring are movable independently of the filling head between a lower position facilitating rigging of the bag loops and the bag inlet to the suspension points and the rigging ring and an upper position in which the bag loops are raised and the rigging ring is registered with the filling head.

Abstract: A yard waste storage and disposal system which includes a free-standing frame defining an interior volume, the frame being substantially open at the top and at least partially open at the bottom. The system also includes a compliant bag-like member which is large enough to line the entire inside of the frame and overlap at least some of the outside of the frame at its top, and which spans the frame bottom, to define an interior yard waste collection volume. The compliant member has a substantial number of openings to allow rain water to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A discharge device which, in a retainer type continuous-filling packaging system, extracts full bags (bags filled with contents) from retainers that are continuously fed at a constant speed and discharges these full bags after converting the movement of the bags into an intermittent movement of a plurality of rows. The discharge device includes a full-bag holding member conveying device and a product-conveying conveyor.

Abstract: A bag supporting device for supporting a collapsible bag. The bag supporting device includes a panel comprising a resiliently flexible material. The panel has a generally rectangular shape. The panel has an top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of lateral side edges. The bottom and top edges have a length generally between 5 feet and 7 feet and each of the lateral edges has a length generally between 2½ feet and 3½ feet.

Abstract: A bag filler attachment for a sander for quickly and conveniently filling large number of bags. The bag filler attachment for a sander includes a hopper member having a top end, bottom portion, top portion which is tapered from the top end to the bottom portion, a flange member securely attached along a rim of the hopper member at the top end thereof and being attachable to a dispensing member on a sander; and also includes a bag holding member which includes an elongate member being securely attached to the bottom portion and being horizontally disposed and having a pair laterally-extending grooves extending about the circumference of the elongate member near the ends thereof and being adapted to hold one end of a bag during the filling thereof.

Abstract: A semi-automatic fixed or portable machine for the packaging of sand or other granular materials in various containers is disclosed. The machine is comprised of a frame or support which supports and retains a fixed upper feed hopper to receive and store the material to be packaged, a reciprocating rolling drawer assembly to distribute the material to be packaged alternately to seated operator stations at each end, the drawer assembly consisting of flow-through compartments to allow the packaging materials to pass through and into discharge chutes as the rolling drawer assembly is being automatically positioned properly over each final exit chute. The drawer assembly is fitted with an upper and lower friction pan to reduce wear. A plurality of discharge chutes onto which the operator may attach easily suspended bags is also supported. Each discharge chute is configured in such a manner as to facilitate one-hand filling of bags.

Abstract: Valving employed to control side closing elements of bag clamping apparatus of a bag filling machine is altered to cause the elements to move slowly to close the sides of a bag being filled whereby air is permitted to escape externally through slowly closing openings at the sides of the bag. At a predetermined time determined by the size and contents of the bag the openings are closed rapidly thereby sealing the bag once fitted.

Abstract: A bag-loading machine and a bag-filling machine and combination thereof, the bag-loading machine including bag-carrying frame, a first motor coupled to the bag-carrying frame for moving it between a lower and a higher position, a bag-opening frame, a second motor for moving the bag-opening frame between an away position an a toward position wherein it pulls the front side of a bag away from the rear side while the bag-carrying frame is in its lower position, a blower mounted on the bag-carrying frame for maintaining the front side of the bag away from the rear side, the bag-filling machine including a second blower for blowing the bag to a fully opened position preceding the movement of first and second closed pads on a conveyor trough over the fully opened bag, the first motor thereafter moving the bag-carrying frame to its upper position so that the first and second closed pads are received within the open mouth of the bag, a third motor on the conveyor trough thereafter moving the first pad to clamp the fr

Abstract: A conveyer system for receiving, orienting and conveying pouches is disclosed. The conveyor system includes a plurality of pucks, each puck having a lower extent with a recess extending upwardly from the lower surface thereof and having an upstanding cylindrical wall. An indexing conveyer includes a belt in a closed loop configuration supported by an idler roller at one end and with a drive roller at the other end with a motor to drive the rollers and belt in a step and repeat operation. The exterior surface of the belt is formed with a plurality of plates with a cleat on each plate to receive the recesses of a plurality of pucks thereacross. An infeed conveyer has a spine alignable with the cleat at the input end of the indexing conveyor adapted to receive and orient pucks from the infeed conveyer to the indexing conveyer. The infeed conveyer has an input end and an output end, the output end being located adjacent to the input end of the indexing conveyer.

Abstract: The present invention is a bag holder for plastic bags for use in lawns, gardens and the Like. A method and trash bag assembly for collecting lawn clippings, fallen leaves, and Trash when doing yard work and filling trash bags.

Abstract: A filling device for filling bags, in particular with granular bulk material, in which there are provided a closeable filler neck (17) which is in connection with a reservoir and at least one pair of clamping arms (14) which are at least indirectly swivellable about a swivelling axle (2) for holding a bag (16) to be filled. In order to achieve a high degree of imperviousness between the bag to be filled (16) and the filler neck (17) it is provided that the filler neck (17) is made of an elastically deformable material and a pressing device (5, 9; 18, 19) is provided which acts on said filler neck and which presses the filler neck (17) flatly together in its pressing position, with two pairs of clamping arms (14) being provided which are arranged on either side of the pressing device (5, 9; 18, 19) or the filler neck (17) respectively, with the clearance of the pairs of clamping arms (14) exceeding the largest extension of the cross section of the filler neck (17) in its pressed state.

Abstract: Sandbag filling apparatuses and methods of forming sandbag filling apparatuses are described. In one embodiment, a light-weight sandbag filling apparatus includes a base which is placable on the ground proximate a pile of sand. A support member is connected with the base and extends away therefrom. A pair of spaced-apart, sand-intake funnels are supported on opposite sides of the support member. The funnels include respective inlets and outlets and are positioned by the support member above the ground a distance which is sufficient to enable both (a) a person standing on the ground proximate the sand pile to shovel amounts of sand directly into the inlets, and (b) a person or persons to hold a sandbag adjacent one or both of the outlets to receive sand amounts which are shoveled directly into the associated inlet. In another embodiment, a sandbag filling apparatus includes a base, a support post connected with the base and extending away therefrom along a long axis.

Abstract: A panel which may be removably inserted into a nonrigid container, which container is comprised of at least one container wall defining a container opening. The panel is characterized at least in that it is formed from a material which is selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl chloride foam board and high impact polystyrene. Preferably, the device is rectangular and defines a centered aperture through each of its width-defining edge portions and a pair of spaced-apart apertures through each of its length-defining edge portions. Among the advantages provided by the device is that it may be repeatedly bent and inserted into a nonrigid container so that, upon release, the container may be retained in an upright and open position for easy access, all without breaking or cracking and without damaging the container either during retention of the container or during its removal therefrom.

Abstract: A novel lobby dust pan for receipt of floor sweepings including a light-weight tube having a first downwardly directed portion for carrying by a handle located thereabove; a second portion, spaced-apart from the handle, bending away from the first portion; and, a third portion bending away from the second portion and terminating at near floor level, a frame, formed by interconnecting frame sides, located opposite the third tube portion, attached to the tube and defining an opening projecting forward and above floor level; and, a non-rigid container, having an opening attached about the frame and extending rearward to incase the second and the third tube portions therein, for receipt of dust and debris swept from the floor through the frame opening where the second and the third tube portions provide interior support for the container.

Abstract: A new sandbag filling aiding device for providing a means for quickly filling a sandbag with sand. The inventive device includes a funnel member with an inner surface defining a duct between its ends. On the outer surface of the funnel member is a hooking member for holding a portion of a bag placed over the bag filling end of the funnel member. The funnel member is mounted to the mounting portion of a support member that has three elongate legs downwardly and outwardly extending from the mounting portion.

Abstract: Apparatus 100 for opening and supporting a collapsible container 101 having a wall and opening for receiving items to be disposed. Apparatus 100 comprises a sheet of high impact plastic having a thickness selected such that when the sheet is coiled to form a helical spring, and inserted into the opening of the container and released, the sheet rapidly uncoils thereby opening the container and applying a firm outward pressure to the container wall.

Abstract: The present apparatus relates to a funnel which is used to transfer food or liquid into receptacles, such as reclosable freezer or storage bags. The funnel is comprised of an ovalized wide mouth opening and a long neck with a plurality of legs which are rounded at the end and extend downwardly from the bottom portion of the neck. Once placed inside the bag, the neck of the funnel serves as a supporting device for interior wall of the storage bag and prevents the bag from collapsing upon filling. The plurality of legs provides for slotted openings at the base of the funnel which allow for quick disbursement of the food or liquid and prevents clogging of the funnel or backflow of the funnel chamber during the transfer of foods or liquids. Although the funnel is designed to fit within a quart size storage bag, an adaptable base which can be screwed on and off the base if the funnel can be used to accommodate different size bags or receptacles.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling bags includes a top plate having a plurality of holes therethrough. A plurality of cylindrical bag holders are engaged with each hole of the top plate with an end of each bag holder extending outwardly of the top plate. A stand is connected to the top plate to support the top plate above a supporting surface. A locking plate having a plurality of holes therethrough in registry with the holes of the top plate engages the outwardly extending end of each bag holder to hold a bag in place.

Abstract: A portable toilet and waste receptacle system is provided including a toilet seat and a conventional bucket for performing toilet functions, said seat being attachable to the upper rim of a bucket for use in locations not having conventional toilet facilities. In one embodiment, a flexible waste container can be placed within the bucket to receive human waste. The flexible waste container can be sealed, stored in the bucket, and a separate sealable lid can be placed onto the bucket to seal-in the waste contained therein.

Abstract: A bag holding device is disclosed. In use, the bag holding device will maintain a conventional storage bag, typically used for freezing, in an upright and opened position for facilitating packaging. The holder comprises a base stand and a removable funnel. Both the stand and funnel are oval in shape, similar to the conventional bag.

Abstract: A method and trash bag assembly for collecting fallen leaves, lawn clippings, and trash when doing yard work and filling a trash bag with such material.

Abstract: A bag filler which is particularly suited for filling of yard waste bags. The bag filler has a top funnel with a descending collapsible loading nozzle. The loading nozzle is inserted within a waste bag and waste is loaded into the funnel to channel it into the bag. The wide inlet of the funnel increases the effective mouth area of the bag, making the bag easier to fill. The loading nozzle is preferably configured to allow it to be selectively locked into various lengths between fully extended and fully collapsed lengths. The length of the loading nozzle can thus be configured to fit bags of varying depths. Bag-retaining structure may be provided on the funnel and/or loading nozzle to allow attachment of a bag rim about the bag filler so that a bag is held in an open state with the nozzle resting therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling flexible bags with a fluent material that includes a receiving bay, a curvilinear cylinder and a support frame. The receiving bay has an open top for receiving fluent material and funnels down to a discharge opening. The curvilinear cylinder has a top input opening attached to the discharge opening, a bottom output opening, and a curvilinear sidewall therebetween. The curvilinear sidewall has a front wall with an outwardly and downwardly projecting portion that has a predetermined length and extends away from an opposing rear wall of the curvilinear sidewall at a predetermined angle of inclination relative to the vertical direction. The support frame is attached to and supports the receiving bay or the curvilinear cylinder such that the bottom output opening of the curvilinear cylinder is suspended at a predetermined clearance height above the ground.

Abstract: A liquid sample storage device which utilizes a liner-holder with a liner which may be disposed of after use, thereby eliminating contamination problems associated with reusable bottles. The liner-holder is a hollow, wedge shaped container with an upwardly extending neck section and vents on the top and bottom, as well as a plurality of vents on each of its sides, to allow adequate displacement of air from within the container as the liner fills with the liquid sample. Two embodiments utilize a liner-holder which may be opened into two sections along a vertical hinge to provide access to the interior for proper positioning and later removal of the liner. The liner is positioned within the liner-holder, secured at the neck, and then suspended within the liner-holder by snap-locks or a support hook to facilitate the input of the sample into the liner.

Abstract: A hopper insert for refuse bags which internally supports the sidewalls of a refuse bag so that it is able to maintain an open shape, while also providing protection of the sidewall of the refuse bag from expansion damage due to efforts by a user to compress the refuse contained therein. The hopper insert is composed generally of a preferably rectilinearly shaped hopper having an open top, an open bottom, and is dimensioned for loosely being inserted inside a refuse bag. A funnel is provided at the top of the hopper which flairs outwardly and upwardly therefrom. When the hopper is inserted into a refuse bag, the funnel is located above the mouth of the refuse bag and provides a sturdy and conveniently larger opening for accepting refuse into the hopper, and thereby, into the refuse bag. Preferably, the corners of the hopper are gently rounded so as to protect the refuse bag from tearing.

Abstract: A pouch filling apparatus for filling pouches with product as the pouches travel around a filler wheel includes a hopper wheel carrying a plurality of hoppers over a sector of the filler wheel empty of pouches. The filler wheel carries a plurality of product dispensing units having an upper accumulation chamber. The hopper wheel and the filler wheel counter-rotate in timed relation so that individual product dispensing units and hoppers cross paths at a product transfer station to allow product to be dropped from a hopper into the accumulation chamber of a product dispensing unit. The filler wheel then rotates to a filling station and the product is released from the accumulation chamber into a pouch travelling along the pouch conveyor.

Abstract: A sandbag filling device utilizing a scoop possessing first and second end portions. A channel is formed intermediate the first and second end portions and is sized to allow a bag to fit over the scoop. A support is also employed and includes a first portion pivotally engaging the scoop. The support also possesses a second portion which includes a flange that extends transversely from the support. The flange may sere as a stop for the closed portion of the bag that fits over the scoop when the bag is being filled.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning used bulk or cargo bags enables a worker to vacuum clean the entire outside of the bag without climbing up and down. An air supply/fill clamp assembly attaches to the fill opening. It inflates and supports the bag. An air exhaust discharge clamp attaches to the discharge opening to carry away interior residue. A power elevation mechanism raises and lowers the air supply/fill clamp assembly under operator control to thereby position the bag at whatever level is most useful to the operator as the outside is being vacuum cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A pastry bag supporting device for facilitating the filling, cleaning, drying or storing of pastry bags. Also, an assembly comprising the pastry bag supporting device, a pastry bag positioned therewith, and a support system; and methods for using the pastry bag supporting device or the assembly.

Abstract: A container (1) for masses (17) which can be pumped and which flow freely consists of a sack-shaped bag (3) made of flexible, diffusion-impervious plastic sheet which is closed pressure tight and arranged in a holding frame (2). From a bottom area (9) of bag (3), a conduit (11) to which an intake conduit (13) can be coupled emerges from the bag's discharge opening (10), which can also serve as a filling hole. During removal of mass (17) from the bag (3), the latter is progressively raised by a hoist (16). In this way and under the action of the reduced pressure prevailing inside the bag (3), the latter assumes an increasingly slimmer pear shape. In this way, the mass (17) accumulates in the area of the mouth of the conduit (11), and the mass (17) can be completely removed from the bag without difficulty and without air inclusions. In order to laterally support and protect the bag (3) when it is full, a holding frame (2) has a wall (5).

Abstract: A high speed bag filling machine utilizing a tiltable spout for attaching a bag in a tilted position and reversing the tilting motor to move the spout and bag over a conveyor. A vertically movable transfer carriage comprises a front forming bar and a pair of horizontally rotatable rotor arms. The bar and rotors clamp the filled bag, lower it to a conveyor, and discharge it. The forming bar then swings forward and upward to clear the rotor arms, which rotate forwardly beneath it to permit the next bag to enter the clamping area. The forming bar then swings down to engage the front face of the bag and the rotor arms continue their rotation to engage the rear face of the bag. The forming bar and rotor arms may include endless belts driven to discharge the bag.

Abstract: A liquid sampler bottle is provided with a removable, disposable, plastic bag liner which is sealed closed, when manufactured, and which, when placed in use, has a narrow neck section a portion of which is removed to open the plastic bag, after which the neck section is folded down around the neck of the bottle and held releasably in place while being filled with liquid. After the bag is filled it is sealed closed, and the bottle, which is made from at least two different sections which are releasably connected to each other, is dismantled by removing one section from the other in order to permit the sealed bag containing the sample to be removed from the bottle and transported to a laboratory or the like. The bottle can then be reassembled and utilized with a different bag without requiring any washing of the bottle.

Abstract: An overhead vacuum assembly for recovering, storing and dispensing flowable packaging material including a flexible storage bag having an open upper end for receiving flowable packaging material, a dispensing valve mounted at the lower end of the bag, a liner or frame for maintaining the perimeter shape of the flexible bag, a cover mounted at the open upper end of the flexible bag, a fan motor assembly, including a filter, mounted to the cover for creating a vacuum in the bag and a hose mounted to the cover. The filter acts as a deflector to evenly distribute the loose fill throughout the bag during the recovery process. The cover may have a pyramidal shape and tear-away panels for ease of maintenance.

Abstract: A refuse collector for introducing solid refuse into commercial plastic trash bags is disclosed. One embodiment of the collector includes an open, peripheral frame having a collection tray hinged thereto, and a pair of bag expanders that are hinged thereto and extend rearwardly from the frame and into a plastic trash bag to hold the bag open. In a second embodiment the collector includes three inexpensive, interlocking disposable components. The collector is particularly adapted to collection of hazardous solid waste such as metal chips or refuse contaminated with hazardous, toxic or infectious materials. The collector may be used in a horizontal or vertical position.

Abstract: A protective liner for removable insertion into a trash bag or other container comprises an essentially rectangular sheet of strong, flexible material The dimensions of the liner are tailored to the dimensions of the bag or container into which it is to be placed. The preferred embodiment is provided with locking means at one corner, a rounded adjacent corner and is made of one millimeter thick polyethylene. The preferred embodiment is particularly adapted to be suitable for use with the broad category of trash bags known as 30-gallon trash bags.In use, the liner is rolled along its longer axis into a cylinder with an effective diameter smaller than that of the associated container, the overlapping material is pinched together, the cylinder is inserted into the container, and compression is released (allowing the liner to expand to fill the container). Optionally, the liner is locked in place. The container may then be filled with little danger of puncturing the sides.

Abstract: A refuse collector for introducing solid refuse into commercial plastic trash bags is disclosed. The collector includes a open, peripheral frame having a collection tray hinged thereto, and a pair of expander arms that extend rearwardly from the frame and into a plastic trash bag to hold the bag open. The collector is particularly adapted to collection of hazardous solid waste such as metal chips or refuse contaminated toxic or infectious materials. The collector may be used in a horizontal or vertical position, and folds into a compact configuration for storage.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system to collect and encapsulate bulk waste products or salvageable materials for purposes of storage and/or transportation and ultimate disposal. More specifically, the present invention comprises a sealable support structure which is provided with an air intake and exhaust so as to create air flow through said structure and a fitted liner disposed in said structure where said liner is disposed in fluid with said intake and exhaust. The air exhaust is coupled to a positive displacement blower, centrifugal fan or other similar air moving device. The air intake is coupled to a flexible conduit through which material is transported to the liner. Preferably, the liner is maintained in an open position by the creation of negative pressure about its exterior during the filling process.

Abstract: A closed frame encompasses an opening complementary to the open end of a refuse bag, has a rear edge defining a lip surrounding the opening and adapted to receive thereover the open end of a refuse bag. The frame has transport wheels on its lower side for supporting the frame above a surface and a ramp extending forwardly and downwardly between the opening and the surface when the frame is on the surface in its position of use. A handle is pivoted to the frame for moving the same while lifting the ramp clear of the surface and an abrasion resistant sheet of a size to accommodate a loaded bag is connected at its forward end to the frame below the opening. The sheet may be at least twice the length of a bag and be foldable over itself and its rear end connected to the frame above the opening, the sheet embracing a bag received on the lip to protect it against damage by abrasion as the frame is moved from place to place.

Abstract: A refuse container assembly that includes an erectable, open-ended cylinder formed from a rectangular board of flexible, synthetic plastic material that is rollable into a cylindrical form and is provided with detachable locking means to maintain this form. Lining the cylinder and enclosing its bottom end is a collapsible plastic trash bag whose length is somewhat greater than that of the cylinder to define an upper margin that is folded over the rim of the cylinder to form a holding collar to maintain the bag in place. The outer surface of the cylinder is colored or otherwise adorned to blend the assembly in with the existing decor.

Abstract: An apparatus for mechanically bagging relatively fragile, leafy vegetables including a bag distending assembly, a sleeve-like inserter, a barrier movably mounted inside the inserter, and a drive assembly coupled to displace the inserter into the bag. The drive assembly includes two pneumatic cylinders so that the barrier can be controlled independently of the inserter and maintained in position inside the bag while the inserter is withdrawn. The inserter carries the leaves inside the bag without substantially compresssing or crushing and bruising the leaves, and the barrier permits inserter withdrawal without leaf damage. A process for inserting fragile leafy vegetables into a bag also is disclosed.

Abstract: A liner for bags comprising a panel member adapted to form a roll insertable into a bag, the panel including means for securing together overlapped and overlapping portions while permitting selective sizing of the diameter of a cylinder formed by the rolled up panel.

Abstract: An improved plastic trash receptacle to support a plastic trash bag, expanding to admit approximately a maximum capacity of trash. A plurality of slots (10), are molded into the lower circumference of a receptacle (28), resulting in an equal number of flexible side panels (12), incorporating a reinforcement bead (34), along the edge of each side, and ends of slots. The panels bulge outwardly as trash is compacted into the plastic trash bag (22), figure (8). The bulging panels result from expanding slots (36). After a filled bag is securely closed, it may be lifted from the receptacle. If the receptacle lifts with the bag, the user places his toes over the hand toe grips (14), to keep the receptacle on the supporting surface while lifting the bag therefrom. If the filled bag is excessively heavy, the user tips the receptacle upside down, containing the securely closed bag. Again, utilizing the hand toe grips (14), the user lifts the lightweight receptacle from the filled bag.

Abstract: An elongated sleeve made of a plurality of substantially rigid panels interconnected with one another in folding relationship. When in the stored condition, the sleeve is folded flat. When in condition to be used for its intended purpose, the sleeve is unfolded to form an open ended sleeve closed on the sides. The sleeve is adapted to positively retain and support a collapsible bag at the top while the bag is being filled by filling the interior of the sleeve. Handles are provided in the top edges of the sleeve to facilitate removal of the sleeve from the full bag.

Abstract: A device for holding a flexible bag open for filling. The device includes a generally triangular insert that, when folded at two corners, is able to stand upright for facilitating placement of a flexible bag over the upright corner of the triangular insert, and which may thereafter be placed with the flat face down on the ground to facilitate the raking of leaves therein, and one or more reinforcing members on the insert providing a springlike action to the folded corners and keeping the bag open.

Abstract: A device for removing monitoring tubes, especially nasogastric tubes, which have come in contact with bodily secretions from hospitalized patients, in a sanitary manner using a plastic housing canister open at both ends in which is affixed a long, thin plastic sheath. The device is used by removing the attached cap and introducing the free end of the monitoring tube into the mouth of the canister and then into the blind tip of the fully retracted sheath. One hand grasps the indwelling tube by grasping the surrounding sheath and the tube and gently pulling the sheath and tube to its fullest extension. The completely encased tube remains in the sheath and the cap is replaced over the canister for disposal in a sanitary fashion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for holding a plastic trash bag in an open, upright position including a tubular liner member that is placed inside the trash bag to open the bag and provide support for holding the bag in an upright position. This liner member preferably is of a hollow, truncated, conical configuration with the bottom end being adjacent the closed end of the trash bag and being slightly greater in diameter than the opposed top end of the liner. A removable cover is placed over the bottom end of the liner member after the liner member has been inserted into the trash bag. This cover includees a pair of opposed, hingedly mounted handles that move into a locking position to hold the assembly of the liner and cover together with the bag sandwiched therebetween. The device may be equipped with a lid that covers the open end.

Abstract: The device for the air-free filling in particular of flexible bags (1) under counterpressure consists of a filling pipe (5) which, with a sealing cone (9), can be guided into a filling and extraction connecting piece (2) of the bag. A filling valve (13) is provided in the direct proximity of the filling-pipe delivery orifice (4), which filling valve (13) is formed from a conical surface (15) of the filling-pipe inner wall (14) and a conical mating piece (18) which is provided on the end of a valve stem (17) which is guided in the filling pipe in axially movable manner.The product to be filled flows into the filling-pipe inner space (20) through a product feed line, and, via a longitudinal bore (19) made in the valve stem, a vacuum can be applied or a protective gas and also a sterilizing agent can be fed at the area around the delivery orifice (4).

Abstract: An agricultural bag loading machine having an improved mechanical assembly for automatically effecting controlled, continuous compression and delivery of compacted animal feed material into a flexible agricultural storage bag via a compression and delivery chamber. The compressed, delivered feed material has a uniform, air tight side wall density throughout the bag-delivered, sausage shaped feed material mass. The loading machine has additional features, including a pneumatic bladder assembly for changing the forming chamber dimensions and configuration, an improved agricultural bag attachment and continuous feeding mechanism which eliminates bag fold-over and wrinkling problems during filling, and an integral forming chamber cleanout mechanism which enables clearing and cleaning of the forming chamber at the end of an agricultural bag loading operation.