Means For Holding The Bag Liner Open Patents (Class 220/495.08)
  • Publication number: 20080264948
    Abstract: An insert for placement in an opening of a trashcan assembly includes a plurality of resilient, flexible fingers that define a passageway and that are configured to receive and retain a portion of a pliable liner that is extended through the passageway. The insert may be round or elliptical. The fingers define an open space there between in the shape of an “X”. Furthermore, each finger may include a portion thereof that extends in a first direction and then curves back to extend in a generally opposite direction. In this regard, each finger may be “L” shaped, “J” shaped, or “T” shaped. The insert further may include a circumferentially extending channel that fully encircles a circumferential periphery of the insert. Each finger is resilient and flexible and returns to an initial position after being deflected when a portion of a liner is inserted through the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Pressix Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ian D. Kovacevich, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Matthew Blake Wynn, Thomas J. Philpott
  • Patent number: 7427160
    Abstract: A bulk bag comprising a bottom wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall is provided with at least one pocket secured to the exterior of the side wall and extending substantially vertically. The pocket receives a support member which maintains the side wall of the bulk bag in an upright, open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: B.A.G. Corp.
    Inventors: Joe Ronald Richardson, Jr., Bradley Matthew Eisenbarth, Bobby Glenn Brown
  • Publication number: 20080179330
    Abstract: A trash containment system is disclosed comprising a secondary containment liner having an absorbent section in the bottom. The secondary containment liner is generally placed within a trash bag container, and receives a single-use trash bag that may differ from the secondary containment liner in one or more aspects. The secondary containment liner can reduce liquid leakage and reduce malodors released from the trash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Kerry G. Brooks, Dan Wilkins
  • Patent number: 7401708
    Abstract: A waste container includes an outer container and an inner container removably mounted in the outer container. The inner container includes a body and two handles. The body of the inner container includes a peripheral wall delimiting an opening. The peripheral wall includes two engaging sections on two opposite portions thereof. Each handle includes two ends pivotally coupled to the engaging sections respectively. Each handle is pivotable to an upward position allowing carriage of the inner container. Each handle is pivotable to a resting position for retaining a peripheral edge of a bag mounted in the inner container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Patent number: 7398913
    Abstract: The present invention is useful with any variety of bulk container designs that incorporate an internal bag within the container. The present invention uses a simple structure formed in the side walls of the container that will not only hold the bag open within the container during filling, but will also keep the bag attached to the container when the container in emptied. The bag catch assembly includes various cut lines that define a bag catch tab. Additionally another cut line(s) forms a bag retainer slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventor: Jack A. McClure
  • Publication number: 20080116205
    Abstract: A trash receptacle is provided with retaining elements that project outwardly and downwardly from the upper comer portions of the receptacle. Flexible trash bags having openings in the upper comer portions thereof are used to line the trash receptacle. The retaining elements project through openings in a bag for retaining the bag in lined relation within the receptacle. A drawer is provided in a compartment in the lower portion of the receptacle for use in containing a supply of bags therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Robert A. Forest
  • Publication number: 20080000912
    Abstract: A garbage-containing device is disclosed. The garbage-containing device includes a bin, a first ring and a second ring. The first ring is installed on the bin. The second ring is pivotally installed on the first ring. An upper edge of a bag can be clamped between the first and second rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Publication number: 20070267415
    Abstract: A disposable liner with or without a container which stores and/or disposes cooking liquids, including grease and other liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: Debra S. Valenti
  • Patent number: 7290674
    Abstract: A bifurcated trash bin includes a rectangular housing having an open top portion and a closed bottom portion defining a cavity therein. A divider member is removably positionable along the top portion for bifurcating the cavity into a pair of substantially symmetric partitions. The trash bin further includes a plurality of rectangular lids pivotally connected to the housing and a plurality of bag-supporting members pivotally connected to the housing adjacent to the lids. A mechanism for maintaining the lids and the bag-supporting members at closed positions is disposed about a partial perimeter of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventor: Andrew K. Ledford
  • Patent number: 7243811
    Abstract: A trashcan assembly includes a container having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, a rim of the peripheral wall defining an opening extending into the container; and a bag engaging member located in an area of the peripheral wall. The bag engaging member is generally coplanar with the peripheral wall in the area and is configured for receiving a portion of a trash bag for securing the trash bag to an outer surface of the peripheral wall. A trash bag may be extended over the rim and secured to the peripheral wall with the bag engaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Pressix Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Franklin M. Ramsey
  • Patent number: 7156555
    Abstract: A bulk bag comprising a bottom wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall is provided with at least one pocket secured to the exterior of the side wall and extending substantially vertically. The pocket receives a support member which maintains the side wall of the bulk bag in an upright, open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: B.A.G. Corp.
    Inventors: Joe Ronald Richardson, Jr., Bradley Matthew Eisenbarth, Bobby Glenn Brown
  • Patent number: 7107934
    Abstract: A transportable litter box has a container body and a lid removably received over an open end of the container body. The container body has wheels rotatably connected thereto at an end opposite the open end. The lid has an opening therein suitable for allowing an animal to enter the container body therethrough. A support structure is connected to the lid so as to retain a bag in an open configuration within the container body regardless of the orientation of the container body. The wheels are formed of wheel halves hingedly connected together over an axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Hanks
  • Patent number: 7018098
    Abstract: A bulk bag comprising a bottom wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall is provided with at least one pocket secured to the exterior of the side wall and extending substantially vertically. The pocket receives a support member which maintains the side wall of the bulk bag in an upright, open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: B.A.G. Corp.
    Inventors: Joe Ronald Richardson, Jr., Bradley Matthew Eisenbarth, Bobby Glenn Brown
  • Patent number: 6988632
    Abstract: A deployable bag for a container embraces a containment web and a deployment system. In one embodiment, the deployment system embraces an inflatable bladder system that provides a plurality of ribs attached to or integrally part of the web that assist in deploying and supporting the bag in the container. Air may be employed as an inflation medium. The bag can be deployed in the container and employed as a liner. The container can be a vacuum box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Inventors: Paul N. Hardy, David G. Lobbestael, Michael L. Nottley
  • Patent number: 6921201
    Abstract: A bulk bag comprising a bottom wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall is provided with at least one pocket secured to the exterior of the side wall and extending substantially vertically. The pocket receives a support member which maintains the side wall of the bulk bag in an upright, open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: B.A.G. Corp.
    Inventors: Joe Ronald Richardson, Jr., Bradley Matthew Eisenbarth, Bobby Glenn Brown
  • Patent number: 6918505
    Abstract: A fastener device in the form of a generally U-shaped wire clip for manual application to temporarily cause a plastic bag liner to be held in inserted position in a waste container and to also serve as a twist-tie closure for the plastic bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Robert W Gifford, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6837394
    Abstract: A sanitary container apparatus comprises a base container; a container cap providing at least one door for insertion of sanitary products; and a container insert bag. The insert bag provides a peripheral adhesive layer on a top exterior surface and on a top interior surface thereof, whereby the insert bag may be adhered to an inside surface of the base container for maintaining the insert bag in an open attitude, and for sealing the insert bag upon removal of the insert bag from the container with the insert bag in a closed attitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventor: Patricia Ann Nnamani
  • Patent number: 6772903
    Abstract: A trash-receiving shopping bag device for allowing the user to reuse the plastic bags received while shopping at retail stores. The trash-receiving shopping bag device includes a container having bottom and side walls, and also having an open top; and also includes a lid being hingedly attached to the container; and further includes a handle being attached to the lid; and also includes a plurality of shopping bag support members being attached to the side walls and being spaced above the bottom wall inside the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventors: Brian Riggins, Tina M. Riggins, Graeme Riggins
  • Publication number: 20040140310
    Abstract: A fastener device in the form of a generally U-shaped wire clip for manual application to temporarily cause a plastic bag liner to be held in inserted position in a waste container and to also serve as a twist-tie closure for the plastic bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Robert W. Gifford
  • Patent number: 6739753
    Abstract: A bulk bag comprising a bottom wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall is provided with at least one pocket secured to the exterior of the side wall and extending substantially vertically. The pocket receives a support member which maintains the side wall of the bulk bag in an upright, open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: B.A.G. Corporation
    Inventors: Joe Ronald Richardson, Jr., Bradley Matthew Eisenbarth, Bobby Glenn Brown
  • Publication number: 20040089665
    Abstract: A sanitary container apparatus comprises a base container; a container cap providing at least one door for insertion of sanitary products; and a container insert bag. The insert bag provides a peripheral adhesive layer on a top exterior surface and on a top interior surface thereof, whereby the insert bag may be adhered to an inside surface of the base container for maintaining the insert bag in an open attitude, and for sealing the insert bag upon removal of the insert bag from the container with the insert bag in a closed attitude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Patricia Ann Nnamani
  • Patent number: 6672472
    Abstract: A container houses a flexible bag into which soiled clothing can be deposited. The open end of the flexible bag is twisted relative to the closed bottom end of the flexible bag once the clothing has been deposited in the bag. This relative twisting will close the bag around the deposited item while leaving the open end of the bag open to receive further items. This process can be repeated until the bag is full, at which time, the bag can be removed from a container and discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventors: Elayne D. Rockwood, David A. Rockwood
  • Publication number: 20030209549
    Abstract: A container or can for holding garbage in a removable bag with at least one strap attached to the back side of the can; at least one retaining means on the front side of the can for releasably holding the strap to the front side of the can; an open bottom and at least one wheel attached to the can to allow it to be moved and rotated above the opening to release the bag. A bottom may cover the bottom of the cylinder held by the same straps. Brackets may keep the straps in place and allow the straps and bag bottom to be held above the ground. A retaining strap may hold a garbage bag within the container and at the top of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: David G. Grimes
  • Patent number: 6609258
    Abstract: A kit for a parts washer includes a flexible bag adapted to fit inside the parts washer, and a fastener to hold an open end of the flexible bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Clements Thomsen Industries, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Richard L. Clements
  • Publication number: 20030106929
    Abstract: A biohazard-isolating bag is positioned in the interior space of a public mailbox. The biohazard-isolating bag receives mail that is deposited in the mailbox. A postal worker, upon retrieving mail from the mailbox, closes the biohazard-isolating bag. Contaminants that may be carried by letters or mailpieces are thereby contained within the bag and isolated from the environment exterior of the bag. The contents of the biohazard-isolating bag may be safely transported for further decontamination or processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Day, Leland Ray Jones
  • Patent number: 6557716
    Abstract: Trash Bag Holder with a four sided, rigid paneled, open bottomed bag holding structure. Two opposing walls of the structure have die cut apertures near the top of the structure and flexible plastic panels that cover the cutouts that can removably retain portions of a plastic trash bag. The plastic panels each have an X shaped slit where a portion of a plastic bag can be pushed through each slit by the user. The plastic panels are attached to the walls by rivets or other standard attachment. The four side panels are attached at each adjoining edge by an integral hinge so that the panels can be folded onto each other to create a relatively flat configuration for storage and packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Edmund Chan
  • Publication number: 20030042260
    Abstract: Securing a flexible material about the open end of a container. A securing mechanism pre-attached or separately attached to the flexible material is a single user operated securing mechanism visible to the user while securing the flexible material about the open end of a container. A portion of the flexible material, positioned about the open end of the container, is folded in a single or plurality of layers. The folded portion is positioned adjacent to the un-folded portion of the flexible material. The securing mechanism secures the folded portion to the un-folded portion thereby securing the flexible material about the open end of the container. The flexible material may, if desired, be reinforced along one edge. The reinforced area, disposed on the flexible material, prevents inadvertent tearing or ripping of the flexible material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: David Rossiter
  • Publication number: 20020190069
    Abstract: A bag assembly with a connection means for temporarily binding nesting bags to each other and preferably for later additionally acting as a closure means for those same bags. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the assembly is configured such that an adhesive is revealed when a nested bag is removed from the assembly. That same adhesive then provides a closure means for the orifice of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Jarret P. Cuisinier
  • Patent number: 6474495
    Abstract: An improved garbage can defining apertures around an open end and a closed end of a receptacle in order to maintain equilibrium of air pressure within the receptacle so as to avoid the suction-cup effect when inserting and removing a garbage bag from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Lynn A. Frei
  • Publication number: 20020096524
    Abstract: A holder of cardboard or other inexpensive material which is collapsible and which in the erected position will support a t-shirt bag so it may be used to contain waste. Hangers in the form of knock-outs in the container or hook attachments are associated with the end walls to retain the bag. Once filled, the bag may be easily unhooked and replaced with a new bag. The container has surfaces for advertising or other graphic information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: Laurence D. Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20020066736
    Abstract: A refuse receptacle for use in storing trash, recyclables and the like, is described that integrates into the upper end thereof a retaining means by which replacement liners may be stored and dispensed proximate their point of use. In one embodiment of the invention, the retaining means is integrated into the rim of the receptacle and may form an upwardly opening cavity in which replacement liners may be stored, a notch into which a separate storage tray may be fitted and held in place with a slot and tab mechanism, or other similar formations. In another embodiment the retaining means is integrated into the upper end of the receptacle and may form a shelf housing into which a tray for retaining liners may be fitted, a bracket mechanism to releasably retain a roll of liners, or other similar formations. In yet other embodiments of the invention, a lid is included. In still other embodiments, stabilizing means are provided to counter-weight the set of replacement liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Applicant: Knowmo, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Nathan Pyles
  • Patent number: 6378721
    Abstract: A compartmentalized trash can for sorting and storing different kinds of recyclables. A plurality of partitions are disposed in, and divide, a container into a plurality of sub-chambers. A lid is hingedly attached to, and selectively opens and closes the container. An apparatus opens the lid by use of a foot of a user. A liner bag removably lines the container and is defined by a peripheral flange, and includes a plurality of sub-liner bags that are formed together as one piece, with each sub-liner bag lining an associated sub-chamber. Each sub-liner bag is defined by a flange. The flanges of adjacent sub-liner bags are common, and solely by themselves, without any other attachments, attach the plurality of sub-liner bags to each other. The flanges of the plurality of sub-liner bags are divided lengthwise by perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Keith Williams
  • Patent number: 6296138
    Abstract: A liner and lining system for use with an upwardly-opening container, in which the liner includes a storage receptacle such as a pocket. The lining system comprises a liner body received within the container and an insert received within the liner body. The liner body includes a flap with a storage receptacle. The flap extends from the body, folds over the top portion of the insert and hangs into the interior of the insert. The insert anchors the liner body in a desired position within the container. The engagement of the insert by the flap further assists in maintaining the liner body in a desired position and preventing the liner body from sagging when items are placed in the storage receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: The Longaberger Company
    Inventors: Sue Hannah, Barbara A. Sherman
  • Patent number: 6250492
    Abstract: Combination of an edge retainer (5), which can be placed separately over the top edge of a rubbish bag (3) supported by an annular support (1), with an associated lid (7) which can be removed in its entirety from the edge retainer and can be placed in a closing position thereon. The edge retainer has supporting parts (25, 27, 33) at the top, by means of which it is possible to place a rim section of the lid in an approximately vertical position on the edge retainer. The lid can have a circular lid rim (19) and the supporting parts which serve to support the lid in the said approximately vertical position are adapted to support an arbitary section of the lid rim, so that, in respect of the periphery, the lid can be placed in an arbitrary position on the edge retainer. As an embodiment, the edge retainer can have been provided with a seating (31), delimited by walls, for a rim section of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Brabantia Nederland B.V.
    Inventor: Antonius Johannes Verbeek
  • Patent number: 6241115
    Abstract: A container (10) for housing a waste receptacle (81, 82) includes a base member (11) formed by joining two identical base halves (20, 21). Two interchangeable side walls (12, 13) are attached to the base member (11) and include extensions (16, 17) which form the top (18) of the container (10). Interchangeable front and back walls (14, 15) are provided, the front wall (14) acting as a door and being hingedly attached to one of the side walls (12), and the back wall (15) being attached between the side walls (12, 13). If the waste receptacle is in the form of a plastic bag (82), it may be carried by frame (83) which is moveably mounted on tracks (41) carried by the side walls (12, 13). The container (10) may be manufactured simply by molding the identical parts and connecting them as described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Paul E. Delmerico, Carl R. Schulz
  • Patent number: 6210037
    Abstract: A removable one-piece, puncture resistant, flexible inner liner insert for use in a variety of backpacks, soft body portfolios, carrying bags and the like. The liner insert has an adjustable variably sized bottom portion having at least four side regions, at least four stress relief joints, a front flap attached to the first side region of said bottom portion, a back flap attached to the second side region of the bottom portion, and a first side flap and a second side flap attached to the third and fourth side regions of the bottom portion respectively. Additionally, a plurality of size adjusting perforations are located adjacent each of the four joints and run inwardly, at an approximately 45° angle, towards the center of the bottom portion. The size adjusting perforations enable an individual to easily adjust the size of the bottom portion of the liner insert such that it substantially corresponds to the size of the bottom region of the back pack that the liner insert is to be installed within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Daniel M. Brandon, Jr.