Stands Patents (Class 248/97)
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Patent number: 11849872Abstract: A collapsible food container supporting assembly includes a base having a top side and a bottom side. The base includes a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A bag engagement member is mounted on the base and releasably engages a bottom of an open bag. A vertical support is attached to the base and extends upwardly therefrom. The vertical support receives a side edge of the open bag to retain the side edge in a vertical orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Inventor: Tino Garcia
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Patent number: 11845607Abstract: A trash can with a separable base and sidewall. The base and the sidewall have cooperating engaging structures, such as slots in the sidewall and tabs on an inner face of a perimeter wall of the base. The base has a projecting ledge on an outer face of the perimeter wall. The sidewall and base are separated from one another by depressing the projecting ledge, thereby causing the base to resiliently deform and move at least one of the cooperating engaging structures of the base out of engagement with its counterpart on or in the sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: 3 Boys Enterprises, LLCInventor: Jeffrey S. Christian
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Patent number: 11786790Abstract: Described herein is a golf bag with a sub-assembly and a stand assembly that together form a carry bag. The sub-assembly can comprise a divider top, a base, a divider sleeve, one or more stays that secure the base to the divider top, and a flat. The stand assembly can comprise a pair of legs, a spring, a pair of brackets for attaching the spring to the legs, and a pair of leg end cap protectors. When strapped to a golf cart, a golf bag can rub against portions of the cart, wearing paint off the legs. The instant golf bag comprises leg end cap protectors that can prevent wear on an upper portion of the legs. Furthermore, the stand assembly can be shipped disconnected from the sub-assembly to allow the sub-assembly to collapse and reduce shipping box size.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONInventors: James D. Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David A. Higdon, Jason S. Milligan
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Patent number: 11766139Abstract: The invention is a grocery bag loading rack and method of using same. Embodiments of the invention are useful for supporting most any type of grocery bag in the open position so that a user can fill the grocery bag, two-handed. Embodiments of the grocery bag loading rack may be used to load plastic gusseted t-shirt, paper, or reusable cloth or fabric grocery bags.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventors: Jeffrey Brian Short, Sherri Lynne Short
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Patent number: 11358333Abstract: A foldable 3D printer includes: a main body having an upper surface parallel to the ground; a stage coupled to the upper surface of the main body and adapted to stack a molding material thereon; a nozzle unit spraying the molding material onto the stage; and a bridge assembly adapted to mount the nozzle unit thereon, the bridge assembly being rotatably coupled to the main body to be positioned parallel to the main body when not in use and to be positioned perpendicular to the main body when in use.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Anatz Inc.Inventor: Dongyub Lee
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Patent number: 11358791Abstract: A device whose purpose is to hold a lawn trash bag upright and open for easy fill up with leaves, lawn clippings, recyclables, or any yard or beach debris and clean up. It holds up to a 55 gallon capacity. It is constructed of heavy, durable plastic yet is light weight and easy to manage. It consists of four interlocking pieces to assemble for use and disassemble for storage.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Inventor: Owen Lee Alberson
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Patent number: 11280448Abstract: Disclosed herein is an exemplary bipod device that includes a first shaft and a second shaft. The first and the second shaft are attached together by a connector. Also, attached to the first shaft is a first platform and attached to the second shaft is a second platform. Additionally, disclosed herein is an exemplary bipod system that includes a bipod comprising a first and a second shaft, and a connector connected to the first and second shaft. The bipod system further includes a first platform attached to the first shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Inventor: Rick Young
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Patent number: 11186436Abstract: A self-loading receptacle liner apparatus has a pair of parallel tubes, each with a longitudinal slot extending the length of the tube. The slot center widens to a notch. The tube ends are attached together by two elastic bands with the slots facing each other. Each of a nested set of liners has a drawstring within a passage at the top of the liner and accessible through an opening in the passage. The stacked liners passages are slid into the slot until the drawstring openings align with the notch. The stacked liners are placed in the receptacle, and the tubes pulled apart until they straddle the receptacle opening and placed against the outside of the receptacle. When the upper-most liner is full, the drawstrings are pulled from the notch to cinch the top of the liner, simultaneously pulling the liner from the slots, leaving the next liner ready for use.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Inventor: Andrea Lipof
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Patent number: 11135483Abstract: A device for collecting and storing playing objects is disclosed. The device comprises a handle portion for detachably connecting to a handle. The device also comprises a frame portion comprising an opening for receiving playing objects, a collecting side, a storing side, and a net attached to the frame portion and extending outwardly from the storing side of the frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Inventor: Daniel George Joseph Brady
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Patent number: 11072491Abstract: A garbage bag holder can be used in place of a traditional garbage can. The garbage bag holder can have a foldable design that facilitates its transport and enables it to be easily deployed in virtually any location. At the same time, the foldable design provides a reinforced structure that allows the garbage bag holder to support a substantial amount of weight.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Vantage Innovative Products LLCInventors: Marty Van Tassell, Tonya Van Tassell
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Patent number: 10981721Abstract: A storage device and a storage bag are provided. The storage device includes: a barrel-shaped body, including a bottom board and a side wall connected with the bottom board; a storage bag convey member, disposed an outer side of the side wall, and configured to convey a storage bag to a side edge of the side wall away from the bottom board; a first driving part, including a rotation part and a rocker arm, the rotation part being disposed on the bottom board, an end of the rocker arm being connected with the rotation part, another end of the rocker arm extending to a side of the side wall away from the bottom board, and the rocker arm being configured to rotate along the side wall under driven of the rotation part.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Yan Ren, Zifeng Wang, Lei Cao
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Patent number: 10874791Abstract: A medical fluid bag rack for hanging bags containing medical fluid that includes at least one base section; at least two support arms which extend from the base section; and at least one bag rack arm. The at least one bag rack arm extends from the base section or from one of the support arms. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing the fluid bag rack and devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbHInventors: Gerhard Mager, Stefan Oesterreich, Udo Waeber
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Patent number: 10538359Abstract: A mobile waste storage device is disclosed. The mobile waste storage device includes a storage body and a pair of cover sections. The storage body includes a waste receiving space and a plurality of body fastener receiving passageways. The pair of cover sections is flexibly attached to the storage body and is extendable over each other when covering the waste receiving space. Each cover section includes a cover fastener receiving passageway extending through an end thereof and positioned to correspond with another cover fastener receiving passageway extending through an opposite cover section and one of the plurality of body fastener receiving passageways when the pair of cover sections overlap to cover the waste receiving space.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: New Heights LLCInventor: Aaron Jay Beiler
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Patent number: 10421573Abstract: A linen hamper made of a light weight tubular frame for releasably securing a hamper bag includes an open top which can be closed by a pivotally mounted lid. The lid is connected to a foot pedal pivotally mounted on the frame, by an adjustable control rod pivotally connected to each. A closing cylinder is biased to close the lid when pressure is removed from the foot pedal. However, the control rod is adjustable to a second state in which the pivot point of its connection to the lid is aligned or is over center relative to the pivot point of the lid, and with respect to the closing force exerted by the control rod on the lid, such that the closing cylinder cannot close the lid until the lid is tapped forwardly slightly.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Geerpres, Inc.Inventors: Scott E. Ribbe, Carleton Wright, Dale Bucy
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Patent number: 10359232Abstract: A bag drying apparatus. The bag drying apparatus includes a panel having a panel slot with an open first end that is accessible from a first end of the panel. The panel is adapted to couple with a board with a board slot having an open first end accessible from a second end of the board. When the panel and board are interlocked, the bag drying apparatus is configured to receive and to maintain an inverted bag in an open position. In one embodiment, the bag drying apparatus is modular, allowing the selective configuration and customization of panels and boards.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Inventor: Gilbert Juarez
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Patent number: 10351339Abstract: The subject plastic bag holder is adapted for holding a large plastic bag next to a side of a two wheel cart and on top of a base of the cart. The bag holder includes a “U” shaped ring having threaded ends for attachment to a horizontal support bar. The support bar is attached to an upper portion of a frame of the cart. The support bar and the ring included a plurality of spaced apart, upwardly extending, pins. The pins are used for attaching the plastic bag to the top of the support bar and the top of the ring for holding the bag in an open top position for receiving the yard and garden waste material therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventors: Deborah U. Moens, Kenneth R. Moens
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Patent number: 10278528Abstract: A storage frame for ball caps. It is a form that has a flat base that is formed into the general shape of a large ball cap. Spines extends upward from the base in a semi-circular form around the back of the base. A semi-circular form holds the rear spines, and provides a finished look to the device. On the base, flexible pieces of plastic make a smaller form, in the shape of a ball cap. This lower form is used to hold the caps, which can be stacked up as desired. The rear four pieces are secured at the tops of the bowed pieces with a screw and nut.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Inventor: Jimmy Godsby
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Patent number: 9993087Abstract: The collapsible tripod fishing seat is adapted for use in water. The collapsible tripod fishing seat is adapted for use during wade fishing. The collapsible tripod fishing seat is adjustable in height. The collapsible tripod fishing seat is collapsible. The collapsible tripod fishing seat is designed to float in the collapsed position. The collapsible tripod fishing seat comprises a plurality of telescopic poles, a plurality of hinge mechanisms, a seat, a tether, and a mesh surface. The plurality of hinge mechanisms, the seat, the tether, and the mesh surface are attached to the plurality of telescopic poles.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Inventors: Richard Ricks, Alexandra Ricks
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Patent number: 9149008Abstract: A plant support apparatus and related method for supporting a plant are disclosed. The plant support apparatus includes a first support layer including a first plurality of support arms having first ends and second ends. The first ends are coupled at a corresponding plurality of first support junctions and the second ends are coupled at a corresponding plurality of second support junctions. A second support layer includes a second plurality of support arms having first ends and second ends. The first ends are coupled at a corresponding plurality of third support junctions and the second ends are coupled at a corresponding plurality of fourth support junctions. The second and third support junctions are selectively coupled for concurrent movement. Subsequent layers of support are sequentially added to accommodate and support the plant as it grows.Type: GrantFiled: January 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: JAYDA, LLCInventors: David Louis Schemmel, Jayne Collins Schemmel
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Patent number: 9056715Abstract: A bag stand includes at least two side panels, each side panel having a top end, a bottom end, and two adjacent side ends, each side panel connected to at least one adjacent side panel to form a bag stand including a top end, a bottom end, and an interior and defining an opening at the top end.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Pratt Industries, Inc.Inventor: John Richard Muse
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Publication number: 20150144750Abstract: A collapsible support frame has a top opening and open sides to allow a plastic bag to be received through the top opening. Anchoring members protrude outwardly from the frame to engage the top of the open bag after it is folded over the frame. The anchoring members are dimensioned to at least partially stretch the folded-over portion of the bag to insure that the bag remains secured to the frame even when the bag is weighed down with materials placed in the bag, such as trash, recyclables, etc. After the bag is full and is to be removed from the frame the folded over portion is manually urged over the anchoring members to separate the bag from the frame. While the bag is held in the frame the exterior surfaces of the bag are visible and preferably bear messages, advertisements, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Allen Moses
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Publication number: 20150144749Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-partite article 20 comprising a plurality of frame members 12 detachably engageable to a plurality of support members 14 to form an article frame 22 in which the plurality of frame members 12 are disposed coaxially and are spaced apart from each other to define an internal volume. The multi-partite article 20 can be assembled and disassembled as required for ease of storage and/or transportation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Timothy Leyshon
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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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Publication number: 20150097091Abstract: A hamper support system herein includes a single horizontal support bar, and at least one anchor hook that has an upper and a lower section. A hamper bag frame may also be included, which can be selectively engaged with and disengaged from the horizontal support barvia the anchor hook to enable easy transportation of the attached hamper bag. The anchor hook may be connected to the horizontal support bar via the lower section and may receive and support the hamper bag frame with the upper section. When a portion of the hamper bag frame is placed below the upper section of the anchor hook and adjacent portions of the hamper bag frame are positioned over the horizontal support bar, the hamper bag frame is held in a secure position such that the attached hamper bag is able to be filled.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Milton D. Ruiz
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Patent number: 8998152Abstract: A portable barrier installation system and release mechanism is provided. A support frame comprising a first support arch is coupled on each end to a first and second support base. A second support arch, parallel to the first support arch, is coupled on each end to the first and second support base. A hopper assembly is coupled to the support frame. Rotation of the hopper assembly causes the hopper assembly to be in a fill or storage position. A release mechanism facilitates the release and placement of filled bags.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Landmark Earth Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Barton Wade Daniel, Timothy Charles Stamps
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Patent number: 8967558Abstract: A method and device of inserting a food stuff into a food stuff bag is disclosed, with the method involving providing a substantially flexible resilient food stuff support that is generally “U” shaped when viewed from its operative position on a countertop, inserting at least a first end of the device a short depth into an opening of a pliable bag, such first end having an edge that is curved and opposing sides that are substantially straight. A bending mechanism bends so that at least the first end deforms from a first configuration to a second configuration for insertion of the first end through the bag opening and into an interior of the bag, wherein when the forces are reduced, the first end changes shape toward the first configuration for holding a portion of the bag and for providing an open volume within the bag for transferring a food stuff to the interior of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventor: Brad Blessman
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Patent number: 8967658Abstract: A folding ball trolley has a frame and a bag. The frame has two main rod assemblies and two connecting rod assemblies. When the folding ball trolley is expanded, the main rods and the connecting rods lean outward under gravity until the main rods brace the bag. The bag holds the main rods at a specific angle, and the main rods hold the connecting rods at a specific angle. The main rod assemblies and the connecting rod assemblies are connected into a rectangle, such that the frame is expanded horizontally when the rods are leant outward. Thus, the folding ball trolley can achieve auto expansion without any resilient element, and therefore a user does not have to resist the resilient force when folding. Besides, the amount of the rods is reduced to eight (four main rods and four connecting rods), which reduces the manufacturing cost and facilitates ease of assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventor: Chia-Ling Wang
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Patent number: 8925875Abstract: A support stand for disposal bags includes a base and at least four posts extending upwardly from the base. Each post terminates in an upper extremity. An extendable tip is positioned at the upper extremity of each post. Each extendable tip is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. Extendable tips are maintained in the extended position by a locking mechanism. Releasing the locking mechanism on one or more extendable tip causes the extendable tip to move to the retracted position thereby relieving tension on a disposal bag that is supported in the support stand to avoid binding between the disposal bag and the posts.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Inventor: Matthew Horvath
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Patent number: 8919548Abstract: Embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system and methods to manufacture golf bags are generally described herein. Other embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Brian J. McGuire, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Alex Cowan
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Patent number: 8888054Abstract: The invention includes apparatus to assist a user in cleaning up trash, particularly lawn and garden materials. In one embodiment the device includes a waste receptacle having a supply of endless bagging material mounted at the rim portion thereof and a large side wall opening in the receptacle to permit the removal of the loaded bag. In another embodiment the device includes a platform having a central opening supported above the ground on legs or a frame member. Attached to the platform is an area holding a supply of endless bagging material which is fed through the central opening in the platform and tied off to form a bag. The platform and bagging material supply may be embodied in a tray with collapsible legs; optionally in a single use disposable format. In another embodiment the bagging assembly is mounted on a pole or a wheeled cart including a lower support member.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventors: Per Anders Peterson, Brett Allen Shogren
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Publication number: 20140312185Abstract: The Portotrash garbage disposal unit comprises a hollow ring forming a mouth of the garbage disposal unit. Legs capable of connecting to and supporting the mouth and allowing the unit to stand in an upright standing position are provided. A bag that fits over and is kept in place by the hollow ring is provided and occupies at least some of the space formed in between the legs. Preferably, there are four legs identified as a first leg, a second leg, a third leg, and a fourth leg. The first and the third leg are connected to each other by a first connecting member forming a first leg pair, and the second and fourth legs are connected to each other by a second connecting member, forming a second leg pair. The first leg pair and the second leg pair are pivotally connected to each other through their respective connecting members. Hollow ring comprises a clasp or other fitting mechanism corresponding to each leg to which it connects.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Elaheh Moayed Sabeti
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Publication number: 20140312184Abstract: A bag holder that has a lower frame member with a curved surface that substantially conforms to the curvature of a first circle. An upper frame member has a curved surface that substantially conforms to the curvature of a second circle, with the radii of the circles being substantially the same. First, second and third vertical support members are fixed to the upper and lower frame members. A centermost vertical support member is substantially equidistant from the other vertical support members. An elastomeric pad extends along the upper frame member and wraps around the upper frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Peter Marvin Weldon
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Patent number: 8857772Abstract: A bag holder that has a lower frame member with a curved surface that substantially conforms to the curvature of a first circle. An upper frame member has a curved surface that substantially conforms to the curvature of a second circle, with the radii of the circles being substantially the same. First, second and third vertical support members are fixed to the upper and lower frame members. A centermost vertical support member is substantially equidistant from the other vertical support members. An elastomeric pad extends along the upper frame member and wraps around the upper frame member.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Inventor: Peter Marvin Weldon
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Patent number: 8840072Abstract: Disclosed is a bag stand including at least three side panels, each side panel having a top end, a bottom end, a left end, a right end, an inner surface, and an outer surface, each side panel having two adjacent side panels, each right end of each side panel connected to the left end of one of the adjacent side panels and each left end of each side panel connected to the right end of the other adjacent side panel, thereby forming a substantially continuous bag stand having a top end and a bottom end and a plurality of panel tabs, each panel tab hingedly connected to the top end of the bag stand, each panel tab having at least one interfacing end for connection to at least one other of the plurality of panel tabs.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Pratt Industries, Inc.Inventor: John Richard Muse
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Patent number: 8807493Abstract: A stackable wheeled bucket stand and method is disclosed. The bucket stand includes an elliptical support ring configured to support a bucket, a plurality of leg assemblies, each leg assembly connected to the support ring, and a plurality of wheels, each wheel connected to a leg.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Inventor: David Kamon, II
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Publication number: 20140217247Abstract: A bag support assembly comprising a frame (20) that includes a pair of beams (22) and a plurality of tubes (38) that extend perpendicularly between the beams (22). Two pairs of vertical rails (50) are supported by disposition in the beams (22). A plurality of bags (62) present an opening (64) for being supported on the frame (20). A plurality of hoops (66) are each disposed about the openings (64). A connector bar (68) having a first side (70) and a second side (72) presents substantially parallel legs (74) for support by the frame (20). At least one hook (76) is attached to the first side (70) of the connector bar (68) and extends in the opposite direction from the legs (74) for positioning the hoops (66) to rest upon the connector bar (68) and to extend from the second side (72) of the connector bar (68) and over the connector bar (68) in the direction of the legs (74) to support the bags (62) in a cantilevered fashion while retained by the hook (76).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: HMS Mfg. Co.Inventors: Todd Kemmer, Todd Lajewski, Janet Sofy
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Patent number: 8757563Abstract: Disclosed is a bag stand including a hollow stand having an inner surface, an outer surface, a top end, and a bottom end, the hollow stand including at least one side panel, each side panel having two ends, each end of each side panel connected to an adjacent end of a side panel to form a substantially continuous outer surface and a substantially continuous inner surface thereby defining an opening along the top end of the hollow stand; and a funnel interfacing with the top end of the hollow stand and having an inner surface, an outer surface, a top end, a bottom end, and at least two side ends, the funnel defining an opening at each of the top end and the bottom end of the funnel, the top end of the funnel having a larger opening and the bottom end of the funnel having a smaller opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Pratt Industries, Inc.Inventor: John Richard Muse
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Publication number: 20140151515Abstract: A bag support system is designed to universally support plastic shopping bags with integrated loop handles in an upright and open position for re-use as trash bags or receptacles to store and/or sort other materials or components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventor: Christopher David Andersen
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Publication number: 20140138499Abstract: Provided is an adjustable bag retaining apparatus comprising a hook or clamp, the hook or clamp capable vertically sliding movement on or in a track, mast, stand, support or hollow sleeve for accommodating bags of different sizes for packing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: LAICOR FIXTURES, INC.Inventors: Toni Laitila, Andy Laitila, Mika Laitila
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Patent number: 8720834Abstract: A hoop for holding a bag comprises a hoop strip having a first end, a second end and a central portion between the first and second ends. The hoop strip being comprises a resilient material. A first loop member attaches to the first end of the hoop strip, defining a channel which receives slidably therein the central portion of the hoop strip. A second loop member attaches to the second end of the hoop strip, defining a channel which receives slidably therein the central portion of the loop strip. The first and second loop members keep the hoop strip generally circular, but it can be adjusted so as to have a plurality of circumferences by sliding the central portion of the hoop strip within the first and second loop members. The hoop may also comprise a handle for holding the hoop, and a base.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Fred Bradley Scobey, Jr.
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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: 8684323Abstract: A bag holder for holding a t-shirt bag includes a holder frame and a holder handle that is secured to the holder frame. The holder frame selectively holds the t-shirt bag and including a first handle restraint that restrains a first bag handle of the t-shirt bag, a second handle restraint that restrains a second bag handle of the t-shirt bag, and a bag support region that supports the t-shirt type bag near the bag opening. The holder handle is movable relative to the holder frame between a carrying position in which the holder handle is used for carrying the holder frame and the t-shirt bag, and an attachment position in which that holder handle is used for hanging the holder frame and the t-shirt bag near a vertical surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Peter McConnell
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Patent number: 8678326Abstract: A golf bag support for releasably retaining a golf bag having a longitudinal axis includes a base, a foot, and a pair of arms. The base has a bottom for contacting a surface. The foot is connected to the base and movable between a first position and a second position, the second position arranging the foot to stabilize the base on the surface. The pair of arms extends from the base. The arms are spaced from each other to define a seat sized to receive the golf bag. The arms are movable relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventor: Richard C. Vito
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Patent number: 8672171Abstract: A trashcan includes a container having a base and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the base forming an interior space for receipt of a trash bag therein; and a trash bag retention member disposed on the peripheral wall, the retention member defining a passageway into the interior space of the container and comprising a plurality of resilient, flexible fingers configured to receive and retain therebetween a portion of a trash bag. Each finger includes a portion thereof that extends away from the peripheral wall. Each finger is “bent” and extends away from the peripheral wall. A finger may extend away from the peripheral wall on the exterior of the container, away from the peripheral wall on the interior of the container, or both. A method of making the trashcan includes injection molding the container and the retention member separately or, alternatively, together.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Edison Nation, LLCInventors: Matthew Wynn, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Tom Philpott, Ian D. Kovacevich
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Publication number: 20140061400Abstract: The present invention is a bag opener device that includes a planar horizontal portion set on a flat surface, the planar horizontal portion stabilizes the bag opener device, a planar vertical portion hingedly attached to the planar horizontal portion, the planar vertical portion is folded and movably positioned as desired by a user and a plurality of hinges hingedly attach the planar horizontal portion to the planar vertical portion and allow a user to position the planar horizontal portion and the planar vertical portion as desired. The bag opener device includes a pair of holder rods extends from the planar vertical portion to hold-up a bag to be filled with a selected one of one or more materials and one or more items and a pair of holder clips attached to the pair of holder rods to releasably secure the bag in an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Charles Sanderson
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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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Patent number: 8662336Abstract: There is a bag scaffold configured to support a flexible bag in an upright and open configuration. The bag scaffold includes a first wall member having a first end and a second end. The first wall member includes a plurality of panels coupled to each other in series by an integral leaf spring. The first wall member includes a first coupling structure and a second coupling structure and is configured to be able to selectably couple to the first coupling structure. The bag scaffold includes a second wall member that is substantially identical to the first wall member and is selectably coupled thereto at their respective first and second coupling structures.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: Zane Stowers
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Publication number: 20140001317Abstract: A trash bag support structure comprising a frame; a pair of legs attached to the sides of the frame, where the legs provide the height to the support structure; a base attached between the pair of legs, where the frame, the legs and the base receive a trash bag; and a pair of feet extending from the bottom of each leg, attached to the base, where the feet enable the frame to stand erect during use, and where the feet extend into the trash bag to keep the bag in an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: John VELARDE
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Patent number: 8595951Abstract: This invention discloses a dryer for insertion into a cavity of a reservoir bladder with a fill inlet, a primary internal cavity and a back pocket cavity portion, the dryer including a framework configured for insertion into a water inlet of an internal cavity of reservoir bladder which includes a primary internal cavity and a back pocket cavity portion, and a first air passageway formed by the framework and configured to receive heated air from an air supply passageway and heater, and to direct the heated air to the primary internal cavity. The invention also discloses the framework forming a second air passageway which is configured to direct heated air to the back pocket cavity portion and such a framework providing a biased tab mounted to the framework configured to provide a biased securing tab for applying outward pressure to the water inlet of the reservoir bladder, for securing the reservoir bladder to the framework.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Peet Shoe Dryer, Inc.Inventor: Blair G. Peet
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Publication number: 20130292521Abstract: A carrier for carrying patient fluids comprising a carrying frame, a support base, at least one container holder, attached to the carrying frame distal from the floor, configured to receive a container of medication, the container holder being movable between an upward position and a downward position, a holder activator spaced from the container holder and positioned between the container holder and the floor, coupled to the container holder, and configured such that the container holder moves toward a downward position in response to a first movement of the holder activator, and toward an upward position in response to a second movement of the holder activator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2011Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: NOTION MEDICAL, INC.Inventor: Mark P. Chepurny