Abstract: A collapsible cart for transporting a plurality of handled shopping bags and the like. The cart has an elongated frame having upper and lower sections which are pivotally coupled together. The frame is adjustable between a deployed position where the upper and lower frame sections are substantially aligned longitudinally and a collapsed position where the upper and lower frame sections are folded together. A pair of wheels are pivotally coupled to the lower section of the frame which fold together when the frame is collapsed. A support arm for suspending a load is pivotally coupled to the frame upper section and is moveable between a horizontal, load-supporting position and a folded position extending alongside the frame. The shopping bags are suspended from a plurality of hooks mounted on the support arm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein in a garment bag which folds from a fully folded configuration to a tote configuration and an open configuration. The garment bag has wheels, a lifting mechanism, a linkage assembly, and an actuator. The lifting mechanism includes a shoulder strap. The shoulder strap can pull on the linkage assembly to fold the garment bag from the tote configuration to the fully folded configuration. The wheels facilitate transport of the garment bag when the garment bag is in the tote configuration. The garment bag automatically locks in the fully folded configuration to facilitate carrying of and storage of the garment bag. The actuator is engageable to automatically release the garment bag from the fully folded configuration to the tote configuration.

Abstract: A luggage cart (10) is formed from two mirror image frame members (12) and (14), which are pivotally connected at (16) and (18). A soft shell fabric garment bag (20) is fastened to the frame members (12) and (14). Projections (24) extend into fold (26) of the garment bag (20) to support it in place on the frame members (12) and (14). A crossed flexible cable (42) is connected to the frame members (12) and (14) at (46) and (48) near the bottom of the frame members (12) and (14) by means of D-rings (49) and by means of tubes (51) near the top of the frame members (12) and (14) at front (50) and back (52) of the luggage cart (10). The cable 42 further is connected to a shoulder strap (56). In use of the luggage cart (10) and garment bag (20), the luggage cart (10) is opened by placing the luggage cart (10) on the ground and pressing down on the top of the garment bag (20) or on handles (40). The luggage cart can then be wheeled around by pulling on handle (58).

Abstract: A golfclub-case preferably employed in nature of a lighter carrybag embodiment, features a telescopically variable advantage; whereby the golfer is provided a more comfortably balanced effect during carry-modality, yet more convenient access during freestanding-modality. The special golfclub-case structure comprises two tubular sections freely sliding one inside the other, plus a shoulder-sling secured at one end to the upper opened-end of the golfclub-case, the oposite end down near the case's basecup. Thus when rested upon the base, the case telescopically-retracts about 4-inches, facilitating better upper-end access to shorter putter and wedge type clubs; yet-when lifted away for resumption of carrying, weight of golfclubs automatically re-extends case length, thus effectively shifting center-of-gravity more aft of one's shoulder than with a conventional case, thereby negating former aggravating tendancy of golfclubs to spill out forward as one moves about.

Abstract: The portable collection bag carrier has two tubular support posts removably mounted on a base board. A T-shaped bracket is mounted on each post. A vertical slot is formed at each end of the horizontal bar member of the T-shaped bracket. A slider member is slidably mounted on the vertical leg member of the T-shaped bracket, and a loop-shaped cable is mounted on the slider member. A collection bag may be removably mounted on the carrier by folding the top rim of the bag to wrap over the horizontal bar member of the T-shaped brackets, and placing the loop-shaped cable over the folded top rim of the bag to engage with the vertical slots. The cable is then tightened by sliding the slider member downwards to secure the bag in place. The base is also provided with a set of wheels and a tow rope to facilitate the carrier from being moved with ease around the work area for filling the bag.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting trash bags that prevents the trash bag from contacting the ground during transport. The apparatus includes a main vertically oriented member having a carrying assembly at its top end and a wheeled supporting base assembly at its bottom end. The carrying assembly holds and maintains the open end of the trash bag. The base assembly includes a horizontally oriented plate that is vertically aligned with the carrying assembly to prevent the closed end of the bag from contacting the ground.

Abstract: A utility cart is disclosed for holding a collection bag. The device comprises a frame, a support ring, and an integral ring clamp for clamping the rim of the bag to the support ring. The cart may additionally comprise wheels for transporting the cart along the ground, and a pivoting handle for grasping the cart. The cart may be folded for convenient storage. An enclosed cover for the cart with an optional hose attachment for connection to an external vacuum or blower is disclosed.

Abstract: A grass hopper cart is provided, which consists of a cabinet and a structure within the cabinet for holding a standard paper bag in an opened stationary position. A hopper is placed into the cabinet above the holding structure, so that grass cuttings dumped into the hopper will enter the paper bag for proper disposal.

Abstract: A garment bag luggage cart attachment (10) fastens to a conventional soft-sided garment bag (12), which folds along spine (14) and has a handle (16) midway along the spine (14). Attachment (10) is formed from a first frame member (18) and a second frame member (20) pivotally connected to the first frame member (18) at (22) and (24). A flexible fabric belt (42) is permanently attached at one end to raised central portion (26) on the first frame member (18) and is releasably attached around raised central portion (30) on the second frame member (20) by means of Velcro type fasteners at (44). A set of short straps (46) are fastened to bottoms (28) and (32) of the first and second frame members (18) and (20). Straps (48) are fastened to strap rings (36) at ends (38) and (40). The straps (48) are double layered, with layers (50) and (52) free to separate along either side of the garment bag (12).

Abstract: A hospital cart structure is arranged to include a flexible support container suspended from the support frame structure of the cart, with the support container mounted within a rigid container loop, and the container loop having a lid member hingedly mounted to the loop in biased communication with the container hoop.

Abstract: Storage and dispensing unit comprising, in combination, wall structure defining an enclosure having outer walls, holding structure for supporting one or more containers in generally exposed condition on the outer facing walls, the holding structure including a first generally horizontal surface connected to the outer wall and offset laterally therefrom to define a shelf, a second generally horizontal surface in opposed relation to and spaced vertically from the first surface, structure defining an aperture in the second surface, and guide structure connecting the second surface to the outer wall for movement relative to the first surface, the guide structure providing a confined path of movement so that the second surface is movable toward and away from the first surface, whereby a container placed on the first surface extends upward into the aperture when the second surface is in its lowermost position and the container is free of the aperture when the second surface is in its uppermost position.

Abstract: A bag holding cart for use in collecting and conveying materials in a hospital, hotel, or other institution (as well as in industrial and residential environments) comprising a pair of inverted U-shaped frame support members having an adjustable pivotable connection at about their respective centers is presented. This adjustable pivotable connection is an important feature of the present invention as it permits the cart to be adjusted for various bag sizes. A unitary base is provided to the lower portion of the cart. This base is pivotably connected to one of the frame members and is detachably connected to the other frame member by a bracket connected to the base, which affords a snap lock between the base and frame member. This bracket is also an important feature of the present invention as it prevents vertical movement of the base. A cover is pivotably attached to the upper portion of the cart and may be activated by a foot pedal which is linked to the cover by a pair of wire supports.

Abstract: A hamper constructed to have an upper rim over which a disposable waste bag may be suspended in an open condition, and a hinged frame which serves to clamp the upper end of the bag to the rim. The bag may then be conveniently loaded. A hinged lid is also provided for closing the hamper when not in use. The rim is supported on upright posts which, in turn, are mounted on a base supported on casters. A removable plastic tray may be mounted on the base to catch spillage. The lid and frame may be removable for cleaning purposes. The lid and frame are hinged to a rear portion of the upper rim by means of an elongated hinge, and the hinge has at least one resilient clip for removably attaching the hinge to the rear portion of the rim to permit the frame and lid to be removed from the bracket.

Abstract: A garbage bag holder of the type manufactured from a wire frame for receiving the mouth of a garbage bag which is wrapped over the wire frame into an open position to receive garbage or other material. The wire frame is symmetrical so that the bag holder is operable in an inverted position. The wire frame has legs bent relative to the bottom bars at an angle greater than 90 degrees such that flexing of the legs are required during installation of a garbage bag over the wire frame.

Abstract: A two wheeled vehicle which is utilized to receive a elasticized cloth laundry bag which in turn is used to receive linen and other washables from hospitals, nursing homes, other healthcare facilities and the like. The wheeled vehicle is collapsible for storage and has a unique cover to allow an open bag receptacle to be covered when not in immediate use and has a unique hinge assembly.A two wheeled vehicle which is utilized to receive a plastic trash bag which in turn is used to receive and store household trash and garbage. The wheeled vehicle has a unique cover with vinyl foam tape attached along the periphery of the underside of the cover so that odors from trash and garbage stored therein are unable to escape from the plastic trash bag.

Abstract: A paper sack carrying wheeled dolly is provided having a bottom platform supporting the bottom of a biodegradable paper sack such as is now required by some municipalities in their recycling programs. The upright frame of the dolly has a rearwardly extended top handle portion and mounts a top entry guide extending forwardly therefrom vertically aligned with the bottom platform with a bottom shank sized to fit within the top of the paper sack. A retainer strap having opposite ends fastened to opposite sides of the top of the frame has resiliently deflectable convex portions cam action latch tightened on opposite sides and the front of a bag at the top against the bag entry shank of the top entry guide.

Abstract: A saddle mounting structure comprising a connector for connecting a saddle to a golf cart's main frame, two symmetrical locating blocks for connecting said connector to the pillar of the saddle by a screw and a lock nut, two fastening plates for connecting the connector to the golf cart's main frame by a second screw. The connector has raised strips radially made on the outer wall surface alternatively engaged in a plurality of radial grooves on one symmetrical locating block for adjusting the angular position of the saddle relative to the golf cart's main frame.

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 mobile leaf bag loading fixture (10) is provided which includes an elongated back (12), forwardly extending bottom (14), and bag-supporting hoop (18). The fixture (10) is equipped with strategically located wheels (76, 78) permitting the fixture (10) to be placed directly upon a support surface (96) with the wheels being rendered inoperative, so as to facilitate bag loading. When loading operations are completed, the fixture (10) may be raised and wheeled away. Preferably, the hoop (18) consists of interfitted, adjustable sections (82, 84) permitting alteration of the effective size of the hoop (18). In addition the hoop (18) is advantageously oriented at an acute angle relative to back (12), to further ease loading operations.

Abstract: A system and method for isolated removal and/or repair of a localized area in a structure, such as a ceiling or a wall. The system includes an adjustable support structure to which a debris containment bag is secured. The support structure is designed to adjustably hold the bag against a wall, ceiling or other structure so that a person can perform work on that structure from within the bag. In preferred embodiments the bag is fluid impermeable, carries one or more glove body which allows an operator to work within the bag on any isolated to-be-treated portion of a structure, a hose for controllably spraying liquids into the bag, and a vacuum hose for exhausting gases from the bag. The vacuum hose creates a negative pressure within the bag in a manner which reduces or eliminates the ability for material within the bag, such as asbestos, from becoming air entrained.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a trash bag. The apparatus includes base structure having an opening therethrough for allowing the body portion of the trash bag to extend therethrough and having a lip adjacent the opening for allowing the opened end of the body portion of the trash bag to be folded there over; and funnel structure having an opened first end for being positioned within the hollow body portion of the trash bag and within the opening of the base structure and having an opened second end. The funnel structure has a passageway extending between the first and second ends thereof for allowing trash inserted into the second end to pass therethrough into the hollow body portion of the trash bag. The cross-sectional area of the passageway at the second end of the funnel structure is larger than the cross-sectional area of the passageway at the first end of the funnel structure and larger than the cross-sectional area of the opened end of the body portion of the trash bag.

Abstract: A treadle top container for refuse and the like comprises a lower container member interconnected with an upper container member by an upright container member. The upright container member includes a hollow portion which communicates with a hollow portion of the lower container member and a hollow portion of the upper container member. A foot pedal is movably mounted adjacent to the lower container member while a lid is movably mounted adjacent to a rotatable portion of the upper container member. The lid is shaped to selectively close an open marginal edge of the upper container member. A flexible actuator is provided having one end operatively connected with the foot pedal and the other end operatively connected with a pivot rod located within and attached to the rotatable portion of the hollow portion of the upper container member.

Abstract: A refuse collector comprises a wheeled frame at one end of which is a hoop which supports a pliable cylindrical sleeve that is open at both of its ends. The hoop also is adapted to support a trash bag open at one end, the trash bag being accommodated within the sleeve. The handle is coupled to the hoop and is pivotable between a first position in which it extends in prolongation of the hoop and a second position in which it generally parallels the frame. In the first position the handle enables the user to move the frame along the ground with the open end of the trash bag in condition to receive litter and in the second position of the handle it provides a support for the frame in such manner as to maintain the trash bag and its contents in an upright position.

Abstract: A gull winged wheeled cart apparatus (10) for holding elongated rolls (101) of flooring material; wherein the apparatus (10) comprises a wheeled base unit (11) having elongated front (18) and rear (19) support members and a pair of curved capture arms (25) are adapted to be releasably secured to the front support member (18).

Abstract: A bag restraining system, and method of its use is diclosed. The bag restraining system, in its preferred embodiment, provides a device that can be easily attached to existing two wheel transport units while providing a vast range of vertical and horizontal adjustment necessary to effectively restrain and accommodate bages of various lengths and/or diamters. The system provides for the quick and easy removal of the protruding elements, on which bags are restrained, from the two wheel transport unit to allow immediate use of the two wheel transport unit in a material transport capacity when desired. The system incorporates automatic gripping, force controlling and distributing compressible material elements which, either alone or in conjunction with forces developed by rotating members, control and distribute the restraining forces exerted on a restrained bag. The system also provides for quick and easy bag release.

Abstract: A portable, self-supporting, collapsible utility stand is described for supporting a trash bag or the like in an upright manner with its top open to receive the deposit of trash or other material therein. The stand includes two U-shaped frame sections which are connected together in a manner such that they will pivot with respect to each other between open and closed positions. Wheels are connected to the lower end of one of the frame sections. The upper end of the other frame section includes a handle to facilitate movement of the stand when needed. A bag is supported within the area defined by the frame sections, and the upper end of the bag is supported in an open condition by the frame sections. A pivotable cover/chute member is supported by one of the frame sections and can be pivoted between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A trolley holds a container such as a plastic bag or sack in the open position for filling and has a rotatable table at the base which allows the bag to be twisted when at least partially full for tying and sealing. The trolley comprises two upright members forming a rigid frame with a short platform at the base, a rotatable table to hold the container is supported on a leg pivoted out from the platform, the table has skirt protector strips to prevent corners of the bag overlapping the table, and flexible support arms extending out from the two upright members with external ends to hold open the container resting on the table, the support arms being movable down in line with the two upright members to take into account different sized containers, and to allow the top of the container to be lowered when twisted on the table.

Abstract: The caster wheel, mounted hamper of the present invention is adapted to be used with detachable canvas liners and the like, for example for use in postal service. The invention includes detachable ring and side support sections which, when assembled, are firmly and securely mounted on a wheeled assembly to provide a stable hamper frame for detachable engagement with a canvas liner or the like. Assembly and disassembly can be accomplished quickly and easily and the disassembled unit can be conveniently stored, shipped and/or repaired.

Abstract: A utility cart having a mechanism to retain plastic bags or the like is disclosed. The mechanism includes a first U-shaped member in a horizontal plane adapted to receive plastic bags or the like. A second member interlocks the plastic bag or the like on the first member to enable trash to be deposited into the secured plastic bag.

Abstract: A cart is disclosed herein for supporting and transporting a plurality of handled shopping or grocery bags which includes an elongated base having a pair of spaced apart wheels at one end and a stabilizing bar at its opposite. A vertical stanchion carries a support bar at a location midway between its opposite ends on which a multiplicity of posts or pins are carried about which the handles of shipping or grocery bags are held while suspended from the support bar. An adjustable handle is disposed on the end of the support bar over the wheels for tilting the cart on the wheels to pull or push the cart along a trvelling surface.

Abstract: A wheeled, portable, equipment-carrying and camera-mounting cart is provided which is both highly stable and collapsible into a highly compact configuration. The cart comprises a frame having a pair of wheels and camera-mounting monopod offset forwardly of the axis of the wheels, with a selectively extensible and retractable ground-engaging leg assembly which, when extended, forms a regular polygonal stabilizing base in conjunction with the wheels, the monopod being centrally positioned with respect to the polygon. Equipment-supporting surfaces and enclosure members are provided for permitting the user to carry equipment protectively on the cart even when in its collapsed condition.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a tubular metal cart combining ease of manufacture, economy of space and money and utility, particularly for accommodating a plurality of bins designated to contain different types of recyclable trash which are filled in one location and then transported to another location where the trash is picked up for disposal. The trash bin cart has an upper handle portion swept backwardly, a central vertical portion and a floor portion for bearing most of the weight of the individual trash bins. Attached to the upper part of the vertical central portion is a common lid which accommodates the plurality of bins at the collection site. The bin is braced at the rear vertical central portion and side bracing is also provided to connect the lower part of the vertical central portion with the horizontal part of the floor portion. Vertical foot portions, each of which can be provided with a rubber or plastic toe, extend from the horizontal floor portions of the bin.

Abstract: A device for holding refuse bags in an open position to receive refuse, which device can be made from a single length of rigid material shaped to form a frame surrounding an open area. The frame is provided with a channel running substantially about its periphery and positioned on the outer side of the frame. In forming the frame, the outer side of one end of the frame is positioned adjacent to an inner side of the frame in such a manner that a space is formed between the outer side of the frame end and the inner side of the frame. One end of a length of cord is fastened to the frame. In use, a bag is placed in the open area surrounded by the frame and the open end of the bag is folded over the frame. The cord is then extended about the frame and in the channel to secure the bag to the frame. Thereafter, the free end of the cord is passed between the adjacent sides of the frame and locked in the space.

Abstract: A bag holding cart for use in collecting and conveying materials in a hospital, hotel, or other institution comprising a pair of inverted U-shaped frame support members pivotably connected at about their respective centers is presented. A unitary base is provided to the lower portion of the cart. This base is pivotably connected to one of the frame members and is detachably connected to the other frame member preferably via a spring clip mechanism which affords a snap lock between the frame member and the base. This unitary base and associated snap lock mechanism is an important feature of the present invention as it permits the cart to be folded in a very compact fashion for improved storage and transport. Another important feature of the present invention is a foot pedal actuated cover or lid. This cover is pivotably attached to the upper portion of the cart and may be actuated by a foot pedal which is linked to the cover by a pair of wire supports.

Abstract: A trash bag holder having a hoop and rim frame assembly pivoted together to loop an edge of the trash bag thereabout, and the hoop has a feathered edge to facilitate debris throughpassage and to hold the rim. A support base is also provided.

Abstract: A portable light-weight utility stand is described which is very useful for supporting a trash bag in an upright manner with its top open to receive the deposit of material therein. The utility stand comprises: (a) a frame member including a bag attachment section and four leg members, (b) a platform attached to and supported by the legs below the bag attachment section, (c) a chute member pivotably attached to the frame and pivotable between first and second positions, and (d) a lid carried by the chute member and being pivotable between open and closed positions. The chute is adapted to secure the top of the open trash bag to the bag attachment section. The platform supports the bottom of the trash bag. The lid is adapted to cover the open top of the trash bag, if desired, until such time as the bag is filled, after which the filled bag may be removed from the utility stand and replaced with a fresh bag. The portable stand is easily assembled and is very sturdy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a trolley for use by customers in supermarkets, of the type comprising a base mounted on orientable wheels, two vertical uprights and cross pieces joining the uprights together at their lower part and at their upper part.At the upper part of the uprights are fixed, horizontally and perpendicularly to the plane formed by the uprights, at least two tubular sleeves having a longitudinal slit which extends over the whole length of their lower generatrix, the sleeves serving for hooking parallelepipedic bags comprising at their upper part two pairs of hooking straps formed by flexible strips fixed by one of their ends to the upper edge of the longitudinal walls of the bag ad which are wound about rigid rods, each rod being slid over at least a portion of its length inside a sleeve, the straps passing through the slit in the sleeve.

Abstract: A foldable utility cart is disclosed having first and second pairs of support legs (4, 6) at opposite sides thereof. The support legs (4, 6) are pivotal coupled at mid-sections (14, 16) so as to selectively diverge and converge into free standing and storage positions. The mid-sections (14, 16) have incut channels (24, 38) transversely disposed to each other and which interfit to being the pivotally connected legs (4, 6) into a common plane. Internal side walls (26, 28, or 40, 42) defining the incut channel of one leg mid-section brace against the top and bottom surfaces of the opposite leg mid-section. The side walls (26, 28 or 40, 42) are angularly profiled to limit and lock the pivotal rotation of the opposite leg at the free standing and storage angular positions. A shelf (12) is further provided which breaks upward at its mid-section into half sections (56, 58) which overlap along the break to lock the shelf (12) in a horizontal configuration.

Abstract: A device for holding a flexible trash bag is arranged for mounting on a garden cart of the type having parallel handle arms extending rearwardly from the top of the cart body. The device comprises a flat sheet having upstanding side walls and arranged to extend across the handle arms from adjacent the top of the cart. Bag holding structure is provided under the rear edge of the sheet and when the device is installed on a cart, grass cuttings or other refuse may be swept out of the cart and over the sheet into the bag; the bag may be kept open by holding it by hand against a cross member between the ends of the arms.

Abstract: A collapsible mobile device for shoppers having a wheeled base assembly, a plastic bag member detachably secured to the wheeled base assembly and extendible upwardly therefrom, and a handle device circumscribing the plastic bag member in locking relationship thereto for moving the bag on the wheeled base assembly.

Abstract: A portable hamper for supporting a pliant bag having sides, a closed bottom and an upper portion having an open top, including, a frame having structure for holding the upper portion of the bag with the top spread open and with the remainder of the bag extending downward from the upper portion, a cover pivotably mounted at a top position at one end of the frame and with the cover in a first pivotal position covering the open top of the bag and with the cover in a second pivotal position exposing the open top of the bag, and a pedal actuated linkage including a pedal movably mounted to a bottom portion at the other end of the frame and at least one arm extending diagonally across the side of the frame and coupled to the pedal and the cover to provide pivotable movement of the cover from the first position to the second position upon movement of the pedal from an upper position to a downward position.

Abstract: A transportable and collapsable bag holding cart for use in collecting and conveying materials such as bedding, laundry or trash in a hotel, hospital or the like is presented. The cart is provided with a slidable cover assembly for easy opening and closing. Also, Velcro- type self-adhesive strips and bag retension safety bars are provided to prevent plastic and cloth bags from slipping under a load. Finally, the cart is foldable for easy storage and is self contained when folded or in use. Various attachments including a multi-cart connecting device and additional basket assemblies are also presented herein.

Abstract: This limb bundler and trash bag holder comprises a foldable frame 10 having two pairs of sub-frame members 12 and 14, preferably identical, each such member having a lower leg portion 20, 20a, 30 or 30a, and an upper leg portion 22, 22a, 32 or 32a, and intermediate portions 24, 24a, 34 or 34a. Each of the sub-frame members 12 and 14 is pivotally hinged to the other for joint movement and pivotal foldability. Swiveling wheels 36-39 are affixed at the bottom of each leg portion 20, 20a, 30 and 30a and cap-like end protectors 40-43 are provided upon the extremities of the respective legs.A pair of foldable brace members 48 and 48a are attached to the sub-frame members 12 and 14 for restraint against excessive frame member distortion and to accommodate folding.A secondary brace and trash bag support 56 is connected between the first-mentioned brace members 48 and 48a. A twine holder and dispenser 64 is mounted to the brace 56 and a twine cutter 98 is attached to one of the frame members.

Abstract: A cart for supporting a flexible plastic bag having an open mouth through which the interior may be filled with leaves or the like.

Abstract: The collapsible hand truck disclosed includes a pair of spaced-apart, segmented, upright frame members, their segments each being pivotly connected to a "U" bracket; The upright frame members each having a handle and a wheel at opposite ends; The handles and wheels extending in the same direction from the upright members; A load-carrying bracket is rotatably connected between the upright members near the handle ends; Brace members are rotatably connected to the upright members between the "U" bracket and wheel ends; and A weight support bracket is rotatably and pivotly connected between the upright frame members and when in an operable position extends outwardly from the upright frame members on the opposite side from the handles and wheels.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a combination dust pan and refuse container constructed of inexpensive lightweight materials which is highly transportable and repositionable from an upright refuse transporting position to a horizontal refuse collecting position. The combination dust pan and container is made up of a framework which distends and substantially encloses a conventional disposable trash bag, four circumferentially spaced ground contacting wheels and a dust pan which depends outwardly from the frame near the mouth of the bag. In the transporting position, all four wheels contact the ground and provide a stable base. In the collecting position, the outwardmost edge of the dust pan and two of the wheels which are on a common axle contact the ground. A handle is provided which projects upwardly in both the transporting and collecting positions to facilitate mobility of the pan/container combination.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a combination dust pan and refuse container constructed of inexpensive lightweight materials which is highly transportable and repositionable from an upright refuse transporting position to a horizontal refuse collecting position. The combination pan and container is made up of a framework which distends and substantially encloses a conventional disposable trash bag, four circumferentially spaced ground contacting wheels and a dust pan which depends outwardly from the frame near the mouth of the bag. In the transporting position, all four wheels contact the ground and provide a stable base. In the collecting position, the outwardmost edge of the dust pan and two of the wheels which are on a common axle contact the ground. A handle is provided which projects upwardly in both the transporting and collecting positions to facilitate mobility of the pan/container combination.

Abstract: A hamper has a frame and cover arrangement which permits automatic cover closure or non-closure as the hamper is loaded.

Abstract: A hand cart comprises a truck and an upwardly open container mounted on the truck. The truck has an elongate frame provided at one end thereof with a handle and at the opposite end thereof with a nose, against which the container abuts with projections on the front of the container engaging in openings at the base of the nose, and a manually actuable clip or the like is provided for releasably securing the rear of the container to the frame. With the container attached to the frame, the cart can be used as a wheelbarrow and, with the container removed, the truck can be used by itself. A detachable nose extension and a detachable bag support are disclosed and the truck can be disassembled for flat packaging.

Abstract: A cover for a laundry bag supported between pivotally interconnected leg members of inverted U-shape. The cover comprises a hood having slots near the ends of its opposing side walls, for fitting over pivot members extending between the two leg members and pivoting thereon from an open position in which the mouth of the bag is exposed to a closed position in which it is completely covered. The cover may be hand operated or spring closed and foot opened.