Mouth Holding Frames Patents (Class 248/99)
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Patent number: 8100370Abstract: A device for keeping lawn waste or other flexible refuse bags open while filling. The device is made of a resilient and flexible material so that it can be squeezed and easily inserted into the top opening of a refuse bag. The size of the device is proportional to the interior circumference of the opening of the bag so that the device expands when released securing itself within the opening of the bag. The shape of the device is that of a rectangular perimeter of a hyperbolic paraboloid or saddle, having segments that grip the interior corners of the bag when the device is released into position. Once the bag is filled with waste it can be squeezed again, allowing for the removal of the device from the bag and the preparing of the device for insertion into another bag.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Inventor: Ross Robert Kramer
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Patent number: 8091840Abstract: A holder for flexible wall containers or bags for holding collapsible wall container or bag open and thus facilitates the filling of the containers or bags. The holder is formed of easy dissembled parts that may be compacted, thus facilitating its storing or transportation. It is highly versatile since its internal cavity that accommodates the flexible wall container may be assembled in different sizes, allowing the convenience of using it with container or bags of different sizes. The holder is assembled by inserting two arms of a supporting unit into two rotating units of a second supporting unit. The length of the arms inserted in the rotating unit dictates the predetermined housing size of the holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Vicente Ortiz-Torres
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Publication number: 20120001036Abstract: A refuse bag holder for holding refuse bags in an upright position comprising an adjustable support frame. The support frame has an upper rim, lower platform, and support columns which extend between and connect the upper rim and the lower platform. The support columns are adjustable telescopically to allow the height of the upper rim to be adjusted. The lower platform is connected to wheels on the back end of the platform, and support legs on the front end. A handle extends from the upper rim to allow the user to push or pull the bag holder. An auxiliary storage unit is connected to the upper rim to provide storage for additional refuse bags, or ties, or other useful items. The upper rim contains securing mechanisms for securing the bag in an open position within the upper rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventor: Paula Santiago
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Publication number: 20110315831Abstract: A baggie holder comprising first and second support members, the center portions of which are pivotally connected to each other. Each of the first and second support members comprises two legs, and each leg comprises a roughly vertical member, a foot, and a connecting portion between the foot and the center portion of the support member. The length of each connecting portion of each of the four legs is the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: Baggie Helper, LLCInventors: Stacey Roberts, Don Roberts, Ian Kovacevich, Jason Huneycutt, Daniel Bizzell
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Publication number: 20110309210Abstract: Disclosed is a bag support including at least one base, the at least one base being about flat and extending the length of the bag support; and two sides, each adaptable to be oriented at an angle with respect to the base, each side including an about flat flared portion, an about flat funneling portion, and an about flat insert portion, there being a linear distance between the flared portions of the each side, there being a linear distance between the insert portions of the each side, the linear distance between the flared portions being greater than the linear distance between the insert portions, wherein the funneling portion of each side connects the flared portion of each side to the insert portion of each side and wherein each side is connected to each at least one base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: PRATT INDUSTRIES (U.S.A.), INC.Inventor: John Richard Muse
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Patent number: 8074425Abstract: A system for filling reclosable food storage bags comprising a packaging container containing a plurality of reclosable food storage bags and a frame for supporting and holding open the food storage bags during a filling procedure.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventors: Beverly J. Ballard Hanson, Tim N. Tibbert
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Patent number: 8070006Abstract: Collapsible containers and associated methods are disclosed herein. Certain aspects of the invention are directed toward a collapsible container assembly that includes a foldable support member that has a length and a width. The support member has a concave cross-section that causes the support member to resist bending until a threshold force is exceeded. The support member has a folded position and an extended position where the support member is unfolded. The assembly further includes at least one surface member carried by the support member. The assembly has a deployed position where the support member is in the extended position and the at least one surface member forms an enclosure with an interior. The assembly also has a collapsed position where the support member is in the folded position. The container assembly has less exterior volume in the collapsed position than in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Evergreen Innovation Partners I, LPInventors: Ed Austin, William J. Ritter, Martin Albini
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Publication number: 20110290956Abstract: A plastic bag holder containing a coiled side wall and lip that creates a cavity for the insertion of items into the plastic bag. The side wall overlaps itself in a coiled pattern and its shape is maintained through a channel created by the lip. The coiled shape allows the device to be used with several sized bags allowing a user to easily fill a plastic bag cleanly and quickly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Rhonda Saue, Bryan Saue
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Publication number: 20110284703Abstract: This invention is intended to be used for yard work such as bagging fallen leaves, trash or lawn and hedge clippings or construction waste or any other type of material gathering procedure which can use this device. This device can be used by janitorial cleaning help. Instead of dragging around a trash bin, they can simply mount a trash bag in the frame and walk around holding the handle of the frame and sweep trash directly into the bag. Using this invention allows the person gathering and bagging leaves and other lawn trash, to be able to set the fixture on the ground with a leaf bag attached. The fixture will hold the bag in place with the mouth held open even on a windy day. The person bagging the trash just have to rake the waste material up to the mouth of the bag and shove it in. This eliminates having to lift the waste in order to put it in a vertical container. This invention is the only device of its kind which affords such advantages.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventor: Carlye Auguste
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Patent number: 8047477Abstract: A device to facilitate filling a reusable bag, a conventional trash bag or a receptacle. The device and bag or receptacle are used horizontally. The device comprises a funneled receiver, channel, stakes, and optionally four legs. The receiver is a scoop-like device having semi-frusto-conical cross-sections. The channel is a non-funneled extension of the receiver, having trapezoidal cross-sections. If a bag is used, the device facilitates filling the bag and it also holds open the bag. The optional four legs also hold open the body of the bag and, by contributing to the stability of the device, they allow the device to be smaller and lighter than otherwise. The device is normally placed on the ground, and inserted into either the bag or the receptacle. Leaves, grass clippings and other debris are raked or otherwise projected through the front of the receiver. The front of the receiver has a turned-over lip that facilitates filling the bag and that also acts as a handle.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Thomas F. Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20110260013Abstract: A debris collection device comprising: a graduated columnar member having, a first open end located in a top rim, a second open end located in a bottom rim, an inner surface, and an outer surface. First open end and second open end of the graduated columnar member oppose each other to form a through-hole between the top rim and the bottom rim defined by the inner surface having an inner volume of the graduated columnar member (creating a funnel profile.) The outer surface may comprise a flat portion such that the debris collection device can be laid in a debris collection orientation on a ground surface (parallel to) suitable to convey refuse from the ground surface into the top rim, though the graduated columnar member, and into a flexible bag removably-coupled to the bag holding periphery of the bottom rim to storably-contain said refuse for transport to another location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventor: Charles Richardson
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Patent number: 8038107Abstract: A method of retaining a lawn waste bag in an open position for includes providing a yard waste bag having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall attached to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The perimeter wall has an upper edge defining an opening into an interior of the yard waste bag. A frame is provided as well as a plurality of legs each having has a top end and a bottom end. Each of the legs is pivotally coupled to the frame by one of the couplers. The yard waste bag is opened and the legs are extended into the yard waste bag and to abut the bottom ends against the bottom wall to retain the yard waste bag in an open configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Inventor: Jarvis T. Goins
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Patent number: 8025259Abstract: A bag hanger device for holding a flexible bag containing a flowable material having a multi-sided, D-shaped or circular frame; a cross-member having two ends wherein one end is attached to one side of the frame and an opposite end is unattached to the frame; a closing device attached to an opposite end of the cross-member; a locking device attached to the frame opposite the closing device and in alignment with the closing device attached to the cross-member; at least one hanging means attached to the cross-member for holding the bag hanger device and a flexible bag attached thereto in a dispensing system; wherein the bag hanger device when inserted into the flexible bag having at least one pocket enables engagement of the closing device with the locking device and holds the flexible bag in a position to prevent collapse, wrinkling or deformation of the flexible bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Lawrence Doka Gaultney, Louis G. Rosanio, David Carlton Visser
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Publication number: 20110226914Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible support structure for holding a bag and method for using the support structure to hold open a bag and create a semi-rigid container. In particular, the support structure is configured to hold open the mouth of a flexible plastic bag to facilitate filing the bag or removal of the contents of the bag. More particularly, the support structure is configured to create a skeleton that allows a flexible plastic bag to be converted into a container that stands upright with the mouth of the bag open allowing a user to easily add or remove contents from the flexible plastic bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: Instabol LLCInventor: Kevin Fleming
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Patent number: 7997543Abstract: The versatile support apparatus has an assembly including a plurality of substantially rigid longitudinal members. At least one substantially flexible member may be coupled 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 portion of a first end of a first longitudinal side of the assembly may be selectively coupled to a portion of an opposite second end of an opposite second longitudinal side of the assembly. When the portion of the first end is coupled to the portion of the opposite second end, the support apparatus is configured to support an object within an inner portion of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventor: Sharon Campbell
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Patent number: 7992598Abstract: A method for filling a dispensing bag includes inserting a collapsed bag within the chamber of a bin, the chamber being bounded by a floor and an upstanding sidewall. A first port formed on the collapsed bag is securely fixed within a port hole formed on the floor of the bin. A hoist mounted on the bin is manipulated so that the hoist raises an upper end of the collapsed bag within the chamber while the first port remains fixed within the port hole so as to expand the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: HyClone Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Gregory P. Elgan, Brett L. Allred, Gary Graetz, Jeremy K. Larsen, Jim A. Austin
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Patent number: 7988011Abstract: A gardener's waste can includes a frusto-conical container having a flexible sidewall, a closed bottom end and an open top end defining a circular rim. An arcuate hinge is formed in the sidewall of the container. The hinge has opposite ends respectively intersecting the rim of the container and is arranged such that, when the sidewall of the container is laid against the ground, a hinged portion of the sidewall connected to the hinge and disposed between the two ends thereof swings inwardly into the container and lies generally flat against the ground so that leaves, cuttings on the ground are easily swept over the flat portion of the container sidewall and into the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Inventor: Raul Guevara
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Patent number: 7975732Abstract: A device (1) for holding sacks open, with a frame (2), wherein the frame (2) forms the opening (5) of the device (1) for holding sacks open, and the opening (5) can be closed by means of a cover element (3), which is mounted in a pivotable manner on the frame (2), the frame (2) having at least one guide element (2a), by means of which the cover element (3) can be moved from a first position into a second position, wherein the cover element (3) in the first position can be pivoted and optionally closes or exposes the opening (5) of the frame (2), and in the second position the cover element (3) serves as a ramp over the side web (2j) of the frame (2), lying on the ground, and is held on the frame (2) in a manner secure against rotation.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Italia Stampa s.r.lInventor: Reinhard Schoniger
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Publication number: 20110147545Abstract: A portable bag opening device for holding a disposable bag. This device includes a handle, a first bag mouth engaging portion that has an elongated body defining an open slot for receiving part of the bag mouth therein, and at least one bag mouth holding portion for assisting in maintaining the bag mouth part in the first bag mouth engaging portion with the bag in an open position to receive contents therein. The bag mouth part is removable from the first bag mouth engaging portion for disposal of the bag after contents are placed therein. The device also includes a second bag mouth engaging portion comprising a flexible strip attachable to the bag mouth on the perimeter thereof opposite that of the first bag mouth engaging portion. Also, a kit that includes components for forming the a portable bag opening device and a method of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: Rosemarie Faraone
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Patent number: 7954520Abstract: A highly portable sand bag hopper has the shape of a cabinet with the front open. The flat, solid top of the cabinet has a loading opening for loading sand into a lower cone. A horizontal sliding door located near the lower, smaller tapered end of the cone opens and closes the lower discharge opening by pulling a spring-loaded lever arm. The upper part of the cone is loaded with sand at a predetermined level to discharge discreet amounts of sand. A seal may be located around the lower opening to sweep sand or debris from the top of the discharge door.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Inventor: James Michael England
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Publication number: 20110108682Abstract: A rack for holding inverted plastic storage bags includes at least one tine with head bar member for bag rest. Head bar members may include ribs to properly hold and allow for cleaning of the bags. Shielding walls may form a case around the tines and thus protect the bags mounted therein. Walls may include apertures to allow for some flow of direct cleaning solution to bags present in the case. Base member supports tines and may include apertures or convex shape to allow for proper flow of fluids. The invention also includes a method for sanitizing bags in a conventional dishwashing machine by shielding the bags from too much direct heat transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Ginger K. Boaz, Charles B. Boaz
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Patent number: 7883062Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight portable foldable bag holder that can be carried by hand or mounted in a number of locations. It can be used in a number of horizontal or vertical positions varying between in an open or a closed position. The closed position being best suited for storage or transport with an attached bag. Uses include but are not limited to holding trash, recycling such as; crushed cans, plastic, paper, lawn and garden debris, outdoor uses include yet are not limited to concerts, athletic events, outdoor restaurants, on decks, on boats, recreational vehicles, picnics, in parks. The invention is suited for all types of flexible bags, and can be mounted in one location, or moved to another using handle and semi-permanently attached with a nail or new screws or temporarily attached to a pole or a tree using a cord or rope as supplied.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Inventor: Tracy J Zima
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Publication number: 20110024580Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventor: Peter McConnell
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Publication number: 20100276247Abstract: A method and apparatus for a recycling and environmental debris chute that directs leaf, debris and recycling or other materials into a container for collection, and more particularly a foldable chute formed from a single sheet of material and insertable into a collection bag or flexible container to hold the bag or container open in an upright or laying down sideways position and facilitate directing leaves, debris and other material into the bag or container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Enviro Chute LLCInventors: Richard A. Babineau, Glenn Walker
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Patent number: 7815153Abstract: A device for funneling leaves into a bag, preferably used in conjunction with a leaf blower. The device includes a plurality of panels that define a passageway and two forwardly extending arms that define an intake area adjacent an entrance to the passageway. A bag is removably affixed adjacent to the exit of the passageway for receiving leaves and other objects blown therethrough. A ramp in the passageway induces circulating airflow in the bag. Additionally, the arms induce a corkscrew airflow and facilitate improved performance in directing objects through the passageway. The plurality of panels that make up the leaf catcher are preferably collapsible into a substantially flat configuration for ease of transport and storage. Further, the construction of the leaf catcher enables easy set up and take down when manipulating the panels from a folded to a operational configuration and vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Inventors: Nickie S. Campbell, Bobbie L. Gore, Carolyn S. Gore
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Patent number: 7810766Abstract: A resilient food stuff bag opener is disclosed, wherein the resilient bag opener is forcibly bent or bowed for easily entering a pliable food stuff bag, and upon relaxation of the bending forces, the bag opener resiliently deforms from its bent configuration to thereby open the food stuff bag in a manner that allows a food stuff residing on a food support surface of the bag opener to flow into the food stuff bag. The food support surface of the bag opener may be also used for processing foods such as cutting, dicing, washing, straining, etc. depending on the embodiment used. An inclined support may be optionally provided for maintaining the bag opener in a “hands-free” inclined position so that a food stuff provided on the food support surface can flow into the food stuff bag without a user having to hold the bag opener.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Inventor: Brad Blessman
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Publication number: 20100252694Abstract: A flexible bag holding device comprising an attachment for attaching the flexible bag holding device to a support, a frame member about which the upper end of a bag can be placed to hold the bag open, and bag retainer on the frame member adapted to retain the bag in place on the frame member when the flexible bag holding device is in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Trevor Bathols, Kevin Hull
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Publication number: 20100237203Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and handling yard debris supports a flexible, reusable receptacle in an open configuration. The apparatus has a frame for supporting the receptacle, the frame having a shape that defines an opening through which the receptacle is draped, at least one straight member defining an opening for receiving the flexible receptacle, and a flexible, closed-loop member for securing the mouth of the receptacle to the frame. The frame also has at least two retaining surfaces extending from the frame for retaining the flexible, closed-loop member. The apparatus can be used as a tool to collect leaves or other yard debris directly. The receptacle has a hatch that can be opened to deposit the collected debris into another receptacle or other location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Melanie Romero
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Publication number: 20100237202Abstract: A flat, substantially square, or rectangular, insert with one or more vertical perforations, or fold lines, to facilitate folding for insertion into a soft-sided container such as a bag or a sack. The insert can include two stamped out areas for hand holds. The hand holds can be lined with handle liners for improved comfort and grip. The insert can be reusable, semi-reusable, or disposable depending on the materials used. The insert can include one or more bag retainers to further support the soft-sided container and prevent it from falling off of the insert. The insert may be sized and shaped to fit the inner dimensions of a variety of soft-sided containers for the purpose of providing the container with sufficient support to hold it in the fully open and usable position, preventing the container from collapsing during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Salvatore J. Minicozzi
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Publication number: 20100230554Abstract: One possible embodiment of the invention could be a trash bag holder and methodology of operating same, the trash bag holder comprises a resilient strip that is looped to adjustably form a hoop of an desired circumference; a catch mechanism that reversibly fixes the hoop at the desired circumference; a handle with two ends, a first end being pivotally attached to at least a portion of the hoop; wherein the hoop retains and holds open an open mouth portion of a trash bag placed upon the hoop by adjusting the circumference of the hoop to at least meet the circumference of the open mouth portion of the trash bag. The holder may further comprise a base reversibly attached to the handle to respectively orient the hoop parallel to and the handle perpendicular to the ground. The hoop may further encapsulate the base edge in a compact state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventor: Fred Bradley Scobey, JR.
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Publication number: 20100200709Abstract: A device to facilitate filling a reusable bag, a conventional trash bag or a receptacle. The device and bag or receptacle are used horizontally. The device comprises a funneled receiver, channel, stakes, and optionally four legs. The receiver is a scoop-like device having semi-frusto-conical cross-sections. The channel is a non-funneled extension of the receiver, having trapezoidal cross-sections. If a bag is used, the device facilitates filling the bag and it also holds open the bag. The optional four legs also hold open the body of the bag and, by contributing to the stability of the device, they allow the device to be smatter and lighter than otherwise. The device is normally placed on the ground, and inserted into either the bag or the receptacle. Leaves, grass clippings and other debris are raked or otherwise projected through the front of the receiver. The front of the receiver has a turned-over lip that facilitates fitting the bag and that also acts as a handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: Thomas F. Wilkinson
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Patent number: 7753322Abstract: A device for holding a collapsible bag, such as a plastic trash bag, in an open and operable position. A rim supports the mouth of the bag, while a handle and forearm brace permit a user to hold it easily and without fatigue. The handle and brace are placed at the edge of the rim so as to leave the opening unobstructed and maximize versatility for both trash and leaf pickup.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventor: Carl S. Peterson
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Publication number: 20100171005Abstract: An apparatus for collecting leaves and other yard debris supports a flexible bag in an open configuration. The apparatus has a frame for supporting the flexible bag, the frame having a shape that defines an opening through which the flexible bag is draped, at least one straight member defining an opening for receiving the flexible bag, and a flexible, closed-loop member for securing the flexible bag to the frame. The frame also has at least two retaining surfaces extending from the frame for retaining the flexible, closed-loop member. The apparatus can be used as a tool to collect leaves or other yard debris directly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventor: Melanie J. N. Romero
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Publication number: 20100163691Abstract: A device for holding a collapsible bag, such as a plastic trash bag, in an open and operable position. A rim supports the mouth of the bag, while a handle and forearm brace permit a user to hold it easily and without fatigue. The handle and brace are placed at the edge of the rim so as to leave the opening unobstructed and maximize versatility for both trash and leaf pickup.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventor: Carl S. Peterson
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Patent number: 7744044Abstract: A device that assists with the collection of leaves or debris by holding a garbage bag completely open so a user does not need to awkwardly bend down and hold open a bag while raking leaves into it. Thus, the user has both hands free to hold and use a rake or broom to sweep leaves or debris into the open bag. The bag is affixed to a frame with spring biased clips mounted in top and bottom structure of a bag receptive frame, the clips being received in cavities in the top and bottom structure so that the clips in a closed position thereof are flush with top and bottom structure surfaces adjacent thereto providing uniform surface for each of the top and bottom structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventor: Reno Michael Gabriel
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Publication number: 20100148019Abstract: A compact multi-unit carousel of the present invention contains multiple t-shirt bag racks in which the arms for holding the handles of the T-shirt are parallel to one another and supported by extensions that are radially approximately 120 degrees from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventor: Ebrahim Simhaee
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Patent number: 7731134Abstract: An apparatus or bag stand has at least one elongated bail having a pair of oppositely extending ears at each end for supporting and holding open a bag. An elongated slot is defined at least in part by the bail and co-extends therewith. Preferably, a support base elevates the bail in a substantially horizontal position allowing the bag to drape generally freely and downward from the bail. An external face of the bag contacts the portion of the support base that generally defines in part the slot as a portion of a continuous peripheral edge of the bag extrudes through the slot. The extruded portion of the peripheral edge is generally flipped or overturned about the bail and preferably tucked behind the ears so that an internal face of the bag is in contact with and generally encompasses the bail.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Resourceful Bag & Tag, Inc.Inventor: George Mutert
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Publication number: 20100123050Abstract: Disclosed is a bag holder for supporting a flexible bag having a first handle and a second handle, each handle having a first root connected to the bag, a second root connected to the bag and an arc portion linking the first root to the second root. The bag holder may comprise a frame having a substantially horizontal member. A stand fastener may elevate a top portion of the frame when attached to a stand. A first slot may attach to a second slot formed from the substantially horizontal member of the frame, wherein the first slot is configured to support the first handle at the first root and second root. A first arc portion fastener can attach to the frame. A third slot may indirectly attach to the frame and couple to the second slot, wherein the third slot is approximately tangential to and horizontally displaced from the second slot as compared to a line connecting the first slot to the second slot. In addition, a second arc portion fastener may be coupled to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Shirley E. Astwood and Michael V. Astwood, joint tenantsInventor: Shirley E. Astwood
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Publication number: 20100123051Abstract: Disclosed is a bag holder frame having a first rectangular ring-shaped member and a second rectangular ring-shaped member. The first rectangular ring-shaped member may have a first cross-member and a second cross-member connected together via a first base and a first top portion, wherein the first top portion has a first slot and a second slot. The second rectangular ring-shaped member may have a third cross-member and a fourth cross-member connected together via a second base and a second top portion, wherein the second top portion has a third slot and a fourth slot. In addition, the first cross-member and the third cross-member are connected via a first hinge present at a medial portion of the first cross-member and the third cross-member, wherein the second cross-member and the fourth cross-member are connected via a second hinge present at a medial portion of the second cross-member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Shirley E. Astwood and Michael V. Astwood, Joint TenantsInventor: Shirley E. Astwood
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Patent number: 7708236Abstract: An apparatus for collecting leaves and other yard debris supports a flexible bag in an open configuration. The apparatus has a frame for supporting the flexible bag, and a retaining element for securing the flexible bag to the frame. A handle can be attached to the frame. The apparatus can be used as a tool to collect leaves or other yard debris directly. The frame can have a shape that defines an opening through which the flexible bag is draped. The shape of the frame can have at least one substantially straight side.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Inventor: Melanie J. N. Romero
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Patent number: 7703723Abstract: A bag support device comprising an inner ring, having a locking flap, with a locking button extending therefrom; and one or more leg sockets. The device also includes an outer ring defining a space that is adapted to receive the inner ring, and having a locking hole, corresponding to the locking button; a tapered edge; and one or more convexities, corresponding to the one or more leg sockets. One or more legs are coupled to the inner ring at the leg sockets; and a bag support member is coupled to the outer ring through a support member socket. A handle is coupled to the outer ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Inventors: Charles Cooper, Douglas T. Cooper
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Publication number: 20100096514Abstract: A bagging station is provided and includes a bagging station structure including a base and a supportive portion vertically supported on the base, a bag holder, configured to hold bag handles of a bag, to occupy and selectively move between a stowed position, at which the bag holder is stowed, and a plurality of presented positions, at which the bag holder is available for bag holding, and a coupling device to couple the bag holder to the supportive portion such that the bag holder is biased to remain in a currently occupied one of the stowed position or at least one of the presented positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Randy D. Adair, David C. Brower, Robert J. Heider, Dean F. Herring, William L. Talley
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Patent number: 7686260Abstract: A lawn and leaf bag holder apparatus and method of use and manufacture comprising an arm holder and at least a pair of arms which are capable of holding a bag in an upright and open position. The bag holder adjusts to and holds a plurality of bag mouth sizes via elastic or spring separation, and provides for easy transport with a cart or dolly and easy storage especially for partially filled bags. The bag holder is especially suited for conventional biodegradable and recyclable lawn and leaf bags used to store or dispose of lawn or garden clippings or debris.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventor: Mike Tetradis
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Patent number: 7677508Abstract: A bag holder combined with a trash bag for easy pickup and removal of leaves on a ground surface. The bag holder is a self-standing frame that has two adjustable legs to allow the bag holder to stand upward by itself. An attached clip holds a garbage in place in an open position so that leaves may easily be swept or blown into the bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventor: Anthony Owens
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Patent number: 7677507Abstract: A fixture is provided for a bag rack. The fixture has a wire frame with two mounting plates on it for mounting the fixture to two alternative locations on a bag rack. Two fixtures are mounted to each bag rack. Each fixture includes multiple rows of posts, with two posts in each row. Handles for a reusable bag are extended over arms on the bag rack and below the posts on the fixtures to keep the reusable bag open during filling.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Joseph David Rothbauer, Mitchell William Knoll
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Publication number: 20100044529Abstract: A bag support is provided for supporting a pliable bag. The bag support includes a first bar extending along a first axis. The first bar includes multiple bag retainers axially spaced therealong. Each bag retainer supports the upper portions of corresponding bags. A second bar extends along a second axis generally parallel to the first axis and includes multiple bag retainers axially spaced therealong. Each bag retainer of the second bar supports the upper portions of corresponding bags. A support structure is operatively connected to the first and second bars for supporting the first and second bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski
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Patent number: 7661635Abstract: A bag holder (650) for holding a t-shirt bag (651) includes a holder frame (652) and a holder handle (654) that is secured to the holder frame (652). The holder frame (652) selectively holds the t-shirt bag (651) and including a first handle restraint (658) that restrains a first bag handle (651B) of the t-shirt bag (651), and a second handle restraint (660) that restrains a second bag handle (651D) of the t-shirt bag (651). The holder handle (654) is movable relative to the holder frame (652) between a carrying position (678) in which the holder handle (654) is used for carrying the holder frame (652) and the t-shirt bag (651), and an attachment position (680) in which that holder handle (654) is used for hanging the holder frame (652) and the t-shirt bag (651) near a vertical surface (676). With this design, the bag holder (650) can easily be carried and moved by hand, and the bag holder (650) can be easily secured to a door (686).Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Cool Stuff, LLCInventor: Peter McConnell
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Patent number: 7654493Abstract: A dual opening refuse gathering apparatus and method for gathering debris and particulate matter is disclosed. The apparatus can be used to clean debris from a variety of surfaces, including but not limited to tables, floors, and streets. The invention disclosed includes a structure with an entrance opening and exit opening to collect then dispose of debris. The invention may be used with an attached gripping unit and/or an attached container. The method of use disclosed involves the collection of debris into the entrance opening and disposal of the debris through the exit opening into an attached container.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Inventor: Jose Francisco Figueroa
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Publication number: 20100012793Abstract: A collection bag hanger is disclosed, which comprises an opening for receiving a collection bag; a use part which is bent upwards for forming a longitudinal protrusion and allows a collection bag, which will be used, to be caught by the longitudinal protrusion in an unfolded shape; and a loading part for storing a plurality of collection bags, wherein two hangers formed of the above elements are parallel in one pair, and the upwards bent parts are perpendicular.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventor: Bu-Kyoung Sung
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Publication number: 20100012794Abstract: A bag support is provided for supporting a pliable bag. The bag support includes a first bar extending along a first axis and a second bar extending along a second axis generally parallel to the first axis. A first support has a first end operatively connected to the first bar and a second end operatively connected to the second bar. A first bag retainer extends from the first bar. The first bag retainer has first and second ends. A second bag retainer extends from the second bar. The second bag retainer has first and second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: Casey M. Dembowiak, Edmund A. Malczewski