US3188031A
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Litter bag holder device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-11
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1983-04-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Fournier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A LITTER BAG HOLDER DEVICE FOR USE ON A FOOD SERVING TRAY COMPRISING A BODY PORTION WITH HOOK MEANS FOR SUSPENDING A LITTER BAG, A U-SHAPED END ON THE BODY PORTION, THE U-SHAPED END OPENING AT AN OBTUSE ANGLE TOWARD THE BODY PORTION SO THAT THE DEVICE CAN BE SNAPPED OVER THE EDGE OF A FOOD SERVICE TRAY, THE U-SHAPED END HAVING A SPRING ACTION BY WHICH IT WEDGINGLY ENGAGES THE EDGE OF THE TRAY WHEN THE DEVICE IS IN PLANE THEREON THE BODY PORTION SO CONSTRUCTED IN RELATION TO THE U-SHAPED END THAT THE FORMER BEARS AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRAY WHEN THE LATTER IS WEDGINGLY ENGAGED OVER THE EDGE THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A LITTER BAG HOLDER DEVICE FOR USE ON A FOOD SERVING TRAY COMPRISING A BODY PORTION WITH HOOK MEANS FOR SUSPENDING A LITTER BAG, A U-SHAPED END ON THE BODY PORTION, THE U-SHAPED END OPENING AT AN OBTUSE ANGLE TOWARD THE BODY PORTION SO THAT THE DEVICE CAN BE SNAPPED OVER THE EDGE OF A FOOD SERVICE TRAY, THE U-SHAPED END HAVING A SPRING ACTION BY WHICH IT WEDGINGLY ENGAGES THE EDGE OF THE TRAY WHEN THE DEVICE IS IN PLANE THEREON THE BODY PORTION SO CONSTRUCTED IN RELATION TO THE U-SHAPED END THAT THE FORMER BEARS AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRAY WHEN THE LATTER IS WEDGINGLY ENGAGED OVER THE EDGE THEREOF.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |