US3598350A
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Bag holder
Assignee: WESTMORELAND Mfg CO
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Filing: 1969-07-30
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A support for retaining a flexible bag in an open position is disclosed. The support includes three legs which are joined together at a common juncture and an upper frame member which defines an opening having dimensions approximately equal to the peripheral dimensions of the flexible bag. Two of the legs of the support define a discharge portal through which filled bags can be easily removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Kaufman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A support for retaining a flexible bag in an open position comprising a frame including two legs bowed outwardly defining a discharge portal through which filled bags can be easily removed, a third leg, means for joining said three legs at their lower most ends, said joining means being a first elongated member coupled at its ends to said two legs and a second elongated member coupled at its ends to said third leg and to said first elongated member intermediate its ends, and an angular upper frame member secured to said three legs at positions faced outwardly from the inner surface of said upper frame member, said upper frame member defining an opening having dimensions approximately equal to those of the relatively flexible bag for receiving and supporting said bag in a position in which said bag can be more easily and completely filled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A support for retaining a flexible bag in an open position comprising a frame including two legs bowed outwardly defining a discharge portal through which filled bags can be easily removed, a third leg, means for joining said three legs at their lower most ends, said joining means being a first elongated member coupled at its ends to said two legs and a second elongated member coupled at its ends to said third leg and to said first elongated member intermediate its ends, and an angular upper frame member secured to said three legs at positions faced outwardly from the inner surface of said upper frame member, said upper frame member defining an opening having dimensions approximately equal to those of the relatively flexible bag for receiving and supporting said bag in a position in which said bag can be more easily and completely filled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
159 words
A support for retaining a flexible bag in an open position comprising a frame including two legs bowed outwardly defining a discharge portal through which filled bags can be easily removed, a third leg, means for joining said three legs at their lowermost ends, said joining means being a first elongated member coupled at its ends to said two legs and a second elongated member coupled at its ends to said third leg and to said first elongated member intermediate its ends, an angular upper frame member to be attached to said three legs at positions spaced outwardly from the inner surface of said upper frame member, said upper frame member defining an opening having dimensions approximately equal to those of the mouth of a flexible bag for receiving and supporting said bag in a position in which said bag can be more easily and completely filled, and means for attaching said upper frame member to said three legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
159 words
A support for retaining a flexible bag in an open position comprising a frame including two legs bowed outwardly defining a discharge portal through which filled bags can be easily removed, a third leg, means for joining said three legs at their lowermost ends, said joining means being a first elongated member coupled at its ends to said two legs and a second elongated member coupled at its ends to said third leg and to said first elongated member intermediate its ends, an angular upper frame member to be attached to said three legs at positions spaced outwardly from the inner surface of said upper frame member, said upper frame member defining an opening having dimensions approximately equal to those of the mouth of a flexible bag for receiving and supporting said bag in a position in which said bag can be more easily and completely filled, and means for attaching said upper frame member to said three legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A support as set forth in claim 2 wherein said two bowed legs and said third leg are approximately 25 inches long, said first piece is approximately 18 inches long, said second piece is approximately 11.5 inches long and said upper frame member defining a square each side of which is 17.5 inches long.
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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |