US3633932A
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Bag carrier with closable top
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-06
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A bag-holding and carrying device formed by a pair of pivotally interconnected inverted U-shaped frame members having a bag supporting platform adjacent the base of the frame which is formed by a pair of pivotally interconnected overlapping plate members adapted to maintain the stability of the device when the frame members are pivoted to an open or extended configuration. Each frame member is provided with a pivotally mounted baillike member having a bight portion extending upwardly along and beyond the top of its associated frame member which is adapted to support a bag inserted in the device and supported at its top by a turned-down cuff portion which extends over the bails and down around the periphery of the frame members. The bail members may be swung together so as to carry the opposite sides of the bag together and close the bag. The cuff portion of the bag then can be pulled to open the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Stuart Holden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:22
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/10; B62B3/106; D; D06; D06F; D06F95/00; D06F95/002; D06F95/004; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/22; B62B2202/66; B62B2205/00; B62B2205/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A bag-holding device comprising, a pair of inverted U-shaped frame members pivotally interconnected intermediate the free ends of their respective legs and their bight portions, a caster wheel mounted at each of the free ends of the legs of each of said inverted U-shaped members, a pair of inverted U-shaped bails, each of said bails being pivotally connected at their free ends to the leg members of a respective one of said frame members adjacent the bight portion of said member, whereby the bight portion of each of said bails extends beyond the bight portion of its associated frame member and said bails are swingable towards a substantially horizontal position wherein their respective bight portions are adjacent each other, and a platform mounted on said frame members adjacent said caster wheels, said platform including, a first section pivotally connected to one of said frame members and a second section pivotally connected to the other of said frame members, said first and second sections being pivotally interconnected centrally of said frames whereby said second section overlaps said first section when said frames are extended to maintain said device in an extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A bag-holding device comprising, a pair of inverted U-shaped frame members pivotally interconnected intermediate the free ends of their respective legs and their bight portions, a caster wheel mounted at each of the free ends of the legs of each of said inverted U-shaped members, a pair of inverted U-shaped bails, each of said bails being pivotally connected at their free ends to the leg members of a respective one of said frame members adjacent the bight portion of said member, whereby the bight portion of each of said bails extends beyond the bight portion of its associated frame member and said bails are swingable towards a substantially horizontal position wherein their respective bight portions are adjacent each other, and a platform mounted on said frame members adjacent said caster wheels, said platform including, a first section pivotally connected to one of said frame members and a second section pivotally connected to the other of said frame members, said first and second sections being pivotally interconnected centrally of said frames whereby said second section overlaps said first section when said frames are extended to maintain said device in an extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein the bight portions of said frame members define a generally rectangular opening when said frame is extended, said device further including a bag inserted in said opening having its free edge turned down over all said bight portions to form a cuff, whereby said bag engages said bail members and is adapted to close said opening when said bails are pivoted to a substantially horizontal position intermediate said frame members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein a portion of said bag encloses each of said bails in said substantially horizontal position, whereby the application of a pulling force on said cuff will effect a frictional engagement of said bag portions and said bails to cause said bails to open and move to a vertical position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
146 words
A bag-holding and carrying device comprising, a pair of inverted generally U-shaped frame members, means pivotally interconnecting the complementary legs of said frame members intermediate their respective free ends and bight portions, caster wheels rotatably mounted in the free ends of said legs for supporting said device, first platform means pivotally mounted between the legs of one of said frame members, second platform means pivotally mounted between the legs of the other of said frame members, means pivotally interconnecting said first and second platform members centrally of said frames in overlapping relation, whereby said device is adapted to be maintained in a relatively rigid and stable configuration, and a pair of inverted U-shaped bail members pivoted respectively to each of said frame members adjacent said bight portions and swingable towards a substantially horizontal position wherein the bight portions of said bail members are adjacent each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
146 words
A bag-holding and carrying device comprising, a pair of inverted generally U-shaped frame members, means pivotally interconnecting the complementary legs of said frame members intermediate their respective free ends and bight portions, caster wheels rotatably mounted in the free ends of said legs for supporting said device, first platform means pivotally mounted between the legs of one of said frame members, second platform means pivotally mounted between the legs of the other of said frame members, means pivotally interconnecting said first and second platform members centrally of said frames in overlapping relation, whereby said device is adapted to be maintained in a relatively rigid and stable configuration, and a pair of inverted U-shaped bail members pivoted respectively to each of said frame members adjacent said bight portions and swingable towards a substantially horizontal position wherein the bight portions of said bail members are adjacent each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
The device as defined in claim 4 including a bag inserted between said frame members with its bottom portion supported by said platform, said bag including a free edge portion turned down over said bight portion and said bail members to define an open receptacle, whereby said bag engages said bail members and is adapted to close the opening of said receptacle when said bail members are pivoted to said substantially horizontal position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
A mobile carriage for a bag member comprising, a wheeled carriage defining a support means for a bag, said carriage having a pair of opposed upstanding frame members and a pair of inverted generally U-shaped bail members pivotally mounted respectIvely upon said frame members, each of said bail members being swingable from a position abutting its respective frame member towards a substantially horizontal position wherein the bight portions of said bail members are adjacent each other, a bag having a free edge portion turned down over said frame members and said bail members to define an open receptacle and being adapted to close the top of said receptacle when said bail members are pivoted to said substantially horizontal position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
A mobile carriage for a bag member comprising, a wheeled carriage defining a support means for a bag, said carriage having a pair of opposed upstanding frame members and a pair of inverted generally U-shaped bail members pivotally mounted respectIvely upon said frame members, each of said bail members being swingable from a position abutting its respective frame member towards a substantially horizontal position wherein the bight portions of said bail members are adjacent each other, a bag having a free edge portion turned down over said frame members and said bail members to define an open receptacle and being adapted to close the top of said receptacle when said bail members are pivoted to said substantially horizontal position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
113 words
A bag-holding device comprising, a frame construction having a pair of top parallel sides defining a bag holding zone therebetween, a pair of inverted U-shaped bails pivotally mounted at their free ends to said frame construction adjacent said top parallel sides with the bight portions of said bails extending beyond said frame construction along said parallel sides, a bag engaging said bail members and supported thereby with a generally rectangular opening, each said bail member being pivotable between a first position adjacent its associated top parallel side and a second substantially horizontal position wherein the bight portions of said bail members are adjacent each other to respectively open and close said bag opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
113 words
A bag-holding device comprising, a frame construction having a pair of top parallel sides defining a bag holding zone therebetween, a pair of inverted U-shaped bails pivotally mounted at their free ends to said frame construction adjacent said top parallel sides with the bight portions of said bails extending beyond said frame construction along said parallel sides, a bag engaging said bail members and supported thereby with a generally rectangular opening, each said bail member being pivotable between a first position adjacent its associated top parallel side and a second substantially horizontal position wherein the bight portions of said bail members are adjacent each other to respectively open and close said bag opening.
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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |