US3677596A
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Caddy for disposable plastic bags
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-14
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A caddy for disposable plastic bags which supports the bag with the mouth open to receive trash to be swept therein. The bag is clamped on a wire frame by a moveable open frame having a Ushaped groove in which the wire frame is seated. A wedge shaped lip is pivotally mounted on the lower end of the caddy and is spring urged downwardly. The lip is engaged against the surface and the caddy is pressed downwardly to hold the lip tightly against the surface while it serves as a ramp for the sweeping when filling the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Rosemary C Yonaites
- 👤 Gary A Yonaites
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50; A47L13/52; B; B65; B65B; B65B57/00; B65B57/10; B65B57/12; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/141; B65F1/1415; E; E04; E04H; E04H1/00; E04H1/12; B65F2210/00; B65F2210/136
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A caddy for disposable plastic bags comprising a bracket, a handle detachably secured to said bracket, an open wire frame rigidly secured to the lower end of said bracket and offset therefrom, a movable frame, means hingedly securing said movable frame to said bracket for movement into and out of clamping engagement with said wire frame to clamp the open end of a plastic bag therebetween, means for normally urging said movable frame into clamping engagement with said wire frame, and a wedge shape lip pivotally mounted to the lower end of said movable frame for engagement with the surface to be cleaned.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A caddy for disposable plastic bags comprising a bracket, a handle detachably secured to said bracket, an open wire frame rigidly secured to the lower end of said bracket and offset therefrom, a movable frame, means hingedly securing said movable frame to said bracket for movement into and out of clamping engagement with said wire frame to clamp the open end of a plastic bag therebetween, means for normally urging said movable frame into clamping engagement with said wire frame, and a wedge shape lip pivotally mounted to the lower end of said movable frame for engagement with the surface to be cleaned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
143 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein spring means is provided between said wedge shape lip and said moveable frame for normally urging said wedge shape lip downwardly with respect to said moveable frame. 3. A caddy for disposable plastic bags comprising a bracket, a handle detachably secured to said bracket, an open wire frame rigidly secured to the lower end of said bracket and offset therefrom, a movable frame, means hingedly securing said movable frame to said bracket for movement into and out of clamping engagement with said wire frame to clamp the open end of a plastic bag therebetween, means for normally urging said movable frame into clamping engagement with said wire frame, said means for normally urging said movable frame into engagement with said wire frame including a coil spring seated in said movable frame and engaging said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as claimed in claim 3 including a second handle integrally formed on said movable frame for facilitating the engagement and disengagement of said movable frame with said wire frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device as claimed in claim 3 wherein the contacting surfaces of said wire frame are offset perpendicularly from both said bracket and said movable frame to provide complete peripheral contact between the mating surfaces of said movable frame and said wire frame while clamping said plastic bag therebetween.
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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |