US3733099A
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Holder and manipulator for refuse bags
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-27
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1991-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A holder and manipulator for flexible refuse bags features an adjustable triangular frame and convenient means for attaching the frame to the mouth of a bag to support the mouth wide open. The frame carries a handle extension for manipulating the holder and for supporting the same on the ground when desirable. The triangular frame enables the user of the bag holder to manipulate the same without stooping and a wide straight edge portion of the frame may be held on the ground to greatly facilitate sweeping debris into the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 F Szita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12; B65B67/1238
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A refuse bag holder comprising an approximately triangular bag supporting frame, said frame being in the approximate form of a right triangle with the hypotenuse section of the frame being inclined during use with one leg of the triangle adapted to be on the ground and the other leg extending substantially vertically, means for attaching the mouth of a bag to said frame with the frame holding such mouth open and the mouth conforming to the shape of the frame and having a flat side on the ground formed by said one leg, and a handle element secured at the apex of said approximately triangular frame formed by the convergence of the hypotenuse section and said substantially vertical leg and projecting therefrom transversely outwardly of said substantially vertical leg so that the frame may be conveniently manipulated by a user in a standing position with the frame arranged in an approximately vertical plane with said substantially vertical leg closely adjacent the leg of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A refuse bag holder comprising an approximately triangular bag supporting frame, said frame being in the approximate form of a right triangle with the hypotenuse section of the frame being inclined during use with one leg of the triangle adapted to be on the ground and the other leg extending substantially vertically, means for attaching the mouth of a bag to said frame with the frame holding such mouth open and the mouth conforming to the shape of the frame and having a flat side on the ground formed by said one leg, and a handle element secured at the apex of said approximately triangular frame formed by the convergence of the hypotenuse section and said substantially vertical leg and projecting therefrom transversely outwardly of said substantially vertical leg so that the frame may be conveniently manipulated by a user in a standing position with the frame arranged in an approximately vertical plane with said substantially vertical leg closely adjacent the leg of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 1, and said frame being adjustable in size to enable it to accommodate bags of different sizes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 2, and said triangular frame comprising plural frame sections which are adjustable relative to one another, and means to releasably lock said frame sections in selected adjusted positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The structure of claim 2, and said frame comprising a continuous semi-flexible strip element whose extended length may be varied to vary the size of the frame, and means to impart a roughly triangular shape to the strip element and to secure the strip element in a selected extended length position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structure of claim 4, and a reeling means for said strip element on the handle element of the bag holder allowing the strip element to be lengthened or foreshortened for increasing or decreasing the size of the triangular frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 4, and said means to impart said triangular shape comprising substantially rigid arcuate members attachable to the strip element to form and maintain the corners of the triangular frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 6, and said arcuate members comprising channel-like elbows having slots which open through one side of the elbows whereby the strip element may be attached to or disengaged from the elbows laterally.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure of claim 4, and said means for attaching the mouth of a bag to said frame comprising plural resilient clips separate from the frame and attachable thereto manually to clamp the bag mouth to the frame at spaced intervals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 4, and adjustable means on said bag holder engageable with said strip element to releasably lock the same in a selected extended length condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structure of claim 9, and said adjustable means comprising a guide for an extensible and retractable section of the strip element, and a clamping set screw on said guide to engage and lock the strip element to the guide.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure of claim 9, and said adjustable means comprising a guide for an extensible and retractable section of the strip element, said strip element having spaced adjusting apertures, and a spring-urged locking pin on the guide engageable with selected apertures in the strip element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 1, and said means comprising a plurality of resilient clips on said frame in spaced relation adapted to clamp the mouth of the bag to said frame.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
57 words
The structure of claim 1, and said means comprising a flexible cord element approximately coextensive in length with the perimeter of said triangular frame and extending around the mouth of a bag folded over said frame to releasably clamp said mouth to the frame, and means to attach the ends of the cord element to the frame.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 13, and the cord element being somewhat elastic and containing a free end attaching element engageable with a stationary attaching part on said frame.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 14, and said frame being arcuate in transverse cross section with its concave side facing outwardly and receiving the cord element.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structure of claim 1, and means mounting the handle element on said frame near one corner thereof and being adjustable to allow the handle element to be positioned in the same plane as the frame or substantially perpendicular thereto.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
51 words
The structure of claim 16, and said means mounting the handle element including an extension on said frame having a longitudinal seat for the handle element and an approximately right angulaR transverse seat, and adjustable clamping means on said extension to secure the handle element in firm engagement with either seat.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 16, and an extensible and retractable ground penetrating anchor stake on the handle element, and means to maintain said stake in retracted or extended positions relative to the handle element.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 18, and the handle element being tubular and said stake engaging inside of the handle element telescopically and adapted to be retracted completely inside of the handle element.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
61 words
A refuse bag holder as set forth in claim 1 in which said handle is disposed in the plane of said approximately triangular frame and extends upwardly of said frame and outwardly of said substantially vertical leg on the side opposite the hypotenuse section, and said handle having a free end disposed at an acute angle relative to said one leg.
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) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |