US3826455A
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Bread wrapper holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-09
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1993-04-09
Abstract
Abstract Discloses a bread wrapper holder having two U-shaped frames and a base mounting an empty bread wrapper for use as a disposable trash and garbage bag. The sides of the bread wrapper are disposed between the U-shaped frames and cuffed over the U-shaped frames. The U-shaped frames have terminal portions received in aligned slots and holes formed in the base to assemble the Ushaped frames in removable, positive-locked relationship with the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Donnell W O
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12; B65B67/1222; B65B67/1227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
273 words
A bread wrapper holder having two U-shaped frames and a base for receiving and mounting a used, empty bread wrapper for use as a disposable trash and garbage bag for kitchen scraps, waste, trash and the like, said bread wrapper having a closed end, sides and open end, and said holder receiving and mounting said bread wrapper by disposition of said bread wrapper closed end on said base and disposition of said bread wrapper sides between said Ushaped frames with said bread wrapper open end in an upright position and said bread wrapper sides above said U-shaped frames being downwardly cuffed over said U-shaped frames; each of said U-shaped frames having depending legs, said depending legs having lower portions and terminal portions formed as reverse curve portions terminating as upstanding short legs, said reverse curve portions of said terminal portions extending below the lowermost portion of said base, said base having a flat platform, side walls depending therefrom and lip portions extending transversely inwardly from said side walls, said flat platform mounting said bread wrapper closed end said flat platform and lip portions having aligned slots formed therethrough, said lip portions having holes formed therethrough, said U-shaped frames being disposed in removable, positive-locked relationship with said base by said upstanding short legs being disposed through said holes in said lip portions and said lower portions of said depending legs being received by said aligned slots in said flat platform and lip portions, and said reverse curve portions having bottoms adapted to rest upon a countertop or surface upon which said holder is emplaced, to facilitate friction-free movement of said holder on said countertop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
273 words
A bread wrapper holder having two U-shaped frames and a base for receiving and mounting a used, empty bread wrapper for use as a disposable trash and garbage bag for kitchen scraps, waste, trash and the like, said bread wrapper having a closed end, sides and open end, and said holder receiving and mounting said bread wrapper by disposition of said bread wrapper closed end on said base and disposition of said bread wrapper sides between said Ushaped frames with said bread wrapper open end in an upright position and said bread wrapper sides above said U-shaped frames being downwardly cuffed over said U-shaped frames; each of said U-shaped frames having depending legs, said depending legs having lower portions and terminal portions formed as reverse curve portions terminating as upstanding short legs, said reverse curve portions of said terminal portions extending below the lowermost portion of said base, said base having a flat platform, side walls depending therefrom and lip portions extending transversely inwardly from said side walls, said flat platform mounting said bread wrapper closed end said flat platform and lip portions having aligned slots formed therethrough, said lip portions having holes formed therethrough, said U-shaped frames being disposed in removable, positive-locked relationship with said base by said upstanding short legs being disposed through said holes in said lip portions and said lower portions of said depending legs being received by said aligned slots in said flat platform and lip portions, and said reverse curve portions having bottoms adapted to rest upon a countertop or surface upon which said holder is emplaced, to facilitate friction-free movement of said holder on said countertop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bread wrapper holder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said flat platform of said base has elongated beads formed therewith to impart strength and structural rigidity thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A bread wrapper holder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said depending legs of each U-shaped frame are substantially parallel to each other and said U-shaped frames are substantially parallel to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A bread wrapper holder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said depending legs of said U-shaped frames are resilient to permit said bread wrapper to be mounted neatly on said holder, to accommodate minor variations in cross-sectional size of a bread wrapper and to facilitate removal of said bread wrapper from said holder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A bread wrapper holder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said flat platform of said base has elongated beads formed therewith to impart strength and structural rigidity to said flat platform; wherein said depending legs of each U-shaped frame are substantially parallel to each other and wherein said U-shaped frames are substantially parallel to each other; and wherein said depending legs of said U-shaped legs are resilient to permit said bread wrapper to be mounted neatly on said holder, to accommodate minor variations in cross-sectional size of a bread wrapper and to facilitate removal of said bread wrapper from said holder.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |