US3916962A
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Bag support and scoop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-26
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A hoop for supporting the lip of a plastic bag in a fully opened condition with clips mating to the hoop for securing the bag therebetween and a scoop integral with a number of the clips to aid in scooping material into the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Randolph Stolt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12; B65B67/1222; B65B67/1233
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A bag opening support and scoop combination comprising: a. a hoop for supporting the opening of a plastic bag; b. a first plurality of spring clips mating with a first portion of said hoop for clamping a first part of the lip of said bag therebetween; and, c. a semirigid scoop integral with a second plurality of clips mating with a second portion of said hoop for clamping the remainder of said lip and for providing an entrance scoop to said bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A bag opening support and scoop combination comprising: a. a hoop for supporting the opening of a plastic bag; b. a first plurality of spring clips mating with a first portion of said hoop for clamping a first part of the lip of said bag therebetween; and, c. a semirigid scoop integral with a second plurality of clips mating with a second portion of said hoop for clamping the remainder of said lip and for providing an entrance scoop to said bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A bag opening support according to claim 1 wherein said hoop, said clip and said scoop are all molded plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A bag opening support according to claim 1 wherein said first plurality of clips each has a spreadable opening at the bottom and a projecting handle portion at the top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A bag opening support according to claim 1 wherein said first and second plurality of clips are all integrally interconnected.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A bag opening support according to claim 4 in which said clips are integrally connected by a flexible elongate member connected at spaced distances to each of said first plurality of clips and at each end to one of said second plurality of clips, said second plurality of clips being interconnected by said scoop.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A bag opening support according to claim 1 wherein said first plurality of clips are separable and comprise at least half of said first plurality and said second plurality.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A bag opening support according to claim 1 wherein said second plurality of clips are clips that grip said hoop to resist deflecting of said scoop about said hoop.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A bag opening support according to claim 7 wherein said second plurality of clips are further connected to said scoop by integral struts extending a distance up the sides of the scoop to decrease flexibility between said second plurality of clips and said scoop while increasing the connection strength.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |