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US3936087A
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Collection receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-15
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Granted: 1976-02-03
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Expires: 1994-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A collection receptacle for gathering leaves, twigs and the like for use with a plastic bag which includes an open cylindrical base having a scraper tray attached thereto and extending therefrom with integral handles and with a handle mounted to the base opposite the tray. A plastic bag is carried outside the cylindrical base and is retained thereon by frictional engagement between the handle and base and tray and base. The receptacle is preferably formed of three pieces of sheet plastic preferably retained in assembled condition by pins or a suitable adhesive, the nature of the securing determining the capability of disassembly for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50; A47L13/52; B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/10; B65F1/14; B65F1/141; B65F1/1415; B65F2240/00; B65F2240/138
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A collection receptacle for use with a plastic bag which comprises a semi-rigid self-supporting base open at its ends formed of a sheet of flexible material rolled and detachably secured together along its length to form a cylinder, a scraper tray carried by said base and extending from one end thereof, hand hold means on said receptacle, and bag holding means comprising overlapped portions of said hand hold means and said scraper tray with said base for reception of an end portion of said bag in assembled relation of said bag with respect to said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A collection receptacle for use with a plastic bag which comprises a semi-rigid self-supporting base open at its ends formed of a sheet of flexible material rolled and detachably secured together along its length to form a cylinder, a scraper tray carried by said base and extending from one end thereof, hand hold means on said receptacle, and bag holding means comprising overlapped portions of said hand hold means and said scraper tray with said base for reception of an end portion of said bag in assembled relation of said bag with respect to said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A collection receptacle as defined in claim 1 in which said hand hold means includes a rib portion engaged with said base which provides additional stiffening action to retain the base in a cylindrical configuration in loading position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A collection receptacle as defined in claim 1 in which said receptacle is composed of a plurality of assembled components, one of said components being said cylindrical base comprised of a rectangular sheet of flexible material secured together along a pair of opposite edges, and another of said components in said scraper tray comprised of a substantially rectangular sheet of flexible material secured to and extending from said base in a hemi-cylindrical shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A collection receptacle as defined in claim 2 in which said bag holding means comprises a bag end receiving and retaining space between said base and said tray at the end of said base adjacent said scraper tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A collection receptacle as defined in claim 2 in which said bag holding means comprises a bag end receiving and retaining space between said base and said rib portion at the end of said base adjacent said scraper tray.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A collection receptacle as defined in claim 5 in which another of said components is comprised of a stiffening rib secured to said base at the end adjacent said scraper tray.
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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) | 1979-02-02 | 1979-08-04 | 1980-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-02 | 1983-08-04 | 1984-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-02 | 1987-08-04 | 1988-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |