US4012067A
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Refuse collection device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-29
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1995-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A refuse collection device comprising an elongated handle and a bag supporting member attached to the handle. An open ended bag can be inserted through at least a portion of the bag supporting member with a peripheral region of the bag around the opening being folded over the bag supporting member. A clamp on the handle clamps a region of the bag to thereby retain the bag on the refuse collection device.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald P. Travis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:18
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/12; E01H1/1206; E01H2001/122; E01H2001/1293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A refuse collection device comprising: an elongated handle; a bag supporting member; means for attaching the bag supporting member to the handle adjacent one end of the handle; at least a portion of the bag supporting member projecting from the handle and at least partially circumscribing a region, said region being adapted to receive an open ended bag with a peripheral region of the bag around the opening thereof being folded over said portion of the bag supporting member; manually operable clamping means adjacent said one end of said handle for clamping a region of the bag whereby the bag can be retained on the refuse collection device; said handle including a tube having an end portion which includes said one end of said handle, said bag supporting member having end portions which are received within said end portion of said tube and means for retaining said end portions of said bag supporting member within said tube; and said clamping means including a clamping member, said refuse collection device including a fastener attaching said clamping member to said handle and projecting into said tube adjacent the end portions of the bag supporting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A refuse collection device comprising: an elongated handle; a bag supporting member; means for attaching the bag supporting member to the handle adjacent one end of the handle; at least a portion of the bag supporting member projecting from the handle and at least partially circumscribing a region, said region being adapted to receive an open ended bag with a peripheral region of the bag around the opening thereof being folded over said portion of the bag supporting member; manually operable clamping means adjacent said one end of said handle for clamping a region of the bag whereby the bag can be retained on the refuse collection device; said handle including a tube having an end portion which includes said one end of said handle, said bag supporting member having end portions which are received within said end portion of said tube and means for retaining said end portions of said bag supporting member within said tube; and said clamping means including a clamping member, said refuse collection device including a fastener attaching said clamping member to said handle and projecting into said tube adjacent the end portions of the bag supporting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
A refuse collection device as defined in claim 1 wherein said handle includes outer and inner telescoping members, said outer member includes a tube having at least one inwardly projecting dimple formed integrally with said tube, said inner member includes an outwardly extending projection integral with the inner member, and said dimple and said projection cooperating to prevent separation of said telescoping members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A refuse collection device as defined in claim 1 wherein said retaining means includes at least one inwardly extending projection integral with said tube and lying between said end portions of said bag supporting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A refuse collection device as defined in claim 1 wherein said retaining means includes at least one inwardly extending projection integral with said tube and lying between said end portions of said bag supporting member, said clamping means includes a region of said tube adjacent said clamping member, said clamping member being resilient and adapted to resiliently clamp said region of the bag against said region of the tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A refuse collection device as defined in claim 1 wherein said tube is a first tube and said handle includes a second tube, said tubes being telescopically interrelated to permit varying the length of said handle, one of said tubes having an integral inwardly extending projection and the other of said tubes having an integral outwardly extending projection, said projections cooperating to prevent separation of said tubes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A refuse collection device as defined in claim 1 wherein said clamping means includes a region of said tube adjacent said clamping member, said clamping member being resilient and adapted to resiliently clamp said region of the bag against said region of the tube.
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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) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |