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US4044890A
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Method of storing handle bags
Assignee: TRINITY PAPER & PLASTICS Corp A DE CORP
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Filing: 1975-11-20
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1995-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A method for supporting a bundle of two-handle bags so as to better insure that only one bag at a time will be removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Erik Kramming
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F13/00; A47F13/08; A47F13/085; B; B65; B65B; B65B43/00; B65B43/12; B65B43/14; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A bag supporting and dispensing arrangement comprising in combination: a. a bundle of bags, each bag having only two handle openings consisting of a first handle opening located on one side of the bag and a second handle opening located on the opposite side of the bag, the first handle opening of each bag being aligned with the first handle opening of every other bag in the bundle, the second handle opening of each bag being disposed so that it is out of circumferential alignment with said aligned first handle openings, and b. an elongated supporting member for slideably supporting said bundle of bags, said elongated supporting member passing through all of the said aligned first handle openings of each bag in the bundle, the discharge end of said supporting member being shaped to inhibit but not prohibit the removal of each first handle opening therefrom, the second handle opening of each bag being closer to the discharge end of the supporting member than the first handle opening of said same bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A bag supporting and dispensing arrangement comprising in combination: a. a bundle of bags, each bag having only two handle openings consisting of a first handle opening located on one side of the bag and a second handle opening located on the opposite side of the bag, the first handle opening of each bag being aligned with the first handle opening of every other bag in the bundle, the second handle opening of each bag being disposed so that it is out of circumferential alignment with said aligned first handle openings, and b. an elongated supporting member for slideably supporting said bundle of bags, said elongated supporting member passing through all of the said aligned first handle openings of each bag in the bundle, the discharge end of said supporting member being shaped to inhibit but not prohibit the removal of each first handle opening therefrom, the second handle opening of each bag being closer to the discharge end of the supporting member than the first handle opening of said same bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
172 words
A bag supporting and dispensing arrangement comprising in combination: a. an elongated supporting member having a discharge end that has an enlarged dimension compared to the rest of the supporting member, and b. a bundle of plastic bags, each bag having only two handle openings consisting of a first handle opening located on one side of the bag and a second handle opening located on the opposite side of the bag, the first handle opening of each bag being dimensioned so that it will encounter significant resistance with the discharge end of said elongated supporting member, whereby said first handle opening can only be moved past the discharge end of said elongated supporting member by overcoming said significant resistance, the second handle opening of each bag being always disposed closer to the discharge end of the supporting member than the first handle opening of the same bag and each second handle opening being positioned in relation to said elongated tubular supporting member so that it can be moved past said discharge end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
172 words
A bag supporting and dispensing arrangement comprising in combination: a. an elongated supporting member having a discharge end that has an enlarged dimension compared to the rest of the supporting member, and b. a bundle of plastic bags, each bag having only two handle openings consisting of a first handle opening located on one side of the bag and a second handle opening located on the opposite side of the bag, the first handle opening of each bag being dimensioned so that it will encounter significant resistance with the discharge end of said elongated supporting member, whereby said first handle opening can only be moved past the discharge end of said elongated supporting member by overcoming said significant resistance, the second handle opening of each bag being always disposed closer to the discharge end of the supporting member than the first handle opening of the same bag and each second handle opening being positioned in relation to said elongated tubular supporting member so that it can be moved past said discharge end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
187 words
A bag and dispensing arrangement comprising in combination: an elongated supporting member, a bundle of plastic bags supported by said supporting member, each bag having only two handle openings consisting of a first opening located on one side of the bag and a second handle opening located on the opposite side of the bag, the discharge end of said elongated supporting member and the first handle opening of each bag being constructed and dimensioned relative to each other so that when the bag is pulled in a direction parallel to the axis of the supporting member the discharge end of the elongated supporting member will offer significant resistance to the removal of the bag, the second handle opening of each bag being always disposed closer to the discharge end of the supporting member than the first handle opening of the same bag and each second handle opening being arranged in relation to said elongated tubular supporting member so that it can be moved past said enlarged discharge end without overcoming any significant resistance between said second handle opening and the discharge end of the elongated supporting member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
187 words
A bag and dispensing arrangement comprising in combination: an elongated supporting member, a bundle of plastic bags supported by said supporting member, each bag having only two handle openings consisting of a first opening located on one side of the bag and a second handle opening located on the opposite side of the bag, the discharge end of said elongated supporting member and the first handle opening of each bag being constructed and dimensioned relative to each other so that when the bag is pulled in a direction parallel to the axis of the supporting member the discharge end of the elongated supporting member will offer significant resistance to the removal of the bag, the second handle opening of each bag being always disposed closer to the discharge end of the supporting member than the first handle opening of the same bag and each second handle opening being arranged in relation to said elongated tubular supporting member so that it can be moved past said enlarged discharge end without overcoming any significant resistance between said second handle opening and the discharge end of the elongated supporting member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
197 words
A bag supporting and dispensing arrangement comprising in combination: a. a bundle of plastic bags, each bag having a first handle opening located on one side of the bag and a second handle opening located on the opposite side of the bag, the first handle opening of each bag being upright and aligned with the first handle opening of every other bag in the bundle, the second handle opening of each bag being folded so that it is out of alignment with said aligned first handle openings, and b. an elongated supporting member for slideably supporting said bundle of bags, said elongated supporting member passing through all of the said aligned first handle openings of each bag in the bundle, the discharge end of said supporting member having a maximum dimension that is slightly larger than the maximum dimension of said first handle opening so that said first handle opening can only be pulled over said discharge end of said elongated supporting member by a stretching of said first handle opening, the second handle opening of each bag being closer to the discharge end of the supporting member than the first handle opening of said same bag.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
197 words
A bag supporting and dispensing arrangement comprising in combination: a. a bundle of plastic bags, each bag having a first handle opening located on one side of the bag and a second handle opening located on the opposite side of the bag, the first handle opening of each bag being upright and aligned with the first handle opening of every other bag in the bundle, the second handle opening of each bag being folded so that it is out of alignment with said aligned first handle openings, and b. an elongated supporting member for slideably supporting said bundle of bags, said elongated supporting member passing through all of the said aligned first handle openings of each bag in the bundle, the discharge end of said supporting member having a maximum dimension that is slightly larger than the maximum dimension of said first handle opening so that said first handle opening can only be pulled over said discharge end of said elongated supporting member by a stretching of said first handle opening, the second handle opening of each bag being closer to the discharge end of the supporting member than the first handle opening of said same bag.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
168 words
A bag supporting and dispensing arrangement comprising in combination: a. a bundle of plastic bags, each bag having a first handle opening located on one side of the bag and a second handle opening located on the opposite side of the bag, the first handle opening of each bag being upright and aligned with the first handle opening of every other bag in the bundle, the second handle opening of each bag being folded so that it is out of alignment with said aligned first handle openings, and b. an elongated supporting member for slideably supporting said bundle of bags, said elongated supporting member passing through all of the said aligned first handle openings of each bag in the bundle, the discharge end of said supporting member being shaped to inhibit but not prohibit the removal of each first handle opening therefrom, the second handle opening of each bag being closer to the discharge end of the supporting member than the first handle opening of said same bag.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
168 words
A bag supporting and dispensing arrangement comprising in combination: a. a bundle of plastic bags, each bag having a first handle opening located on one side of the bag and a second handle opening located on the opposite side of the bag, the first handle opening of each bag being upright and aligned with the first handle opening of every other bag in the bundle, the second handle opening of each bag being folded so that it is out of alignment with said aligned first handle openings, and b. an elongated supporting member for slideably supporting said bundle of bags, said elongated supporting member passing through all of the said aligned first handle openings of each bag in the bundle, the discharge end of said supporting member being shaped to inhibit but not prohibit the removal of each first handle opening therefrom, the second handle opening of each bag being closer to the discharge end of the supporting member than the first handle opening of said same bag.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |