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Trash bag holder

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-01
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Granted: 1979-09-11
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Expires: 1998-05-01
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Abstract

Abstract A holder for a trash bag, or the like. The holder includes a side support member defining a generally frusto-conical surface which tapers inwardly on progressing upwardly, and a bottom member detachably secured thereto. The trash bag is supported within the holder, with the open end of the bag detachably secured adjacent an upper opening in the side support member. To remove the bag when filled, the side support member is detached from the bottom member and lifted over the bag.

Inventors

  • 👤 Anker E. Jorgensen

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 11:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/1468; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/10; B62B3/104; B65F1/04; B65F1/06; B65F1/068; B65F2230/00; B65F2230/15; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 188 words
A trash bag holder comprising: a side support member defining a substantially continuous tubular wall for extending about and supporting the sides of a bag, said support member having upper and lower openings defined therein, a rounded rim formed on said support member, adjacent said lower opening, a molded bottom member including edge surface means integrally formed therein and positioned to engage edge and interior surface portions of said support member adjacent said lower opening to inhibit lateral shifting of said side support member relative to said bottom member, said means defining a shoulder having an annular outwardly facing surface and an annular upwardly facing surface for engaging said surface portions, and a plurality of yieldable spring members mounted on said bottom member adjacent but spaced radially outwardly from said edge surface means, said spring members comprising fastening means for yieldably engaging and disengaging portions of said rim when said support member is forcibly moved onto and away from said bottom member, respectively, engagement of said spring members with the rim portions serving to releasably secure said surface portions between said spring members and said edge surface means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 188 words
A trash bag holder comprising: a side support member defining a substantially continuous tubular wall for extending about and supporting the sides of a bag, said support member having upper and lower openings defined therein, a rounded rim formed on said support member, adjacent said lower opening, a molded bottom member including edge surface means integrally formed therein and positioned to engage edge and interior surface portions of said support member adjacent said lower opening to inhibit lateral shifting of said side support member relative to said bottom member, said means defining a shoulder having an annular outwardly facing surface and an annular upwardly facing surface for engaging said surface portions, and a plurality of yieldable spring members mounted on said bottom member adjacent but spaced radially outwardly from said edge surface means, said spring members comprising fastening means for yieldably engaging and disengaging portions of said rim when said support member is forcibly moved onto and away from said bottom member, respectively, engagement of said spring members with the rim portions serving to releasably secure said surface portions between said spring members and said edge surface means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 34 words
The holder of claim 1 wherein said bottom member has formed integrally therewith, on a side opposite said edge surface, a plurality of sockets for attachably receiving the mounting pins of caster wheel assemblies.

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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) 1982-09-10 1983-03-12 1983-09-11 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1986-09-10 1987-03-12 1987-09-11 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1990-09-10 1991-03-12 1991-09-11 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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