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US4638968A
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Rubbish container
Assignee: AUTEN AND AUTEN Inc
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Filing: 1984-08-22
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Granted: 1987-01-27
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Expires: 2004-08-22
Abstract
Abstract Improved bag holding structure comprises projections protruding outwardly from bag support braces to deformably engage or perforate a bag in a first embodiment and U-shaped retaining structures in a second embodiment.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard L. Auten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A bag holding structure, comprising: two parallel, relatively wide cross bars having an open inverted U-shaped handle extending upwardly between upturned end retaining shoulders. two upright U-shaped support members having ends, each end being rotatably attached to a separate one of said two cross bars; and, within said handle openings and also extending downwardly from said cross bar below said handles, projections extending upwardly from said cross bar whereby bag material can be laid over said handles, and through said handle openings to be engageable on said projections and whereby said structure can be collapsible when not in use as permitted by the rotatable securement of said support members to said cross bars.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A bag holding structure, comprising: two parallel, relatively wide cross bars having an open inverted U-shaped handle extending upwardly between upturned end retaining shoulders. two upright U-shaped support members having ends, each end being rotatably attached to a separate one of said two cross bars; and, within said handle openings and also extending downwardly from said cross bar below said handles, projections extending upwardly from said cross bar whereby bag material can be laid over said handles, and through said handle openings to be engageable on said projections and whereby said structure can be collapsible when not in use as permitted by the rotatable securement of said support members to said cross bars.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bag holding structure of claim 1 whereby said projections are V-shaped to penetrate or pierce non-handle bag edges laid over said cross bars and between said handles.
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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) | 1990-01-26 | 1990-07-28 | 1991-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-26 | 1994-07-28 | 1995-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-26 | 1998-07-28 | 1999-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |