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Trash bag filling and packing form
Assignee: CARDIOPTIC Inc
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Filing: 1986-01-27
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Granted: 1987-02-17
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Expires: 2006-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A form having a tapered enclosure with open end, the top being larger than the bottom having handles, or handholes, on each side. The enclosure is placed into a plastic trash bag with the top lapped over the upper lip, leaving the handles exposed. A bottom pan having a strap retained across the underside is nested into the bag covered enclosure forming a structured base and the straps is attached to the handles, or holes, with integral hooks. Trash is placed inside the assembly and compressed manually against the sides of the enclosure and the base. A lid is placed on the top of the assembly for storage and transportation and the bag is removed by disconnecting the straps along with the pan, slipping the enclosure upward out of the bag. As the enclosure is tapered inversely, the compacted trash remains inside the bag sliding easily from the form.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis J. Copeland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F2230/00; B65F2230/15; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/908; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
A trash bag filling and packing form comprising (a) a trash bag for captivating and retaining trash; (b) a tapered enclosure having open ends with the top end of said enclosure smaller than the bottom end, with said trash bag positioned on the outside thereof providing an unrestricted inside surface; (c) gripping means positioned on the side surface of said enclosure near the top for lifting the device by grasping therein simultaneously; (d) a bottom pan having a flat underside and an upright flange sized in such a manner as to rest onto said tapered enclosure bottom end defining a removable closed base for said form; (e) a plurality of strap retainers disposed onto said bottom pan upright flange on the outside surface thereof acting as opposed guides for holding elements captively within; (f) a laterably flexible strap having attachment means on each end positioned in such a manner as to contiguously rest upon the flat underside surface of said bottom pan and captively pass through said strap retainers connecting, with said fastening means, said gripping means on each side restraining the bottom pan onto said enclosure while having said trash bag intimately embracing the outside surface of said enclosure covering the bottom open end while overlapping into said open top end being disposed between the enclosure and the bottom pan, allowing trash to be compacted into said enclosure and removed by detaching said straps and sliding said enclosure upwardly exposing the filled trash bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
A trash bag filling and packing form comprising (a) a trash bag for captivating and retaining trash; (b) a tapered enclosure having open ends with the top end of said enclosure smaller than the bottom end, with said trash bag positioned on the outside thereof providing an unrestricted inside surface; (c) gripping means positioned on the side surface of said enclosure near the top for lifting the device by grasping therein simultaneously; (d) a bottom pan having a flat underside and an upright flange sized in such a manner as to rest onto said tapered enclosure bottom end defining a removable closed base for said form; (e) a plurality of strap retainers disposed onto said bottom pan upright flange on the outside surface thereof acting as opposed guides for holding elements captively within; (f) a laterably flexible strap having attachment means on each end positioned in such a manner as to contiguously rest upon the flat underside surface of said bottom pan and captively pass through said strap retainers connecting, with said fastening means, said gripping means on each side restraining the bottom pan onto said enclosure while having said trash bag intimately embracing the outside surface of said enclosure covering the bottom open end while overlapping into said open top end being disposed between the enclosure and the bottom pan, allowing trash to be compacted into said enclosure and removed by detaching said straps and sliding said enclosure upwardly exposing the filled trash bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 wherein said enclosure further comprises a box formed in trapezoid shape having four flat sides, two of which are attached together establishing four corners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as recited in claim 2 wherein said box further comprises an integral living hinge connecting all four corners together allowing the box to fold flat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as recited in claim 2 wherein said box further comprises a continuous hinge connecting all four corners together allowing the box to fold flat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 wherein said enclosure further comprises a cylinder with a bead on the open top and bottom around the periphery to stiffen the structure and maintain annular configuration, and a plurality of raised portions longitudinally formed into the parent material of said cylinder to strengthen the walls thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 wherein said gripping means further comprise a pair of rotatable handles mounted into formed recesses in at least two sides of said tapered enclosure in such a manner as to hinge upwardly to a fixed position away from the enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 wherein said gripping means further comprise closed loop handles retained within a bracket in such a manner as to hinge upwardly to a fixed position away from the enclosure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 wherein said strap attaching means further comprises a pair of hooks one on each end of said strap formed from a round rod bent into a shape having a loop for engaging said strap on one end and a "J" shaped hook on the other, configured in such a manner as to loopingly engage the inner surface of said gripping means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 further comprising a lid having vertical flanges slightly larger on the inside than said enclosure top allowing a nesting fit therebetween when placed on the top for captivating the complete interior of said packing from.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention as recited in claim 9 wherein said lid further comprises a lid handle rotatably affixed upon the top of said lid to hinge flat upon the top surface when not in use and rotate vertically to provide structure for grasping.
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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) | 1990-02-16 | 1990-08-18 | 1991-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-02-16 | 1994-08-18 | 1995-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-02-16 | 1998-08-18 | 1999-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |