US4702445A
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Self adjusting bag support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-02-12
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Granted: 1987-10-27
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Expires: 2007-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A bag support device for expanding and holding a disposable bag in an upright open position. The bag support devices comprises a pair of interlocking support rings engagable on the disposable bag holding the bag in open accessible position.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian K. Ivory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A bag supporting device comprising a pair of interengaging frame members, each frame member having a ring portion and a elongated handle portion of a length greater than that of said ring portion, a slot in the handle portion of one of said frame members adjacent said ring portion and an area of reduced transverse dimension on the handle portion of said other frame member, wherein said portion of the handle having an area of reduced transverse dimension is angularly offset in relation to the longitudinal axis of its handle portion and is engageable through said slot in the handle portion of one of said frame members, said frame member defined by said portion of the handle having an angularly offset area of reduced transverse dimension, has the remaining handle portion adjacent said angularly offset area parallel to one another, a pivot in said handle portion of said area of reduced transverse dimension of said handle portion, a plurality of spaced teeth extending from one of said ring portions registerably engaging in said annular slot extending completely around said other ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A bag supporting device comprising a pair of interengaging frame members, each frame member having a ring portion and a elongated handle portion of a length greater than that of said ring portion, a slot in the handle portion of one of said frame members adjacent said ring portion and an area of reduced transverse dimension on the handle portion of said other frame member, wherein said portion of the handle having an area of reduced transverse dimension is angularly offset in relation to the longitudinal axis of its handle portion and is engageable through said slot in the handle portion of one of said frame members, said frame member defined by said portion of the handle having an angularly offset area of reduced transverse dimension, has the remaining handle portion adjacent said angularly offset area parallel to one another, a pivot in said handle portion of said area of reduced transverse dimension of said handle portion, a plurality of spaced teeth extending from one of said ring portions registerably engaging in said annular slot extending completely around said other ring.
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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) | 1990-10-26 | 1991-04-27 | 1991-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-10-26 | 1995-04-27 | 1995-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-04-27 | 1999-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |