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Support structure for different types of bags
Assignee: Extrufix Inc
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Filing: 1986-10-28
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Granted: 1988-08-02
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Expires: 2006-10-28
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a supporting structure for supporting two different types of flexible containers or bags. The structure is capable of supporting open mouth type bags, and in addition, can support handle type bags. Embodiments are disclosed for supporting of both side type handle bags as well as bags provided with handles in the front and rear. The supporting structure for flexible containers comprises retaining means for retaining the open mouth of a flexible container open under tension; means for restraining lateral movement of a container mounted in the device, the means for restraining lateral movement comprising a pair of spaced apart, opposed restraining members extending below the retaining means; opposed engaging means for releasably engaging and retaining a handle of a handle bag; bag bottom supporting means for supporting a bottom of the flexible container; and means for mounting the supporting apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis B. McNerney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
In a supporting structure for flexible containers comprising: retaining means for retaining the open mouth of a flexible container open under tension; means for restraining lateral movement of a container mounted in said device, said means for restraining lateral movement comprising a pair of spaced apart, opposed restraining members extending below said retaining means; flexible container bottom supporting means for supporting a bottom of said flexible container; the improvement comprising opposed flexible container handle engaging means consisting of a first loop extending upwardly towards said retaining means and spaced therefrom, and a second opposed loop connected to said first loop extending downwardly from said retaining means towards said bottom supporting means, said first and second loops forming an S-shaped hook member associated with each of said restraining members, said first loop being for engaging and retaining a handle of a flexible container and said second loop being for ready removal of said handle from said first loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
In a supporting structure for flexible containers comprising: retaining means for retaining the open mouth of a flexible container open under tension; means for restraining lateral movement of a container mounted in said device, said means for restraining lateral movement comprising a pair of spaced apart, opposed restraining members extending below said retaining means; flexible container bottom supporting means for supporting a bottom of said flexible container; the improvement comprising opposed flexible container handle engaging means consisting of a first loop extending upwardly towards said retaining means and spaced therefrom, and a second opposed loop connected to said first loop extending downwardly from said retaining means towards said bottom supporting means, said first and second loops forming an S-shaped hook member associated with each of said restraining members, said first loop being for engaging and retaining a handle of a flexible container and said second loop being for ready removal of said handle from said first loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A supporting structure for flexible containers as defined in claim 1, wherein said retaining means comprises a one-piece ring-shaped frame member having a pair of spaced-apart free ends capable of engaging the open mouth of an open mouth type bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A supporting structure for flexible containers as defined in claim 1, wherein said retaining means comprises a ring-shaped wire or plastic rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A supporting structure for flexible containers as defined in claim 1, wherein said restraining members extend between said retaining means and said flexible container bottom supporting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A supporting structure for flexible containers as defined in claim 4 wherein said second loop of said flexible container handle engaging means extends angularly relative to said restraining members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A supporting structure for flexible containers as defined in claim 1, wherein said flexible container comprises a bag having side handles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A supporting structure for flexible containers as defined in claim 1, wherein said second loop of said flexible container handle engaging means extends frontally of said supporting structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A supporting structure for flexible containers as defined in claim 1, wherein said flexible container handle engaging means extend laterally outwardly of said support structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A supporting structure for flexible containers as defined in claim 1, wherein said flexible container handle engaging means extend rearwardly of said supporting structure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A supporting structure for flexible containers as defined in claim 1, wherein each restraining member is provided with more than one flexible container handle engaging means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A supporting structure for flexible containers as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for restraining lateral movement of a container comprise adjustable restraining means for mounting of different bag-lengths in said structure.
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