Freezer bag supporting stand

Claim 1

A stand for supporting bags comprising: a base, said base being generally horizontally oriented; a stanchion connected to said base, said stanchion being J-shaped having one end thereof extending into a bag to be supported, said stanchion being generally curved along the length thereof and being flexible and capable of arcing and bending; and a bag-engaging collar which is generally C-shaped and generally horizontally oriented and connected to said stanchion, said collar having a center section interconnected with said stanchion and ends, movement of said ends by hand manipulation inwardly toward each other allowing insertion of said collar within the mouth of a bag to be supported, said collar opening outwardly to engage the inside of a bag to be supported, loading of a bag arcing and bending said stanchion gradually upon loading, said collar remaining generally horizontal to avoid spillage, said collar and the bending of said stanchion by arcing maintaining a bag in column and supporting a bag primarily upon said base, movement of said ends and spring-back of said stanchion allowing easy removal of said collar from a loaded bag.