US4934637A
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Bag holding bracket device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-04-24
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Granted: 1990-06-19
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Expires: 2009-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A trash bag holding bracket device which has a frame, which is preferably of a rectangular shape and which, preferably, includes means for the adjustability of the shape of such frame is disclosed. Attachment, in either a removable or fixed manner, is achieved by a plurality of clips, preferably located at points along the frame wherein such clips can adequately support the frame of the invention within the dimensions of the trash basket being used. The plurality of clips are to engage the upper rim of the trash basket in a manner wherein the clips surround the upper rim of the basket. Preferably, the clips are also shaped in a manner in which their shape reinforces the securement of the clips to the top portion of the basket.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Guerrera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
Apparatus for securing a bag within a basket, comprising: a frame; a plurality of clips attached to said frame for securing the frame to an upper portion of the basket, said plurality of clips being vertically adjustable relative to said frame; and, a plurality of hooks attached to said frame for securing the bag within the basket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus for securing a bag within a basket, comprising: a frame; a plurality of clips attached to said frame for securing the frame to an upper portion of the basket, said plurality of clips being vertically adjustable relative to said frame; and, a plurality of hooks attached to said frame for securing the bag within the basket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said frame includes means for the adjustment of the size of said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said means for adjustment of said frame include at least one fastener for securing an overlap of two segments of said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said fastening is secured by means of a screw.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said frame has a rectangular shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said frame has a non-rectangular shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said frame is made of metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said frame is made of a plastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said frame is made of a resilient material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of clips is four.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least some of said clips of said plurality of clips include a resilient curved-shaped indentation for securing said clips of said frame against an outer side of the basket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of clips is made of a resilient material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of hooks is four.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least some of said hooks of said plurality of hooks include a resilient curved-shaped indentation for securing said hooks of said frame against an 1nner side of the basket in order to more securely hold the bag within the basket.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of hooks is made of a resilient material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
124 words
Apparatus for securing a bag within a basket, comprising: a frame made up of a plurality of sides; a plurality of clips attached to said frame for securing the frame to an upper portion of the basket, said plurality of clips being vertically adjustable relative to said frame; and, a plurality of hooks attached to said frame for securing the bag within the basket, each of said hooks of said plurality of hooks being positioned within the dimensions of the basket, at a corner of said frame at substantially a 45°-angle to the sides of said frame and directed substantially toward the center of the basket, the corner of said frame being formed by an intersection of two of the sides of said frame.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
124 words
Apparatus for securing a bag within a basket, comprising: a frame made up of a plurality of sides; a plurality of clips attached to said frame for securing the frame to an upper portion of the basket, said plurality of clips being vertically adjustable relative to said frame; and, a plurality of hooks attached to said frame for securing the bag within the basket, each of said hooks of said plurality of hooks being positioned within the dimensions of the basket, at a corner of said frame at substantially a 45°-angle to the sides of said frame and directed substantially toward the center of the basket, the corner of said frame being formed by an intersection of two of the sides of said frame.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 16, wherein said frame includes means for the adjustment of the size of said frame.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus according to claim 16, Wherein at least some of said clips of said plurality of clips include a resilient curved-shaped indentation for securing said clips of said frame against an outer side of the basket.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus according to claim 16, wherein at least some of said hooks of said plurality of hooks include a resilient curved-shaped indentation for securing said hooks of said frame against an inner side of the basket in order to more securely hold the bag within the basket.
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