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US4940201A
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Yard plastic bag holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-05-08
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Granted: 1990-07-10
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Expires: 2009-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A bag holder is disclosed which is insertable into the ground surface, and which includes a bag holding ring which is pivotable between a folded, nonuse position, and an open use position. The ring is also vertically adjustable to accomodate different size of bags.
Inventors
- 👤 Orville Kurth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A yard plastic bag holder comprising a vertical bag support post, a split rectangular adjustment block slidable along said support post, a pair of bag support arms one of each of which is secured to a U-shaped bracket having a pair of parallel sides pivotally connected to said split block, pivot threaded bolt and nut connection means passing through said split adjustment block for adjusting said block along said support posts, and snap clips secured to said bag support arms and positioned thereon to engage the plastic bag and support same with its mouth open to receive trash.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A yard plastic bag holder comprising a vertical bag support post, a split rectangular adjustment block slidable along said support post, a pair of bag support arms one of each of which is secured to a U-shaped bracket having a pair of parallel sides pivotally connected to said split block, pivot threaded bolt and nut connection means passing through said split adjustment block for adjusting said block along said support posts, and snap clips secured to said bag support arms and positioned thereon to engage the plastic bag and support same with its mouth open to receive trash.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
179 words
A yard plastic bag holder comprising a vertical bag support post having a handle at its upper end and a ground insertion means at the other end, a split rectangular adjustment block slidable along said bag support post, bag support means secured to said block, a U-shaped post attaching member having a pair of parallel sides pivotally secured to said split block for vertical movement, said bag support member means being secured to said U-shaped member for retaining the bag in a filling position and being positionable in a raised position for storage against said support post in a raised stored position against said support post, snap clips secured to said bag support member and positioned thereon to engage the plastic bag and support same with its mouth open to receive trash, a height adjusting screw passing through said split block to the side of said split block away from said support post, and foot engageable means carried by said support post positioned to be engaged by the foot of an installer to drive the post into the ground.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
179 words
A yard plastic bag holder comprising a vertical bag support post having a handle at its upper end and a ground insertion means at the other end, a split rectangular adjustment block slidable along said bag support post, bag support means secured to said block, a U-shaped post attaching member having a pair of parallel sides pivotally secured to said split block for vertical movement, said bag support member means being secured to said U-shaped member for retaining the bag in a filling position and being positionable in a raised position for storage against said support post in a raised stored position against said support post, snap clips secured to said bag support member and positioned thereon to engage the plastic bag and support same with its mouth open to receive trash, a height adjusting screw passing through said split block to the side of said split block away from said support post, and foot engageable means carried by said support post positioned to be engaged by the foot of an installer to drive the post into the ground.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A yard plastic bag holder as claimed in claim 2 wherein said foot engageable means is secured to said vertical bag support post positioned to be engaged by the foot of an installer lying between the earth piercing end of said post and the split adjustment block.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A yard plastic bag holder as claimed in claim 3, wherein said bag support means is a pair of arms secured to said U-shaped attaching member for supporting the trash bag with its mouth in the open position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
115 words
A yard plastic bag holder as claimed in claim 4, wherein said split adjustment block has a first and second horizontal bore therethrough, one to each side of said vertical bag support post, a first and second threaded bolt and wing nut through each horizontal bore, the bolt and wing nut passing through the split block closest to the U-shaped attaching member being for retaining the bag support in the horizontal trash receiving position and the second horizontal bore in said split block lying to the outer side of said support post being the height adjusting bolt and wing nut for retaining the split block at the desire position along said vertical bag support post.
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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) | 1993-07-09 | 1994-01-08 | 1994-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-09 | 1998-01-08 | 1998-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-09 | 2002-01-08 | 2002-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |