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Support for plastic bags having handles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-06-26
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Granted: 1990-09-18
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Expires: 2009-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A support for plastic bags having handles or carrying loops, which support is characterized by a frame having a rectangular or square base, a pair of vertical members rigidly upward-standing from the base and a bag retainer supported by the vertical members parallel to and spaced from the base. A pair of bag handle retainers are provided on the vertical members and an optional lid 15 may be hinged to the bag retainer. The support is designed to receive plastic shopping bags provided with integral, oppositely-disposed handles, such that the bag pouch is inserted through the bag retainer and over the base, with the handles folded over opposite sides of the bag retainer and extended into engagement with the oppositely-disposed bag handle retainers. The optional lid may then be closed over the top or mouth of the bag, as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Vancil W. Watkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12; B65B67/1238; B65B67/1222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A support for a plastic bag having integral handles, said support comprising a base characterized by a rigid, elongated base member shaped substantially in the configuration of a polygon; a pair of rigid, elongated vertical members upward-standing from fixed attachment to said base in spaced relationship; a rigid, elongated bag retainer shaped substantially in the configuration of a rectangle, said bag retainer fixedly supported by said vertical members in spaced relationship with respect to said base for receiving the plastic bag; and a pair of downwardly-extending cleats carried by said vertical members, respectively, said cleats located between said bag retainer and said base member for receiving the handles and supporting the plastic bag on said bag retainer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A support for a plastic bag having integral handles, said support comprising a base characterized by a rigid, elongated base member shaped substantially in the configuration of a polygon; a pair of rigid, elongated vertical members upward-standing from fixed attachment to said base in spaced relationship; a rigid, elongated bag retainer shaped substantially in the configuration of a rectangle, said bag retainer fixedly supported by said vertical members in spaced relationship with respect to said base for receiving the plastic bag; and a pair of downwardly-extending cleats carried by said vertical members, respectively, said cleats located between said bag retainer and said base member for receiving the handles and supporting the plastic bag on said bag retainer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The support of claim 1 wherein said cleats are located on said vertical members about midway between said bag retainer means and said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The support of claim 1 further comprising a lid hingedly carried by said bag retainer for selectively closing the plastic bag when the plastic bag is inserted in said support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The support of claim 1 wherein said cleats are located on said vertical members about midway between said bag retainer and said base and further comprising a lid hingedly carried by said bag retainer for selectively closing the plastic bag when the plastic bag is inserted in said support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The support of claim 1 wherein said polygon further comprises a rectangle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The support of claim 5 further comprising a lid hingedly carried by said bag retainer for selectively closing the plastic bag when the plastic bag is inserted in said support and wherein said cleats are located on said vertical members about midway between said bag retainer and said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The support of claim 6 wherein said base is larger than said bag retainer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
142 words
A support for a plastic bag having integral handles, said support comprising a base characterized by a rigid, elongated base member shaped substantially in the configuration of a rectangle; a pair of rigid, elongated vertical members upward-standing from fixed attachment to said base member in spaced relationship; a rigid, elongated bag retainer shaped substantially in the configuration of a rectangle, said bag retainer fixedly supported by said vertical members in spaced relationship with respect to said base member for receiving the plastic bag; a pair of downwardly-extending cleats carried by said vertical members, respectively, said cleats located between said bag retainer and said base member for receiving the handles and supporting the plastic bag on said bag retainer; and a lid hingedly carried by said bag retainer for selectively closing the plastic bag when the plastic bag is inserted in said support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
142 words
A support for a plastic bag having integral handles, said support comprising a base characterized by a rigid, elongated base member shaped substantially in the configuration of a rectangle; a pair of rigid, elongated vertical members upward-standing from fixed attachment to said base member in spaced relationship; a rigid, elongated bag retainer shaped substantially in the configuration of a rectangle, said bag retainer fixedly supported by said vertical members in spaced relationship with respect to said base member for receiving the plastic bag; a pair of downwardly-extending cleats carried by said vertical members, respectively, said cleats located between said bag retainer and said base member for receiving the handles and supporting the plastic bag on said bag retainer; and a lid hingedly carried by said bag retainer for selectively closing the plastic bag when the plastic bag is inserted in said support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The support of claim 8 wherein said cleats are located on said vertical members about midway between said bag retainer and said base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The support of claim 8 wherein said base is larger than said bag retainer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The support of claim 8 wherein: (a) said cleats are located on said vertical members about midway between said bag retainer and said base; and (b) said base is larger than said bag retainer.
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