US3796402A
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Support assembly for collapsible bags
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-19
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1992-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A support assembly is disclosed for holding collapsible bags in either horizontal or vertical attitudes in which a clamping assembly in the form of a ring and a complementary clamping means has attached thereto a foot stake coplanar with the ring and adapted to be pressed into the ground to hold a bag open on a horizontal axis and in which the foot stake can be inserted into a support to hold the bag open on a vertical axis.
Inventors
- 👤 E Trotta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A bag-mounting attachment comprising a primary support ring including a first portion defining a desired bag opening, a second portion defining a mounting stake extending radially away from the first portion in a common plane therewith, said first portion having a straight portion adapted to overlie the ground in close proximity thereto when the stake is pressed into the ground, said mounting stake being disposed substantially centrally with respect to said straight portion, and an arcuate portion joining the outer ends of the straight portion, and clamping means on the first portion to secure the edge of a bag thereto, whereby with the stake pressed into the ground material can be loaded horizontally into a bag held by said clamping means, the straight portion, the arcuate portion and the mounting stake being formed as a single integrated unit from one continuous length of rigid wire-like material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A bag-mounting attachment comprising a primary support ring including a first portion defining a desired bag opening, a second portion defining a mounting stake extending radially away from the first portion in a common plane therewith, said first portion having a straight portion adapted to overlie the ground in close proximity thereto when the stake is pressed into the ground, said mounting stake being disposed substantially centrally with respect to said straight portion, and an arcuate portion joining the outer ends of the straight portion, and clamping means on the first portion to secure the edge of a bag thereto, whereby with the stake pressed into the ground material can be loaded horizontally into a bag held by said clamping means, the straight portion, the arcuate portion and the mounting stake being formed as a single integrated unit from one continuous length of rigid wire-like material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1, including a vertical mounting member for holding the support ring in a horizontal plane for holding a bag on a vertical axis, and a transverse tubular member at the upper end of the vertical member into which said mounting stake can be inserted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1, a vertical mounting member having a lower end adapted to be pressed into the ground, said transverse sleeve defining a handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1, including means to lock the primary mounting ring against tilting out of the horizontal plane including a slot in said transverse tubular member to receive a portion of the primary mounting ring which is offset from the mounting stake.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
91 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1, including a mounting sleeve secured to the primary ring at the junction between the mounting stake and the ring and disposed with its axis perpendicular to the plane of the support ring, and means to close the upper end of the sleeve, whereby the support ring can be mounted on a horizontal plane for vertical filling by fitting the sleeve over a vertical support, and whereby the sleeve and ring can be used as a handle to press a vertical member into the ground.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 5, said means to close the upper end of the sleeve comprising a recess formed in the upper end of the sleeve and means to secure a portion of the primary support ring in the recess to extend across the upper end of the sleeve.
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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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |