Trash container attachments for supporting plastic bags
US4535911A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 1984 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2001/061
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A plastic grocery bag (34) with cut-out carrying handles (35) is held in an open condition from top of a common trash basket or container (32) by means of attachments (49) for the top of such container. In one embodiment, a pair of attachments (49) are provided, each bent in a configuration whereby it is arranged to snap over the top edge (44) of the container and provide a self-supporting function so that the attachment stands up from such edge. Each attachment has a pair of upstanding ears (42), or a single, wide, horizontal support (51), around which one handle of the plastic bag is placed. Alternatively, each wire attachment can be bent to provide hooks (65) at its ends which loop under and grasp the edge of the container. As another alternative, each attachment can be a single or metal bent strip (67)(or a pair of separate members (75)) with upstanding ears (66) and a snap-type slot (67) or a pair of thumbscrews (69). As a further alternative, the attachment can be a simple strip with securement by adhesives (105) or nuts and bolts (114). As a still further alternative, the attachment can be a bent endless loop or hoop of wire which is folded to have a U-shaped configuration w…
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