Foldable sandbag holder
US5967469A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B67/1205
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A foldable sandbag holder for supporting a conventional sandbag in an upright open-mouthed position, comprising a rear frame member having two rear vertical rods which are braced by means of crossbars extending therebetween, and a pair of side members, each side member having a front vertical rod. The side members are pivotally connected to the rear vertical rods and are movable between a flat configuration wherein the side members are folded against the rear frame member and an open rectangular configuration wherein the side members are positioned generally transversely with respect to the rear frame member. The front and rear vertical rods have pointed upper ends for piercing through the peripheral end portion of a sandbag to maintain the bag in an upright position with the mouth thereof spread open, so that it can be easily filled with sand. The vertical rods also have pointed lower ends for penetrating the ground to provide stability during filling operation.
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