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Apparatus for holding a trash bag open

US9663272B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 2016
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 1, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65F2240/138
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for maintaining a bag in an open configuration has a base with a forward end and a rearward end, a first arm pivotally mounted to the adjacent to the rearward end of the base, and a second arm pivotally mounted adjacent to the rearward end of the base in spaced relation to the first arm. The first arm is movable between a generally horizontal first position and a second position extending at an obtuse angle with respect to said base. The second arm is movable between a generally horizontal first position and a second position extending at an obtuse angle with respect to the base. The first and second arms are adapted to receive an open end of the bag thereon. The base has a top surface that is inclined upwardly from the forward end toward the rearward end.

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