U.S. patent application number 09/758785 was filed with the patent office on 2002-01-03 for apparatus and method for holding a bag.
Invention is credited to Linder, Roland M..
Application Number | 20020000501 09/758785 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 26901619 |
Filed Date | 2002-01-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020000501 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Linder, Roland M. |
January 3, 2002 |
Apparatus and method for holding a bag
Abstract
A bag holder 6 includes weld nuts 7 and brackets 5 mounted to a
ring 1 wherein legs 2 are attached to the ring 1, weld nuts 7, and
brackets 5 with thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or similar
fasteners 3. The threads of thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or
similar fasteners 3 are coined after tightening to preclude the
backing out or removal of the thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or
similar fasteners 3 from the weld nuts 7 and brackets 5 and ring 1
upon disassembly and wherein said thumb screws, threaded hex bolts
or similar fasteners 3 have wing portions 2a or heads that are used
to hold the bag.
Inventors: |
Linder, Roland M.; (Morton,
IL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Richard J. Musgrave
Husch & Eppenberger, LLC
401 Main Street, Suite 1400
Peoria
IL
61602-1241
US
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Family ID: |
26901619 |
Appl. No.: |
09/758785 |
Filed: |
January 11, 2001 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60206739 |
May 24, 2000 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
248/99 ;
248/95 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65B 67/1233
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
248/99 ;
248/95 |
International
Class: |
B65B 067/04 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A bag holder, comprising: a ring; at least three legs; and a
mechanism for attaching one end of each of said legs to said
ring.
2. The bag holder as recited in claim 1, wherein said attachment
mechanism includes a bracket and a fastening mechanism, wherein
said fastening mechanism connects said bracket to said ring and
secures said legs between said bracket and ring.
3. The bag holder as recited in claim 1, wherein said bracket has a
larger periphery than a periphery of said ring.
4. The bag holder as recited in claim 1, wherein said fastening
mechanism includes a threaded opening.
5. The bag holder as recited in claim 4, wherein said threaded
opening includes a nut.
6. The bag holder as recited in claim 1, wherein said fastening
mechanism includes a threaded member.
7. The bag holder as recited in claim 6, wherein said threaded
member includes a thumb screw.
8. The bag holder as recited in claim 6, wherein said threaded
member includes a threaded hex bolt.
9. The bag holder as recited in claim 1, wherein said legs are
untapered.
10. The bag holder as recited in claim 1, wherein said legs are
tapered.
11. The bag holder as recited in claim 1, wherein said legs taper
from narrow to wide in the direction away from said ring.
12. The bag holder as recited in claim 1, wherein said legs are
adjustable in length.
13. The bag holder as recited in claim 1, wherein said legs are a
fixed length.
14. The bag holder as recited in claim 1, further comprising: an
optional sleeve attachment connected to at least one said leg for
holding bag ties.
15. The bag holder as recited in claim 2, wherein said fastening
mechanism can be utilized to retain said bag in an open
position.
16. The bag holder as recited in claim 15, wherein said fastening
mechanism when engaged the threads are coined thereby preventing
disengagement.
17. The bag holder as recited in claim 16, wherein when said
fastening mechanism includes a threaded member and a threaded
opening wherein at least one thread of said threaded member is
coined thereby preventing said threaded member from backing out or
being removed from said threaded opening.
18. A method for holding a bag upright and in the open position,
comprising: assembling a bag holder having a ring and at least
three legs attached thereto; placing a bag though said ring; and
attaching an open end of the bag around said ring of said bag
holder.
19. The method as recited in claim 18, further comprising: piercing
an open end of said bag on protrusions located on said bag holder
so that said bag is held in an open position.
20. A method for moving a bag holder that contains a bag without
moving said bag from it location, comprising: unwrapping the bag
from said bag holder having a ring and at least three legs attached
thereto; and moving said bag from its location.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE
[0001] This application claims priority of prior Provisional
Application No. 60/206,739, filed May. 24, 2000.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Bags are used for various purposes and are available in a
variety of sizes. For example, contractor bags can be obtained in
various capacities and dimensions, such as in a 42 gallon capacity,
generally three mil thickness and four feet long. A well-known
"Husky" bag is used in the carpentry, electrical, landscaping,
drywall, plumbing and painting trades.
[0003] Bag holders are usually in the form of trash barrels. With
trash barrels, the bag is removed from the trash barrel when the
bag is full. A problem is the expense and care for these large
trash barrels. This includes the removal and storage of these trash
barrels when they are no longer needed or the transportation of
these trash barrels to another work site as required. The
purchasing, storage and/or transportation of trash barrels can be a
very costly and burdensome annoyance.
[0004] The present invention is directed to overcoming one or more
of the problems set forth above.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In one aspect of this invention, a bag holder is disclosed.
The bag holder includes a ring, at least three legs, and a
mechanism for attaching one end of each of the legs to the
ring.
[0006] In another aspect of this invention, a method for holding a
bag upright and in the open position is disclosed. The method
includes assembling a bag holder having a ring and at least three
legs attached thereto, placing a bag though the ring, and attaching
an open end of the bag around the ring of the bag holder.
[0007] Yet another aspect of the invention is to provide a
lightweight holder for bags.
[0008] Still another aspect of the invention is the use of threaded
thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or similar fasteners for fastening
the legs to the ring and method for coining the threads of said
threaded thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or similar fasteners to
preclude their removal from brackets, weld nuts and ring.
[0009] Another aspect of this invention is to use thumb screws,
threaded hex bolts or similar fasteners for piercing and holding a
bag in place in a bag holder during high wind and heavy load
conditions.
[0010] Yet another aspect of this invention is to provide an
attachable sleeve for holding bag ties.
[0011] In another aspect of this invention a bag holder that is
easily assembled and disassembled is provided.
[0012] Another aspect of this invention is to provide a bag holder
wherein the holder is easily removed by moving the bag holder;
however, the bag may remain unmoved.
[0013] These aspects are not meant to be all encompassing, but are
merely a sampling of the numerous aspects and features of this
invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Reference is now made more particularly to the drawings,
which illustrate the best presently known mode of carrying out the
invention and wherein similar reference characters indicate the
same parts throughout the views.
[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an assembled embodiment;
[0016] FIG. 2 is a side view of the leg;
[0017] FIG. 2a is an isolated view of the end portion of the leg,
which is connected to the ring, weld nuts and brackets;
[0018] FIG. 2b is a front view of a bracket;
[0019] FIG. 2c is a side view of the bracket;
[0020] FIG. 3 is a partial top view of an assembled embodiment
showing the ring; thumb screw, threaded hex bolt or similar
fastener; bracket; weld nut and leg;
[0021] FIG. 3a is a partial side view of an assembled embodiment
showing the ring; one thumb screw, threaded hex bolt or similar
fastener; one bracket and one leg;
[0022] FIG. 4 is a side view of an optional sleeve attachment and
sleeve attachment clip; and
[0023] FIG. 4a is a top view of the optional sleeve attachment and
sleeve attachment clip.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] An embodiment for holding a bag in the opened position shown
generally in FIG. 1. In the preferred embodiment as shown in FIGS.
3 and 3a, a symmetrical ring 1 is indirectly or directly connected
to legs 2. The ring 1 could be round, oval, or any other shape,
including square and rectangular. The legs 2 are at an angle with
respect to the ground or tapered, or are vertical with respect to
the ground. The number of legs is three; however, three or more
legs can be utilized. The legs 2 are tubular steel and preferably
14 gauge; however, the legs 2 can be made of different gauge sizes
and materials. The legs 2 could be plastic, wood or other suitable
materials sufficient to support the load of the ring 1, bag and any
materials deposited in the bag. The legs 2 are adjustable in the
preferred embodiment; however, the legs 2 can be fixed at a certain
length. The adjustment for varying the leg 2 length can be done in
any number of known ways and a further explanation is not
considered necessary. The legs 2 can be vertical; however, in the
preferred embodiment the legs 2 extend outwardly and at an angle
from the ring 1. The angle at which the legs extend from the ring 1
can be adjusted. For tight areas or high pedestrian traffic areas,
the angle between the ring 1 and legs 2 may be small; however, in
other situations, the angle may be larger. In short, the angle is
determined by the user depending on the application. An optional
sleeve attachment 4 can be attached to the legs 2 as shown in FIG.
1. The attachment 4 is used to hold bag ties. The attachment 4 is
similar to a canister with one capped end 9. The capped end 9 is
the bottom surface. At the opposite end, the attachment 4 has an
uncapped end or opened end 10. The uncapped end 10 allows the bag
ties entry and exit into the attachment 4. The attachment 4 is
clipped to one or more legs 2 by an optional sleeve attachment clip
8. The attachment 4 and clip 8 are shown in FIGS. 4 and 4a. The
legs 2 have a first end that is a flattened portion 2a wherein the
flattened portion 2a is directly or indirectly connected to the
ring 1 a shown in FIGS. 3 and 3a.
[0025] The ring 1 is constructed of steel; however, other suitable
materials can be used. The ring 1 is suspended off the ground by
the legs 2. The ring 1 is parallel with respect to the ground as
shown in FIGS. 1 and 3a. The ring 1 has an opening and is supported
by the legs 2 positioned such that the opening of the ring 1 is
penetrated in vertical direction with respect to the ground.
[0026] The legs 2 and ring 1 are connected and fastened together at
the junction of brackets 5, weld nuts 7 by thumb screws, threaded
hex bolts or similar fasteners 3. The thumb screws, threaded hex
bolts or similar fasteners 3 are threaded. In the preferred
embodiment, the thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or similar
fasteners 3 are made of steel but other materials can be used.
Brackets 5 are attached to the ring 1 to provide a mating junction
for the legs 2 and the ring 1. The brackets 5 have a hole wherein
weld nuts 7 are connected to the brackets 5. The weld nuts 7 are
threaded and used for receiving the thumb screws, threaded hex
bolts or similar fasteners 3. The flattened portion 2a of the legs
2 are slipped between the ring 1 and inner surface of the brackets
5 with respect to the ring 1. The thumb screws, threaded hex bolts
or similar fasteners 3 are threaded through the weld nuts 7 and
contact the flattened portion 2a of the legs 2. After assembling
the thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or similar fasteners 3, the
threads of same are coined by means for coining said threads. In
the preferred embodiment, a punch tool is hammered down onto the
threads of the thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or similar
fasteners 3 resulting in coined threads. Many tradesmen use pliers
or other means for tightening the thumb screws, threaded hex bolts
or similar fasteners 3. The coining of the threads of the thumb
screws, threaded hex bolts or similar fasteners 3 preclude the
thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or similar fasteners 3 from being
backed out or removed from the weld nuts and brackets 5 while
allowing the legs 2 to be disassembled from the ring 1. This is
desirable because it prevents the thumb screws, threaded hex bolts
or similar fasteners 3 from being lost or misplaced. The thumb
screws, threaded hex bolts or similar fasteners 3 remain connected
to the weld nuts 7 and brackets 5 of the ring 1 when the legs 2 are
removed from the brackets 5 and ring 1.
[0027] After the legs 2 are connected to the weld nuts 7, brackets
5 and ring 1 by the thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or similar
fasteners 3, a bag is placed through the diameter of the ring 1.
The open end of the bag is wrapped around the circumference of the
ring 1. When thumb screws 3 are used, the thumb screws 3 are
tightened with a torque wrench so that the wing portions 3a of the
thumb screws 3 are vertical with respect to the ground. This is
beneficial because the bag is secured to the ring 1 by piercing the
bag with the wing portion 3a of the thumb screws 3 during high wind
or heavy load conditions. Alternatively, the wing portions 3a could
be in various positions and still serve the same purpose.
[0028] The length of the legs 2 and ring 1 diameter can be made in
various sizes depending on the diameter and length of the bag. For
example, a 55 gallon bag would require a 23 in. diameter ring 1 and
40 in. legs 2; whereas, a 42 gallon bag would require a 20.5 in.
diameter ring 1 and 36 in. legs 2. When the bag is placed in bag
holder 6, the bag contacts the ground as shown in FIG. 1. The
ground serves to support the bag and its contents.
[0029] The assembly and disassembly of the legs 2 to the weld nuts
7 and brackets 5 of the ring 1 with the thumb screws, threaded hex
bolts or similar fasteners 3 is easily done. Further, during
disassembly the thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or similar
fasteners 3 remain connected to the weld nuts 7, brackets 5 and
ring 1 preventing them from being misplaced or lost.
[0030] Another feature being that the bag holder 6 can be removed
by detaching the bag from the thumb screws, threaded hex bolts or
similar fasteners 3 and by lifting the bag holder 6. During the
removal of the bag holder 6, the bag remains in the same location
unmoved. Whereas with a trash barrel, the bag must be removed from
the trash barrel. In certain situations, it is advantageous to
remove the bag holder 6 while leaving the bag unmoved. For example,
a heavy loaded bag could cause back strain so it might be
advantageous to remove the bag holder and then with assistance lift
and move the bag to the desired location.
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