WO2007103526A2 - Bag holder for a t-shirt bag - Google Patents

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WO2007103526A2
WO2007103526A2 PCT/US2007/005972 US2007005972W WO2007103526A2 WO 2007103526 A2 WO2007103526 A2 WO 2007103526A2 US 2007005972 W US2007005972 W US 2007005972W WO 2007103526 A2 WO2007103526 A2 WO 2007103526A2
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Peter Mcconnell
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B67/00—Apparatus or devices facilitating manual packaging operations; Sack holders
    • B65B67/12—Sack holders, i.e. stands or frames with means for supporting sacks in the open condition to facilitate filling with articles or materials
    • B65B67/1222—Sack holders, i.e. stands or frames with means for supporting sacks in the open condition to facilitate filling with articles or materials characterised by means for suspending sacks, e.g. pedal- operated
    • B65B67/1227—Sack holders, i.e. stands or frames with means for supporting sacks in the open condition to facilitate filling with articles or materials characterised by means for suspending sacks, e.g. pedal- operated only by a part of the periphery, e.g. by single points or handles, or by one side or two opposite sides only
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
    • B65F1/141—Supports, racks, stands, posts or the like for holding refuse receptacles
    • B65F1/1415—Supports, racks, stands, posts or the like for holding refuse receptacles for flexible receptables, e.g. bags, sacks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/04—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts
    • B65F1/06—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks
    • B65F2001/061—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks the flexible inserts being used shopping bags

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  • Plastic t-shirt type bags are commonly used in many stores, such as department, grocery, and hardware stores to package the goods that were purchased by the customer at the store. After use, the t-shirt bags are often thrown away or sometimes recycled. Unfortunately, there is currently not a convenient way to reuse these t-shirt type bags.
  • the present invention is directed a bag holder for holding a t-shirt bag.
  • a typical t-shirt bag includes a bag opening, a first bag handle and a second bag handle.
  • the bag holder includes a holder frame and a holder handle that is secured to the holder frame.
  • the holder frame selectively holds the t-shirt bag and including a first handle restraint that restrains the first bag handle, and a second handle restraint that restrains the second bag handle.
  • the holder handle is movable relative to the holder frame between a carrying position in which the holder handle is used for carrying the bag frame and the t-shirt bag, and an attachment position in which that holder handle is used for hanging the holder frame and the t-shirt bag near a vertical surface.
  • the bag holder facilitates the reuse of t-shirt bags, the bag holder can easily be carried and moved by hand, and the bag holder can be easily secured to a door.
  • the holder handle is substantially horizontally oriented in the carrying position and the holder handle is substantially vertically oriented in the attachment position. Further, the holder handle can pivot relative to the holder frame about a handle axis of pivot. Moreover, the holder handle include a handle hook that engages a top of a door to attach the holder frame to the door.
  • the holder frame can include a bag support region that supports the t-shirt type bag near the bag opening.
  • the bag support region and the handle restraints cooperate to maintain the bag opening open.
  • the bag holder is designed for alternatively retaining a t-shirt bag near a vertical surface or holding at least a portion of the t-shirt bag above a horizontal surface.
  • the holder frame includes a bag support region that supports the t-shirt type bag, a first handle restraint that restrains the first bag handle, a second handle restraint that restrains the second bag handle, and a frame base region that is adapted to engage the horizontal surface to hold the bag support region and the bag opening above the horizontal surface.
  • the holder handle can be used for securing the holder frame near the vertical surface.
  • the bag holder facilitates the reuse of t-shirt bags, the bag holder can easily be placed on a horizontal surface such as a countertop or hung on a door.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bag holder having features of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a bag holder having features of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a top view of the bag holder of Figure 3;
  • Figure 4 is a side view of the bag holder of Figure 2 with a holder handle in a carrying position;
  • Figure 5 is a side view of the bag holder of Figure 2 with the holder handle in an attachment position;
  • Figures 6A and 6B ars alternative perspective views, and
  • Figure 6C is a side view of yet another embodiment of a bag holder having features of the present invention with a bag handle in the carrying position;
  • Figure 6D is a top view of the bag holder of Figures 6A-6C with a T-shirt type bag retained by the bag holder;
  • Figure 6E is a side view of the bag holder of Figures 6A-6C with a holder handle in the attachment position securing the bag holder near a vertical surface;
  • Figure 6F is a side view of the bag holder of Figures 6A-6C with the holder handle on a vertical surface and the holder handle in the carrying position.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a first embodiment of a bag holder 100 for retaining a t- shirt type bag (not shown).
  • the bag holder 100 includes a bag handle 101 and a holder frame 102.
  • the bag holder 100 is made of a wire frame construction that confers light weight and rigidity.
  • a handle restraint bar 110 of the bag handle 101 can connect with a backbone 104 of the holder frame 102 to permit the bag holder 100 to be held by hand while a top opening 105 of the holder frame
  • a first vertical mode the bag handle 101 is allowed to hang vertically, a handle attachment device 106 of the bag handle 101 is inserted into an attachment slot formed between a vertical surface (not shown in Figure 1) and an attachment beam 108 that is attached to the vertical surface.
  • a handle attachment device 106 of the bag handle 101 is inserted into an attachment slot formed between a vertical surface (not shown in Figure 1) and an attachment beam 108 that is attached to the vertical surface.
  • one or more bag holder frame bumpers 109 of the holder frame 102 rest against the vertical surface to maintain the orientation of the holder frame 102.
  • the bag handle can define a handle attachment opening 111, is placed over a protruding object such as a screw or a nail (not shown) attached to the vertical surface.
  • a protruding object such as a screw or a nail (not shown) attached to the vertical surface.
  • the weight of the holder frame 102, the attached t- shirt bag, and the contents of the t-shirt bag is borne by the screw and the bag handle 101.
  • a distal end of the bag handle 101 is generally "U" shaped and defines a hook space 119 that can be used to hook over a horizontal straight edge (not shown in Figure 1) such as a cupboard door top or a closet door. In this mode, the weight of the bag frame 102 and the t-shirt bag is borne by the distal end of the bag handle 101.
  • the bag holder 100 includes two handle restraints 112 that hold the handles of a standard t-shirt bag.
  • the t-shirt bag is attached to the bag holder 100 by pulling the t-shirt bag up through the top opening 105 by means of the t-shirt bag handles and then folding each handle of the t-shirt bag over the rim of the top opening 105 such that the t-shirt bag handle loop is hooked around each handle restraint 112.
  • the t-shirt bag is then held firmly by the bag holder 100 and can be filled with trash when the bag handle 101 is in a carrying position where it can be is carried by hand, or in one of the vertical modes, positioned adjacent to a vertical surface.
  • FIG. 2-5 An alternative embodiment of the bag holder 120 is illustrated in Figures 2-5.
  • the rectangular frame 121 is made of plastic, with the bag attachment points 122 cast separately and attached fixedly with glue or other means.
  • the handle connection mechanism 123 is shown in Figure 2 to be screwed on but in this embodiment is glued after separate casting.
  • the handle rotation control mechanism 125 is ratcheted with attached butterfly nut 129, permitting the handle 126 to be moved between the carrying and the attachment position.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the top view of the bag holder 120, with the profile of the bag attachment points 122. These bag attachment points 122 are designed to allow a standard thickness shopping bag handle to be wound around them to secure the bag.
  • the handle 123 as shown is optionally in two pieces: a handle receiver 124 made of plastic and a handle part 125 made optionally of wood but can be also made of plastic.
  • the handle part 125 optionally screws into the handle receiver 124.
  • the handle part 125 possesses two handle attachment points 126, 127 as shown in Figure 5 in cutaway view.
  • the handle receiver 124 and handle part 125 are cast together into a single handle with the two handle attachment points 126, 127 cast into it.
  • the upper handle attachment point 126 is used for the standard short shopping bags and the lower one for longer plastic bags.
  • the handle 123 is in the "up" position in Figure 5 and the circular bumpers 128 in the handle side of the frame allow the invention 120 to stand away form the surface of the wall or door the invention 120 is suspended from.
  • the circular bumpers 128 confer increased stability and inhibit the frame 121 from rotating around the suspension point at the handle attachment point 126, 127.
  • Figure 4 illustrates the invention 120 with the handle 123 in the carrying position, where it can be used to carry the frame 121 and attached bag for easy use in collecting litter.
  • the handle rotation control mechanism 130 is strong enough so that when the butterfly nut 129 is tightened down, the ratchet will not rotate while the bag is attached to it and being carried away.
  • Figures 6A and 6B are alternative perspective views, and Figure 6C is a side view of yet another embodiment of a bag holder 650 that is somewhat similar to the bag holders described above and illustrated in Figures 1-5.
  • Figures 6D illustrates this embodiment of the bag holder 650 with a t-shirt type bag 651 retained by the bag holder 650.
  • the t-shirt bag 651 includes a bag opening 651 A, a first bag handle 651 B that defines a first handle opening 651 C, a second bag handle 651 D that defines a second handle opening 651E 1 and a bag bottom 651 F.
  • the bag handles 651 B, 651 D are spaced apart end positioned on opposite sides of the bag opening 651 A.
  • t-shirt bag shall include any bag commonly referred to as a t-shirt bag, any shopping/grocery bag with handles, any plastic bag with handles, or any carrying bag with handles.
  • the bag holder 650 includes a holder frame 652 and a holder handle 654.
  • the size, shape, design, and materials " used in each of these components can vary pursuant to the teachings provided herein.
  • the holder frame 652 includes a bag support region 656, a first handle restraint 658, a second handle restraint 660, a backbone region 662, and a frame base region 664.
  • the bag support region 656 supports the t-shirt type bag 651 with the bag opening 651 A held open.
  • the bag support region 656 can support the t-shirt bag 651 near the bag opening 651A.
  • the bag support region 656 is somewhat annular ring shaped and forms a frame opening 666 for receiving a portion of the t-shirt bag 651.
  • the first handle restraint 658 restrains the first bag handle 651 B, and the second handle restraint 660 retains the second bag handle 651 D.
  • the handle restrains 658, 660 are positioned on oppose sides of the frame opening 666. Further, the handle restrains 658, 660 can be positioned between the bag support region 656 and the frame base region 664.
  • each of the handle restraints 658, 660 is shaped somewhat like a cane and includes a proximal end 668 that is secured to and extends upward from the frame base region 664 and a distal end 670 that is generally inverted "U" shaped.
  • handle restraints 658., 660 can have a different design than that illustrated in Figures 6A-6D.
  • the backbone region 662 extends between the bag support region 656 and the frame base region 664 and maintains the bag support region 656 spaced apart from the frame base region 664.
  • the backbone region 662 includes a pair of spaced apart rod shaped beams.
  • backbone region 662 can have a different design than that illustrated in Figures 6A-6D.
  • the backbone region 662 can include one or more cross members (not shown) that extend between the beams to provide additional support for the beams.
  • the frame base region 664 is designed to engage a horizontal surface 672 (illustrated in Figure 6F) to hold the rest of the holder frame 652 and the bag opening 651A of the t-shirt bag 651 above the horizontal surface 672.
  • the frame base region 664 includes a pair of spaced apart arch shaped segments.
  • the frame base region 664 can have a different design than that illustrated in Figures 6A-6F.
  • the bag holder 650 maintains the bag bottom 651 F above the frame base region 664.
  • the holder frame 652 can include one or more frame bumpers 674 that maintain a portion of the holder frame 652 away from a vertical surface 676 (illustrated in Figure 6E).
  • the holder frame 652 includes two rod shaped stand-offs 674 that extend away from the frame base region 664.
  • the holder frame 652 can be made of one continuous, five gauge wire that is bent to form the bag frame 652.
  • the holder frame 652 can be made with (i) a wire that is a different gauge than five, (ii) a discontinuous wire, (iii) a tube, or (iv) another type of structure.
  • suitable materials for the bag frame 652 include aluminum or steel.
  • the holder handle 654 is secured to the holder frame 652 and movable relative to the holder frame 652 between a carrying position 678 (illustrated in Figures 6F) in which the holder handle 654 can be used for carrying the holder frame 652 and the t-shirt bag 651, and an attachment position 680 (illustrated in Figures 6E) in which that holder handle 654 is used for retaining the holder frame 652 and the t-shirt bag 651 near the vertical surface 676.
  • a carrying position 678 illustrated in Figures 6F
  • an attachment position 680 illustrated in Figures 6E
  • the holder handle 654 is substantially horizontally oriented (substantially parallel to the bag support region 656) in the carrying position 678 and the holder handle 654 is substantially vertically oriented (substantially perpendicular to the bag support region 656) in the attachment position 680. Additionally, in one embodiment, the holder handle 654 can pivot relative to the holder frame 652 about a handle axis of pivot 682 (illustrated in Figure 6B) during movement between the positions 678, 680.
  • the holder handle 654 includes a distal end 684 that defines a handle hook that engages a top of a door 686 (illustrated in Figure 6E), a proximal end 688 that is pivotable secured to the holder frame 652, and a body region 690 that secures the distal end 684 to the proximal end 688.
  • the proximal end 688 includes a pair of spaced apart looped regions 692 that each encircle a portion of the bag support region 656 and a pair of spaced apart engagement regions 694 that selectively engage the backbone region 662.
  • the looped regions 692 allow the holder handle 654 to pivot relative to the holder frame 652 while the engagement regions 694 engage the backbone region 662 when the holder handle 654 is in the carrying position 678 to inhibit further rotation of the holder handle 654 so that the holder handle 654 can be used to carry the bag holder 650.
  • the body region 690 includes a pair of spaced apart beams.
  • the holder handle 654 can have a configuration that is somewhat different than that illustrated in Figures.
  • the holder handle 654 can be made of one continuous, ten gauge wire that is bent to form the holder handle 654.
  • the holder handle 654 can be made with (i) a wire that is a different gauge than five, (ii) a discontinuous wire, (iii) a tube, or (iv) another type of structure.
  • suitable materials for the holder handle 654 include aluminum or steel.
  • Figure 6E is a side view of the bag holder 650 with the holder handle 654 in the attachment position 680 securing the bag holder 650 to the door 686 that defines the vertical surface 676.
  • Figure 6F is a side view of the bag holder 650 with the bag holder 650 on the horizontal surface 672 with the bag handle 650 in the carrying position 678.
  • the bag holder 650 can be used to alternatively secure the t- shirt bag 651 to a door 686, holding at least a portion of the t-shirt bag 651 above the horizontal surface 672, or carrying the t-shirt bag 651.
  • the holder handle 654 can slipped over and attached to the attachment beam 108 (illustrated in Figure 1) instead being hung over the door 686.
  • the bag holder 650 can be secured to the door 686 near the vertical surface 676 with the holder handle 654 not being visible from the other side of the door 686.

Abstract

A bag holder (650) for holding a t-shirt bag (651) includes a holder frame (652) and a holder handle (654) that is secured to the holder frame (652). The holder frame (652) selectively holds the t-shirt bag (651) and including a first handle restraint (658) that restrains a first bag handle (651B) of the t-shirt bag (651), and a second handle restraint (660) that restrains a second bag handle (651 D) of the t-shirt bag (651). The holder handle (654) is movable relative to the holder frame (652) between a carrying position (678) in which the holder handle (654) is used for carrying the holder frame (652) and the t-shirt bag (651), and an attachment position (680) in which that holder handle (654) is used for hanging the holder frame (652) and the t-shirt bag (651) near a vertical surface (676). With this design, the bag holder (650) can easily be carried and moved by hand, and the bag holder (650) can be easily secured to a door (686). Further, the holder frame (652) can include a frame base region (664) that is adapted to engage a horizontal surface (672) to hold the bag support region (656) and the bag opening (651A) above the horizontal surface (672). With this design, the bag holder (650) can easily be placed on the horizontal surface (672) such as a countertop, or the bag holder (650) can be hung on the door (686).

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of Peter McConnell for BAG HOLDER FOR A T-SHIRT BAG
BACKGROUND
Plastic t-shirt type bags are commonly used in many stores, such as department, grocery, and hardware stores to package the goods that were purchased by the customer at the store. After use, the t-shirt bags are often thrown away or sometimes recycled. Unfortunately, there is currently not a convenient way to reuse these t-shirt type bags.
SUMMARY
The present invention is directed a bag holder for holding a t-shirt bag. A typical t-shirt bag includes a bag opening, a first bag handle and a second bag handle. The bag holder includes a holder frame and a holder handle that is secured to the holder frame. The holder frame selectively holds the t-shirt bag and including a first handle restraint that restrains the first bag handle, and a second handle restraint that restrains the second bag handle. In one embodiment, the holder handle is movable relative to the holder frame between a carrying position in which the holder handle is used for carrying the bag frame and the t-shirt bag, and an attachment position in which that holder handle is used for hanging the holder frame and the t-shirt bag near a vertical surface. With this design, in certain embodiments, the bag holder facilitates the reuse of t-shirt bags, the bag holder can easily be carried and moved by hand, and the bag holder can be easily secured to a door.
In one embodiment, the holder handle is substantially horizontally oriented in the carrying position and the holder handle is substantially vertically oriented in the attachment position. Further, the holder handle can pivot relative to the holder frame about a handle axis of pivot. Moreover, the holder handle include a handle hook that engages a top of a door to attach the holder frame to the door.
Additionally, the holder frame can include a bag support region that supports the t-shirt type bag near the bag opening. In this embodiment, the bag support region and the handle restraints cooperate to maintain the bag opening open.
In another embodiment, the bag holder is designed for alternatively retaining a t-shirt bag near a vertical surface or holding at least a portion of the t-shirt bag above a horizontal surface. In this embodiment, the holder frame includes a bag support region that supports the t-shirt type bag, a first handle restraint that restrains the first bag handle, a second handle restraint that restrains the second bag handle, and a frame base region that is adapted to engage the horizontal surface to hold the bag support region and the bag opening above the horizontal surface. Further, in this embodiment, the holder handle can be used for securing the holder frame near the vertical surface. With this design, in certain embodiments, the bag holder facilitates the reuse of t-shirt bags, the bag holder can easily be placed on a horizontal surface such as a countertop or hung on a door.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The novel features of this invention, as well as the invention itself, both as to its structure and its operation, will be best understood from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description, in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts, and in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bag holder having features of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a bag holder having features of the present invention;
Figure 3 is a top view of the bag holder of Figure 3;
Figure 4 is a side view of the bag holder of Figure 2 with a holder handle in a carrying position;
Figure 5 is a side view of the bag holder of Figure 2 with the holder handle in an attachment position; Figures 6A and 6B ars alternative perspective views, and Figure 6C is a side view of yet another embodiment of a bag holder having features of the present invention with a bag handle in the carrying position;
Figure 6D is a top view of the bag holder of Figures 6A-6C with a T-shirt type bag retained by the bag holder;
Figure 6E is a side view of the bag holder of Figures 6A-6C with a holder handle in the attachment position securing the bag holder near a vertical surface; and
Figure 6F is a side view of the bag holder of Figures 6A-6C with the holder handle on a vertical surface and the holder handle in the carrying position.
DESCRIPTION
Figure 1 illustrates a first embodiment of a bag holder 100 for retaining a t- shirt type bag (not shown). In this embodiment, the bag holder 100 includes a bag handle 101 and a holder frame 102. In one embodiment, the bag holder 100 is made of a wire frame construction that confers light weight and rigidity. The handle
101 is connected to the holder frame 102 such that a handle restraint bar 110 of the bag handle 101 can connect with a backbone 104 of the holder frame 102 to permit the bag holder 100 to be held by hand while a top opening 105 of the holder frame
102 is horizontal.
In certain embodiments, there are three modes in which the bag holder 100 hangs from a fixed support. In a first vertical mode, the bag handle 101 is allowed to hang vertically, a handle attachment device 106 of the bag handle 101 is inserted into an attachment slot formed between a vertical surface (not shown in Figure 1) and an attachment beam 108 that is attached to the vertical surface. In this mode, one or more bag holder frame bumpers 109 of the holder frame 102 rest against the vertical surface to maintain the orientation of the holder frame 102.
In a second vertical mode, the bag handle can define a handle attachment opening 111, is placed over a protruding object such as a screw or a nail (not shown) attached to the vertical surface. The weight of the holder frame 102, the attached t- shirt bag, and the contents of the t-shirt bag is borne by the screw and the bag handle 101. In a third vertical mode, a distal end of the bag handle 101 is generally "U" shaped and defines a hook space 119 that can be used to hook over a horizontal straight edge (not shown in Figure 1) such as a cupboard door top or a closet door. In this mode, the weight of the bag frame 102 and the t-shirt bag is borne by the distal end of the bag handle 101.
In certain embodiments, the bag holder 100 includes two handle restraints 112 that hold the handles of a standard t-shirt bag. The t-shirt bag is attached to the bag holder 100 by pulling the t-shirt bag up through the top opening 105 by means of the t-shirt bag handles and then folding each handle of the t-shirt bag over the rim of the top opening 105 such that the t-shirt bag handle loop is hooked around each handle restraint 112.
The t-shirt bag is then held firmly by the bag holder 100 and can be filled with trash when the bag handle 101 is in a carrying position where it can be is carried by hand, or in one of the vertical modes, positioned adjacent to a vertical surface.
An alternative embodiment of the bag holder 120 is illustrated in Figures 2-5. In this embodiment, the rectangular frame 121 is made of plastic, with the bag attachment points 122 cast separately and attached fixedly with glue or other means. The handle connection mechanism 123 is shown in Figure 2 to be screwed on but in this embodiment is glued after separate casting. The handle rotation control mechanism 125 is ratcheted with attached butterfly nut 129, permitting the handle 126 to be moved between the carrying and the attachment position.
Figure 3 illustrates the top view of the bag holder 120, with the profile of the bag attachment points 122. These bag attachment points 122 are designed to allow a standard thickness shopping bag handle to be wound around them to secure the bag.
The handle 123 as shown is optionally in two pieces: a handle receiver 124 made of plastic and a handle part 125 made optionally of wood but can be also made of plastic. The handle part 125 optionally screws into the handle receiver 124. The handle part 125 possesses two handle attachment points 126, 127 as shown in Figure 5 in cutaway view. In an alternative embodiment, the handle receiver 124 and handle part 125 are cast together into a single handle with the two handle attachment points 126, 127 cast into it.
The upper handle attachment point 126 is used for the standard short shopping bags and the lower one for longer plastic bags. The handle 123 is in the "up" position in Figure 5 and the circular bumpers 128 in the handle side of the frame allow the invention 120 to stand away form the surface of the wall or door the invention 120 is suspended from. The circular bumpers 128 confer increased stability and inhibit the frame 121 from rotating around the suspension point at the handle attachment point 126, 127.
Figure 4 illustrates the invention 120 with the handle 123 in the carrying position, where it can be used to carry the frame 121 and attached bag for easy use in collecting litter. The handle rotation control mechanism 130 is strong enough so that when the butterfly nut 129 is tightened down, the ratchet will not rotate while the bag is attached to it and being carried away.
Figures 6A and 6B are alternative perspective views, and Figure 6C is a side view of yet another embodiment of a bag holder 650 that is somewhat similar to the bag holders described above and illustrated in Figures 1-5. Figures 6D illustrates this embodiment of the bag holder 650 with a t-shirt type bag 651 retained by the bag holder 650. In this embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 6D, the t-shirt bag 651 includes a bag opening 651 A, a first bag handle 651 B that defines a first handle opening 651 C, a second bag handle 651 D that defines a second handle opening 651E1 and a bag bottom 651 F. Further, in this embodiment, the bag handles 651 B, 651 D are spaced apart end positioned on opposite sides of the bag opening 651 A.
As used herein, the term "t-shirt bag" shall include any bag commonly referred to as a t-shirt bag, any shopping/grocery bag with handles, any plastic bag with handles, or any carrying bag with handles.
In one embodiment, the bag holder 650 includes a holder frame 652 and a holder handle 654. The size, shape, design, and materials" used in each of these components can vary pursuant to the teachings provided herein. In this embodiment, the holder frame 652 includes a bag support region 656, a first handle restraint 658, a second handle restraint 660, a backbone region 662, and a frame base region 664.
The bag support region 656 supports the t-shirt type bag 651 with the bag opening 651 A held open. For example, the bag support region 656 can support the t-shirt bag 651 near the bag opening 651A. In one embodiment, the bag support region 656 is somewhat annular ring shaped and forms a frame opening 666 for receiving a portion of the t-shirt bag 651. The first handle restraint 658 restrains the first bag handle 651 B, and the second handle restraint 660 retains the second bag handle 651 D. In one embodiment, the handle restrains 658, 660 are positioned on oppose sides of the frame opening 666. Further, the handle restrains 658, 660 can be positioned between the bag support region 656 and the frame base region 664. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 6A-6D, each of the handle restraints 658, 660 is shaped somewhat like a cane and includes a proximal end 668 that is secured to and extends upward from the frame base region 664 and a distal end 670 that is generally inverted "U" shaped. Alternatively, handle restraints 658., 660 can have a different design than that illustrated in Figures 6A-6D.
The backbone region 662 extends between the bag support region 656 and the frame base region 664 and maintains the bag support region 656 spaced apart from the frame base region 664. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 6A-6D, the backbone region 662 includes a pair of spaced apart rod shaped beams. Alternatively, backbone region 662 can have a different design than that illustrated in Figures 6A-6D.. For example, the backbone region 662 can include one or more cross members (not shown) that extend between the beams to provide additional support for the beams.
The frame base region 664 is designed to engage a horizontal surface 672 (illustrated in Figure 6F) to hold the rest of the holder frame 652 and the bag opening 651A of the t-shirt bag 651 above the horizontal surface 672. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 6A-6D, the frame base region 664 includes a pair of spaced apart arch shaped segments. Alternatively, the frame base region 664 can have a different design than that illustrated in Figures 6A-6F. In certain embodiments, as illustrated in Figure 6D, the bag holder 650 maintains the bag bottom 651 F above the frame base region 664.
Additionally, the holder frame 652 can include one or more frame bumpers 674 that maintain a portion of the holder frame 652 away from a vertical surface 676 (illustrated in Figure 6E). In Figures 6A-6C, the holder frame 652 includes two rod shaped stand-offs 674 that extend away from the frame base region 664.
In one non-exclusive embodiment, the holder frame 652 can be made of one continuous, five gauge wire that is bent to form the bag frame 652. Alternatively, for example, the holder frame 652 can be made with (i) a wire that is a different gauge than five, (ii) a discontinuous wire, (iii) a tube, or (iv) another type of structure. Non- exclusive examples of suitable materials for the bag frame 652 include aluminum or steel.
Referring additionally to Figures 6E and 6F, the holder handle 654 is secured to the holder frame 652 and movable relative to the holder frame 652 between a carrying position 678 (illustrated in Figures 6F) in which the holder handle 654 can be used for carrying the holder frame 652 and the t-shirt bag 651, and an attachment position 680 (illustrated in Figures 6E) in which that holder handle 654 is used for retaining the holder frame 652 and the t-shirt bag 651 near the vertical surface 676. In one embodiment, the holder handle 654 is substantially horizontally oriented (substantially parallel to the bag support region 656) in the carrying position 678 and the holder handle 654 is substantially vertically oriented (substantially perpendicular to the bag support region 656) in the attachment position 680. Additionally, in one embodiment, the holder handle 654 can pivot relative to the holder frame 652 about a handle axis of pivot 682 (illustrated in Figure 6B) during movement between the positions 678, 680.
In one embodiment, the holder handle 654 includes a distal end 684 that defines a handle hook that engages a top of a door 686 (illustrated in Figure 6E), a proximal end 688 that is pivotable secured to the holder frame 652, and a body region 690 that secures the distal end 684 to the proximal end 688. In this embodiment, the proximal end 688 includes a pair of spaced apart looped regions 692 that each encircle a portion of the bag support region 656 and a pair of spaced apart engagement regions 694 that selectively engage the backbone region 662. In this embodiment, the looped regions 692 allow the holder handle 654 to pivot relative to the holder frame 652 while the engagement regions 694 engage the backbone region 662 when the holder handle 654 is in the carrying position 678 to inhibit further rotation of the holder handle 654 so that the holder handle 654 can be used to carry the bag holder 650. Further, in this embodiment, the body region 690 includes a pair of spaced apart beams. Alternatively, the holder handle 654 can have a configuration that is somewhat different than that illustrated in Figures.
In one non-exclusive embodiment, the holder handle 654 can be made of one continuous, ten gauge wire that is bent to form the holder handle 654. Alternatively, for example, the holder handle 654 can be made with (i) a wire that is a different gauge than five, (ii) a discontinuous wire, (iii) a tube, or (iv) another type of structure. Non-exclusive examples of suitable materials for the holder handle 654 include aluminum or steel.
As provided above, Figure 6E is a side view of the bag holder 650 with the holder handle 654 in the attachment position 680 securing the bag holder 650 to the door 686 that defines the vertical surface 676. Further, the Figure 6F is a side view of the bag holder 650 with the bag holder 650 on the horizontal surface 672 with the bag handle 650 in the carrying position 678. With the designs provided herein, in certain embodiments, the bag holder 650 can be used to alternatively secure the t- shirt bag 651 to a door 686, holding at least a portion of the t-shirt bag 651 above the horizontal surface 672, or carrying the t-shirt bag 651.
In should be noted that in the embodiment illustrated in Figures 6A-6F, the holder handle 654 can slipped over and attached to the attachment beam 108 (illustrated in Figure 1) instead being hung over the door 686. With this design, the bag holder 650 can be secured to the door 686 near the vertical surface 676 with the holder handle 654 not being visible from the other side of the door 686.
While the particular bag holder as shown and disclosed herein is fully capable of obtaining the objects and providing the advantages herein before stated, it is to be understood that it is merely illustrative of the presently preferred embodiments of the invention and that no limitations are intended to the details of construction or design herein shown other than as described in the appended claims.

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What is claimed is:
1. A bag holder for holding a t-shirt bag that includes a bag opening, a first bag handle and a second bag handle, the bag holder comprising: a holder frame including a first handle restraint that restrains the first bag handle, and a second handle restraint that restrains the second bag handle; and a holder handle that is secured to the holder frame, the holder handle being movable relative to the holder frame between a carrying position in which the holder handle is used for carrying the holder frame, and an attachment position in which that holder handle is used for retaining the holder frame near a vertical surface.
2. The bag holder of claim 1 wherein the holder handle is substantially horizontally oriented in the carrying position and the holder handle is substantially vertically oriented in the attachment position.
3. The bag holder of claim 1 wherein the holder handle pivots relative to the holder frame about a handle axis of pivot.
4. The bag holder of claim 1 wherein the holder handle includes a handle hook that engages a top of a door to attach the holder frame to the door.
5. The bag holder of claim 1 wherein the holder frame includes a bag support region that supports the t-shirt type bag near the bag opening, the bag support region and the handle restraints cooperating to maintain the bag opening open.
6. The bag holder of claim 5 wherein the holder frame includes a frame base region that is adapted to engage a horizontal surface to hold the bag support region and the bag opening above the horizontal surface.
7. The bag holder of claim 6 wherein the handle restrains are positioned intermediate the bag support region and the frame base region.
8. A bag holder for selectively retaining a t-shirt bag near a vertical surface or holding at least a portion of the t-shirt bag above a horizontal surface, the t-shirt bag including a bag opening, a first bag handle and a second bag handle, the bag holder comprising: a holder frame including a bag support region that supports the t-shirt type bag, a first handle restraint that restrains the first bag handle, a second handle restraint that restrains the second bag handle, a frame base region that is adapted to engage the horizontal surface to hold the bag support region and the bag opening above the horizontal surface; and a holder handle that is secured to the holder frame, the holder handle being used for retaining the holder frame near the vertical surface.
9. The bag holder of claim 8 wherein the holder handle rotates relative to the holder frame between a carrying position in which the holder handle is used for carrying the holder frame, and an attachment position in which that holder handle is used for retaining the holder frame near a vertical surface.
10. The bag holder of claim 9 wherein the holder handle is substantially horizontally oriented in the carrying position and the holder handle is substantially vertically oriented in the attachment position.
11. The bag holder of claim 9 wherein the holder handle pivots relative to the holder frame about a handle axis of pivot.
12. The bag holder of claim 8 wherein the holder handle includes a handle hook that engages a top of a door to attach the holder frame to the door.
13. The bag holder of claim 8 wherein the handle restrains are positioned intermediate the bag support region and the frame base region.
14. A method for holding a t-shirt bag that includes a bag opening, a first bag handle and a second bag handle, the method comprising the steps of. providing a holder frame that includes a first handle restraint that is adapted to restrain the first bag handle, and a second handle restraint that is adapted *o restrain the second bag handle; securing a holder handle to the holder frame, the holder handle being movable relative to the holder frame between a carrying position in which the holder handle is used for carrying the holder frame, and an attachment position in which that holder handle is used for retaining the holder frame near a vertical surface; and holding the t-shirt bag with the first handle restraint and the second handle restraint.
15. The method of claim 14 wherein the step of securing including the holder handle being substantially horizontally oriented in the carrying position and the holder handle being substantially vertically oriented in the attachment position.
16. The method of claim 14 wherein the step of securing including the holder handle pivoting relative to the holder frame about a handle axis of pivot.
17. The method of claim 14 wherein the holder handle includes a handle hook that engages a top of a door to attach the holder frame to the door.
18. The method of claim 14 wherein the step of providing a holder frame includes the holder frame having a bag support region that supports the t-shirt type bag near the bag opening, the bag support region and the handle restraints cooperating to maintain the bag opening open.
19. The method of claim 18 wherein the step of providing a holder frame includes the holder frame having a frame base region that is adapted to engage a horizontal surface to hold the bag support region and the bag opening above the horizontal surface.
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