Elastic loop for securing a bag to a trashcan

a technology for securing bags and trash cans, applied in the field of elastic loops, can solve the problems of slipping bags into trash cans, time-consuming and labor-intensive emptying of trash cans, and neither of these devices can be used to quickly and simply secure bags to trash cans with a minimal amount of effort, so as to facilitate quick and easy emptying and avoid slippage of trash bags
US20050017010A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-27SIEGEL JEFFREY M +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
SIEGEL JEFFREY M
Publication Date
2005-01-27
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The elastic loop for securing a bag to a trashcan is an elastic cord formed as an endless loop. The loop may be formed in one-piece, or may be a linear cord with its two ends coupled together to form a continuous loop by, e.g., a coupler crimped about opposing ends of the cord. The elastic cord is constructed of a plurality of elastic strands wrapped tightly in a pliable tubular cover. The continuous loop has a circumference less than the circumference of a trashcan for which it is adapted but can be stretched to fit tightly around the trashcan and thereby secure a trash bag to the trashcan.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to devices for securing a disposable bag to a container and, more particularly, to an elastic loop used to secure the open end of a disposable trash bag over the rim of a trashcan, thereby preventing the trash bag from sliding down into the trashcan.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] Generally, when a trashcan is used as a refuse receptacle at an indoor or outdoor function, the trashcan is lined with a disposable plastic trash bag. Typically, the bag is inserted into the trashcan with the open end of the bag folded over the rim of the can. A common problem with this arrangement, however, is that the bag often slips down into the trashcan. Often, as refuse is added to the bag, the open end of the bag is pulled into the trashcan and then buried under later added refuse. In such circumstances, emptying the trashcan is more difficult and time consuming. Instead of simply trans...

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