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Receptacle support device for balcony or railing

a technology for a receptacle and a railing, which is applied in the direction of machine supports, bottle holders, domestic objects, etc., can solve the problems of easy adjustment or easy removal, and achieve the effect of easy and quick mounting, easy and quick removal, and convenient folding

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-04
LEROUX YVES
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[0011] In preferred embodiments, the present invention provides such a space saving storage and support device for containers which is readily adjustable to support various sized containers.
[0012] In a further preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a space saving storage and support device to support containers from a supporting structure, such as a wall, where the device can be easily and quickly mounted on the supporting structure and which can also be easily and quickly removed therefrom when it is desired to do so.
[0013] In a still further preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a storage and support device which is readily “foldable” for compact storage and transport.

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Most of the known arrangements are of fixed sizes to hold a particular sized container or are not easily adjustable or readily removable from the supporting surface.

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[0033] Reference is initially made to FIGS. 1 through 7 which illustrate the receptacle support, generally designated by reference numeral 10, in a ready to use, unfolded, condition.

[0034] The receptacle support 10 includes a receptacle support means, which is illustrated in the form of a circular member or retaining ring 12, which is adapted to fit around the receptacle or container to be supported. The retaining ring 12 defines an opening 14 for receiving and holding a receptacle or container, such as a trash can or flower pot or other generally circularly shaped container, with the rim or wider top area of the container or receptacle resting above the retaining ring 12 so that the container can be easily inserted or removed from the top of the support 10.

[0035] The retaining ring 12 is formed of a length of material formed into a loop and having two free ends 13, 15 which in part overlap a portion of the loop. Preferably the ends 13, 15 are enlarged to prevent the sliding of th...

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Abstract

A supporting device is provided for mounting a receptacle or container to a supporting structure, such as a rail, balcony wall or other similar support structure. The supporting device has an adjustable retention member for receiving and retaining the receptacle and a mounting member for mounting the device to the support structure. The retention member is adapted to fit around the outer circumference of the receptacle to be mounted to securely retain the same. The mounting member is in cooperative engagement with the retention member and includes engaging means for releasably engaging the support structure.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a receptacle support for a balcony or railing. More specifically, the present invention relates to a support to be used on a balcony, railing or fence or other such supporting surface for supporting a receptacle such as a garbage can, flower pot or other such receptacles or containers. BACKGROUND ART [0002] There are many known arrangements and supporting structures for the mounting of garbage cans, flower pots or similar containers to fences, railings, posts or the like. Most of the known arrangements are of fixed sizes to hold a particular sized container or are not easily adjustable or readily removable from the supporting surface. [0003] U.S. Pat. No. 5,009,380 discloses a rail mounted rack for bowl shaped or kettle shaped containers, such as outdoor grills or the like. The rack of this patent is intended to be mounted to a fence or similar support which has spaced apart vertical support posts or fence slats. The rac...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65F1/14E04H17/12
CPCE04H17/12B65F1/141A47G7/044
Inventor LEROUX, YVES
Owner LEROUX YVES
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