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Apparatus and a method for bagging debris in a commercially available trash bag which has closure straps

a technology of trash bags and closure straps, which is applied in the field of trash bags, leaf and/or debris bags, can solve the problems of reducing the cost of manufacturing devices, affecting the quality of products, and affecting the appearance of products

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-02
STRICKLAND KYLE +1
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"The present invention is an apparatus and method for bagging debris in a commercially available trash bag with closure straps. The device is composed of a housing with a handle and a means for attaching a trash bag to the housing using the bag's closure straps. The device is designed to hold the trash bag in a fixed and open position, allowing debris to be placed on a flat surface near the opening of the bag and gravity to cause the debris to fall through the opening into the interior of the bag. The weight of the debris helps to keep the straps of the bag held more firmly. The technical effects of this invention include improved efficiency and ease of use when bagging debris."

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One disadvantage of these of devices is that they engage the trash bag on the bag's relatively weak side walls and are thus prone to tear the bag.
A second disadvantage of these devices is that inserting the device into the bag is a relatively slow and cumbersome operation.
A third disadvantage of these devices is that they are manufactured with a number of moving parts which increases the cost of manufacturing the devices and makes the devices less durable than devices with no moving components.
One disadvantage of this device is that inserting the device into a trash bag and clamping the bag to the device is a relatively slow and cumbersome operation.
A second disadvantage of this device is that it contains a number of moving parts which increases the cost of manufacturing the device and makes the device less durable than devices with no moving components.
A third disadvantage of this type of device is that the devices clamps may tear the bag as the bag is stretched while it is being filled.
One disadvantage of this device that inserting the device into the bag and securing the bag with a retaining strap is a relatively slow and cumbersome operation.
A second disadvantage of this device is that it contains a separate retaining strap which increases the cost of manufacturing the device.
A third disadvantage of this device is that the retaining strap can be lost or broken, rendering the device unusable.

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[0025] Referring first to FIG. 1, the leaf bagging device is comprised of a generally cylindrical housing 1 with a two open ends 2 and 4, a handle 12, and clips 14 for attaching a trash bag with closure straps to the housing 1 over the open end 4. The housing 1 is constructed of polypropylene, but could also be constructed of other durable, lightweight materials such as other types of plastic, metal, such as aluminum, or wood. The handle 12 and the clips 14 are also constructed of polypropylene, but could also be constructed of other durable materials such as other types of plastic, metal, such as aluminum, or wood. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the handle 12 is molded into the housing 1 and the clips are molded separately and inserted into slots in the housing, however, both components could be molded into the housing or molded separately and attached to the housing using tabs, screws, or other conventional means of attachment.

[0026] One wall of the housing 8 is fl...

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Abstract

An apparatus and a method for bagging debris in a commercially available trash bag which has closure straps. The device is composed of a housing defining a generally cylindrical enclosure whose ends are in open communication with the exterior of the housing. The housing is flattened on one side to maintain the device in a stable position when it is placed on the ground. The housing has a handle attached to its exterior to enable a user to lift and maneuver the device. The housing has a means for attaching a trash bag which has one or more closure straps to one end of the housing using the trash bag's closure straps such that the generally cylindrical enclosure of the housing is in open communication with the interior of the trash bag.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates to devices for trash, leaf and / or debris bagging. More particularly, this invention relates to devices for trash, leaf and / or debris bagging which use the straps of a trash bag for attaching such bags to the device. [0005] 2. Description of the Problem [0006] Homeowners periodically dispose of debris, such as leaves, cut grass, and paper refuse, which have accumulated in the yards of their homes by placing such debris in paper or plastic trash bags. The process of bagging yard debris typically consists of raking the debris into one or more piles followed by moving the contents of the piles into an open trash bag. The operation of moving the accumulated debris into a trash bag by hand is cumbersome, requiring the homeowner to find some way t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65B67/04
CPCB65B67/1238
Inventor STRICKLAND, KYLESTRICKLAND, MILES
Owner STRICKLAND KYLE
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