Utility Hopper

a garbage bag and hopper technology, applied in the field of portable garbage bag holders, can solve the problems of no support for users, constant struggle to keep trash bags open, and unnecessary strain on users' wrists

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-04-19
BREEZE LENNIE
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[0018]In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of trash holders and utility hoppers now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new means of securing the hopper device to a user's forearm that provides support for the user's wrist. The present invention can be utilized for pr

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A problem faced by many when collecting trash is the constant struggle to keep the trash bag open while depositing items therein.
As the hopper is filled with collected items, the hopper becomes increasingly heavier, causing unnecessary strain on the user's wrist.
No patents exist for a device that incorporates a forearm support with a strap for bearing the weight of the device along the length of a user's forearm.
This device requires the user to hold the device by its handle, and offers no means of support for the user as the bag becomes heavier from the added trash.
This particular embodiment of the device requires a user to hold the device by its handle and p

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[0028]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of the supporting frame 11 of the present invention without a bag attached thereto. The supporting frame 11 is comprised of a strong, rigid material that can support the weight of the collected items stored in a receptacle attached thereto without significant deflection. The device comprises a forearm support 14 that is strapped to a user's forearm in order to bear the weight of the device as items are collected and added thereto. An upstanding gripping handle 12 is located on the forearm support 14 near the bag support loop. The user grips the gripping handle 12 and holds the device flush with their forearm while securing the arm strap 13 tightly, but comfortably, around the circumference of the forearm. The straps 13 can be fastened around the user's arm by an attachment means, which includes, but is not limited to: snaps, hook and loop fasteners or a buckle, to ensure that the device remains securely fastened around...

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Abstract

A device for holding a trash bag open while allowing a user to support and carry it with ease. The device comprises a rigid support frame and a plurality of clips that attach to, and hold open, a garbage bag. The support frame has a forearm support that extends from it, which the user secures to his or her forearm, along with a gripping handle that the user holds in his or her hand. The device keeps the bag open for easy trash placement thereinto. Alternatively, a netted, mesh bag can be used in place of the garbage bag to avoid waste associated with their disposal. The mesh bags can also serve as temporary storage space for items that will be later transferred to a larger storage receptacle. The device may also be attached to a user's belt with a clip for transport when not in use.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 392,768 filed on Oct. 13, 2010, entitled “Trash Hopper.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a portable garbage bag holder, or in the alternative a utility hopper for use in collecting debris or for the temporary storage of harvested items. More specifically, the present invention concerns a portable utility hopper designed to reduce the amount of strain placed on the user's wrist while the user collects items within the hopper.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]Many activities that require a user to collect small quantities of an item typically require temporary storage during the collection process for later transportation to a larger storage receptacle. To illustrate, consider the process of trash collection. When in the home, users place their trash in small trash cans around the house, which ar...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F5/00
CPCA01K77/00A45C2003/002B65F1/1468A45F2005/008B65F1/1415A45F5/021
Inventor BREEZE, LENNIE
Owner BREEZE LENNIE
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