Device for holding storage bags

Abstract

Described herein are holding devices for bags. The holding device comprises a base and a reinforcing member connectable to the base. The base also has fingers that define slots disposed therebetween. In aspects, the slots receive the bag such that the bag is supported by the device. The reinforcing member prevents the base from bending and flexing in response to the weight of the bags held between the slots. In further aspects, the device comprises a surface mounting unit for attaching the device to a surface. The surface mounting unit is connectable to the base.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 524,099 filed Jun. 23, 2017, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present disclosure relates to holding / storage devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices for holding storage bags.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The use of re-closeable or re-sealable bags or pouches for the storage of items from food to general household items including everything from fasteners, such as nuts, bolts, screws, nails and other hardware, to craft and sewing supplies, sporting equipment and children's toys, is known. Often, such bags include a closure device or mechanism in the form of mating male and female closure elements that are occluded over a width of the bag in order to close the bag. Many different types and shapes of items are often stored in such bags or pouches, causing them, when at least partially filled, to be irregularly a...

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Benefits of technology

[0035]The present invention advantageously provides an improved device for clamping and hanging re-closeable or re-sealable bags or pouches such as food or snack bags which clamps the bag and may also serve as a hanger for supporting the bag from a support surface. The improved device is relatively simple, affordable, is easily applied to, and removed from, the bag and has versatility in a number of applications.

[0036]These and other advantages are realized in one aspect of the present invention by a device for claiming and hanging a bag having an end adapted to be suspended from a support surface. The device comprises at least one clamping member adapted to be mounted to the support surface. The at least one clamping member has a pair of jaws converging together to form a mouth therebetween. The jaws have a length, a width and a depth, the length of the jaws being greater than the width or the depth. The mouth enables the end of a bag to be slidably received and retained therein.

Problems solved by technology

When such bags or pouches are placed together in a confined space, such as a cupboard, cabinet, drawer, shelf, refrigerator or the like, a disorganized condition can develop, preventing a user from easily locating a particular bag or pouch.

Further, when the bags or pouches are stacked on top of each other in an unconfined location, they tend to slide out of the stacked configuration and into a disorganized state.

At least one disadvantage and / or shortcoming of the rack systems disclosed in the prior art is that, due to their design and / or configuration, the amount, size and / or weight of the items that can be stored in the bags or pouches and supported by the systems is limited to fewer, smaller and / or lighter items.

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