US2007144988A1PendingUtilityA1

Mounted rack with side protectors for holding packs of plastic bags

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Assignee: BETTER BAGS INCPriority: Dec 28, 2005Filed: Dec 28, 2005Published: Jun 28, 2007
Est. expiryDec 28, 2025(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Rafael A. Alvarado
A47F 13/085
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Abstract

A rack for hanging packs of plastic bags, the rack having side protectors to direct attention to the top center of the front of a bag to ease opening of the bag.

Claims

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1 . A rack for holding at least one pack of plastic bags, each plastic bag having a back sheet, a front sheet and an opening achieved by separating the front sheet from the back sheet, comprising: 
 a back support having two sides with a side protector connected on each side,    a top plate operatively connected to the back support,    at least one hook connected to the top plate, the at least one hook designed for holding at least one pack of plastic bags with a back of a plastic bag against the back support and with the front of a plastic bag facing forward,    wherein the two side protectors are designed to direct attention to the top center of the front of a bag.    
   
   
       2 . The rack of  claim 1 , further comprising a front extension and a front rail connected to the side protectors.  
   
   
       3 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the side protectors further comprise a connected side rail.  
   
   
       4 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the back support and side protectors are constructed of a plurality of wires.  
   
   
       5 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one hook is U-shaped.  
   
   
       6 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein there are two hooks spaced about 8 inches apart.  
   
   
       7 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the rack has a width of about 12 inches to about 16 inches.  
   
   
       8 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the two side protectors are designed to direct attention to the top center of the front of a bag which includes instructions to pull down on the front sheet.  
   
   
       9 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the top plate is positioned vertically, having at least one hole designed to mount the rack.  
   
   
       10 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the top plate is positioned horizontally.  
   
   
       11 . The rack of  claim 10 , further comprising at least one support leg attached to the top plate.  
   
   
       12 . The rack of  claim 11 , wherein there are two plate support legs designed to fit over a produce box.  
   
   
       13 . The rack of  claim 1 , wherein the top plate is positioned between the horizontal and vertical positions.  
   
   
       14 . The rack of  claim 13 , further comprising at least one support leg attached to the top plate.  
   
   
       15 . The rack of  claim 14 , wherein there are two support legs designed to fit over a produce box.  
   
   
       16 . A rack for holding at least one pack of plastic bags, each plastic bag having a back sheet, a front sheet and an opening achieved by separating the front sheet from the back sheet, comprising: 
 a top plate,    at least one hook connected to the top plate for holding at least one pack of plastic bags,    a back support wire or plate connected to the top plate,    a back support connected to the back support wire or plate,    wherein the back support has two sides with a side protector connected on each side.    
   
   
       17 . The rack of  claim 16 , wherein the side protectors are designed to direct attention to the top center of the front of a bag which includes instructions to pull down on the front sheet.  
   
   
       18 . The rack of  claim 16 , further comprising a front extension and a front rail connected to the side protectors.  
   
   
       19 . The rack of  claim 16 , wherein the side protectors further comprise a connected side rail.  
   
   
       20 . The rack of  claim 16 , wherein the back support and side protectors are constructed of a plurality of wires.  
   
   
       21 . The rack of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one hook is U-shaped.  
   
   
       22 . The rack of  claim 16 , wherein there are two hooks spaced about 8 inches apart.  
   
   
       23 . The rack of  claim 16 , wherein the rack has a width of about 12 inches to about 16 inches.  
   
   
       24 . The rack of  claim 16 , wherein the top plate is positioned vertically, having at least one hole designed to mount the rack.  
   
   
       25 . The rack of  claim 16 , wherein the top plate is positioned horizontally.  
   
   
       26 . The rack of  claim 25 , further comprising at least one support leg attached to the top plate.  
   
   
       27 . The rack of  claim 26 , wherein there are two plate support legs designed to fit over a produce box.  
   
   
       28 . The rack of  claim 16 , where the top plate is positioned between the horizontal and vertical positions.  
   
   
       29 . The rack of  claim 28 , further comprising at least one support leg attached to the top plate.  
   
   
       30 . The rack of  claim 29 , wherein there are two support legs designed to fit over a produce box.

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