Support device for receiving a refuse sack

Abstract

There is provided a support device ( 10 ) comprising a peripheral region ( 14 ), in the form of a closed loop and arranged to receive a receptacle, such as a synthetic plastics bag or refuse sack; a lid ( 12 ) being hinged to said peripheral region ( 14 ) and arranged to close over said region ( 14 ) when desired; at least one clip adapted to engage with the peripheral region ( 14 ) so as to retain the receptacle in a position; and a handle ( 16 ) for carrying the support device ( 10 ).

1 . A support device for receiving a refuse sack, comprising:
 a peripheral region, in the form of a circular closed loop and arranged to receive the refuse sack;   a rim having a lip which is arranged to engage with the peripheral region so as to retain the refuse sack in a closed position;   a plurality of clips adapted to'engage the refuse sack and a handle for carrying the support device.   
   
   
       2 . A support device according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 a lid is provided.   
   
   
       3 . A support device according to  claim 2 , wherein:
 a locking means is provided for releasable connecting the peripheral region to the rim.   
   
   
       4 . A support device according to  claim 3 , wherein said locking means comprises:
 a catch.   
   
   
       5 . A support device according to  claim 4 , wherein:
 a lip extends about the peripheral region.   
   
   
       6 . A support device according to  claim 5 , wherein:
 a plurality of clips, which in use are adapted to engage the sack to prevent it form slipping form the device.   
   
   
       7 . A support device according to  claim 6 , wherein:
 the handle is ergonomically shaped with moulded contours which conform to a user's hand.   
   
   
       8 . A support device according to  claim 7 , wherein:
 the handle is covered in a cushioning material.   
   
   
       9 . A support device according to  claim 8 , wherein:
 a means is provided for the attachment of a shoulder strap.   
   
   
       10 . A support device according to  claim 9 , wherein:
 the hinge connecting the peripheral region to the rim is removable.   
   
   
       11 . A support device according to  claim 10 , that is formed from a high visibility material. 
   
   
       12 . A support device according to  claim 10 , that includes:
 a reflective material.   
   
   
       13 . (canceled) 
   
   
       14 . A kit including the device according to  claim 13 , further comprising
 at least one of a hanger and a tripod.