Flexible Bag Holding Device

Abstract

A flexible bag holding device comprising an attachment for attaching the flexible bag holding device to a support, a frame member about which the upper end of a bag can be placed to hold the bag open, and bag retainer on the frame member adapted to retain the bag in place on the frame member when the flexible bag holding device is in use.

1 . A flexible bag holding device comprising a bracket for attaching the flexible bag holding device to a support, a frame member about which the upper end of a bag can be placed to hold the bag open, and a bag retainer on the frame member adapted to retain the bag in place on the frame member when the flexible bag holding device is in use, wherein the bag retainer comprises one or more projections that extend generally downward from the frame member, the projections being adapted to retain an upper edge and/or handle portion of the bag. 
     
     
         2 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the bracket comprises a U-clamp with one or more fastening members. 
     
     
         3 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 2 , wherein the fastening member(s) are wingnuts. 
     
     
         4 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the bracket is adapted to engage with a mounting portion of the support. 
     
     
         5 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame member is circular. 
     
     
         6 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the bag retainer is formed integrally with the frame member. 
     
     
         7 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the bag retainer comprises a pair of projections. 
     
     
         8 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 7 , wherein the projections extend perpendicularly downward from the frame member. 
     
     
         9 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the projection(s) comprise a portion adapted to provide access to the upper edge and/or handle portion of the bag being retained when in use. 
     
     
         10 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 9 , wherein the portion adapted to provide access to the upper edge and/or handle portion of the bag comprises a slot in the projection(s). 
     
     
         11 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a lid. 
     
     
         12 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 11 , wherein the lid is hingedly engaged with the frame member or bracket. 
     
     
         13 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a bag protector. 
     
     
         14 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 13 , wherein the bag protector comprises a rigid ring that sits on at least a portion of the frame member in use. 
     
     
         15 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 13 , wherein the bag protector is affixed to the frame member using a plurality of straps. 
     
     
         16 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 13 , wherein the bag protector comprises a closeable opening. 
     
     
         17 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 16 , wherein the closeable opening comprises a zip. 
     
     
         18 . A flexible bag holding device according to  claim 13 , wherein the bag protector is substantially a mesh material. 
     
     
         19 . A flexible bag holding device comprising a bracket for attaching the flexible bag holding device to a support, a frame member and bag retainer adapted to retain the bag in place on the frame member when the flexible bag holding device is in use, wherein the bag retainer comprises one or more projections that extend generally downward from the frame member, the projections being adapted to retain a handle portion of the bag.