BAG OPENING APPARATUS

摘要

Opening and then retaining a bag in an open state is achieved by mounting resilient straps parallel to each other on opposite sides of the bag proximate to the bag opening. A compressive force applied to the opposite ends of the two straps will cause them to bow outwardly and thereby open the bag so that materials and items may be deposited in the bag. Removal of the compressive force allows the straps to straighten, closing the bag, so that the bag may then be sealed using any of a variety of well-known closure mechanisms.

主权项

1. For a bag having first and second sides joined together at first and second edges and a top, an apparatus for opening the top and holding the top open comprising:
(a) a first strap having two ends and extending along the first side of the bag proximate the top of the bag, said first strap having a main section which extends from the first edge to the second edge, a stop adjacent the first edge protecting downwardly from the main section of the first strap and an extension extending outwardly past the first edge from the main section of the first strap; and (b) a second strap having two ends extending along the second side of the bag proximate the top of the bag, said second strap having a main section which extends from the first edge to the second edge of the bag, and a stop adjacent the first edge of the bag projecting downwardly from the main section of the second strap wherein said first and second straps are adapted to bow outwardly away from each other when a compressive force is applied at the two ends of the straps and such bowing causes the top to open and be held open.