Method and apparatus for holding containers open

In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein that are useful for holding containers open. For example, in some forms a cart accessory and cart are disclosed herein with an apparatus for holding open a receptacle or container. In one form, the apparatus is an accessory in...

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Main Authors Hendrick, Christopher J, Caution, Stephen
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.06.2018
Subjects
HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS, PERAMBULATORS
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
SLEDGES
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein that are useful for holding containers open. For example, in some forms a cart accessory and cart are disclosed herein with an apparatus for holding open a receptacle or container. In one form, the apparatus is an accessory including an elongated body having a cart attachment mechanism for securing the cart accessory to at least a portion of a cart, a receptacle securing mechanism connected to the elongated body via a tether, the receptacle securing mechanism being movable between a retracted position wherein the securing mechanism is positioned proximate the elongated body and an extended position wherein the securing mechanism is spaced apart from the elongated body closer to at least a portion of a receptacle to assist in holding open the receptacle when connected thereto. In another form a cart is disclosed having such a container holding apparatus.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201715603981