A container opening support system, including an annular member and a securement assembly, positionable inside of an open end of a flexible membrane.

A sand bag shovel having an elongated rod connected to a connecting member and the connecting member attached to a scoop. The scoop has a pair of sidewalls and a front wall with tapered panels that form a peak. A funnel is used with the scoop that has a flange that extends outwardly from a top opening.

A sand bag shovel having an elongated rod connected to a connecting member and the connecting member attached to a scoop. The scoop has a pair of sidewalls and a front wall with tapered panels that form a peak. A funnel is used with the scoop that has a flange that extends outwardly from a top opening.

A bag filling assembly for holding a bag open for filling the bag includes a basket that is selectively positioned in a bag to retain the bag in an open position for filling the bag. A plurality of clips is provided and each of the clips is movably coupled to the basket. Each of the clips frictionally engages the bag to releasably retain the bag on the basket.

A bag filling assembly for holding a bag open for filling the bag includes a basket that is selectively positioned in a bag to retain the bag in an open position for filling the bag. A plurality of clips is provided and each of the clips is movably coupled to the basket. Each of the clips frictionally engages the bag to releasably retain the bag on the basket.

One embodiment relates to a bistable hold open mechanism including first and second flexible flat, strip like members positioned relative to each other, The members include opposing first and second ends; an inner mating surface; and an opposing outer bonding surface, One or more pivot members and/or hinges is integrated into the second member separating it into a side seal portion and an operable portion, the side seal portion coupled to the operable portion. Embodiments include flexures which allow the pivot members or hinges to be biased in open or closed configurations. Applying a slight pressure to the members opens the mechanism. When the mechanism reaches a predetermined point, the pivot or hinges lock, maintaining an open configuration. Closing the mechanism only requires a slight pressure be applied to the external surface of the members, resulting in the pivot members or hinges unlocking and rotating towards a closed configuration.

A stuffing device and method for stuffing a rope or other cord into a water rescue throw bag, a life safety bag, or other bag wherein the stuffing device can be held in or above the mouth of the bag by hand or using a stand, the device can be produced in small or large sizes for use with bags and cords of different size, and the device can be operated by hand or by using a power tool.

A stuffing device and method for stuffing a rope or other cord into a water rescue throw bag, a life safety bag, or other bag wherein the stuffing device can be held in or above the mouth of the bag by hand or using a stand, the device can be produced in small or large sizes for use with bags and cords of different size, and the device can be operated by hand or by using a power tool.

A device for packaging elongated items that includes an upper platform for receiving the elongated items from a separate conveyor; a diverter mounted above the platform and two opposed elevator shafts having open bottoms. The elevator shafts are arranged laterally outward from outer edges of the platform and extend downward from the platform and are configured for receiving the elongated items after contact with the diverter and configured for holding the elongated items while a stack of elongated items is formed. The elevator shafts are provided with one or more support structures configured to hold the stack of elongated items as the stack is formed and to release the stack of elongated items from the device after the stack is formed, with the release of the stack of elongated items from the elevator shafts occurring via the open bottoms of the elevator shafts.

A yard waste collection device having an integral body, handle, and hardware for securing a leaf bag. The integral body has a substantially planar base, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a posterior opening. Leaves and grass clippings can be raked or swept into the integral body and through the posterior opening. A lawn or leaf bag, held in place by the hardware, collects the leaves.