A bag holder is capable of holding a bag in an upright position with the use of expanding arms and a unique two stage hinge and clamp mechanism, which allows the expanding arm apparatus to enter and clamp a refuse bag quickly and efficiently. The operation utilizes a hook mechanism and a clamp, which allows the operator to use one hand to manipulate the expanding arm apparatus and the other hand to position the refuse bag. In addition, the bag holder functions as transport cart for refuse bags. Also, the unique cart structure, allows storing of two garden tools and multiple refuse bags. The bag holder is able to fold onto itself and be stored on a hook, by the unique handle. The bag expander and clamp mechanism is detachable which can be adapted to existing dolly's or hand truck.

A foldable stand includes four panels attached flexibly at lateral edges such that the panels can be folded in a closed configuration flat upon each other or folded into an open configuration to form a self-supporting free-standing stand.

The present disclosure provides a shovel apparatus comprising a body comprising a bottom and two sides fixedly coupled to the bottom. A first handle is coupled to each of the sides. A second handle is coupled to each of the sides and extending past the back of the sides and away from the shovel apparatus. Each of the first and second handles extend away from the bottom and are connected so the first handle is located forward toward a front of the shovel apparatus, wherein the sides slope away from the second handle at an angle substantially similar to the angle that the second handle extends from the sides, with the first handle being connected forward toward a front of the shovel apparatus. The shovel apparatus can be sized to hold the bag or sack in an open position for filling.

This invention relates to the field of storage, specifically to a storage basket and a method for using the storage basket. The storage basket comprises: receiving cylinder, with bearing component positioned at the opening of receiving cylinder; and receiving bag, with supporting opening component positioned at the opening of receiving bag. The method of using the storage basket includes the following steps: (a) placing items to be stored into receiving bag through the opening positions of receiving bag; (b) lifting one or more receiving bag from receiving cylinder and pouring out or into designated positions the items stored inside receiving bag; (c) placing the aforementioned receiving bag back into receiving cylinder, with the supporting opening component of receiving bag directly resting on the bearing component, thus forming a stable storage space for receiving bag within receiving cylinder, making it easier to transport loaded receiving bag.

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

A collapsible refuse bag support stand for holding upright a refuse bag, which is not attached to a push lawnmower, by including a hollow collapsible parallelepiped frame having parallelepiped upper and lower frame portions and a leg perpendicularly disposed thereto on an interior side of the frame there between. A hanger bar is disposed between the legs on the rear and front sides on the internal side. A pair of diametrically-disposed locking hinge bars is also provided for frame collapsibility. Bag clips are securable to each of the hanger bars to attach the refuse bag thereto. A pivot bolt is disposed through a frame exterior side at each corner of each of the upper and lower frame portions and an outer end of the respective hanger bar. A storage clip is engageable to an attachment pin when the parallelepiped frame is collapsed to secure the upper and lower frame portions together.

A subpanel for a bag stand includes: a first side panel and a second side panel, each of the first side panel and the second side panel including a top end, a bottom end, two side ends, an inner surface, an outer surface, and a thickness defined from the inner surface to the outer surface. The first side panel additionally includes a connection finger, the connection finger connected to a first side end of the two side ends of the first side panel, the connection finger including a clearance portion and a clasp portion. The second side panel is at least indirectly connected to the first side panel and defines a connection recess in a first side end of the two side ends of the second side panel distal from the first side panel, the connection recess including a clearance portion and a lock portion.

Disclosed is a bagging station support frame that includes a bagging station holder and a rail coupler coupled to the bagging station holder. The bagging station holder holds a bagging station. A bagging station holds a plurality of shopping bags ready to receive products purchased by a customer. The rail coupler couples the bagging station support frame to a rail. Rails are common fixtures throughout retail stores. The bagging station support frame can be coupled to a rail at various locations throughout the retail store. A bagging station coupled to the bagging station support frame will be available for customers to bag their purchases wherever the bagging station support frame with bagging station is mounted. By mounting bagging station support frames with bagging stations throughout the retail store, customers can easily bag their purchases as they shop, without having to find a checkout counter to obtain shopping bags.

A subpanel for a bag stand includes: a first side panel and a second side panel, each of the first side panel and the second side panel including a top end, a bottom end, two side ends, an inner surface, an outer surface, and a thickness defined from the inner surface to the outer surface. The first side panel additionally includes a connection finger, the connection finger connected to a first side end of the two side ends of the first side panel, the connection finger including a clearance portion and a clasp portion. The second side panel is at least indirectly connected to the first side panel and defines a connection recess in a first side end of the two side ends of the second side panel distal from the first side panel, the connection recess including a clearance portion and a lock portion.

Disclosed herein are adapters for use with ordinary lawn and leaf bags. In one example, a foldable, expandable, and reusable adapter is provided. The adapter includes a rectangular base unit that is designed to receive four connector pieces. The four connector pieces are made of a rigid material and may include respective vertical and horizontal creases that allow them to be folded. As such, once assembled, the adapter may be folded for storage and later expanded for use. In use, the adapter is inserted into a lawn or leaf bag and provides a larger opening for the bag as well as prevents the mouth of the bag from closing.