BAG RETAINING DEVICE FOR BAGS THAT HANG ON BARS

Abstract

The present disclosure relates, in general, to a bag retaining device for use with bags that hang on bars in order to keep them orderly, clean, and to help control the bag flow for the user. These bag retaining devices apply to all bags that hang on bars by using the bag's mounting holes and have a focus on bags that are very long and wide with folds that allow the bag to become smaller for storing the bag on bars until use. The bags can be very heavy and thick and be difficult to work with. This invention will allow bags that are used for trash to stay elevated and not make contact with dirty floors or surfaces while hanging on the bars, until the user is ready. The user will be able to load these large bags onto the bars and secure the bags until ready for use.

Claims

1. A bag retaining device for use with at least one bag that hangs on at least two bars, comprising: a frame style bag retaining device being in the shape of a frame, at least two bag support bars where each bar has one end secured to a surface and the other end free hanging, and at least one bag comprising more than one mounting hole, wherein the at least one bag is loaded onto the at least two bag support bars by the bag's mounting holes, and the at least one bag is moved to the secured end of the at least two bars, where the at least one bag is then able to be retained by the frame style bag retaining device, where the at least one bag's one or more edges are held in place by the frame style bag retaining device so that the at least one bag cannot accidently move away from the secured end of the at least two bars and move towards the free hanging end of the at least two bars. The at least one bag can be pulled by the user to release the at least one edge of the at least one bag from the frame style bag retaining device so the at least one bag can be released from the frame style bag retaining device and be moved into the open position for use while still hanging on the at least two bars by using the at least one bag's mounting holes.

2. The bag retaining device of claim 1 wherein the at least two bars are structurally configured to hold bags in at least one or more configurations, wherein the one or more configurations is in a stack or inside a loaded package.

3. The bag retaining device of claim 1 wherein the bars are structurally configured to receive and dispense bags with one or more mounting holes.

4. The bag retaining device of claim 1 wherein the frame style bag retaining device is made of a front panel.

5. The bag retaining device of claim 1 wherein the frame style bag retaining device is made of a front panel and one or more of a top, bottom, side, or back panels.

6. The bag retaining device of claim 1 wherein the frame style bag retaining device is secured to a surface near the secured end of the two or more bars.

7. The bag retaining device of claim 1 wherein the frame style bag retaining device is releasably secured to a surface near the secured end of the two or more bars.

8. The bag retaining device of claim 1 wherein the frame style bag retaining device is secured to the secured end of the two or more bars.

9. The bag retaining device of claim 5 wherein the frame style bag retaining device also has a solid back panel where the at least two bars are secured against the back panel directly so when the at least one bag is loaded on to the at least two bars the at least one bag will move towards the secured end of the at least two bars where the at least one bag will make contact with the solid back panel.

10. The bag retaining device of claim 1 wherein the frame style bag retaining device is designed to allow the two or more bars to be located inside of the frame style bag retaining device.

11. The bag retaining device of claim 4 wherein the front panel of the frame style bag retaining device covers a large section of the at least one bag that is placed inside of the bag retaining device in order to create more pressure on the at least one bag when the at least one bag is inside the bag retaining device so the at least one bag cannot come out of the bag retaining device easily.

12. The bag retaining device of claim 5 wherein the front panel of the frame style bag retaining device covers a large section of the at least one bag that is placed inside of the bag retaining device in order to create more pressure on the at least one bag when the at least one bag is inside the bag retaining device so the at least one bag cannot come out of the bag retaining device easily.

13. The bag retaining device of claim 1 wherein the bag retaining device is able to move along a track or rail.

14. The bag retaining device of claim 5 wherein the bag retaining device is able to move along a track or rail.

15. The bag retaining device of claim 9 wherein the bag retaining device is able to move along a track or rail.

16. The bag retaining device of claim 1 wherein the bag retaining device frame is made of partial panels that have space between them.

17. The bag retaining device of claim 5 wherein any one or more of the front, top, bottom, side, or back panels of the bag retaining device panels are partial panels that have space between them.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates a view showing two bars that are holding one or more bags by the bag's hanging holes without a bag retaining device.

[0022] FIG. 2 illustrates a view showing two bars that are surrounded by a frame style bag retaining device. The frame style in this illustration is completely surrounding that bag or bags that hang on the bars with the bag's holes. The one or more bags have been loaded on to the bars by the bag's holes, then pushed or moved towards the rear area of the bars and then the bags have been tucked or placed inside the frame bag retaining device so the user can remove one bag at a time without the remaining bags in the stack or pack following or unfolding. The frame's parts do not have to be the same size, length, thickness, or depth. The frame can have different sizes for each side and be rounded in addition to any other shape where the frame still functions to retain one or more edges of the bag to retain it. The frame can have a front panel, top panel, bottom panel, side panels, and a rear panel, but can also work with just a front panel or any combination of the panels that will work to hold the bag or the bag's edges in position to keep the bag from moving. Each panel of the frame can be made of one or more parts that can combine to create the panels of the frame and all panels of the frame can be any size. The front panel frame once the bag's edges are placed behind it, could cover a small, medium, or large part of the bags that are placed behind the front panel. The larger the size of the front panel of the panel bag retaining device or the frame style bag retaining device, the larger the retaining power to keep the bags under control and not let the bags release on their own where they can unfold, open, become in the way or soiled. The front panel of the panel bag retaining device or the frame style bag retaining device can have any shape such as curves, straight edges, etc. The back panel can be like a frame shape and be hollow in the center area or the back panel can be a solid large piece like the backing of a picture frame and then have a top, bottom, sides, and a front panel or any combination of those. If the back panel is a large solid panel then the bars can also be secured directly to the panel and have the top, bottom, side, and front panels or any combination also attached to the solid back panel with the bars already attached to that back panel so that when the bags are loaded onto the free hanging end of the bars and moved to the secure end of the bar the bags end up touching the back panel because it stops them from moving any further according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates a view showing two bars with bags hanging on the bars by the bag's hanging holes with a partial frame style bag retaining device, where the frame can be created out of one or more pieces and have space between each piece of frame and the bags are loaded on the bars, pushed toward the rear area of the bars and tucked or set in place inside of the frame sections or behind them. Each partial frame piece can be made of a front panel piece, a side panel piece, a top panel piece, a bottom panel piece, or a back panel piece or a combination of one or more of those pieces. The partial frame pieces can secure to anything in order to create the frame shape that can hold one or more edges of a bag. The frame shape can be kept by any amount of partial or complete frame pieces that allow a bag to keep the folded shape it comes in usually it is a square or rectangular shape. The frame shape can be any shape that accommodates the shape of the bags when they are loaded onto the bars in order to retain them. It may take for example one partial frame piece at the top and bottom of the bag stack that is hanging on the bars in order to control the top and bottom edges of the bags and keep them retained and in their frame shape or maybe just load the bags on the bars and use a partial frame piece on each side of the bag stack to maintain the frame shape of the bags. The main point of the frame style or the partial frame style of the bag retaining device is to keep enough of the bag's edges retained so that the bags while loaded onto the bars, can keep their folded or stacked shape and be retained until each one is ready to be opened or unfolded and be used according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 4 illustrates a view showing two bars with one or more bags hanging on the bars with the bag's hanging holes, where the bags were pushed to the rear area of the bars and set inside the frame style bag retaining device and one bag has been pulled outside the bag retaining device for use where the other bags are kept secured inside the frame style bag retaining device according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 5 illustrates a view showing two bars with one or more bags loaded onto the bars by the bag's hanging holes where the bags have been pushed or set to the rear area of the bars where then the bags are set behind or inside of the bag retaining panel. The panel can be made of any material, be any size, and any shape as to allow the easy loading of bags behind or inside of it and to allow the bags to be pulled out at the speed and ease that the user desires. The panel can have one solid piece or be one or more pieces that create a panel for the bags to be tucked behind. The panel can be used by itself or have one or more additional panels such as creating a front panel and another panel behind it as a back panel where then the bags can be placed between the panels or just behind the first front panel. The panel can be like FIG. 5 where it starts around the height of the bars and extends downward or it can be made to be taller and above the bars if desired where it can allow more areas of the bag to be retained according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B illustrate a view showing two bars with one or more bags hanging on the bars by the bag's holes where once the bags are loaded onto the bars and set at the rear area of the bars then the bottom of the bags are set inside of the bag retaining slot. The slot can be enclosed like a container 6A where the bags are set inside of the container or the slot can be without sides as a container would have and just be a partition 6B like a thin piece of metal that is standing so the bags can be pushed behind that partition to be retained. The slot or partition can be any size, material, or shape, and can have an area in the front that has a cut out or lower area allowing the bag to exit the slot or from behind the partition by being pulled by the user moving the bag through the less resistant area of the partition or slot because the area is lower or has an opening such as the opening 9 shown in FIG. 5. The slot, container, or partition shown with FIGS. 6A and 6B are able to retain the bags by being near the bags by being on the floor, secured to free float off the floor, on a stand, attached to a support mechanism such as a rack, base, stand, walls, cabinets, or any other surface. The partition can be used as a single device or can work by having additional partitions anywhere surrounding the bag in order to keep it retained such as having a partition on one or more sides of the bag, one at the back of the bag, etc. according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 7 illustrates two bars with one or more bags hanging on the bars by the bag's holes where once the bags are set or pushed to the rear area of the bars one or more bag retaining bar devices are used to hold the bags back so they cannot move forward and open on accident. The bag retention bar device can be adjustable with the ability to extend long or short, bend, be of any material and be set in different positions to make contact with any area of the surface of the front bag of the one or more bags according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 8 illustrates two bars with one or more bags hanging on the bars by using the bag's hanging holes where once loaded onto the bars and pushed to the rear area of the bar then the bag retaining clips are used to keep any area of the bag, bags, or package of bags in place. One or more clips can be used to control the bag flow and can apply pressure to the front of the bag, bag stack, or package of bags to retain the bags as needed according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 9 illustrates two bars with one or more bags hanging on the bars by using the bag's hanging holes where once the bags are pushed or moved towards the rear area of the bars, the bags held in position by the bag retaining strap device. The strap can be used at any set position including diagonal, vertical, horizontal, or other positions. The strap can be adjustable, made of any material, and be any size or color according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 10 illustrates two bars with one or more bags hanging on the bars by using the bag's hanging holes where once the bags are pushed or moved towards the rear area of the bars, a flap bag retaining device is used to apply enough weight or pressure to keep the bags retained and in order so they do not unfold or move forward on accident. The bag flap can be located anywhere where it makes contact with any area of the first or top bag of the one or more bags. The flap can be made of any material, color, size, or shape and have the ability to move by any means according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 11 illustrates two bars with one or more bags hanging on the bars by using the bag's hanging holes where once the bags are pushed or moved towards the rear area of the bars, the bags attachment mechanisms such as tabs with holes in them etc. along the bag's edges like the sides or bottom, engage and secure with the bag retaining hook devices. The bags are retained at any part of their front or back panels below the bag hanging holes, the sides or the bottom areas by using the attachment mechanisms that connect releasably to the bag retaining device hooks. Once the bag is pulled into the open position the bag will release from the hooks that were attached to the bags attachment mechanisms so the bag can open according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 12 illustrates two bars with one or more bags hanging on the bars by using the bag's hanging holes where once the bags are pushed or moved towards the rear area of the bars, where one or more bags are folded to reduce the bags height and at the fold area on the outside area of the fold of the bag there is an attachment mechanism such as tabs with holes in them etc. along that area that engages with the bag retaining hook device or devices. The bags are being retained at any part of their fold like areas, sides, or bottom areas by using the attachment mechanisms that connect releasably to the bag retaining device hooks. Once the bag is pulled into the open position the bag will release from the hooks that were attached to the bags attachment mechanisms so the bag can open according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being preferred is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0034] Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim a limitation found herein that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

[0035] Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.

[0036] Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used hereinas understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such termdiffers in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

[0037] Regarding applicability of 35 U.S.C. 112, 6, no claim element is intended to be read in accordance with this statutory provision unless the explicit phrase means for or step for is actually used in such claim element, whereupon this statutory provision is intended to apply in the interpretation of such claim element.

[0038] Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, a and an each generally denotes at least one, but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, or denotes at least one of the items, but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, and denotes all of the items of the list.

[0039] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the appended claims. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.

A. DEFINITIONS

[0040] It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in the specification and in the claims, the term comprising can include the aspects consisting of and consisting essentially of. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. In this specification and in the claims which follow, reference will be made to a number of terms which shall be defined herein.

[0041] As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms a, an and the include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to an opening can include two or more openings.

[0042] Ranges can be expressed herein as from one particular value, and/or to another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent about, it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint. It is also understood that there are a number of values disclosed herein, and that each value is also herein disclosed as about that particular value in addition to the value itself. For example, if the value 10 is disclosed, then about 10 is also disclosed. It is also understood that each unit between two particular units are also disclosed. For example, if 10 and 15 are disclosed, then 11, 12, 13, and 14 are also disclosed.

[0043] As used herein, the terms about and at or about mean that the amount or value in question can be the value designated some other value approximately or about the same. It is generally understood, as used herein, that it is the nominal value indicated+10% variation unless otherwise indicated or inferred. The term is intended to convey that similar values promote equivalent results or effects recited in the claims. That is, it is understood that amounts, sizes, formulations, parameters, and other quantities and characteristics are not and need not be exact, but can be approximate and/or larger or smaller, as desired, reflecting tolerances, conversion factors, rounding off, measurement error and the like, and other factors known to those of skill in the art. In general, an amount, size, formulation, parameter or other quantity or characteristic is about or approximate whether or not expressly stated to be such. It is understood that where about is used before a quantitative value, the parameter also includes the specific quantitative value itself, unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0044] The terms first, second, first part, second part, and the like, where used herein, do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, and are used to distinguish one element from another, unless specifically stated otherwise. The front bag, first bag, or top bag are terms used if there are more than one bag, and if there are more than one bag as in a stack, then when that stack is loaded onto two bars, the initial bags of the stack or pack to load onto the bars would be considered the back or bottom bags of the bag stack where the last bag to actually load onto the bars that is in the stack or pack would then become the first, front, or top bag since it will now be at the top of the stack or first bag of the stack for the user and their perspective. If a stack of bags is loaded onto bars and pushed to the rear area of the bars and a user approached the bars to use a bag, the bag they will first come into contact with and pull into the open position is the first or top bag of the stack, it is the bag closest to the free hanging end of the bars out of all the bags in the stack or pack.

[0045] As used herein, the terms optional or optionally means that the subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not. For example, the phrase optionally affixed to the surface means that it can or cannot be fixed to a surface.

[0046] Moreover, it is to be understood that unless otherwise expressly stated, it is in no way intended that any method set forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps be performed in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim does not actually recite an order to be followed by its steps or it is not otherwise specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that the steps are to be limited to a specific order, it is no way intended that an order be inferred, in any respect. This holds for any possible non-express basis for interpretation, including: matters of logic with respect to arrangement of steps or operational flow; plain meaning derived from grammatical organization or punctuation; and the number or type of aspects described in the specification.

[0047] Disclosed are the components to be used to manufacture the disclosed devices, systems, and articles of the disclosure as well as the devices themselves to be used within the methods disclosed herein. These and other materials are disclosed herein, and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these materials are disclosed that while specific reference of each various individual and collective combinations and permutation of these materials cannot be explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and described herein. For example, if a particular material is disclosed and discussed and a number of modifications that can be made to the materials are discussed, specifically contemplated is each and every combination and permutation of the material and the modifications that are possible unless specifically indicated to the contrary. Thus, if a class of materials A, B, and Care disclosed as well as a class of materials D, E, and F and an example of a combination material, A-D is disclosed, then even if each is not individually recited each is individually and collectively contemplated meaning combinations, A-E, A-F, B-D, B-E, B-F, C-D, C-E, and C-F are considered disclosed. Likewise, any subset or combination of these is also disclosed. Thus, for example, the sub-group of A-E, B-F, and C-E would be considered disclosed. This concept applies to all aspects of this application including, but not limited to, steps in methods of making and using the articles and devices of the disclosure. Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each of these additional steps can be performed with any specific aspect or combination of aspects of the methods of the disclosure.

[0048] It is understood that the devices and systems disclosed herein have certain functions. Disclosed herein are certain structural requirements for performing the disclosed functions, and it is understood that there are a variety of structures that can perform the same function that are related to the disclosed structures, and that these structures will typically achieve the same result.

[0049] In a certain aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bag retaining device, devices, or bag securing mechanisms may be used interchangeably and will include a variety of ways to retain bags that are hanging by the bag's hanging holes on one bar or more. The bags referred to in this present application have hanging holes that the bags hang on the bar with and move from the rear area of the bar towards the free hanging end of the bar while still having the holes intact.

[0050] The present invention applies in situations where one or more bars that are used to hang one or more bags by the bag's holes on are being used. The present invention is for use with a single bag, a stack of bags, or package of multiple bags where the bags use the bag's holes to hang on the bar by. The package of bags may have an opening for the bags to exit the package while the package is retained in place by the bag retaining device. The bags can be made of any color, material, or be any size. The retaining devices discussed in this patent can be used to hold one or more bags in a stack or bags that are prepackaged, and the package can be secured by one of these retaining devices. The bar or bars can be a part of an existing support structure or attach to something for support. The bar or bars have one end that secures to any type of surface by any means of securing the bar. The surface for example can be a wall, door, independent frame or part of a frame, rack, cart, cabinet, inside of a trash can, etc. The end of the bar that is part of a frame or is secured to a surface is referred to the back area or rear area of the bar throughout this application. The front area of the bar is the area that free hangs and is not secured to a surface. The part of the bar that extends from the rear area of the bar, where bags are stored, through to the front free hanging end of the bar, needs to be free of any interference such as hooks, protruding parts, etc. so that the bags can freely move from the rear area of the bar where they are stored and sometimes folded to the front area of the bar without being stopped, this allows the user to open the bag fully and load the bag with items and then to change bags quickly by smoothly sliding the used bag off the bars. The bag retaining devices are designed to control the bags but allow the user to easily navigate around those retaining devices to release a bag into the ready to use position.

[0051] The bag retaining device or securing mechanism can secure to any surface such as the rear area of the bar, any part of the frame such as a crossbar, floor, the nearby wall, independent frame assembly, rack, drip tray, cart, cabinet, trash can, etc. The retaining device or mechanism can be releasable or permanently attached to something near the bag that allows the device or mechanism to function in order to retain the bag or bags in a set position until the user is ready to deploy the bag into position. The retaining device comes into contact with any area of the bag to keep the bag in position where the bag stays out of the way and is kept towards the rear area of the bars until the user opens the bag. The bag retaining device or devices in the present application can be made of any type of material, be any color, any size, and have any shape. The bag retaining devices can be moveable, bendable, use any method for movement such as a spring, hinge, snap, etc. If the bag retaining device needs to adjust the pressure that is applied to the bag, bag stack, or package of bags, the device can use any means to adjust the tension or pressure. An optional way to use the retaining device would be that the bags are loaded onto the bars and once they are set in position at the rear area of the bars, the retaining device would be able to make contact with the front panel of the first bag or bag package, so that the first bag cannot move towards the middle or free hanging end of the bar unless the user moves it.

[0052] In sum, an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure contemplates a way to retain large and potentially heavy bags while the bags hang in the ready-to-use position by the bag's holes on two bars so that they can perform in an orderly, clean, and fast way for the user while primarily being used to the purpose of managing trash.

[0053] Advantages of the present disclosure include: [0054] Having trash bags readily available for use following removal of a previous bag [0055] Increased trash bag changing speed [0056] Enabling use of bags that have holes in them to hang them by [0057] Elimination of the time it takes to secure trash bags on to rims or cans [0058] Being specially designed to handle large heavy bags that will not keep their folds and shape without outside pressure on the bags [0059] Enabling the loading of a large quantity of trash bags that may be in a stack/package and are enabled to be dispensed one after another [0060] Enabling the removal of a full bag horizontally off the bars or rods which eliminates the need to vertically lift a full bag out of the can/receptacle without interference of a bag that is unfolding on accident and becomes in the way of the user or gets dirty from touching a dirty surface before the user could clean up

[0061] Referring now to FIG. 1 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. The bags 6 can individually be moved by the user toward the free hanging end of the bars 5 so that the bags 6 will open up for use one at a time according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0062] Referring now to FIG. 2 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 were put inside of the frame style bag retaining device 8 by pushing the bags 6 through the retaining device opening 9. The bags 6 can then exit one by one or as desired by the user through the same retaining device opening 9. Retaining device 8 keeps the bags 6 orderly so they do not move or open on accident. This figure shows the embodiment of the frame style bag retaining device 8 with a front panel 22, and a top panel 23, a bottom panel 24, and a side panel 25 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] Referring now to FIG. 3 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 were put inside or behind each part of the partial frame style bag retaining device 8B. Retaining device 8B keeps the bags 6 orderly so they do not move or open on accident according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0064] Referring now to FIG. 4 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 were put inside of the frame style bag retaining device 8 by pushing the bags 6 through the retaining device opening 9. The bags 6 can then exit one by one or as desired by the user through the same retaining device opening 9. Retaining device 8 keeps the bags 6 orderly so they do not move or open on accident. FIG. 4 shows one bag 6 exiting from the retaining device opening 9 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] Referring now to FIG. 5 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 were put inside of the bag retaining panel device 10 by pushing the bags 6 through the retaining device opening 9. The bags 6 can then exit one by one or as desired by the user through the same retaining device opening 9. Bag retaining panel device 10 keeps the bags 6 orderly so they do not move or open on accident according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] Referring now to FIG. 6A one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 were put inside of the bag retaining slot device 11 by putting the bags 6 into the bag retaining slot device 11. The bag retaining slot device can be like a container with walls of any size where the bag is placed inside to prevent the bag from unfolding, moving, or opening according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] Referring now to FIG. 6B one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 are kept retained by using the partition 30 to prevent the bags from unfolding, moving, or opening. One or more partitions 30 can be used anywhere around the bag 6 in order to keep the bag retained such as the sides, back, or front area of the bags 6 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] Referring now to FIG. 7 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 are held in position by the pressure applied from the bag retaining bar or bars 13. The bag retaining bar devices 13 are used to hold the bags 6 back so they cannot move forward and open on accident. The bag retention bar device 13 can be adjustable with the ability to extend long or short, bend, be of any material and be set in different positions to make contact with any area of the surface of the front bag 6 of the one or more bags 6 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] Referring now to FIG. 8 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 are held in position by the pressure applied from the bag retaining clip or clips 12. The bag retaining clip devices 12 are used to hold the bags 6 back so they cannot move forward and open on accident. The bag retaining clips 12 are used to keep any area of the bag, bags, or package of bags 6 in place. One or more bag retaining clips 12 can be used to control the bag 6 flow and can apply pressure to the bag, bag stack, or package of bags 6 to retain the bags 6 as needed according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] Referring now to FIG. 9 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 are held in position by the pressure applied from the bag retaining strap device 14. The bag retaining strap device 14 can be used at any set position including diagonal, vertical, horizontal, or other positions. The strap 14 can be adjustable, made of any material, and be any size or color according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0071] Referring now to FIG. 10 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 are held in position by the pressure applied from the bag retaining flap device 15. The bag retaining flap device 15 is used to apply enough weight or pressure to keep the bags 6 retained and in order so they do not unfold or move forward on accident. The bag retaining flap device 15 can be located anywhere where it makes contact with any area on the front panel of the first or top bag 6 of the one or more bags 6. The bag retaining flap 15 can be made of any material, color, size, or shape and have the ability to move by any means according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0072] Referring now to FIG. 11 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 are pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 are held in position by the bags 6 attachment mechanisms 16 such as tabs with holes in them etc. along the bag's 6 edges, sides, bottom, or below the bag's 6 hanging holes on the front or back panel. The bag's 6 attachment mechanisms 16 engage and secure with the bag retaining hook devices 17. The bags 6 are retained by using the attachment mechanisms 16 that connect releasably to the bag retaining device hooks 17. Once the bag 6 is pulled into the open position the bag 6 will release from the hooks 17 that were attached to the bags 6 attachment mechanisms 16 so the bag can open according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0073] Referring now to FIG. 12 one or more bags or a package of bags 6 is shown according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure. The bag, bags, or package of bags 6 have holes in each bag to hang the bags 6 on the two bars 5. The bags 6 are loaded onto the bars 5 and stored at the rear area of the bars 5. Once the bags 6 were pushed or set to the rear area of the bars 5 the bags 6 are held in position by the bags 6 attachment mechanisms 16 such as tabs with holes in them etc. along the bag's 6 edges, sides, bottom, or below the bag's 6 hanging holes on the front or back panel. FIG. 12 shows where one or more bags 6 are folded 18 to reduce the bags height and at the fold area on the outside area of the fold of the bag there is an attachment mechanism 16 such as tabs with holes in them etc. along that area that engages with the bag retaining hook device 17 or devices. The bags 6 are being retained at any part of their fold like areas, sides, bottom, or front and back panels below the hanging holes, by using the attachment mechanisms 16 that connect releasably to the bag retaining device hooks 17. Once the bag 6 is pulled into the open position the bag 6 will release from the bag retaining device hooks 17 that were attached to the bag's attachment mechanisms 16 so the bag 6 can open. It is explained in the present application that the hook 17 is only one variation of an item that can engage releasably to a bag's 6 attachment mechanism 16 according to an aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0074] The disclosure has been described in detail with particular reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, but it will be understood that variations and modifications can be affected within the spirit and scope of the disclosure.