Trash bag holder

Abstract

A trash bag holder is described for suspending a plastic trash bag, especially drawstring-type trash bags, and holding open the top for filling, without utilizing a rigid container.

1 . A trash bag holder, comprising
 an opening frame describing an arc of at least 165 degrees comprising two hooks, pegs, or clips at a height and spacing corresponding to the upper band of a selected drawstring plastic trash bag; and   an opening extender that maintains a separation at the opening of said trash bag when the exposed drawstring is hooked on said hooks.   
   
   
       2 . The trash bag holder of  claim 1 , further comprising a vertical support and a horizontal base, wherein said vertical support is attached to said opening frame and said base. 
   
   
       3 . The trash bag holder of  claim 2 , wherein at least one of the attachment connections between said vertical support and said horizontal base and said opening frame are hinged connections. 
   
   
       4 . The trash bag holder of  claim 1 , wherein said opening extender comprises at least two spring clips that attach to the top of said drawstring trash bag. 
   
   
       5 . The trash bag holder of  claim 1 , wherein said opening frame is constructed of metal. 
   
   
       6 . The trash bag holder of  claim 1 , wherein said opening frame is constructed of plastic. 
   
   
       7 . The trash bag holder of  claim 1 , wherein said hooks, pegs, or clips are configured to hold the drawstring of a drawstring closure trash bag. 
   
   
       8 . The trash bag holder of  claim 1 , wherein said opening extender comprises a hinged wire frame extending outwardly from said frame when in a lowered position. 
   
   
       9 . The trash bag holder of  claim 1 , wherein said holder comprises a clamp that fastens to a vertical furniture member edge. 
   
   
       10 . The trash bag holder of  claim 9 , wherein said clamp is a spring clamp. 
   
   
       11 . The trash bag holder of  claim 9 , wherein said clamp is a screw clamp. 
   
   
       12 . The trash bag holder of  claim 1 , wherein said holder comprises at least one suction cup that adheres to a smooth vertical surface. 
   
   
       13 . A trash bag holder, comprising
 an opening frame comprising at least two bag attachment points at a height and spacing corresponding to the upper edge of a selected plastic trash bag;   an opening extender that maintains a separation at the opening of said trash bag when the trash bag is attached to said attachment points; and   a mount that attaches said holder to an article of office furniture at an elevated position.   
   
   
       14 . The trash bag holder of  claim 13 , wherein said mount comprises a clamp. 
   
   
       15 . The trash bag holder of  claim 14 , wherein said clamp is a spring clamp. 
   
   
       16 . The trash bag holder of  claim 14 , wherein said clamp is a screw clamp. 
   
   
       17 . The trash bag holder of  claim 13 , wherein said mount comprises at least one suction cup or vacuum cup. 
   
   
       18 . The trash bag holder of  claim 13 , wherein said holder lacks a vertical support. 
   
   
       19 . A trash bag holder, comprising
 two mounts;   an opening extender connected with and projecting from said mounts and angled such that when normally mounted said opening extender forms an angle of 45 to 135 degrees from the vertical; and   at least two bag holder hooks, pegs, or clips attached proximate to said mounts.   
   
   
       20 . The trash bag holder of  claim 19 , further comprising a spacer bar between said mounts.