A portable tool transports and manipulates disposable trash bags with a pair of cooperating, displaceable jaws coupled to a rigid, peripheral frame. The substantially circular frame conceals the jaws when retracted within suitable peripheral grooves in which the jaws nest. A manual activator compres
A portable tool transports and manipulates disposable trash bags with a pair of cooperating, displaceable jaws coupled to a rigid, peripheral frame. The substantially circular frame conceals the jaws when retracted within suitable peripheral grooves in which the jaws nest. A manual activator compressively attached to the frame midsection supports a pistol-grip handle and associated trigger mechanism. Each jaw has a pivoted hub portion with integral, projecting levers concealed within a clutch mechanism. A trigger deflects a cable to pivot the hub levers and deploy the jaws. When the jaws are displaced outwardly, upper edges of a bag may occupy the space between the jaws and the frame. When the trigger is released, the jaws retract in response to spring pressure, nesting within the frame peripheral grooves. The jaws thus securely grasp and captivate a bag, the upper periphery of which is sandwiched between the frame and the seated jaws.
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1. A portable, hand-held tool for manipulating, transporting and controlling flexible trash bags, the tool comprising: a frame for substantially encircling the periphery of said bag(s);a pair of cooperating, articulated jaws that are displaceable between rest positions proximate said frame and deplo
1. A portable, hand-held tool for manipulating, transporting and controlling flexible trash bags, the tool comprising: a frame for substantially encircling the periphery of said bag(s);a pair of cooperating, articulated jaws that are displaceable between rest positions proximate said frame and deployed positions spaced from said frame to respectively captivate or release a trash bag;an activator for selectively displacing the jaws, the activator comprising a handle and a trigger assembly, the activator attached to said frame;wherein said activator responds to said trigger assembly;wherein said frame comprises grooves for receiving said jaws when the jaws are retracted; and,a stand for receiving and supporting the tool with a captivated bag disposed in an open position. 2. The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the frame comprises a plurality of radially spaced apart nubs adapted to mate within clearance slots provided in said stand. 3. The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the frame is generally circular and has an unobstructed, open end. 4. The combination as defined in claim 3 wherein the frame has a midsection and the activator is compressively attached to said frame midsection. 5. The combination as defined in claim 4 wherein the activator comprises clasp means for compressively engaging the frame midsection. 6. The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the activator comprises a carrying ring for transporting the tool. 7. The combination as defined in claim 6 wherein the activator comprises a clutch mechanism activated by said trigger assembly while a user grasps said handle. 8. The combination as defined in claim 7 wherein the jaws comprise pivoting hubs with lever means for deflection by said clutch mechanism. 9. The combination as defined in claim 8 wherein the clutch mechanism deflects said jaws with a cable that is activated in response to said trigger assembly and coupled to said lever means. 10. The combination as defined in claim 1 further comprising a displaceable bail can be moved between a vertical position that is substantially perpendicular to said frame for manually grasping said tool, and a horizontal retracted position. 11. The combination as defined in claim 10 wherein the frame comprises at least a pair of tabs, and said bail comprises feet pivotally coupled to said tabs and an integral handle portion that can be grasped by a user for transportation and carrying of said tool when the bail is disposed vertically, the bail handle portion positioned adjacent said activator when the bail is horizontally disposed in said retracted position. 12. The combination as defined in claim 11 wherein: the frame is generally circular and has an unobstructed, open end;the frame has a midsection; and,the activator is compressively attached to said frame midsection by clasp means for compressively engaging the frame midsection. 13. The combination as defined in claim 12 wherein the activator comprises a clutch mechanism activated by said trigger assembly while a user grasps said handle. 14. A portable, hand-held tool for manipulating, transporting and controlling flexible, trash bags, the tool comprising: a hoop-like, generally circular frame for encircling a bag about the periphery of said bag, the frame having a periphery with grooves, the frame having a diameter approximating the diameter of the trash bag, and the frame having an unobstructed, open end;a pair of cooperating, articulated jaws that are displaceable between rest positions nested within said frame grooves and deployed positions spaced from said frame grooves to respectively captivate or release a trash bag;an activator attached to said frame for selectively displacing the jaws, the activator comprising a pistol grip handle for manually aiming and handling the tool and a trigger assembly, the activator attached to said frame;wherein said jaws may be displaced to a position where a peripheral portion of a bag may be disposed between said jaws and said frame; and,a displaceable bail that can be moved between a vertical position that is substantially perpendicular to said frame for manually grasping said tool, and a substantially horizontal retracted position. 15. The tool as defined in claim 14 wherein: the activator comprises a clutch mechanism activated by said trigger assembly while a user grasps said pistol grip handle;the jaws comprise hubs pivotally disposed within said activator, the hubs comprising lever means for deflection by said clutch mechanism; and,wherein the clutch mechanism deflects said jaws with a cable that is activated in response to said trigger assembly. 16. The tool as defined in claim 14 wherein the frame comprises at least a pair of tabs, and said bail comprises feet pivotally coupled to said tabs and an integral handle portion that can be grasped by a user for transportation and carrying of said tool when the bail is disposed vertically, the bail handle portion positioned adjacent said activator when the bail is horizontally disposed in said retracted position. 17. The tool as defined in claim 16 wherein the frame comprises a plurality of radially spaced apart nubs adapted to mate within clearance slots provided in a suitable receptacle. 18. The tool as defined in claim 17 wherein: the activator comprises a clutch mechanism activated by said trigger assembly while a user grasps said pistol grip handle;the jaws comprise hubs pivotally disposed within said activator, the hubs comprising lever means for deflection by said clutch mechanism; and,wherein the clutch mechanism deflects said jaws with a cable that is activated in response to said trigger assembly. 19. A portable, hand-held tool for manipulating, transporting and controlling flexible trash bags, the tool comprising: a frame for substantially encircling the periphery of said bag(s);a pair of cooperating, articulated jaws that are displaceable between rest positions proximate said frame and deployed positions spaced from said frame to respectively captivate or release a trash bag;an activator for selectively displacing the jaws, the activator comprising a handle and a trigger assembly, the activator attached to said frame;wherein said activator responds to said trigger assembly;wherein said frame comprises grooves for receiving said jaws when the jaws are retracted; and,wherein the activator comprises a carrying ring for transporting the tool. 20. A portable, hand-held tool for manipulating, transporting and controlling flexible trash bags, the tool comprising: a frame for substantially encircling the periphery of said bag(s);a pair of cooperating, articulated jaws that are displaceable between rest positions proximate said frame and deployed positions spaced from said frame to respectively captivate or release a trash bag;an activator for selectively displacing the jaws, the activator comprising a handle and a trigger assembly, the activator attached to said frame;wherein said activator responds to said trigger assembly;wherein said frame comprises grooves for receiving said jaws when the jaws are retracted; and,a displaceable bail can be moved between a vertical position that is substantially perpendicular to said frame for manually grasping said tool, and a horizontal retracted position.
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Gordon ; Sr. M. Brian (403 N. Main St. ; P.O. Box 392 Columbiana AL 35051-0392), Bag holder.
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