Patent ID: 7744044
Filing Date: 2010-06-29
Classification: A01G,B65B,B65F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A catcher device for holding an end of a flexible bag open while filling the bag with leaves and like debris, said catcher device comprising: a frame having a base, a top, and side walls extending between said base and said top, said base having foot rest lengths extending beyond said side walls, said base further having a tapered front end surface facilitating leaf and debris entry to said bag, said frame top carrying a frame handle; and spring biased clips carried in cavity spaces in said base and in said top at corners of said frame and normally acting in a clip closed position to engage said bag for securing an open end of said bag in bag open condition on said frame, a top portion of each of said clips in clip closed position disposing flush with frame base and top surfaces adjacent therewith thereby maintaining a uniform surface for each of said frame base and said top, said clips being moveable counter to said spring bias to a clip open position for bag placement on and release from said frame.