Mechanically engageable bag stabilizers

Abstract

Mechanically engageable bag stabilizers having a first and second tabular member, a first and second engagement portion disposed thereon, an attachment portion disposed on each tabular member, and an engageable member that allows for mechanical engageability of the tabular members with each other and which may be located on either entirely on one engagement portion or partially upon both engagement portions. Depending upon the embodiment, the mechanically engageable bag stabilizers may be securably and removably attached to the bag proximal its mouth or the stabilizers may be affixed proximal the mouth. This attachment or affixation may be on the bag's interior, exterior, or areas of both. The engageable member is contemplated herein as embodying at least a separable hinge member, a frictive or magnetic interconnecting member, a slideable member, a fastenable member, or a bend-and-snap member. Wherein any such engageable member is capable of maintaining a bag's open mouth structure.

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