# US 9,750,356 B2 · Single drawer dispenser rack > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,750,356 B2 - Document ID: US9750356B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/000,453 - Filed: 2016-01-19 - Published: 2016-05-26 - Granted: 2017-09-05 - Earliest claimed: 2013-09-19 - Applicants: Stephanie Tan - Inventors: Stephanie Tan - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9750356B2 ## CPC - A47F 9/042: {Shopping bags or carton-dispensing systems therefor} - B65D 83/08: for dispensing thin flat articles in succession (for surgical scalpel blades A61B17/3215) - A47F 1/04: {Racks or} containers with arrangements for dispensing articles {, e.g. by means of gravity or springs} - A47F 13/085: {Shopping-bag holders (A47F9/042 takes precedence)} - A47F: SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES ## Abstract A bag dispenser includes a bag platform with a first support surface, a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end. At least one side support extends outwardly from the first and second sides of the bag platform and upwardly from the platform. The at least one side support defines a space sized and shaped to accommodate at least one stack of bags. An overhead mounting feature is attached to the side support and has a series of apertures penetrating the feature for use in attaching to an overhead horizontal surface with at least one fastener. An end panel is pivotally attached to either of the first and second ends of the bag platform. A latching mechanism maintains the end panel in a first, upright position. The latching mechanism is magnetic or includes loop and eye fittings. The dispenser may also have a pivoting side panel. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A bag dispenser comprising: an integral bag platform, said integral platform being formed as a part of said bag dispenser and having a first support surface, a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end; at least one side support, said side support extending outwardly from said first or second sides of said bag platform and upwardly from said platform, said at least one side support defining a space sized and shaped to accommodate at least one stack of bags; said bags disposed with their bag walls parallel to said bag platform; at least one overhead mounting feature, said mounting feature disposed directly above a distal side edge of said bag platform, attached directly to said at least one side support and having a series of apertures penetrating said mounting feature for use in attaching to an overhead horizontal surface; at least one fastener for attaching said mounting feature to said horizontal surface; an end panel, said end panel being pivotally attached to either of said first and second ends of said bag platform; said end panel having an aperture for access to said at least one stack of bags, said aperture extending from a top of said end panel to a point below said bag panel; said end panel comprising first and second side segments, said side segments extending upwardly for a portion of a height of said side supports; and a latching mechanism, said latching mechanism maintaining said end panel in a first, upright position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 1, wherein said latching mechanism is magnetic. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 1, wherein said latching mechanism comprises loop and eye fittings. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 3, wherein said latching mechanism comprising loop and eye fittings wherein: said loop fitting is pivotally mounted to either of said first or second side supports; said eye fitting is mounted to said pivoting end panel; wherein when said end panel is disposed in said first, upright position, said loop fitting will secure said eye fitting and prevent said end panel from moving to a second downward position. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 3, wherein said latching mechanism comprising loop and eye fittings further comprises: a notched retaining member, said retaining member being pivotally mounted to at least one side support extending upwardly from said platform; an engagement bail, said bail being mounted to said pivoting end panel; and wherein when said end panel is disposed in said first, upright position, said notched retaining member will secure said engagement bail and prevent said end panel from moving to a second downward position. ### Claim 6 A bag dispenser comprising: an integral bag platform, said integral platform being formed as a part of said bag dispenser and having a first support surface, a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end; at least one side support, said side support extending outwardly from said first or second sides of said bag platform and upwardly from said platform, said at least one side support defining a space sized and shaped to accommodate at least one stack of bags; said bags disposed with their bag walls parallel to said bag platform; at least one overhead mounting feature, said mounting feature disposed directly above a distal side edge of said bag platform, attached directly to said at least one side support and having a series of apertures penetrating said mounting feature for use in attaching to an overhead horizontal surface; at least one fastener for attaching said mounting feature to said horizontal surface; a side panel, said side panel being pivotally attached to either of said first and second side supports; said side panel having an aperture for access to said at least one stack of bags, said aperture extending from a top of said side panel to a point below said bag panel; said side panel comprising first and second end segments, said end segments extending upwardly for a portion of a height of said side supports; and a latching mechanism, said latching mechanism maintaining said side panel in a first, upright position. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 6, wherein said latching mechanism is magnetic. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 6, wherein said latching mechanism comprises loop and eye fittings. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 8, wherein said latching mechanism comprising loop and eye fittings further comprises: a notched retaining member, said retaining member being pivotally mounted to at least one side support extending upwardly from said platform; an engagement bail, said bail being mounted to said pivoting side panel; and wherein when said side panel is disposed in said first, upright position, said notched retaining member will secure said engagement bail and prevent said side panel from moving to a second downward position. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 8, wherein said latching mechanism comprising loop and eye fittings wherein: said loop fitting is pivotally mounted to either of said first or second side supports; said eye fitting is mounted to said pivoting side panel; wherein when said side panel is disposed in said first, upright position, said loop fitting will secure said eye fitting and prevent said side panel from moving to a second downward position. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1, 6) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 1 or claim 6, further comprising bags for use in said dispenser, said bags comprising: front and rear walls, each of said front and rear walls having first and second side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge; and said front and rear walls being integrally joined at their first and second side edges and secured together at their bottom edges and defining an open mouth portion adjacent said top edges. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 11, wherein each of said bags wherein each of said bags further comprises: an upper seam, said upper seam sealing said front wall to said back wall at their respective top edges; and a U-shaped cut-out, said U-shaped cut-out being disposed in an upper portion of said bag and commencing at a first point along said upper seam spaced inwardly from said first side edge and extending to a second point along the upper seam spaced inwardly from said second side edge, said cut-out extending downwardly toward said bottom edges, thereby forming an open mouth portion and a pair of bag handles. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 11, wherein a plurality of said bags comprise a bag stack. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The bag dispenser, as described in claim 13, wherein said bag stacks are packaged into boxes, said boxes being sized and shaped to fit into said dispenser.