Abstract:
A system for supporting and holding open a container is provided which includes a mounting element which is adapted to be secured to a support, such as a vertical surface, and a mechanism to receive and hold a bag in an open position. The bag receiving and holding mechanism is pivotally connected to the mounting element. A biasing mechanism, with a predetermined load bearing capacity, is connected between the mounting element and the receiving and holding mechanism in a manner such that the receiving and holding mechanism is normally oriented in a substantially horizontal position above a floor. When a bag is held in place in the system and a load is placed in the bag, such that the bag and its load exceed the load bearing capacity of the biasing mechanism, the biasing mechanism will be overcome; thereby, allowing the receiving and holding mechanism to pivot downwardly so that the bag can be supported by the floor or the wall on which the system is mounted.