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Document | Title | Date |
20080264948 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES WITH BAG ENGAGING MEMBER - An insert for placement in an opening of a trashcan assembly includes a plurality of resilient, flexible fingers that define a passageway and that are configured to receive and retain a portion of a pliable liner that is extended through the passageway. The insert may be round or elliptical. The fingers define an open space there between in the shape of an “X”. Furthermore, each finger may include a portion thereof that extends in a first direction and then curves back to extend in a generally opposite direction. In this regard, each finger may be “L” shaped, “J” shaped, or “T” shaped. The insert further may include a circumferentially extending channel that fully encircles a circumferential periphery of the insert. Each finger is resilient and flexible and returns to an initial position after being deflected when a portion of a liner is inserted through the passageway. | 10-30-2008 |
20090071964 | Caddycan household trash storage & removal system - A trash can for easy removal and carrying of a full trash bag consisting of two parts the first part being the “can part” having a unique design and shape as to accommodate the insertion of the “caddy part” of the present invention. The second part being the “trash bag caddy” part consisting of a rectangular bottom having two elongated handles hinged to opposite sides and running adjacent to the sides of the “can part” from the bottom to the top at which point handle grips are attached by means of a hinge pin. Allowing for easy removal and carrying of a full bag of trash. | 03-19-2009 |
20090101653 | Combination container liner and portable storage and carrying device - A combination container liner and portable storage and carrying device is provided. Such device includes a bag type member having an opening at a first predetermined end thereof. Such bag type member is manufactured from a first predetermined material and has a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. A first securing mechanism is operably disposed at least one of on and within such bag type member closely adjacent such opening. Such first securing mechanism is for at least one of securing at least a portion of such bag type member in a predetermined position within a predetermined container, maintaining such opening in a closed position, and a combination thereof. | 04-23-2009 |
20090242567 | Compacting Bin - A bin suitable for mounting within a rigid enclosure, such as a cupboard, includes; a first section, which may be mounted within an enclosure, connected via a hinge to a second section, onto which a cupboard door may be mounted. Contents placed between first section and second section, when in the open position, are then compacted as second section is rotated closed. The invention may include a magnetic closure mechanism that offers a strong retaining force compared to that required to open the bin, and does so in a way that does not affect the external appearance of door mounted upon second section. | 10-01-2009 |
20090250471 | Arrangement in a Waste Container - An arrangement in a waste container furnished with replaceable refuse sack ( | 10-08-2009 |
20090261105 | WASTE CAN - A waste can comprises a receptacle having a rim. A shroud is removably mounted on the receptacle for retaining a trash bag in the receptacle. A lid is secured to the shroud for covering at least a portion of the trash bag. The shroud has an interior opening that is substantially coextensive with an opening of the receptacle. The shroud includes a bag ring extending upwardly from the shroud for receiving the open upper edge of a bag. The lid extends over the bag ring such that the bag is hidden from view when the lid is closed. | 10-22-2009 |
20090266819 | WASTE RECEPTACLE - A waste receptacle has an outer cabinet housing and a waste or trash bag support frame that can be moved from a position where it is at least partially within the cabinet, to a position where the support frame is extended sufficiently so it can be rotated about an upright axis to provide access to a bag held on the support frame. The support frame has an open ring on which a waste bag can be placed. The ring is spaced upwardly from the bottom of the bag support frame so that when the waste bag is full, it can be detached from the ring and dropped down for removal, rather than being lifted up through a container opening or support. The waste receptacle can have a cover that can be actuated to move from a closed position overlying the bag support frame to an open position. | 10-29-2009 |
20090277911 | PACKAGING METHOD AND PACKAGING CONTAINER - A packaging container comprises an openable outer case and a bag for packaging a resin material in the outer case. The bag is partially turned back at fold portions so that part of the bag is turned inside out, and at least part of the out-turned part is fixed as a fixing part to any part other than the bag. The inner surfaces of the bag at the fold portions are placed in contact with each other, forming a contact portion, to seal the resin material. The contact portion is placed in correspondence with an openable part of an opening flap of the outer case. | 11-12-2009 |
20100001003 | Device for releasably securing a flexible bag about the rim of a supporting receptacle - A fastener for releasably securing a flexible trash bag type liner about the outer upper peripheral rim of a supporting receptacle has an elongated body with a first leg and an interconnected second leg defining a space there-between. An axially movable rotation handle carried at one end portion of the body facilitates rotating the body axially to wind an excess portion of an edge portion of the flexible trash bag type liner about the body and prevents the unwinding of the excess portion of the liner from the body. | 01-07-2010 |
20100001004 | Apparatus for Collecting Insects, Kitchen Waste, Dust, or the Like, in a Collection Bag - An apparatus for collecting insects, kitchen waste, dust or similar waste material, comprising a holding frame ( | 01-07-2010 |
20100038367 | BAG HOLDER - A holder for a bag. The holder comprises a stand or trash can and chute elements rotatably engaged to the stand or trash can. The chute elements are for opening the bag when frictionally engaging interior surfaces of the bag. The chute elements comprise a first pair and a second pair of chute elements. Each of the first pair of chute elements have stop elements for limiting rotation on the stand or trash can of each of the second pair of chute elements, when each of the first pair of chute elements has engaged sides of the bag in the holder. | 02-18-2010 |
20100044380 | Wastebasket Liner Holder and Liners - A liner mounting system for receptacles such as wastebaskets allows a flexible liner to be supported within the receptacle without having a portion of the liner draped over the receptacle rim. A liner support is positioned on the inner sidewall of the receptacle near the rim and a support arm engages the liner. In one version the liner support is an integral part of the receptacle. In another version the liner support is attached to a rod which is adjustably supported within the receptacle. A selected number of rods can be sued to adapt the system to the size and configuration of the receptacle. A series of mounting apertures may be formed in the liner to allow the liner to be suspended from the support arm. In another version the liner support is a clamp which accepts a portion of the liner. | 02-25-2010 |
20100219192 | DIVIDABLE STEP GARBAGE CAN - A garbage can including a can portion having a bottom wall, a tubular wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and including an upper rim, an inner chamber defined by the bottom wall and the tubular wall, and an open top, a bar adapted to be removably secured simultaneously to a first location and a second location on the upper rim, a ring having a recessed under surface adapted to receive the upper rim therein, the ring being pivotally coupled to the container and arranged to pivot onto and off of the upper rim, and a lid pivotally coupled to the container and arranged to pivot onto and off of the ring when the ring is arranged on the upper rim, wherein the ring is adapted to secure a flexible material between the recessed under surface and the upper rim. | 09-02-2010 |
20100270311 | Recycling Center - A recycling center receivable on a supporting surface is provided. The recycling center includes first and second sidewalls. Each sidewall has a forward edge, a rearward edge, an upper edge and an inner surface such that the inner surfaces of the sidewalls define a recycle receiving chamber. A bag slide slidably is mounted within recycle receiving chamber. The bag slide is movable between a first retracted position wherein the bag slide is received within the recycle receiving chamber and an extended position wherein at least a portion of the bag slide projects from the recycle receiving chamber. A first bag retainer is pivotably mounted to the bag slide for receiving a first portion of upper end of a first bag thereon. The first bag retainer is pivotable between a first position and a second retaining position for supporting the first bag in an open configuration. | 10-28-2010 |
20100301050 | DIAPER PAIL - A diaper pail includes a pail, an upper enclosure having a substantially smooth and continuous outer surface, and a drum assembly mounted within the upper enclosure for transferring a soiled diaper into a disposal bag while minimizing the release of odor from previously disposed diapers already within the disposal bag. The outer surface of the upper enclosure and drum cooperate to form a smooth continuous outer surface which is easily cleaned. The drum assembly includes a flexible plastic seal received around an opening in the lower portion of the drum housing. A deck portion of the seal engages an outer surface of the drum, with the free edge of the flexible seal being movable relative to fixed edge to conform to irregularities in the outer surface of the drum. An actuator handle actuates movement of the drum. | 12-02-2010 |
20110024430 | REUSABLE WASTE CONTAINER - A reusable biohazard waste container is configured such that the container can be transported without requiring any additional packaging elements. A lid is pivotally connected to the container and is movable between an open position and a closed position. A latch secures the lid to the container when in the closed position such that the container is capable of holding liquids. | 02-03-2011 |
20110168718 | STRUCTURE OF TRASHCAN - An improved structure of trashcan includes a main body, a bearing seat, and a slipped-on cap. The main body being a container with chopped-head-cone in shape furnishes a plurality of recess portions at equal spaces at the bottom edge thereof and a fastening part inside and at the bottom thereof. The fastening part further includes an opening, a first flange, a second flange, and a sliding track. A neck part being formed at the top open end of the container has a plurality of perforations. The bearing seat, being a member capable of slipping in a roll of trash bag further includes a first wrapping part, a second wrapping part, a slot part, a first supporting end, and a second supporting end. The slipped-on cap being a wrapping member is capable of slipping on the neck part. When it comes to use, the user slips a roll of trash bag into the bearing seat, then places the bearing seat into the bottom of the main body through the opening of the fastening part and turns an appropriate angle horizontally to position the bearing seat in place. Afterwards, the user pulls the leading edge of the roll of trash bag through the slot part and over the top edge of the neck part and draws down over the peripheral thereof to hold the leading edge of the trash bag in place by inserting through the perforation of the neck part. Finally, the user has the slipped-on cap cover the top of the main body by slipping thereon and in the same time squeezing the pull-through ends of the trash bag to hold the trash bag firmly in place. In this way, the invention is capable of accomplishing a sanitary, speedy trashcan structure that is convenient to store spare bags and change a new bag after the usied trash bag is full of trash. | 07-14-2011 |
20110240651 | RECEPTACLE AND WASTE BAG - The present invention relates to a receptacle ( | 10-06-2011 |
20110309082 | WASTE DISPOSAL DEVICE - A waste disposal device comprises a container having a top opening. The container provides access to an inner cavity that receives a bag with opened and closed ends. A pivoting lid closes/opens access to the opening. An actuation mechanism has a user-actuated interface. A linkage connected to the interface opens/closes the lid. A pair of jaws is connected to the linkage. The jaws move between a clamped position, in which the jaws close off a portion of the bag, and an opened position, in which the jaws are separated to allow waste to reach the closed end. The jaws and the lid are actuated concurrently by a single degree of actuation on the interface, allowing the lid to open and close while the jaws move from the clamped to the opened position, and back to the clamped position. A method for disposal of a waste object is also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
20120024860 | WASTEBASKET - A wastebasket designed to work in combination with a trash bag insert, the wastebasket having one or more openings or slots on one or more of its sidewalls, the openings extending from the upper rim of the wastebasket to a point near the bottom of the wastebasket, so as to allow for an inward and outward motion of the sidewall sections so as to allow overstuffing of the trash bag while allowing the overstuffed bag to readily be removed from the wastebasket and/or the insertion of a trash bag whose opening circumference is smaller than the upper rim circumference of the wastebasket, whereby the trash bag is secured to the rim of the wastebasket. | 02-02-2012 |
20120037636 | Bag retainer - A port and method for retaining a sheet of material within a wall. The port comprises an opening extending through the wall and a single slot extending radially therefrom. The method comprises twisting a free edge of the material into a cylindrical shape, inserting the cylindrical shape of the material through the opening and pulling the cylinder into the slot so as to secure the cylindrical shape therein. A container may also have a sidewall and at least one a port for retaining a sheet of material within a wall of the container extending therethrough. Each port comprises an opening extending through the wall and a single slot extending radially therefrom. The slot may include a stress relieving bore having an inverted tear-drop shape at a distal end thereof. | 02-16-2012 |
20120111867 | TRASH CAN WITH HANDLES THAT GRASPABLY SUPPORT A RECYCLED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG AS A LINER - A trash receptacle is configured to use a shopping bag as a liner by hanging the shopping bag handles over handles or other extensions of the trash receptacle. Separating features such as protruding handle appendages and/or recessed or horizontally offset receptacle rims provide grasping spaces below the suspended bag handles into which a user's hands can be inserted for easy grasping of the bag handles during bag removal. The receptacle extensions can be fixed or removably attachable to the trash receptacle, or can be fixed to a removable receptacle adaptor. They can be curved and/or slanted inward. They can pivot inward during bag removal to relieve strain on the bag handles. Pivoting handles can be conveniently released by a foot pedal or by actuating a hand trigger while lifting the bag handles. A receptacle lid can be included, and a foot pedal can be used to operate the lid. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111868 | TRASH CAN WITH HANDLES THAT GRASPABLY SUPPORT A RECYCLED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG AS A LINER - A trash receptacle is configured to use a shopping bag as a liner by hanging the shopping bag handles over handles or other extensions of the trash receptacle. Separating features such as protruding handle appendages and/or recessed or horizontally offset receptacle rims provide grasping spaces below the suspended bag handles into which a user's hands can be inserted for easy grasping of the bag handles during bag removal. The receptacle extensions can be fixed or removably attachable to the trash receptacle, or can be fixed to a removable receptacle adaptor. They can be curved and/or slanted inward. They can pivot inward during bag removal to relieve strain on the bag handles. Pivoting handles can be conveniently released by a foot pedal or by actuating a hand trigger while lifting the bag handles. A receptacle lid can be included, and a foot pedal can be used to operate the lid. | 05-10-2012 |
20120181282 | CONTAINER - In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bin having an open end; a bag mounting ring mounted inside a perimeter of the bin adjacent to the open end; a handle, having two ends that extend inside and are coupled by pivots to inside walls of the bin, and a top bar that fits inside the bin when the handle is closed; wherein the bag mounting ring comprises offset ring portions that are configured to clear the handle when the handle is closed. In another embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bin having a floor, side walls and an open end; a bag mounting ring mounted inside a perimeter of upper wall portions of the bin adjacent to the open end; a lid that is movable on pivots on the upper wall portions, wherein the lid fits over and at least partially covers the ring when the lid is closed. | 07-19-2012 |
20120217247 | Removable Trash Can Liner System - A removable trash can liner system for use with a trash can of the type having an interior surface and an upper rim is disclosed. The removable trash can liner system includes a liner defining an at least semi-flexible membrane having an open upper portion defining an upper circumferential edge. The removable trash can liner system further includes a liner holder defining a substantially elongated member adapted to be secured along the trash can upper rim. The liner holder includes a clip configured along the liner holder which is adapted to engage at least a portion of the liner upper portion to releasably secure the liner within the trash can along the trash can interior surface. | 08-30-2012 |
20120248118 | Device and method for collecting matter into a container - A device and method for collecting matter into a container. The device includes a passageway with an entrance and an exit. The passageway exit is removably affixed to the entrance of a collection container, such as a recyclable bag. The passageway entrance includes a lip projection with lateral wings upon which a user can stand. While standing on the lateral wings, a user can manually direct matter, such as dead leaves, into the collection container via the projecting lip of the device, thereby increasing work efficiency. Furthermore, the device can be collapsed or unfolded into a substantially flat configuration for ease of transport and storage. | 10-04-2012 |
20120325818 | CONTAINER WITH LIVING HINGE BAG RETAINER - In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bin having an open end; a bag mounting ring mounted inside a perimeter of the bin adjacent to the open end and comprising living hinges to flexibly and movably join the bag mounting ring to the inside perimeter of the bin; a handle, having two ends that extend inside and are coupled by pivots to inside walls of the bin, and a top bar that fits inside the bin when the handle is closed; wherein the bag mounting ring comprises offset ring portions that are configured to clear the handle when the handle is closed. In another embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bin having a floor, side walls and an open end; a bag mounting ring mounted inside a perimeter of upper wall portions of the bin adjacent to the open end; a lid that is movable on pivots on the upper wall portions, wherein the lid fits over and at least partially covers the bag mounting ring when the lid is closed. | 12-27-2012 |
20130037547 | Structure of Trashcan - An improved structure of trashcan includes an outer can with a controllable upper cover. The upper cover has a connecting hole with a stepping part that moves downward in the outer can when being stepped. A base is at the bottom of the upper cover. First, second, third, and fourth tracks surround the stepping part at symmetrical positions of the base. Each track accommodates a restoring assembly that connects to the stepping part so that the stepping part can restore its original position after the stepping part moves to the bottom of the trashcan. The first track and the second track are stacked vertically. The third track and the fourth track are also stacked vertically. This configuration decreases the area occupied by the base. As a result, the stepping area of the stepping part is increased for the user's convenience to step on. | 02-14-2013 |
20130056471 | Gum Holder - The present invention relates to a disposal container for used chewing gum and the like having a circular container having at least one side wall and a floor member; the sidewall extending substantially perpendicularly from the bottom wall to define an interior of the container; the sidewall having an upper rim and an opening opposite to the floor member for gum disposal and bag removal; and at least one hook insert being attached to the upper rim of the sidewall; a removable disposable liner being fixedly attached to the at least one hook insert; a detachable lid attached to a hinged mounting bracket located on the outer edge of the upper rim of the sidewall to enclose the opening opposite to the floor member. The chewing gum disposal device of the present invention may be wall mountable or mountable on a base stand member. | 03-07-2013 |
20130075406 | WASTE CONTAINER - A waste container for disposing sanitary waste, such as soiled diapers, comprises a canister having a storage space, an opening at an upper end and a bottom at a lower end. A retainer frame is pivotally attached to the canister and has an aperture for inserting a trash bag through the aperture and folding an upper edge of the trash bag over the retainer frame. A retainer is pivotally attached to the canister and has a rim that inserts into the aperture of the retainer frame to retain the trash bag. A lid having a hole which aligns with the aperture of the retainer frame is pivotally attached to the canister for allowing the lid to pivot between a closed position covering the opening and an open position. A sliding door is coupled to the lid and is slidable between a closed position and an open position. | 03-28-2013 |
20130105488 | STEP GARBAGE CAN WITH DAMPER | 05-02-2013 |
20130233857 | TRASH CAN WITH CLUTCHING AND LINER RETENTION FEATURES - Various embodiments of a trash can assembly (e.g., a receptacle configured to receive refuse, recycleable materials, or otherwise), and related methods, are provided. Some embodiments of the trash can assembly include a body component and a lid configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In some variants, the lid can be moved between the open and closed positions by a power operated driving mechanism, such as a motor and/or other drivetrain components. In certain embodiments, the trash can assembly includes a clutch mechanism to facilitate manual operation of the lid while inhibiting or preventing damage to the motor and/or other drivetrain components. | 09-12-2013 |
20130256313 | TRASH CAN WITH HANDLES THAT GRASPABLY SUPPORT A RECYCLED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG AS A LINER - A trash receptacle is configured to use a shopping bag as a liner by hanging the shopping bag handles over handles or other extensions of the trash receptacle. Separating features such as protruding handle appendages and/or recessed or horizontally offset receptacle rims provide grasping spaces below the suspended bag handles into which a user's hands can be inserted for easy grasping of the bag handles during bag removal. The receptacle extensions can be fixed or removably attachable to the trash receptacle, or can be fixed to a removable receptacle adaptor. They can be curved and/or slanted inward. They can pivot inward during bag removal to relieve strain on the bag handles. Pivoting handles can be conveniently released by a foot pedal or by actuating a hand trigger while lifting the bag handles. A receptacle lid can be included, and a foot pedal can be used to operate the lid. | 10-03-2013 |
20140048539 | CLAMP FOR A WATER STORAGE TANK - A clamp for securing a flexible sheet to the upper portion of a wall of a water tank includes a pair of thin, flexible strips spaced apart by a plurality of spacers near a top portion of the strips. At least one rod or threaded bolt extends through holes provided in the strips below the spacers. Nuts carried by the rod or bolt can be moved inwardly so as to deflect the flexible sheets inwardly thereby clamping the flexible sheet between the clamp and the tank wall. | 02-20-2014 |
20140166656 | RECEPTACLE WITH CINCH - A receptacle includes a body configured to receive a liner and a cinch disposed on the body. The cinch includes a projection disposed outward of the body and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed between the projection and the body. The cinch further includes a slot having an open end and a closed end, wherein the slot is disposed substantially adjacent the projection and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed and retained within the slot. | 06-19-2014 |
20140231435 | Attachment Device - An attachment device includes an expandable element, the expandable element having a first end, a retaining element engaged to the first end, an elongate portion, a tubular element in surrounding engagement to at least a portion of the elongate portion, a looped end, and a grasping element engaged to the looped end. The tubular element may be disposed between the retaining element and the grasping element. The attachment device is constructed and arranged to releasably secure a liner within a receptacle. | 08-21-2014 |
20140246438 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL WASTE CAN - A multi-functional waste can has a dual function. A lid is openable at both sides like a seesaw or openable while being lifted upwardly by a foot lever. It has a rotating hinge to connect a main body, the lid and the foot lever forms a single unit to compress wastes using the lid. An auxiliary can be detachably arranged in the waste can so that wastes with offensive odor can be sealed in a disposable bag. The rotating hinge of the multi-functional waste can is rotatably connected to an upper portion of the waste can via a hinge pin, the foot lever is connected to the rotating hinge via a push rod, and a pair of seesaw shafts disposed on the upper portion is arranged at the lid. One of the seesaw shaft is connected collinearly with the central axis of the rotating hinge. | 09-04-2014 |
20140291329 | REUSABLE AND DISPOSABLE GROCERY BAGS - Embodiments described herein are related to a reusable grocery bag with a set of disposable liners coupled to an inner surface of the reusable grocery bag. Embodiments disclosed herein utilize disposable liners to reduce, limit or eliminate the spread of bacteria and germs while a consumer is shopping for various items. In embodiments, the disposable liner may be comprised of biodegradable materials. | 10-02-2014 |
20140353315 | WASTE RECEPTACLE - A waste receptacle has a front and a back and includes an outer cabinet having bottom and top walls secured together by a rear cabinet wall positioned at the back of the waste receptacle assembly. A waste bag support frame comprises a bottom pan with a peripheral wall including an upright front wall or part cylinder wall at the front of the waste receptacle assembly opposite the rear cabinet wall of the outer cabinet and extending upwardly to a height below the top wall. The waste bag support frame also comprises a waste bag support ring supportively coupled to the upright front wall and extending rearwardly of the upright front wall, the waste bag support ring configured to support an upper end of a waste bag. The waste receptacle also includes a swivel assembly having a top portion secured to the bottom pan of the waste bag support frame, a lower portion secured to the bottom wall of the outer cabinet, and a ring of ball bearings which supports the top portion and the lower portion relative to each other such that the top portion and the lower portion can rotate relative to each other within the outer cabinet. | 12-04-2014 |
20150021332 | Pet Waste Station - This invention relates to a container for pet waste. The container includes an inner member that is removable from an outer member. The container has a lid composed of an inner section surrounded by an outer section. The inner section is hingedly connected independently of the outer section. | 01-22-2015 |
20150021333 | Container Two - The trash container for collecting trash may include an outer container having a first cavity and an inner container being connected to the outer container being positioned within the first cavity. The outer container may include a bottom first wall opposing first walls and a back first wall to define the first cavity. The inner container may include a bottom inner wall, the opposing inner sidewalls and aback inner wall to define a second cavity. The cavity between walls of outer an inner would be created. A cavity would be created in between the inner walls also. | 01-22-2015 |
20150021334 | WASTE-DISPOSAL DEVICE - A waste-disposal device for use with a bag unit of the type having an annular component from which a free end of tube extends to form a bag. The waste-disposal device comprises a bin having an open top end for accessing an inner cavity of the bin. A support is in the bin adjacent to the open top end and adapted to support the annular component of the bag unit for waste to be received in the bag of the bag unit extending in the inner cavity of the bin, by passing through a central opening thereof. A closing mechanism comprises a door pivotally connected to the support by at least one pivot and an abutment surface in the bin, a pivot axis of the at least one pivot being located at a same height or higher than a bottommost edge of the annular component of the bag unit when received in the support and when the bin has a bottom thereof on the ground. The door is pivotable between a closed position in which the door presses the bag toward the abutment surface to close the bag, and an open position in which the door is away from the abutment surface to open the bag. | 01-22-2015 |
20150034653 | Retaining collar for liner-containing container - The retaining collar is seated on the upper edge of the outer shell of a container and has the same shape as the upper edge. The collar has a pair of side walls between which the upper edge is accommodated. The upper margin of a liner is also accommodated between the side walls of the collar. The collar is composed of resiliently deformable material such that when the upper edge of the outer shell and the upper margin of the liner are between the side walls of the collar, the side walls resiliently and releasably secure the liner to the outer shell of the container. | 02-05-2015 |
20150060460 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING A LINER WITHIN A CONTAINER - An apparatus including a liner ring, configured with a wall, to fit within the container so that the liner ring remains in place at a defined distance within the container based on a dimension of the container and a dimension of the liner ring, and a sealant attached to an outer surface of the liner ring configured to contact an inner surface of the container and form a seal is disclosed. Arrangement of a liner with an opening having ends being placed around the liner ring provides for the ends to the opening of the liner being located between the ring liner and container within the container. A system and method are also disclosed. | 03-05-2015 |
20150076152 | BIN - A bin for receiving or storing one or more items. The bin includes a wall having an upper end and a lower end, and a bottom extending along the lower end of the wall. The wall and the bottom cooperate to define a chamber for receiving or storing one or more items. The bin also includes mouth at the upper end of the wall that is in communication with the chamber. The bin further includes a rim extending around a periphery of the mouth. The bin also includes content information on at least a portion of an exterior surface of the rim that is configured to identify the one or more items the bin is intended to receive or store. | 03-19-2015 |
20150076153 | Waste Disposal Services and Methods - Waste disposal devices and methods are provided. The device includes a housing, a lid, a bucket frame, a pair of members, and a foot pedal. The foot pedal is operatively associated with the lid and the pair of members so that the lid is in the closed position and the pair of members is in the non-use position when the foot pedal is in the upper position. Further, the foot pedal is operatively associated with the lid and the pair of members so that the lid is in the open position and the pair of members is in the use position when the foot pedal is in the lower position. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083728 | RECEPTACLE WITH A SPRING HINGE - A receptacle includes a container having a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The side wall defines an opening and is comprised of a front wall portion and a back wall portion. A lid is secured to the container along the back wall portion at a spring hinge where the lid covers the opening. The front wall portion diverges as it extends away from the base at a first angle and the back wall portion diverges as it extends away from the base at a second angle where the first angle is greater than the second angle. The spring hinge defines an axis of rotation of the lid where the axis of rotation of the lid is outside of the rim of the opening. The lid is shaped and dimensioned such that the lid contacts the rim for substantially the entire periphery thereof. | 03-26-2015 |
20150090720 | Device for Collecting Soiled Objects - A device for collecting soiled objects, such as used diapers, comprising a collecting container ( | 04-02-2015 |
20150114969 | BAG STORAGE AND RECYCLING SYSTEM - A bag storage and recycling system includes a basket having a bottom end, a top opening, an interior housing, and an exterior surface. The basket may include a plurality of hooks attached to and extending out from the exterior surface. The basket may include a plurality of holes along the exterior surface. A base may attach to the bottom end of the basket. The base may include a storage compartment enclosed within and accessed through an access mechanism. | 04-30-2015 |
20150321840 | Attachment Device - An attachment device includes an expandable element, the expandable element having a first end, a retaining element engaged to the first end, an elongate portion, a tubular element in surrounding engagement to at least a portion of the elongate portion, a looped end, and a grasping element engaged to the looped end. The tubular element may be disposed between the retaining element and the grasping element. The attachment device is constructed and arranged to releasably secure a liner within a receptacle. | 11-12-2015 |
20160052711 | RECEPTACLE CONFIGURED FOR LINER REPLACMENT WITHOUT LID REMOVAL - A receptacle having a lid coupled to a receptacle body by a hinge is configured for the replacement of a flexible liner without removal of the lid. A flange extension is configured at an offset distance to the hinge and enables the perimeter of the flexible liner to be retained in a liner retainer and extend up and over the hinge and into a flange extension on the opposing side of the hinge. This configuration holds the perimeter of the flexible liner taut and ensures that it remains in place as contents are placed in the receptacle. A pair of trunnion hinges may extend in opposing directions from the receptacle body to provide a detachable attachment of a lid. A flange extension may extend substantially around the liner retainer portion or only a certain distance from the end of a hinge. | 02-25-2016 |
20160060026 | Disposable Bag and the Method of Using the Same - A method of quick and easy diaper management by providing a collar ring on the upper rim of a garbage bag, such that the collar ring snugly fits over a diaper pail. Further, the garbage bag has attachments points on its body portion so the body portion can be anchored to the diaper pail. The ring collar has receiving structures such as a notch so that a user may seal tie the garbage bag by simply twisting its neck and then insert the twisted neck into the receiving structure on the collar. | 03-03-2016 |