| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 220495040 | Means for venting air trapped between the liner and its receptacle | 20 |
| 20090095755 | Trashcan having the ability to conform a trash bag - A trash container that can conform a trash bag to the trash container's interior comprising a container having an interior surface for receiving a trash bag; a suction opening disposed in the container for allowing fluid communication between an interior and an exterior of the container when a suction force is applied to the suction opening; a conduit carried by the container's interior surface in fluid communication with the suction opening; a plurality of air channels extending between an interior air passage and an exterior of the conduit to allow air to flow into the interior air passage of the conduit; whereby, air may be drawn through the plurality of air channels into the interior air passage and evacuated through the suction opening, thereby causing the trash bag to conform to the interior surface when a suction force is applied to the suction opening. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090152273 | Laterally expandable receptacle - A laterally expandable receptacle wherein a greater volume of items, such as trash, linen, laundry, recyclables, grain, and the like, may be contained as compared to conventional receptacles. Side walls and/or corners of the receptacle may comprise resilient expansion means allowing for beneficial lateral displacement. The resilient expansion means may be selected from a variety of structures including, at least one pleat, an accordion configuration, at least one slit, at least one aperture, an expandable material, an expandable material covering at least one aperture, flexible cords, and all legal equivalents thereof. The receptacle of the present invention may further comprise a pressure release means to eliminate a vacuum seal from forming between the receptacle and an optional replaceable liner therein. The receptacle of the present invention may still further comprise a stabilization means for providing a necessary stabilizing force against the receptacle during liner removal. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090188921 | Combined vented container and collection bag and associated method - A combined vented container and collection bag for use during debris collecting, transporting and removal procedures includes a portable container having a closed bottom end and an open top end. The container has an outer surface continuously spanning along a circumference of the container such that a cavity is formed intermediately of the bottom and top end. The top end has a top rim continuously extending about the entire perimeter. The outer and inner surfaces of the container have several vent openings to allow air to enter and exit the container. Also, a manually-operable mechanism is provided for regulating air flow into and out from the container. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090194539 | Vented trash receptacle - A vented trash receptacle that prevents a bag filled with refuse from becoming stuck therein by releasing the vacuum that can form as the bag is being pulled therefrom. The receptacle includes an open-topped container having a bottom wall with an opening and a side wall extending upwardly from the periphery of the bottom wall. A lid is removably positioned atop the side wall. A valve is secured to the bottom wall for closing the opening in the bottom wall. The valve has an anchor that is affixed to the bottom wall remote from the opening. The valve also has a float that is flexibly tethered to the anchor. The float normally rests upon the bottom wall above the opening so as to selectively prevent the flow of air and water through the opening. The float is buoyant in water. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090255934 | Method and apparatus for vacuum release of a trash bag in a waste container - A method and apparatus prevents vacuum restraint during removal of a plastic trash bag liner from a trash container. The side wall of the trash container includes a vent port near the bottom of the container, and a flapper valve attached above the vent port on the inside of the container covers the port with a covering element while the trash bag rests. When the trash bag is filled and thereafter lifted out of the trash container, the covering element lifts to open the vent port and cause an inflow of air under the trash bag to prevent a vacuum forming. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090255935 | Party trash pail - A party trash pail including a container of predetermined volume, a plasticized liner removably insertable therein of a configuration to expand towards filling the container volume when laden with trash, yet with an upper dimension to overlap a defining outer rim of the container, and a header bearing against an outer surface of the liner to retain it in place within the container. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090266818 | PACKAGE FOR PERISHABLE GOODS - The present invention generally pertains to a biodegradable package for packaging perishable goods such as fruits and vegetables. More specifically, the present invention relates to a package comprising a container for receiving the food product therein, a porous membrane for closing the container while allowing gas to circulate inside and outside the container and a perforated lid for protecting the porous membrane and allowing stockpiling on numerous packages onto one another. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100065570 | Waste receptacle with improved venting system and deodorizing system - The present invention relates to a deodorizing system for a waste receptacle with a venting system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a waste receptacle that contains a venting system which allows air to enter the receptacle when removing a trash liner, thus allowing the liner to be removed more easily than before. Additionally, as the air moves through the venting system and across or through a deodorizing media, a fresh scent, anti-bacterial agent or other desired effect is provided when the garbage liner is removed from the waste receptacle. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20110100997 | VACUUM-OPERATED TRASH RECEPTACLE - A vacuum-operated trash receptacle which is characterized by a container fitted with an air blower, vacuum pump or the like, either on the perforated lid, bottom or on the side thereof and having a like-shaped, removable, typically slotted liner inserted therein. In a preferred embodiment, the outer wall or walls and/or bottom of the liner are spaced from the corresponding inside wall or walls and bottom panel of the container, respectively, to define a separate or connected annulus between the bottom and wall or walls of the container and liner. The container is further provided with a top flange which receives a corresponding liner flange on the liner to seal the separate or connected bottom and wall annulus and facilitate development of a vacuum in the bottom annulus and wall annulus or both and in the liner by operation of the air blower. This vacuum operates to deploy a trash bag against the inside wall of the liner, either when the container is open or when a perforated lid is fitted over the container to close the liner. The embodiments provide for timed development of the vacuum, use of a bottomless liner, with or without pleats and a liner with a pre-installed bag. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110253723 | Trash receptacle vacuum release vent - A composite vent has an elongated rectangular central panel with two narrower longitudinal rectangular side panels hingeably attached or detachably connected thereto, such that the side panels form a range of obtuse angles with the central panel. The reverse sides of the side panels contain one or more adhesive strips, such that the vent can be securely attached across the corner or side of a trash receptacle regardless of the size or shape of the receptacle or the angle at which the side walls of the receptacle meet to form a corner. The composite vent creates a vertical airway along the corner of side of the trash receptacle, such that air can enter at the top of the panel and flow down the sides of the receptacle and into the bottom below the liner bag. To prevent obstruction of the airway by the liner, the vent panel can be perforated at intervals along its length, and/or it contain a vent opening at its lower edge. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253724 | Trash receptacle with vacuum release vents - A vented trash receptacle has integral or insertable elongated rectangular panels, which can be flat or convex. The panels create vertical airways along the corners or sides of the trash receptacle, such that air can enter at the top of the panel and flow down the sides of the receptacle and into the bottom below the liner bag. To prevent obstruction of the airway by the liner, the vent panel can be perforated at intervals along its length, and/or it contain a vent opening at its lower edge. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110315688 | CONTAINER VENT AND METHOD OF VENTING A CONTAINER - A trash can vent comprising a set of end panels, a plurality of air flow panels between the end panels, where the plurality of air flow panels raise and lower in an alternating fashion, and a plurality of cutouts at a bottom portion of the plurality of air flow panels. The trash can vent also comprises a set of adhesive strips against a backside of the set of end panels wherein the adhesive strips attach the trash can vent to an inner wall of a container to allow an air flow to pass along the trash can vent while a trash bag is inside the container. An air freshener is attached to a backside of the plurality of air flow panels. The trash can vent allows for easy and convenient bag removal by eliminating the vacuum created when lifting the trash bag out of the container. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20130146602 | HYBRID CONTAINER - A container comprising a base, first opposed side walls and second opposed side walls, wherein at least one of the base and side walls comprises a combination of a frame part and a liner part, the frame part forming between about 10% and 100% of a surface of the at least one of said base and opposed side walls. The present container allows air flow within the container and a minimised weight, while achieving a target resistance in torsion and compression, and a customized physical protection of the goods intended to be packed and handled therein. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130306639 | Trash Receptacle With Vacuum Release Vents - A trash receptacle assembly includes a receptacle container having an interior formed by side and bottom walls thereof. An exhaust tube fluidly communicates with the interior of the receptacle container. An air exhaust arrangement fluidly communicates with an exterior end of the exhaust tube. A portable power source electrically connected to the air exhaust arrangement. An electrical relay, timer, reversible switch, etc. can be provided to control the flow of electrical current from the power source to the air exhaust arrangement. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130320021 | CONTAINER VENT AND METHOD OF VENTING A CONTAINER - A trash can vent comprising a set of end panels, a plurality of air flow panels between the end panels, where the plurality of air flow panels raise and lower in an alternating fashion, and a plurality of cutouts at a bottom portion of the plurality of air flow panels. The trash can vent also comprises a set of adhesive strips against a backside of the set of end panels wherein the adhesive strips attach the trash can vent to an inner wall of a container to allow an air flow to pass along the trash can vent while a trash bag is inside the container. An air freshener is attached to a backside of the plurality of air flow panels. The trash can vent allows for easy and convenient bag removal by eliminating the vacuum created when lifting the trash bag out of the container. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140084008 | WASTE BIN - Disclosed in this specification is a waste bin with an electric fan for removing air from the receptacle. The electric fan is disposed at a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the receptacle. Upon activation of the electric fan, the electric fan remains on for a predetermined period of time and thereafter automatically turns off. While the fan is active, a bag can more easily be disposed within the receptacle. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140263346 | Lined Storage Bin - Methods and apparatus for maintaining a sanitary disposal and storage bin for consumed medical products using a storage bin with a liner bag and an attached shielding grommet in the shape of a circle flattened on one end which, when soiled, may itself be placed in the liner bag within the container. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140374422 | WASTE RECEPTACLE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A ventilation system for use with a waste receptacle and a trash bag disposed within the waste receptacle, defining an airspace between the trash bag and an inner surface of a waste receptacle wall. In one embodiment a U-shaped ventilation clip is positioned over a peripheral edge portion of the waste receptacle. A fluid channel extends through the ventilation clip between an interior opening, which is in open fluid communication with the airspace, and an outer opening, which is in open fluid communication with an airspace exterior to the waste receptacle. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20160083183 | PNEUMATIC TRASH CAN - A preferred embodiment of the invention is directed to a pneumatic trash can having a built-in air blower system to facilitate ease of placement and removal of a flexible trash bag within the trash can. When an empty trash bag is placed into the trash can, the blower system evacuates air from the inside of the trash can so that the trash bag quickly and easily conforms to the shape of the inside of the trash can. When a trash bag that is filled with trash is removed from the trash can, the blower system blows air into the bottom of the trash can so that the bag can be removed quickly and easily. The trash can is further comprised of a drainage system for draining any liquids that may leak into the bottom of the trash can and for keeping the liquids away from the blower system. A preferred embodiment of the invention further comprises a method of installing a flexible trash bag in a trash can, as well as a method of removing a flexible trash bag filled with trash from a trash can. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20180022541 | Self-venting trashcan system | 01-25-2018 |
