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| 20080237239 | Reclosable storage bag having flexible sidewalls combined with less flexible container - A storage system comprising: an evacuable and reclosable bag comprising a wall made of a flexible material and a one-way valve attached to said wall of said bag; a container having walls made of a material less flexible than the flexible material; and an attachment device that attaches the bag to the container such that at least a portion of the bag resides within the container. To use this storage system, compressible articles are placed inside the evacuable bag. Then the bag is hermetically sealed and evacuated. During evacuation, the shape of the compressible articles inside the bag conform to the shape of the container interior volume. In one embodiment, when the bag with compressed articles is removed from the container, its shape facilitates stacking. In another embodiment, the storage bag with compressed articles remains inside the container. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080245799 | Folded Alcohol Beverage Bag and Method | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090001083 | GARBAGE CAN LINER - An embodiment of a garbage collection system includes a receptacle comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and an interior cavity, the top portion comprising an opening into the interior cavity, a liner for insertion through the opening into the interior cavity of the garbage receptacle, and an attachment mechanism disposed between the bottom portion of the garbage receptacle and the liner, the attachment mechanism for detachably securing the liner to the bottom portion of the garbage receptacle. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090008394 | Dispenser for animal repellant effluent - A dispenser for animal repellent effluent is disclosed consisting of a chemical repellent containing compartment having a plurality of vents, a compartment cover to protect the repellent from the weather and a positioning or attaching device to fix the dispenser at a selected location. The vents provide for the dissemination of repellent effluent about the location such as a trashcan, dumpster, or exterior of a building. An embodiment in which the dispenser is integrated into and forms a part of the structure of a trash receptacle is also disclosed. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090020533 | CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD - In certain embodiments, a container comprises a cylindrical fabric piece having first and second ends, a top cylindrical band attached to the fabric piece at or near the first end, and a bottom cylindrical band attached to the fabric piece at or near the second end. The container also includes a cylindrical body member having top and bottom circular ends. The bottom band is frictionally and concentrically positioned alongside the inner surface of the body member near the bottom end, the top band is frictionally and concentrically positioned alongside the inner surface of the body member near the top end, and the fabric piece extends along and covers the outer surface of the cylindrical body member. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090026208 | Easy access refuse container - A refuse container comprising a lower member having lower side walls, upper wall sections, a hinge for pivotally mounting the upper wall sections one to the other such that the upper wall sections may be opened and closed, at least one section fastener for securing the upper wall sections together in a closed position, and a wall securing device that provides support for coupling the upper wall sections to the lower side walls. The present invention allows both of the upper walls sections to be releasably attached to the lower side walls using a combination of annular protrusions and recesses, and at least one section fastener that couples the upper wall sections to each other, thereby allowing easy access to the contents of the container such that a trash liner may be easily removed and the refuse container may be easily cleaned. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090057317 | Garbage Container Automatically Openable Through Infrared Induction - The garbage container, having a simple structure, a reliable performance, and being easy to install and cost effective, includes a container body, an infrared induction device, a movable cover automatically opened through infrared induction device, an infrared induction device, an automatic cover-opening device connected with the control unit, an output shaft of the driving motor connected with a cable-collecting wheel via a first set of reduction gears. One end of the cable is fixed to the cable-collecting wheel while the other end of the cable is connected with the cover. An output shaft of the cable-collecting wheel is connected with a cam via a second set of reduction gears. The protruding part of the cam is rotated to contact a cover-opening stroke switch and a cover-closing stroke switch respectively. The cover-opening stroke switch and the cover-closing stroke switch are connected respectively with the control unit through a data line. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090084794 | Ergonomic garbage container - A garbage container includes two shoulder-receiving recesses formed in its bottom edge. The shoulder recesses are contoured indentations formed in the container and are concavely curved and dimensioned to comfortably receive the shoulder of a worker transporting the garbage container. Each shoulder recess includes a removable and replaceable cushion pad. An adapter having two shoulder-receiving recesses is: mountable to the bottom end of a conventional garbage container to provide the conventional garbage container with such ergonomic features. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090127262 | Shipping container having a controllably stretchable liner - A shipping container comprising a rigid outer container and an inner flexible liner assembly. The rigid outer container defines a cavity. The inner flexible liner assembly is in the cavity and includes a liner and a spout. The liner has a plurality of walls defining an inner cavity, and, the walls including a spout surrounding region. The spout is positioned such that the spout surrounding region extends thereabout. The spout provides fluid communication with the inner cavity of the liner. The spout includes a one way valve which facilitates the ingress of flowable material while precluding the egress of material. Upon filling of the liner with a flowable material, the spout surrounding region is structurally configured for controllable stretching to accommodate the flowable material. A liner for use in a shipping container as well as a method of filling such a liner is disclosed. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090184124 | Scroll Top Trashcan - A trash container having a top that scrolls back, sliding into the back panel of the body of the trash container which is rectangular in shape standing upright slightly tapering from wide at the top to narrowing at the bottom to incorporate ease of stacking, with two rear wheels attached directly to the molded hollow hub of body of the trash container. A trash container that is made of durable plastic having no metal components. A trash container having a handle on the top and a handle on the top of the back end of the body of the trash container. The two handles are positioned one in front of the other to allow the two handles to come together as one handle when the top on the trash container is slid back. These features make the trash container more ergonomic and more resilient. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090194540 | BAG SUPPORT FOR RECYCLING CENTER - A bag frame assembly is provided for supporting a pliable bag. The bag has an upper edge defining an opening. The bag frame assembly includes a first frame member defined by first and second spaced rods having upper and lower ends. The upper ends of the rods are interconnected by a first upper cross frame member. A second frame member is pivotably connected to the first frame member and is defined by first and second spaced rods having upper and lower ends. The upper ends of the rods are interconnected by a second upper cross frame member. A first bag support extends downwardly from the first cross frame member. The first bag support and the first cross frame member define a closed, oblong loop. Similarly, a second bag support extends downwardly from the second cross frame member. The second bag support and the second cross frame member define a closed, oblong loop. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090194541 | BAGS WITH REMOVABLE LINERS - A removable liner for various bags and containers that can be easily removed and replaced with a clean removable liner. The removable liner is a barrier which protects the exterior bag from the contents of the bag and can be removed or can be kept in place permanently. An integrated, interior lip-flap is positioned within the bag to hold the removable liner securely in place. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090218352 | Bag Securing Mechanism, Component, Kit, And Combination And Method Of Securing a Shredder Bag - Mechanisms, components, kits, combinations, and methods of securing shredder bags to shredder baskets that allows at least a portion of a top edge of a shredder basket to not be overlapped by a shredder bag. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090230131 | TRASH AND RECYCLABLES RECEPTACLE - A trash receptacle is disclosed having a housing defining a cavity and having a lid openable to create an orifice to access the cavity, with a bin disposed in the cavity and removable there-from through the orifice. The bin has a bottom surface and an upstanding peripheral wall, the wall having two pivotably engaged portions that are relatively separable to ease the removal of a filled liner bag. The peripheral wall terminates at its top in an annular rim, and the bin is adapted to receive the liner bag lining the interior of the peripheral wall and draped outwardly over the annular rim. The lid has downwardly extending annular wall adapted to engage the bin's annular rim to secure the draped-over portion of the liner bag to the annular rim when the lid is in its closed state. The receptacle has a seven-day timer and an indicator associated therewith for alerting when it is the day for disposing of trash. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090230132 | FLUID CONTAINER AND FLUID-CONTAINING CONTAINER USING THE SAME - A fluid container in which a packaging bag with a spout is not likely to break due to a pin hole or breakage of an edge of the bag during storage or transportation, that has superior cleanliness for fluid contents, in which the packaging bag can be attached to and detached from an external container, and that is superior in working efficiency and hygiene. The container ( | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090236342 | Bulk Hot Melt Adhesive Packaging - The invention provides packaging and shipping containers used to store and transport a wide variety of materials at substantially lower cost and with less waste. The invention is particularly useful in packaging, transporting, storing and dispensing hot melt adhesives, in particular moisture curing adhesives. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090236343 | Device for a Bag of Liquid - A container for bags containing liquids to assist storage and use of bag. The opened bag is held upright with the aid of gripping protrusions and the container can be inclined to pour out liquid from the bag. The container includes a blade for cutting open the bag of liquid. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090236344 | BIOCONTAINER SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a system including a tote and a flexible container which fits into said tote, said tote including a box shaped body with four side faces and a floor, said floor having a cut out extending from an edge portion of the floor, said edge portion being part of an edge adjacent to a side face of the tote which comprises a door or a flap, said flexible container having a bottom wall, a top wall and four side walls of a substantial rectangular configuration and made of a flexible plastic sheet material, said container comprising at least one port, wherein said bottom wall comprises said at least a first port in an off-center position, said cut out accommodating said first port in the bottom wall of the container. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090250470 | Tool Bucket - A tool bucket formed from a sleeve of material has a closed bottom and a mouth. A lip located around the sleeve between the bottom and mouth divides the sleeve into a liner between the lip and the mouth and a bucket between the lip and the bottom. The liner can be pulled out of the bucket to increase the capacity of the bucket or pushed into the bucket when not in use. A closure at the mouth prevents the loss of the contents of the bucket when the bucket is tipped. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100006575 | BULK CONTAINER - A waste dust containment system includes a bag and a waste-dust fill chute. The bag is formed to include an interior region for storing dust. The waste dust fill chute conveys waste dust generated in a factory into the interior region of the bag. Once filled with wasted dust, the bag is delivered to a waste-dust disposal site away from the factory. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100032434 | CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR HOLDING FLEXIBLE BAGS CONTAINER PRODUCT - Apparatus and methods for holding a flexible bag containing product. A container includes a bottom wall, a first side wall having a first height (h) connected to the bottom wall, a second side wall having a second height (H) connected to the bottom wall, opposite the first wall, a third side wall connected to the first side, second side, and bottom walls, a fourth side wall connected to the first side, second side, and bottom walls, opposite the third side wall, a reservoir formed by the first side, second side, third side, fourth side, and bottom walls, and an opening to the reservoir, opposite the bottom wall. The first height (h) is less than the second height (H). A method of instructing a user to hold a flexible bag containing a product includes the steps of procuring the container for holding a flexible bag containing a product and instructing a user to place a flexible bag containing a product into the reservoir of the container such that the flexible bag is in an upright position. A method for storing a flexible bag container a food product includes the steps of procuring the container and placing a flexible bag containing a product into the reservoir of the container such that the flexible bag is positioned upon the bottom wall of the container. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100072207 | FUEL TANK - The present invention provides a fuel tank excellent in moldability, chemical resistance and low fuel permeability and excellent also in recyclability. The present invention is related to a fuel tank comprising a main body and a bag-like fuel reservoir placed within the main body and capable of changing a internal volume according to a volume of the fuel, wherein the fuel reservoir has a single-layer structure comprising a fluororesin, a multilayer structure comprising fluororesin layers, or a multilayer structure comprising a fluororesin layer and a thermoplastic resin layer. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100116824 | BAG-IN-BOX ASSEMBLY - A bag-in-box assembly for receipt of a flowable product has a fitment that defines a dispensing outlet and an interfit portion having a hex-shaped periphery. Also included is a plastic bag which is constructed and arranged to receive the flowable product. The bag includes an opening that is defined by a surrounding lip portion. The surrounding lip portion is conduction welded to a flange surface of the fitment. The box includes a plurality of panels and a plurality of fold-over flaps. One fold-over flap includes an opening and the opening is defined in part by a shaped edge having four of the hex flats. This shaped edge is constructed and arranged to receive the interfit portion of the fitment and secure the fitment in a fashion such that rotation of the fitment relative to the box is restricted. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100187235 | DIAPER DISPOSAL CONTAINER - A disposal container having a container body, a seal section disposed on top of the container body and having an opening with a seal band around the opening, a transfer barrel pivotally mounted on the seal section, the transfer barrel having a substantially spherical outer surface with an opening on the outer surface, and a handle pivotally mounted on the seal section. The handle and the transfer barrel are mounted to rotate coaxially in synchronization. When the handle and the transfer barrel are rotated to an open position, the opening of the transfer barrel is above the seal band; when they are rotated to a closed position, the opening of the transfer barrel is below the seal band. In another embodiment, a lid rather than a handle is provided and coupled to the transfer barrel to rotate it. Springs are provided to urge the lid toward an open position. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100200592 | GARBAGE CAN LINER - An embodiment of a garbage collection system includes a receptacle comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and an interior cavity, the top portion comprising an opening into the interior cavity, a liner for insertion through the opening into the interior cavity of the garbage receptacle, and an attachment mechanism disposed between the bottom portion of the garbage receptacle and the liner, the attachment mechanism for detachably securing the liner to the bottom portion of the garbage receptacle. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100219191 | 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. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100252557 | Vented refuse can - The vented refuse can consist of a unique component accompanying the open top receptacle where trash bags are inserted and removed. The component that makes this present invention unique is the openings located in the upper part of the receptacle's sidewalls, which allow trapped air between the receptacle and the trash bag to be released. The trapped air being released will prevent bag tearing and slipping off the rim of the receptacle, which will reduce the number of wasted trash bags due to rips and holes caused by the trapped air when trash is tossed into the receptacle. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100258566 | Garbage lid securing device - This invention provides a means to secure the garbage receptacle lid to the container and have the ability to secure the lid over the garbage receptacle even in the event that the refuse is higher than the upper edge of the opening of the container. It allows for quick detachment when the garbage containers are emptied manually or by automated refuse trucks. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100320211 | WASTE BIN TO COLLECT LITTER AND RECYCLABLES AND ASSOCIATED RECYCLING METHOD - A waste bin to collect litter and recyclables is disclosed. The waste bin includes a waste bin body, a waste bin lid mounted to the waste bin body, and a liner access opening between the waste bin lid and a waste bin base of the waste bin body. The waste bin base includes a litter liner recess to receive a litter liner projection from a litter liner and to align the litter liner with a litter lid opening of the waste bin lid. The waste bin base also includes a recyclables liner recess to receive a recyclables liner projection from the recyclables liner and to align the recyclables liner with a recyclables lid opening of the waste bin lid. A method of recycling is also disclosed in which the waste bins are deployed at facilities and at least a portion of the costs associated with the waste bins are paid by financial sponsors. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110000918 | FLEXIBLE LINER FOR FIBC OR BAG-IN-BOX CONTAINER SYSTEMS - The present invention is a collapsible liner for use in a bulk container. The liner comprises a first flexible panel, a second flexible panel, a first seal, a second seal, and a tab. The first flexible panel includes a first longitudinal edge. The second flexible panel includes a second longitudinal edge. The first seal joins the first and second panels near the first and second longitudinal edges and runs generally parallel to the first and second edges. The second seal joins the first and second panels and is generally oblique to the first seal. At least one of the panels extends across at least one of the seals to form the tab, which includes an attachment feature. The attachment feature may be a piece of tape affixed to the tab. The attachment feature may be a strip of fabric or other reinforcement material melted into the tab, sealed within the tab or affixed to the tab via an adhesive. The attachment feature may be a hole with sealed or unsealed edges. The attachment feature may be a grommet or a loop for receiving a hook. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110017743 | SEALABLE CONTAINER LININGS AND SEALABLE CONTAINERS - A sealable container includes a substantially rigid housing having an inner surface and an opening and a liner including: a) a collar formed at least from a fluoropolymer material and sized and shaped to removably engage the opening in the housing; and b) a flexible bag, having an opening, sealed to the collar, and including a composite of an abrasion resistant reinforcing material and an inner fluoropolymer material that is substantially inert to content in the container and compatible with the fluoropolymer material of the collar, the bag being sized and shaped to pass through the opening in the housing and expand such that the abrasion resistant reinforcing material can be in contact with at least a substantial portion of the inner surface of the housing. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110017744 | LAUNDRY CART WITH LID AND MOTION DAMPER - A laundry cart with a lid and motion damper is disclosed. The laundry cart has a frame for supporting a bag in use such that the bag defines an open receptacle, a lid attached to the frame for pivotal movement to and from a closed position, and a motion damper attached to the lid and to the frame and adapted to resist motion of the lid to the closed position. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110042380 | Process for Making Thermoplastic Polymer Pellets - Provided is a process for making thermoplastic polymer pellets. The process has the following steps: (a) melting a thermoplastic polymer to form a polymer melt; (b) extruding the melt through a die to form a substantially continuous molten polymer extrudate wherein the die has a contact surface bearing a polymer coating having a surface energy of less than 25 mN/m at 20° C.; (c) cooling the extrudate to form a cooled extrudate; and (d) pelletizing the cooled extrudate to form a plurality of polymer pellets. Provided is also a polymer pellet shipping system and a stable thermoplastic polymer pellet. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110056952 | Waste Collection Device, and Waste Recycling System - A waste collection device configured to shred, treat waste with disinfectant, and/or remove water from the waste, and a waste recycling system. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110139789 | DUSTBIN OF ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT - The present invention relates to a dustbin. A dustbin of adjustable height, comprises: an outside container body and an inside container body, a compression spring provided between the bottom of outside container body and the bottom of inside container body, a longitudinal row of grooves provided at the side wall of inside container body, a level regulator provided at the side wall of outside container body, with its left end embeds in the groove and its right end coupling with a switch means to control the horizontal motion of the level regulator. According to the present invention, the level regulator catches in the groove at different heights so that the inside container body can project the outside container body. The height of inside container body can be adjusted to satisfy the users of different heights. The operation is very simple: to adjust the height, just press the manual button of the switch means. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110139790 | Assembled Dustbin - A dustbin relates to a composite dustbin that can be easily assembled by and disassembled into parts. It is also characterized by pretty appearance, small coverage of warehouse area, low transport fee and good market prospects. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110139791 | FOLDABLE CONCRETE WASHOUT AND WASTE CONTAINMENT UNIT - A foldable concrete washout and waste containment unit having a foldable support box receiving and supporting a flexible liner for receiving and retaining within the flexible liner within the support box waste materials. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110198353 | WASTE LIQUID GUIDE DEVICE WITH QUICKLY REPLACEABLE INNER BAG - A waste liquid guide device with a quickly replaceable inner bag comprises a bottle body having an inner bag; a cover installed with a waster liquid guide tube, two vacuum suction holes, a tube head, a handle, an annular groove, a check valve, a unidirectional valve; the inner bag is coupled to the annular groove; wherein the unidirectional valve is connected to the two vacuum suction holes; the check valve is communicated to the waste liquid guide hole; the tube head is communicated to the two vacuum suction holes; the inner bag is connected to the cover and is engaged to the annular groove; and a pressure release valve installed to the bottle body. Thus a waste liquid guide device with a quickly replaceable inner bag is formed. The inner bag can be replaced quickly without stopping other instrument. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110220653 | TRASH BAG RECEIVING STRUCTURE FOR TRASH CAN - A trash bag receiving structure for a trash can, which is disposed on the outer peripheral edge of a trash can, comprises a shell having a receiving chamber, an opening being provided on one side of the receiving chamber; a container box passing through the opening and contained in the receiving chamber of the shell, the container box having a containing space and having an access opening provided on the top thereof. The container box allowing trash bags to be placed therein can be received in the shell. The container box can be pulled out of the receiving chamber of the shell for the convenience of the user to take out the trash bags. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110220654 | TRASH CAN WITH AN ADJUSTABLE DRAFT COMPARTMENT APPARATUS - The present invention relates generally to garbage cans. More particularly, the present invention relates to a trash can with an adjustable opening liner storage compartment with a primary purpose of acting as a storage compartment for trash can liner replacements (e.g., trash bags). | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110248035 | BAG-IN-CONTAINER WITH PREPRESSURIZED SPACE BETWEEN INNER BAG AND OUTER CONTAINER - Bag-in-container having an inner layer forming a bag filled with a fluid, the bag being separatable from an outer layer forming the container. The bag-in-container has a mouth fluidly connecting the volume defined by the bag to the atmosphere and separated therefrom by a seal. The container further having at least one space vent fluidly connecting the space between inner and outer layers and to the atmosphere. A vent provides a closure to control the gas flow between the space and the atmosphere. The space contains an amount of gas (V | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110259891 | Detachable Handle for a Portable Paint and Brush Container - The invention is an ergonomic detachable handle having a grip portion terminating at one end in a contoured band for carrying a paint container and associated brush. The contoured band has a cantilevered support portion with an upstanding peripheral edge for receiving the lip of a container. A spring biased retainer clip is mounted to the cantilevered support portion so that the slidable movement of the spring biased retainer clip traps the lip of the container between the upstanding peripheral edge of the cantilevered support portion and the spring biased retainer clip to securely hold the container to the grip portion of the handle. A shell housing dependent from the cantilevered support portion houses a permanent magnet in contact with the wall of the container to hold a painter's brush magnetically against the magnet on the inside of the container. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110266284 | LIDDED CONTAINER - The invention relates to a lidded container for storing and transporting in particular hazardous liquid fill goods, including an outer container body, an upper container lid and an inserted thin-walled inliner. The container lid has at least one filling and emptying opening that can be closed in a gas and liquid tight manner and that, for example, can be attached by means of a U-shaped tension ring closure or without tension ring as a snap cover by means of snap closure or a screw cap by means of screw closure on the upper container opening of the container body on a correspondingly designed flange edge. The thin-walled inliner ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266285 | CARD BOARD BUCKET - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique bucket. Another embodiment is a unique kit for forming a bucket. Yet another embodiment is a method for forming a bucket. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for containers such as buckets. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110272407 | Trash receptable with adjustable bottom portion - In one embodiment, a trash can assembly is provided. The trash can assembly comprises a shell having an open top edge, an outer surface, a first bottom end and a periphery, with the open top edge having a unitary frame extending from the top edge and wherein the fist bottom end adjusts to move toward the open top edge. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272408 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR IMPROVED OXYGEN PERMEABILITY IN MICROORGANISM STORAGE CONTAINERS - The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to improved containers for transporting microorganisms and other living material. Certain embodiments include air-permeable bladders having an air-permeable inner wall and a stronger outer wall having perforations. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110284548 | TRANSPORT BOX AND/OR SALES BOX FOR A SPORT ARTICLE AND SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A BOX AND A BAG - The invention relates to a transport box and/or sales box ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120055933 | GARBAGE BAG EXTRACTOR - A garbage bag extractor for removal of a garbage bag from a trash can where the extractor has a flat lifting platform fitted to the cross sectional shape of a trash can, vertical lifting arms, slide rails with a pull handle for manually raising the lifting platform in the trash can, supplemented with a rack and pinion drive with a mechanically driven pinion gear turning on a vertical gear rack riding in a rack guide. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120067897 | Lubricant Collection Container - The invention pertains to a lubricant collection container with a dimensionally stable enclosure and a collection bag accommodated therein, wherein the collection bag is fixed in the dimensionally stable enclosure by means of a holding device and is stabilized during movement of the lubricant collection container such that the collection bag cannot move freely during movement of the lubricant collection container. The holding device comprises a folding insert with a base plate and a membrane that at least partially covers the base plate, wherein the collection bag is essentially arranged between the base plate and the membrane and the membrane preferably covers the collection bag completely in the folded state of the folding insert in order to fix and stabilize the collection bag in a simple fashion. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120228303 | BAG AND CONTAINER FOR COLLECTING RECYCLABLE GARBAGE - The present invention provides a bag and a container for collecting a recyclable garbage that is a plastic bag or container, wherein an opening having an opening base part is formed at an inlet of the bag or on one side of the container, a cover member that is positioned at the inner side of the opening has an area larger than that of the opening and has a biasing unit toward the opening is provided, and the cover member opens inwardly, but stops at the opening in the outward direction. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120248117 | RE-USABLE CARAFE SYSTEM WITH RE-CLOSABLE POUCHES - An environmentally efficient packaging/delivery system that is cost effective, carbon effective and readily recyclable while being very usable for dispensing liquids (primarily dairy and juice) is disclosed. The system leverages light-weight flexible refill pouches with re-sealable closures that are securely installed in re-usable carafes in the home. Single-use packaging is reduced since light-weight flexibles are used as distribution and retail packaging, and a durable carafe is used repeatedly in the home. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120273498 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR REDUCING VEHICLE EMISSIONS - This disclosure describes methods and apparatuses for reducing emissions of vehicles, such as waste collection vehicles. The disclosure describes a novel light-weight collection bin that has a weight that is less than previously utilized collection bins. The light-weight collection bin utilizes a bag made of a fabric-like material in combination with a collection bin body that frames the bag to form the light-weight collection bin. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120279970 | PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY WITH AN EXTENDED RING - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a cap, a paint liner defining a closed proximal end and an open distal end, and a ring configured to fit around the paint liner. The ring can engage the cap and secure the paint liner to the cap. Further, the ring can include an axial extension that can extend toward the proximal end of the paint liner such that the ring can be configured to allow a user to grasp the paint cup assembly without collapsing the paint liner during attachment with a paint sprayer. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120292324 | SUCTION FREE GARBAGE CAN - The present invention is a garbage can with a plurality of sides and a top used in combination with a trash bag that includes two air tubes with two ends that are disposed on the inside sides of the garbage can with a tapered bottom. The garbage can has the two air tubes molded on the inside and sides of the garbage can and are on opposite sides of the inside of the can facing each other. The air tube ends are tapered approximately 1 inch from the bottom of the garbage can to prevent a trash bag from getting snagged on the ends of the air tubes and are recessed approximately 1 inch lower than the top of the garbage can. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130105486 | TRASH CAN WITH CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130277369 | Emesis Container - An emesis container comprising a housing having a first compartment, and at least one open end. There is also a plurality of handles coupled to the housing. In addition, there is also at least one second compartment coupled to the housing. Furthermore, there is at least one disposable container element disposed in the second compartment. The disposable container element can be a bag such as in the form of a disposable trash bag that can be pulled up and over the open end of the housing. There can also be a connector coupled to the housing as well. The connector can be used to releasably connect the emesis container to a base. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130341330 | FLUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE COLLECTION AND OTHER FEATURES AND METHODS RELATING THEREOF - Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140054293 | FEMININE HYGIENE WASTE AND STORAGE CONTAINER - Provided is a waste disposal device for disposing of used feminine hygiene products and for storing unused feminine hygiene products. The device includes a lower body defining a lower interior compartment and a disposal opening in communication therewith. A door is coupled to the lower body and is moveable between open and closed positions. The door is moved from the closed toward the open position to facilitate passage of a used product into the lower interior compartment for disposal. An upper body is coupled to the lower body and defines a storage compartment for unused feminine hygiene products. The upper body is selectively moveable relative to the lower body between raised and lowered positions. At least a portion of the upper body is moved away from the lower body as the upper body moves from the lowered position toward the raised position to facilitate access to the disposal opening. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140238993 | TRASH CAN WITH NESTED BAG GRIPPER - A nested trash bag dispenser system that includes nested bags and a trash can with a gripper connected to the bottom of the trash can that grips and holds the bottoms of the nested bags. The gripper holds the underlying bags in position in the trash can when the top-most bag is removed to empty the trash. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140263347 | Vented Trash Receptacle - A trash receptacle with foot pedal actuated vented shoes that eliminate the vacuum created from a full flexible trash liner. Closeable side vents are actuated mechanically and are connected via linkages to the foot pedal mounted near the bottom of the receptacle. The foot pedal which is located at the bottom of the container is used to open side vents when pressure is applied. The opening vents allow air to flow freely into the receptacle and close when not in use to prevent liquid and odors from escaping. The receptacle has a closed bottom and a open top. A removeable lid is provided to close the top. In addition, the manually actuated foot pedal serves to keep trash receptacle in place while trash liners are being inserted or removed. Various alternatives of the present waste receptacle are disclosed featuring different configurations of the shape of the receptacle and the connecting linkages. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140263348 | WASTE DISPOSAL APPARATUS - A waste disposal apparatus, such as a waste disposal container or unit that is configured to receive used personal care products in a discreet and sanitary manner Instances of incontinence, menstruation or uncontrollable bodily functions can be a personal situation that is otherwise unknown to others. However, current receptacles available to dispose of used personal care products fail to provide for a hygienic, easily accessible and discreet that is designed for small spaces, such as a home bathroom or public restroom stall. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140326730 | WASTE-DISPOSAL DEVICE - A waste-disposal device comprises a structure having a top opening supporting an opened bag. A closed end of the bag is below the opening. A lid assembly comprises a pivoting lid mounted to the structure. A jaw mechanism comprises a pair of jaws. One jaw is connected to the structure below the opening, moving 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, allowing waste to reach the closed end. An actuation link connected to the structure in guide and follower engagement with the jaws causes movement of the jaws between the clamped and opened positions. The link contacts the lid to move concurrently with it. A biasing element biases the link to raise the lid. A retaining mechanism holds the lid closed against a biasing pressure of the actuation link when the lid is pushed downwardly to close access to the opening. A method for disposal of a waste object in a waste-disposal device is also provided. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140332537 | FEMININE HYGIENE WASTE AND STORAGE CONTAINER - Provided is a waste disposal device for disposing of used feminine hygiene products and for storing unused feminine hygiene products. The device includes a lower body defining a lower interior compartment and a disposal opening in communication therewith. A door is coupled to the lower body and is moveable between open and closed positions. The door is moved from the closed toward the open position to facilitate passage of a used product into the lower interior compartment for disposal. An upper body is coupled to the lower body and defines a storage compartment for unused feminine hygiene products. The upper body is selectively moveable relative to the lower body between raised and lowered positions. At least a portion of the upper body is moved away from the lower body as the upper body moves from the lowered position toward the raised position to facilitate access to the disposal opening. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140346175 | Bin having inner liner within outer shell - A bin is constructed to maximize the space available for its contents. The bin has an outer cylindrical shell and a cylindrical liner which fits into the shell. The side wall of the liner is composed of a number of segments which interlock to define a complete cylinder. The space between the side wall and the side wall of the shell is minimized as is the space occupied by the mechanism for opening and closing the lid. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150008226 | Waste Container Stabilization System - A waste container stabilization system for stabilizing a waste container for easy insertion and removal of trash bags. The waste container stabilization system generally includes a container having a base, at least one sidewall extending upwardly from the base and an interior cavity formed by the base and the at least one sidewall, wherein the at least one sidewall has an upper edge surrounding an upper opening within the container, and wherein the at least one sidewall, and at least one suction cup attached to a bottom surface of the base, wherein the at least one suction cup is removably attachable to an upper surface of a floor using negative fluid pressure. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150108135 | DISPOSABLE COMPONENTS FOR A SPRAY GUN - The disposable components for a spray gun include a thin, flaccid cup liner, a sleeve that installs between the upper portion of the liner and the upper portion of the cup, and a lid. The liner, sleeve, and lid include cooperating fittings for locking these components together to assure that the assembly remains sealed. A locking pin is also provided, which is installed through the rim of the lid and the rim of the liner to prevent the inadvertent disassembly of the liner and cup from the lid. A cap is also provided to seal the opening in the top of the lid when the cup and lid assembly has been removed from the spray gun. This stores any remaining paint or other liquid in the sealed cup, liner, and lid assembly in a liquid state for later use. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150122819 | 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. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150136781 | ADJUSTABLE RE-SEALABLE POLYMERIC STORAGE BAG - An adjustable, re-sealable polymeric bag for perishable food storage and non-perishable storage is disclosed. The adjustable bag comprises a traditional locking or re-sealing mechanism in addition to one or more thin bendable elements affixed to, or within, the rim of the adjustable bag such that the bag is held open when the bendable element(s) are bent or adjusted, and closed when the bendable elements are bent back to a planar configuration. These bendable elements are inserted into recesses defined by the bag or affixed directly to the interior or exterior of the bag. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150136782 | Waste Storage Device - A waste storage device includes a container in which a cassette is mounted. Tubing is pulled through the centre of the cassette to store packages separated by twists. The cassette is rotated relative to the container to provide the twists between packages by virtue of a rotatable disk and user grip portion. The package is gripped against rotation by a gripper diaphragm and is guided towards a wall of the container by a guide diaphragm to prevent untwisting between packages. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150291349 | Disposable Processing Bag with Alignment Feature - The present invention is an alignment device for a bag containing one or more ports. The alignment device is attached to either the one or more ports or to the bag adjacent the one or more ports. The plate has an indicator or a unique outer edge shape that is designed to fit into a corresponding unique opening in a holder to ensure proper alignment of the bag and its port(s) in the holder. The plate is has a series of holes equal to and in alignment with the one or more ports of the bag and the port(s) extend through the holes of the plate. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150314918 | Container Covering System - A container covering system conceals the overlap between a container and a liner positioned within the container. The system includes a container having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A top edge of the perimeter wall defines an access opening into the container. A liner is removably positioned within the container. The liner has a size and shape to abut and cover an inner surface of each of the bottom wall and the perimeter wall. A sleeve is positionable around the container wherein the sleeve extends upwardly above the top edge of the perimeter wall. A top of the sleeve has an opening positioned therein. The opening extends around the top edge of the perimeter wall when the sleeve is positioned around the container. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150351507 | 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. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150368041 | Dual Door Trash Container - The Dual Door Trash Container allows a trash bag to be removed much easier and faster along with easier cleaning. The two doors swing away from the center to the left and right to allow enough room for the bag to be removed. A plastic liner system is imbedded into the main body of the container making it a sanitary system so that any liquid is not spilled out onto the floor. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160114950 | RIGID CONTAINER FOR A FLEXIBLE POUCH FOR HOLDING A BIOPHARMACEUTICAL FLUID, ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A FLEXIBE POUCH AND SUCH A CONTAINER, AND METHOD FOR USING SUCH A CONTAINER - The container includes a lower wall and an erect side wall limiting an upper opening of a housing for accommodating a flexible pouch containing a fluid; containment elements including a containment wall, the gap between its peripheral edge and the side wall being limited; the containment wall adapted to be applied against the pouch and held fixed in this position by holding elements arranged in the container and borne by the containment elements by a structural and functional combination, and being movable between an inactive retracted state and an active expanded state, in which a distal end part is either moved away from the side wall or applied there against without any chance of sliding; and adapted to be applied at any desired location of a zone of the side wall such that the containment wall can be applied and held against the pouch regardless of how full the latter is. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160122107 | Packaging Arrangement - The invention discloses a packaging arrangement for the bulk handling of fluid material and being adapted to be located within an outer box and/or container, which includes an inner bag adapted to hold fluid material, the inner bag having a product inlet through which the fluid material can be introduced into the inner bag and a product outlet through which the fluid material can flow from the inner bag; and a surrounding member adapted to surround the inner bag and adapted to form at least one air pocket or air compartment between the surrounding member and the inner bag, the pocket having an air inlet through which air can be introduced into the pocket and thereby putting pressure on the inner bag to force the fluid material out of the inner bag through the product outlet. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160185525 | TRASH CAN WITH CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES - Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like. | 06-30-2016 |
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