101 |
DEPLOYABLE AND DISPOSABLE CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES WITH BENDABLE SUPPORT MEMBERS |
US14042506 |
2013-09-30 |
US20140131351A1 |
2014-05-15 |
Ed Austin; William J. Ritter; Martin Albini |
Collapsible containers and associated methods are disclosed herein. Certain aspects of the invention are directed toward a collapsible container assembly that includes a foldable support member that has a length and a width. The support member has a concave cross-section that causes the support member to resist bending until a threshold force is exceeded. The support member has a folded position and an extended position where the support member is unfolded. The assembly further includes at least one surface member carried by the support member. The assembly has a deployed position where the support member is in the extended position and the at least one surface member forms an enclosure with an interior. The assembly also has a collapsed position where the support member is in the folded position. The container assembly has less exterior volume in the collapsed position than in the deployed position. |
102 |
Deep refuse container |
US13183897 |
2011-07-15 |
US08672170B2 |
2014-03-18 |
Janne Kanervo |
A deep refuse container with a greater volume for garbage, container can be emptied by using automated elements. The deep refuse container includes a body part having at least one inner space for garbage, and a frame part including an open upper end, a lower end and at least one side for supporting the body part. The frame part of the deep refuse container of is disposed below the ground level so that the upper end of the frame part is substantially at the same level with the ground level or above the ground level. The body part of the deep refuse container is disposed into the frame part so that a lower portion of the body part locates inside the frame part and upper portion of the body part locates above the frame part. The body part is further provided with one or more contact parts for automated emptying elements. |
103 |
WIND-RESISTANT CONTAINER SYSTEMS, ANCHORING SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE |
US13951234 |
2013-07-25 |
US20140034645A1 |
2014-02-06 |
Randy W. Jackson |
In an embodiment, a wind-resistant container system includes a container including a receiving space and an opening that provides access to the receiving space. The system also includes a lid connected to the container that is movable between an open position, and a closed portion, wherein the lid substantially covers the opening. One or more closure elements are configured to selectively secure the lid in the closed portion such that the receiving space is protected from wind. The system further includes an anchoring system operably connected to the container and configured to anchor the container on a wall structure without forming a permanent hole in the wall structure. The anchoring system includes a front portion positionable on a first surface of the wall structure and a back portion positionable on a second surface of the wall structure. |
104 |
AIRCRAFT WASTE BIN EXTRACTOR |
US13606832 |
2012-09-07 |
US20130240670A1 |
2013-09-19 |
Michael Wilkinson; Hayley Mortimer |
An aircraft galley waste bin extraction unit is disclosed having a first compartment formed by a plurality of walls that conform with walls of the waste bin, an extraction chamber adjoining the first compartment and sharing a common wall, and a platform within the common wall including a hinged bottom edge that allows the platform to pivot into a horizontal position against a rest on an extraction chamber side wall, the deploying of the platform forming a window through which the waste bin can pass through from the first compartment to the extraction chamber. The unit preferably also includes retractable ramp extendable from the platform to a ground surface to guide the waste bin from the extraction unit to the ground. |
105 |
Reinforced dust pan and refuse container |
US13412570 |
2012-03-05 |
US08523007B2 |
2013-09-03 |
David H. Miller |
Snapable narrow width rectangular dust pan that can clip about a flat side outer edge of the open end of a refuse container having curved or flat side open rim edges. The dust pan can be used for converting a refuse container into a dust pan refuse container. The receptacle can include an open upper end with a D-shaped configuration and a closed bottom end with a substantially circular bottom configuration. The receptacle can have a generally cylindrical shape and a flat side wall having a triangular tubular shape for allowing the receptacle to be laid on its side so that rakes and brooms can move debris into the D-shaped opening. At least one handle located on the apex of the D-shaped opening allows the container to be lifted to a vertical standing position, and curved interior wall surfaces allow debris to slide toward the bottom of the container. |
106 |
WASTE CONTAINER |
US13239579 |
2011-09-22 |
US20130075406A1 |
2013-03-28 |
Thomas Ray Sakaguchi; John Richard Omdahl, II; Tyler Fredric Allan; Michael Saburo Horito; Arthur Lee Dietrich-Croy; Clark Evan Davis; Mark Edwin Schulte |
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. |
107 |
DEEP REFUSE CONTAINER |
US13183897 |
2011-07-15 |
US20130015189A1 |
2013-01-17 |
Janne KANERVO |
A deep refuse container with a greater volume for garbage, container can be emptied by using automated elements. The deep refuse container includes a body part having at least one inner space for garbage, and a frame part including an open upper end, a lower end and at least one side for supporting the body part. The frame part of the deep refuse container of is disposed below the ground level so that the upper end of the frame part is substantially at the same level with the ground level or above the ground level. The body part of the deep refuse container is disposed into the frame part so that a lower portion of the body part locates inside the frame part and upper portion of the body part locates above the frame part. The body part is further provided with one or more contact parts for automated emptying elements. |
108 |
REINFORCED DUST PAN AND REFUSE CONTAINER |
US13412570 |
2012-03-05 |
US20120228314A1 |
2012-09-13 |
David H. Miller |
Snapable narrow width rectangular dust pan that can clip about a flat side outer edge of the open end of a refuse container having curved or flat side open rim edges. The dust pan can be used for converting a refuse container into a dust pan refuse container. The receptacle can include an open upper end with a D-shaped configuration and a closed bottom end with a substantially circular bottom configuration. The receptacle can have a generally cylindrical shape and a flat side wall having a triangular tubular shape for allowing the receptacle to be laid on its side so that rakes and brooms can move debris into the D-shaped opening. At least one handle located on the apex of the D-shaped opening allows the container to be lifted to a vertical standing position, and curved interior wall surfaces allow debris to slide toward the bottom of the container. |
109 |
FOLDABLE URBAN WASTE CONTAINER |
US12502526 |
2009-07-14 |
US20100230482A1 |
2010-09-16 |
Gloria Ivette Leiva Burgos |
An urban waste container that has a foldable body, similar to a caterpillar with a tubular form, that comprises a main body consisting of 3 areas called first module, second module and third module; a top lid; a supporting bracket; and a curved axis. |
110 |
TRASH RECEPTACLE INCLUDING AN ORNAMENTAL COVER |
US12348583 |
2009-01-05 |
US20100170903A1 |
2010-07-08 |
Michelle Kathleen Stegeby |
An apparatus for receiving refuse therein may include a body portion; a first cover portion coupled to the body portion, the first cover portion has a substantially cylindrical shape; and a second cover portion hingedly coupled to the body portion using a hinge, the second cover portion has a substantially hemispherical shape, wherein the first cover portion and the second cover portion substantially resemble a helmet. |
111 |
Liner engaging member for a trashcan |
US29329242 |
2008-12-11 |
USD611217S1 |
2010-03-02 |
Daniel Lee Bizzell; Thomas James Philpott |
|
112 |
Liner engaging member for a trashcan |
US29329241 |
2008-12-11 |
USD599074S1 |
2009-08-25 |
Daniel Lee Bizzell; Thomas James Philpott |
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113 |
Trashcan |
US29296859 |
2007-10-30 |
USD585171S1 |
2009-01-20 |
Daniel Lee Bizzell; Thomas James Philpott |
|
114 |
Liner engaging member for a trashcan |
US29296856 |
2007-10-30 |
USD584470S1 |
2009-01-06 |
Daniel Lee Bizzell; Thomas James Philpott |
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115 |
Side-opening waste container and method |
US11643726 |
2006-12-21 |
US20080149647A1 |
2008-06-26 |
Robert M. Geurink; David P. Ott; John E. Peterson |
A waste container comprising a housing including a wall, the wall defining a surface area and a plurality of apertures, a door defining a surface area and a plurality of apertures, a hinge pin configured to rotatably support the door on the housing, and a thrust bearing between the door and the housing, wherein the apertures in the wall comprise at least 39% of the surface area defined by the wall, and wherein the apertures in the door comprise at least 39% of the surface area defined by the door. |
116 |
GARBAGE CAN AND SUPPORT FOR USE WITH A LINER |
US11835293 |
2007-08-07 |
US20080023480A1 |
2008-01-31 |
Jack Fisher |
An apparatus and method for releasably supporting a liner, such as a trash bag or laundry bag, within a container, such as a trash can or laundry basket. The apparatus includes a body and a base. The base includes a top opening and a bottom opening, with the area of the top opening being less than the area of the bottom opening. The base is releaseably attachable to the body using a compliant latch. Additionally, the body gradually slopes inward from the bottom opening to the top opening. The body is configured to receive a liner, which removably fits inside the body to protect the body from direct contact with soiled objects. |
117 |
Collapsible and disposable trash receptacle |
US11158631 |
2005-06-23 |
US07077571B1 |
2006-07-18 |
Patricia B. Wilson |
A device includes a base member that has inner and outer layers abutted thereagainst. An upper body extends upwardly from the base member and has a top end portion aligned about a longitudinal axis of the receptacle. The upper body has a deformably resilient outer surface including a plurality of coextensive pleats equidistantly spaced about a circumference of the upper body wherein longitudinal length of the pleats is greater than width of the pleats. Such pleats extend along a longitudinal length of the upper body and are simultaneously adaptable during operating conditions. The base member and the upper body are adaptable between compressed and expanded positions. The base member has a substantially cylindrical shape when adapted to an expanded position and the upper body has a spherical shape when adapted to an expanded position. Such an upper body has a circumference greater than the circumference of the base member. |
118 |
Garbage can and support for use with a liner |
US11318730 |
2005-12-27 |
US20060138287A1 |
2006-06-29 |
Jack Fisher |
An apparatus and method for releasably supporting a liner, such as a trash bag or laundry bag, within a container, such as a trash can or laundry basket. The apparatus includes a body and a base. The base includes a top opening and a bottom opening, with the area of the top opening being less than the area of the bottom opening. Additionally, the body gradually slopes inward from the bottom opening to the top opening. The body is configured to receive a liner, which removably fits inside the body to protect the body from direct contact with soiled objects. |
119 |
Decorative outdoor containment system |
US10807998 |
2004-03-24 |
US20040262181A1 |
2004-12-30 |
Loren
Venegas |
A decorative outdoor containment system is provided in the form a vessel disguised to look like a rock, plant or other landscape feature. The preferred embodiments include a base portion and a lid, enabling the user to store items during periods of non-use. The system may further include a garden hose contained in the vessel, and insulated walls may be provided to function as a cooler to hold ice, drinks, or food. Alternatively, chemicals or other accessories may be stored for swimming pool use. One particular embodiment comprises a pet waste clean up system including a vessel disguised to look like a natural or artificial product having a base portion and a lid, enabling the user to accumulate pet waste until ultimate disposal. In all embodiments the vessel may be constructed to resemble a rock or boulder; a tree stump; a fire hydrant, a cactus or plant. |
120 |
System for clean dining area maintenance and promoting dining establishments |
US10317537 |
2002-12-11 |
US20030127367A1 |
2003-07-10 |
Sharon
Neville |
The invention comprises methods and related apparatus designed to facilitate a diner's transportation of foods from a restaurant, methods and related apparatus to maintain dining area cleanliness, and a restaurant method related to the provision and release of containers suited for containment of foods without first having the diner request such container(s). Containers used in the methods may include expressive indicia so as to promote a business entity such as a restaurant, to comport with a restaurant theme (i.e., a sports bar), or to enhance the celebration of a holiday, as but a few examples. |