Patent classifications
B65F1/00
Grease Disposing Bag/Pouch
A grease disposing bag/pouch to dispose of grease may include a first sheet; a second sheet connected to the first sheet to define a cavity; and a filter insert being removably positioned in the cavity. The first and second sheet may be formed from a plant-based film.
AIRCRAFT GALLEY WASTE COMPARTMENT BIN LINERS
A system for aircraft waste includes an aircraft waste bin compartment configured to receive a waste bin. An aircraft waste bin is operatively associated with the compartment to be stored in and removed from the compartment. A liner as is secured to an interior surface of the compartment with the liner opening aligned with an opening of the compartment for admitting the waste bin into the liner and compartment. The lines the aircraft waste bin compartment to protect the compartment from waste. The liner is configured to admit the waste bin into and out of the liner and compartment.
Trash can with clutch mechanism
Various embodiments of a trash can assembly (e.g., a receptacle configured to receive refuse, recyclable 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.
Compactor for space toilet
A toilet for use on a space vehicle has a toilet bowl having a storage canister at a remote end for receiving human waste. The compactor includes a cable connected to a lever which pulls the cable in a direction forcing the compactor into the storage canister to compact the captured waste when the lever is actuated.
Vertically Self-Supporting Trash Bag
In one aspect, a trash bag is disclosed, which comprises a plurality of inflatable enclosures (herein also referred to as inflatable bladders) coupled to one another so as to form a vertically self-supporting structure when inflated, where the structure extends from a proximal end to a distal end to provide at least a portion of a perimeter wall of the trash bag. A deflation strip is coupled to at least one of the inflatable enclosures for deflating said enclosure after inflation. The trash bag further includes a floor coupled to the inflatable enclosures so as to provide, in combination with the vertically self-supporting structure, a container for receiving trash.
REFUSE COLLECTION APPARATUS
A refuse collection apparatus is disclosed. A refuse collection apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention a main body unit into which a refuse is inserted, a refuse compression unit installed in the main body unit and configured to compress the refuse inserted into the main body unit and a movement range detection unit located inside of the main body unit and configured to detect a movement range of the refuse compression unit.
DISPOSABLE CONTAINER FOR USE IN A SINK
A disposable flexible container for installation into a sink. The sink comprises an upper opening and a bottom opening for draining, and the container respectively comprises an upper opening and a bottom opening. When installed in the sink, the walls of the container are adjacent or attached, fully or partially, to the sides of the sink, the container upper opening if fitted, fully or partially, to the sink upper opening, and the contain bottom opening is fitted, fully or partially, to the sink bottom opening.
VEHICLE TRASH DISPOSAL SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a vehicle trash disposal system used for storing vehicle trash in a simple and effective manner. The system consists of an outer permanent bag having magnetic sealing strips on the top part and an inner trash bag that is releasably connected to the outer permanent bag. The magnetic strips on the top part of the outer permanent bag ensure that any trash inside the inner trash bag are kept out of sight and release minimal odor due to the sealing action of the strips. The system can also be built into a car seat wherein a drawer slides into and out of the car seat. The drawer holds a removable trash receptacle to hold vehicle trash. In addition, the system is ergonomic in that it allows for easy opening and closing even during driving.
DEBRIS CONTAINMENT BAG
A debris containment bag; the debris containment bag provides an all-in-one tool used to help gather, transport and cover debris and other materials in a safe and effective manner. The debris containment bag includes a large, durable, and flexible canvas sheet having a strap system that may be used to collect and secure debris and other items in a plurality of configurations.
Seed carrier with pivoting conveyor
A seed carrier includes a main hopper coupled with a frame via leg members. The main hopper has a discharge. A base plate is coupled with the frame. A support arm is rotatably coupled with the base plate at a first end. A belt driven conveyor having a conveyor hopper at a first end and a discharge at a second end is rotatably coupled with a second end of the support arm at an approximate center of gravity thereof. A latch mechanism is provided for detachably coupling the first end of the conveyor with the first end of the support arm such that the conveyor hopper is position below the main hopper discharge. When the conveyor is uncoupled from the first end of the support arm, the conveyor can rotate to a loading position wherein the discharge thereof can be positioned over the main hopper.