Various receptacle embodiments with expandable cavities are disclosed. In some embodiments, a receptacle comprising a first and second frame with a hinge permitting the first frame to pivot about the axis defined by the hinge to expand the volume of the cavity defined by the first and second frame is disclosed. In another embodiment, a receptacle comprising a first and second frame comprising a tension gear mated into a corresponding track is disclosed, permitting lateral movement between the first and second frames to expand the volume of the cavity defined by the first and second frame is disclosed. Other disclosed embodiments comprise lid and foot pedal assemblies as well as spring assist systems and other features.

Disclosed is a bucket for receiving oral wastes of a user. The bucket includes a container and an Anti-splash back apparatus. The container receives the oral wastes of the user. The container incorporates a base and a container wall extending upward from the base, said container wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. The container incorporates an open top for receiving the oral wastes of the user. The Anti-splash back apparatus during intended usage is intended to maintain the oral wastes within the container. The Anti-splash back apparatus includes a first blade and a second base, both configured within the inner surface of the container sidewall. The first blade extends across the voluminous void of the container at an acute angle from the base meeting the inner surface of the container sidewall. The second blade extends across the voluminous void of the container at an obtuse angle from the base within the container sidewall. The first blade and the second blade are configured to extend along a path substantially parallel to the base. The first blade and the second blade intersect to form an Anti-splash back apparatus. Further, the bucket includes plurality of handles attached to outer surface of the container wall, which during intended usage allows the user to easily hold the container.

A method and system for curing and safely disposing of resin-tainted articles is based on a specially configured curing chamber having unique structural and functional means allowing the insertion of the articles, curing of the articles and gravity dropping the articles from the chamber. The resin-tainted or resin-carrying waste articles, such as paper towels, gloves and resin tanks, may be produced as a result of 3D printing and related processes and are safely processed with a minimum amount of user handling in a very compressed time frame. LED sources operating at 405 nm, and other wavelengths, are positioned in the lower surface of a hinged top lid of the chamber and a slidably retractable floor tray retains the articles during curing. On completion of the curing cycle, the articles are gravity dropped by sliding the floor tray to its open position thereby depositing the cured articles into an external trash can for safe disposal.

A pet waste disposal apparatus having an open top container, a sloping floor surface, an outlet drain, a pair of spaced apart support bars located within and connecting the side walls of the container, a walking board supported on the support bars, a first roller located between the first end of the walking board and a second roller located between the second end of the walking board, a waste inlet located between the first roller and the first end of the container, a rotating belt having an artificial turf exterior surface and tensioned mounted to the rollers, an electrically driven cover plate moveable between a closed and opened position, a spray cleaning system located within the container for cleaning the rotating belt of wastes and directing pet wastes out of the container and a motor for powering rollers, the cover plate, and the spray cleaning system.

An outdoor garbage container is an apparatus that retains garbage outdoors for collection without fluids collecting within or under the apparatus under any weather condition. The apparatus may include a wheeled receptacle, a storable lid, a base riser, and a handle assembly. The wheeled receptacle is a hollow structure large enough to retain a desired amount of garbage. The storable lid enables the selective closure of the wheeled receptacle and can be easily stored away to prevent the storable lid from being blown off during harsh weather conditions. The base riser keeps the wheeled receptacle elevated above ground to prevent liquids from accumulating under the wheeled receptacle by enabling the flow of liquids under the wheeled receptacle. The handle assembly facilitates the maneuvering of the wheeled receptacle during transportation to the curbside when the wheeled receptacle is retaining garbage.

An outdoor garbage container is an apparatus that retains garbage outdoors for collection without fluids collecting within or under the apparatus under any weather condition. The apparatus may include a wheeled receptacle, a storable lid, a base riser, and a handle assembly. The wheeled receptacle is a hollow structure large enough to retain a desired amount of garbage. The storable lid enables the selective closure of the wheeled receptacle and can be easily stored away to prevent the storable lid from being blown off during harsh weather conditions. The base riser keeps the wheeled receptacle elevated above ground to prevent liquids from accumulating under the wheeled receptacle by enabling the flow of liquids under the wheeled receptacle. The handle assembly facilitates the maneuvering of the wheeled receptacle during transportation to the curbside when the wheeled receptacle is retaining garbage.

The invention in one form is directed to a trash receptacle and lid assembly configured to aid in the prevention of fires having a rim-stop on the lid, that prevents the lid from being opened beyond the point where the lid center of gravity is located in the open position to ensure that the lid stays closed.

The invention in one form is directed to a trash receptacle and lid assembly configured to aid in the prevention of fires having a rim-stop on the lid, that prevents the lid from being opened beyond the point where the lid center of gravity is located in the open position to ensure that the lid stays closed.

The invention generally relates to a closure device for waste containers, particularly residential or commercial waste containers. In particular, the invention relates to a waste container closure device which prevents the lid from opening when the container is accidentally tipped over on its side. The closure device contains two straps: a right side strap and a left side strap; two mounting devices: a right side mounting device and a left side mounting device; and one or more elastic members. Those components cooperate to allow the straps to connect over the top of the lid of the waste container to remain closed when it is accidentally tipped on its side.

The invention generally relates to a closure device for waste containers, particularly residential or commercial waste containers. In particular, the invention relates to a waste container closure device which prevents the lid from opening when the container is accidentally tipped over on its side. The closure device contains two straps: a right side strap and a left side strap; two mounting devices: a right side mounting device and a left side mounting device; and one or more elastic members. Those components cooperate to allow the straps to connect over the top of the lid of the waste container to remain closed when it is accidentally tipped on its side.