Patent classifications
B65F1/1646
Easy open container
A container is provided. The container comprises a cover, a base, and a body, which includes one or more spine structures and one or more door panels which may open and allow substantially lateral access to the interior of the container. The one or more door panels may be secured in a closed position by a latch mechanism. In a first mode, the latch mechanism is not released. In a second mode, the latch mechanism is released. The first mode and the second mode may operate concurrently and can be accessed separately via different mechanisms. A switch mechanism may alternate between the first mode and the second mode. Alternatively, a pedal includes a first pedal mechanism corresponding to the first mode and a second pedal mechanism corresponding to the second mode.
WASTE MANAGEMENT RECEPTACLE SYSTEM FOR CONTAINMENT OF ODOROUS WASTE AND METHOD OF USING
A waste management receptacle system for containment of odorous waste comprising a primary receptacle, comprising a base with vertically extending sidewalls forming an interior portion, a rim, and primary receptacle lid movable between an open and closed position. The system includes a secondary receptacle comprising a bottom with upstanding sidewalls forming a secondary interior, and a lid portion moveable between open and closed positions. A clamping member secures the secondary receptacle within the primary receptacle interior. The clamping member comprises a lateral member having ends with longitudinal members extending therefrom, and a fastening member disposed on a longitudinal member. The fastening member is movable between a disengaged and engaged position to secure the clamping member to the primary receptacle.
PEDAL MECHANISM AND BIN COMPRISING THE SAME
Provided is a pedal mechanism, a multilever rocker and an associated pedal type bin assembly. The bin includes a top and a bottom, a lid pivotably attached at a top portion of a rear wall of the bin, and a pedal mechanism disposed at a bottom portion of the bin. The bin further includes a lid manipulating member extending between the lid and the pedal mechanism. The pedal mechanism includes a pedal provided at a front portion at the bottom portion of the bin, a force transmitting system and a connecting element couplable to the lid manipulating member at a rear portion of the bin bottom portion. The pedal mechanism forms part of the bin's base portion at the bottom thereof with the bin and the pedal mechanism.
COMMERCIAL CONTAINER CARTRIDGE SYSTEM
A container system includes a base including a body having a plurality of dividers defining a plurality of bays for receiving smaller containers therein. A plurality of tongues protrude toward one another from the plurality of dividers. The body includes tine openings for receiving tines to lift and invert the base. A smaller container is receivable in each of the plurality of bays. The smaller containers each include a pair of grooves for receiving two of the plurality of tongues. Each of the smaller containers is supported by a plurality of wheels and has a lid pivotably positioned over an opening.
ANIMAL RESISTANT DUMPSTER
An animal resistant dumpster is described. Embodiments of the animal resistant dumpster include a lid rotatably coupled to a refuse container. The lid can be locked in a closed position by a pair of rotatable hooks. To open the lid, and empty the refuse container, the rotatable hooks can be disengaged by rotating the dumpster past parallel allowing the hooks to rotate due to gravity. The lid can include a pair of slidable doors to dispose of refuse into the refuse container.
CONTAINER SYSTEM WITH SUPPORTABLE LINER
A waste or recycling container system is disclosed. The container system includes a container and a rigid liner for inserting into the container. The liner includes a supporting structure provided on a wall of the liner. The liner also includes bag retention structures. The liner is capable of being placed in the container in a first position and a second position. In the first position, the bag retention structures are below an opening of the container. In the second position, the supporting structure rests on a resting portion of the container walls and the liner is elevated with respect to the first position such that the bag retention structures are above the opening of the container.
WASTE RECEPTACLE HAVING REPLACEABLE PANEL INSERTS
A waste receptacle may include a frame, vertical arm supports, panel inserts, and fasteners. The frame may include vertical arms spaced apart from one another and window openings, each window opening defined between an adjacent pair of the vertical arms. The vertical arm supports may be spaced apart from one another, each vertical arm support fixedly secured to one of the vertical arms and defining a pair of channels between the vertical arm support and the one of the vertical arms. The panel inserts may be removably secured with respect to the frame, each panel insert removably received within two of the channels and partially exposed through one of the window openings. Each fastener may be configured to move between an engaged position preventing removal of one of the panel inserts from the respective channels and a disengaged position allowing removal of the one of the panel inserts from the respective channels.
Hand-Operated Container
A hand-operated container is provided that allows a user to place refuse or used diapers within the interior of the container while operating the lid thereof using a hand-operated lift mechanism. The handle of the lift mechanism is disposed along the upper half of the sidewall of the receptacle, thereby allowing a seated user to engage the handle. Within the interior of the receptacle may be a set of biased doors that engage a receptacle liner therein, which are used maintain the liner in a closed state while the liner retains refuse within its interior. Along the sidewall of the receptacle may further comprise an access door used to remove filled liners, whereby the liners may be withdrawn from a continuous liner cartridge above the biased doors and separated using a cutting element disposed along the interior of the access door.
Spill Proof Substance Disposal System
The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) allows for the storage and removal of liquid (e.g. oils) and semi-liquid substances (e.g. greases) (“stored substances””) being transported in a transfer vessel (90). The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) is vandal and theft proof. The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) provides for a quick and efficient way to store and to remove the stored substances. The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) comprises a container (100), a cradle (200), a hinge (300), and a screen (400). The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) may additionally include a cover (500). The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) may additionally include a lock (600). The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) may further comprise a fast substance removal system (700).
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.